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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Cambridge, MA

MechanicRank lists 10 auto repair businesses in Cambridge, MA. 8 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Foreign Auto Center, Inc., at 5.0 stars from 202 reviews. Every listing shows the phone number, hours and reviews. Or send one free quote request and a local mechanic calls you back.

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Auto Repair Shops 8 Body & Collision 1 Tire Shops 1

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Cambridge

10 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Cambridge

Independent shops in Massachusetts usually charge $110 to $160 an hour for labor, which is above the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Massachusetts rates, a brake rotor replacement runs about $210 to $620 and a brake pad replacement runs about $140 to $390 for a midsize car.

Of the 10 Cambridge listings that post their hours, 8 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

10 businesses in Cambridge have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 6 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 125 or more reviews. A shop with a long history and a 4.6 is a safer call than a perfect 5.0 from a handful of people.

For work a general shop may turn away, Cambridge has 1 body and collision shop and 1 tire shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

All vehicles registered in Massachusetts must pass an inspection every year, and a newly bought vehicle must be inspected within 7 days of registration. Vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems that are less than 15 years old must also pass a yearly emissions test. Most inspections cost $35 at licensed stations. Details are on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles site. Before work starts, a shop must give a written estimate of the repairs and cost for the customer to sign, with a few exceptions. The shop must get permission before doing extra work or charging more than $10 over the estimate, and customers can ask for their old parts back. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Cambridge

20Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
121Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
49Inches of Rain a Year
26Minute Average Commute
0.89Cars per Household
33%Households With No Car
20%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 20 days at 90°F or hotter. That is enough to finish off a tired battery or a weak AC compressor, so get both checked in spring rather than on the first hot day.

Lows drop to freezing on about 121 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.

About 49 inches of rain fall in a year. Worn tires lose grip on wet roads well before they look bald, and streaky wipers are a cheap fix worth doing before the wet season, not during it.

The average commute in Cambridge is 26 minutes each way, and 20% of workers drive there alone. 33% of households have no car at all, which is part of why mechanics who come to you do well here.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Jamaica Plain
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Cambridge city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Cambridge

Buying a used car in Cambridge? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.

There are 222 car lots within 8 miles of Cambridge, and 183 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 117 of them A to F from their reviews, and 23 get an F. See the Boston dealer grades before you go look at a car.

Massachusetts requires inspections, but a passed sticker only means the car met the minimum on that day. It says nothing about the transmission, the frame or a leak that starts next month.

Book a $225 Inspection Call 951-267-8500

Questions About Auto Repair in Cambridge

How many auto repair businesses are there in Cambridge?

We list 10 in Cambridge, MA. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.

Who is the best rated mechanic in Cambridge?

Foreign Auto Center, Inc. currently holds the highest rating in Cambridge at 5.0 stars from 202 reviews. Foreign Auto Center, Inc., Good News Garage, Arias Tires are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Cambridge?

Independent shops in Massachusetts usually bill $110 to $160 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.

Does Massachusetts require a car inspection?

All vehicles registered in Massachusetts must pass an inspection every year, and a newly bought vehicle must be inspected within 7 days of registration. Vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems that are less than 15 years old must also pass a yearly emissions test. Most inspections cost $35 at licensed stations.

Are any mechanics in Cambridge open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Cambridge show Sunday hours, including Arias Tires. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Cambridge is trustworthy?

Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 10 listings in Cambridge has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Before work starts, a shop must give a written estimate of the repairs and cost for the customer to sign, with a few exceptions. The shop must get permission before doing extra work or charging more than $10 over the estimate, and customers can ask for their old parts back. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

How does winter in Cambridge affect my car?

Cambridge gets about 121 nights a year at or below freezing. Cold exposes a weak battery, and salted roads rust brake lines and exhaust parts. Test the battery in the fall and rinse the underbody in winter.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Cambridge?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Cambridge for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.

Mechanics in Nearby Cities

No luck in Cambridge? A mobile mechanic from the next town over will often make the trip. See all 139 cities in Massachusetts.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Cambridge, MA

Typical independent shop prices at Massachusetts labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.

Control arm replacement cost $250 to $1,000Blower motor replacement cost $135 to $570Brake rotor replacement cost $210 to $620Intake manifold gasket replacement cost $260 to $1,260Radiator hose replacement cost $140 to $500Window regulator replacement cost $200 to $680
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