IDEAL Automotive Services

Business Description:
IDEAL Automotive Services is family owned and operated, serving the greater Somerville area since 1961. Located just steps from the MBTA Redline in Davis Square.
Category: Auto Repair & Service

Rating Summary of 38 Reviews

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5 Star Rating "My auto mechanic is as important to me as the family physician"  
By Fred P.
cambridge, MA
on 04/18/12 		I have been a loyal customer of Ideal Engine for about the last 25 years and re ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Great experience  
By Mark .
Belmont, MA
on 02/07/12 		I brought Ideal a very complex set of issues and they were all fixed perfectly a ... (Read review)  
4 Star Rating Convenient to Davis Square and Prompt Service  
By Sean M.
Somerville, MA
on 10/24/11 		I was pleased with IDEAL. They were able to handle my quick fix on Monday aftern ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating great experience  
By Karyn .
somerville, MA
on 09/04/11 		Wonderful customer service I knew what was happening with my car the whole time. ... (Read review)  
2 Star Rating incomplete job  
By Rishi .
boston, MA
on 08/17/11 		I brought my car to IDEAL to check out a metal on metal noise coming from the fr ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Excellent service, cut it out with all the follow-up email  
By Rachel .
Somerville, MA
on 08/16/11 		I came to IDEAL following Tim Hubbard from his previous place. I am still comple ... (Read review)  
4 Star Rating Great  
By Stacy .
somerville, MA
on 08/11/11 		Very fast service. Polite, professional. ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating I only had a basic service, but these seem like real professionals  
By Amy .
Cambridge, MA
on 04/20/11 		They were friendly, not pushy, upfront about costs. I only got an oil change and ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating groupon  
By Leslie .
somerville, MA
on 04/12/11 		IDEAL staff are extremely friendly and offer flexibility in their services to ma ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating I have never been disappointed with the service or the quality of the work done my both my wife's and my car . Tim Hubbard and his brother Andrew both worked on our vehicless at their prvevious work location at Hubbard Gulf on Highland Avenue in Somerville,  
By John .
Somerville, MA
on 03/30/11 		See above ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Fast, quality service by a professional and friendly staff  
By Madeline .
Somerville, MA
on 03/29/11 		I have taken my car to Ideal three times for service and have been very satisfie ... (Read review)  
4 Star Rating Great  
By Stacey .
Cambridge, MA
on 03/28/11 		This is a great local shop. Trustworthy and work quickly. ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Fast, Reliable Service  
By Steven .
Medford, MA
on 10/23/10 		Ideal Automotive has always provided great service, fixing problems competently ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Great service  
By Phil .
cambridge, MA
on 09/22/10 		Great service, swift service, good work. Thanks. ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating good work  
By Anne .
Belmont,, MA
on 09/13/10 		My car is in good hands with Ideal. ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Extremey helpful  
By Lisa .
Somerville, MA
on 09/12/10 		I don't know much about cars, but I trust Ideal Automotive to help me out with w ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Pleased  
By Peter .
Somerville, MA
on 08/25/10 		I enjoyed the customer service--I asked lot of questions and had patient and we ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating great  
By Jenny .
somerville, MA
on 07/28/10 		excellent service, trustworthy ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating great service  
By David .
somerville, MA
on 07/21/10 		appreciate all the good work and excellent customer service! ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Excellent work at fair prices.  
By Kathy .
Stow, MA
on 07/03/10 		My husband and I have two older Audis. We weren't happy with the service, timin ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Idea goes the extra mile to make sure the work is done right.  
By Don .
Cambridge, MA
on 06/02/10 		After Ideal completed major engine repair on my '95 Honda Accord wagon I drove t ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Great Service and happy people  
By Jonathan .
Lexington, MA
on 06/02/10 		Ideal Auto repair was a great find for me after dealing with an auto dealer inte ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating VERY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGABLE  
By James .
SOMERVILLE, MA
on 05/20/10 		THEY EXPLAIN EVERY QUESTION YOU MAY HAVE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE. MY CAR HAS NEVER RUN ... (Read review)  
4 Star Rating Excellent, quick service  
By Michael .
Cambridge, MA
on 05/18/10 		The repairs were completed quickly - major replacement of exhaust system, brakes ... (Read review)  
4 Star Rating Good Service  
By Cara .
Somerville, MA
on 04/26/10 		The service is always good. The location is convenient and my 8 year old car is ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating FANTASTIC !!  
By Fred .
cambridge , MA
on 04/26/10 		The repair capacity of Ideal Engine is nothing short of SUPERB! The people are h ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Good place.  
By Emma .
Arlington, MA
on 04/21/10 		I am very satisfied with Ideal. Although my mechanic of 15 years, Tim Hubbard w ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating nice folks  
By Rachel .
somerville, MA
on 04/17/10 		These guys are honest, they fixed my car, and I'm a happy driver now! I'll defin ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating excellent  
By Jenny .
Somerville, MA
on 04/10/10 		Came highly recommended by a friend. They kept my car while I was out of the cou ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Very Positive Experience  
By MICHAEL .
Cambridge, MA
on 03/31/10 		Overall, I was very pleased with the service, professionalism and responsiveness ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Very professional, swift, and they solved the problem.  
By Peter G.
Somerville, MA
on 02/08/10 		I decided to use IDEAL Auto Repair because they were recommended by my neighbors ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Excellent experience.  
By Ann K.
Belmont, MA
on 02/01/10 		I initially went to IDEAL Auto Repair on a referral and have been using their se ... (Read review)  
5 Star Rating Ideal Auto Repair provides honest and reliable service.  
By Bob M.
Cambridge, MA
on 01/28/10 		I've been using Ideal Automotive for over 20 years and have always been very hap ... (Read review)  

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