Aladdin Auto Service

162 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Address:	162 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Phone:	+1 617-547-8000
Rating:	4.7
Working:	8:30AM–7PM 8:30AM–7PM 8:30AM–7PM 8:30AM–7PM 8:30AM–7PM 8:30AM–2PM Closed

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Reviews 8

Adjani Peralta

I came in on Saturday morning and wanted to get a new battery put in. I decided to try this place out instead of going with my normal AAA person because a friend recommended him. I brought in a used battery from my previous car that was less than 6 months old. I wanted him to just go ahead and replace it, but he got really angry that I had brought my own. Apparently, he doesnt work with used parts. It turned out my used battery wasnt the right type and I didnt want to go out and buy another one and have to come back. I asked him how much it would just cost to put in a new one he quoted 160 (not great but not bad). I said ok I really needed it. After treating me like a child and belittling me, he ended up charging me 185 for a single battery. I read all the reviews about how fair and nice this mechanic was, but in my experience if you are a single women this is probably not the place for you. Lesson learned: if you need a new battery get if from the AAA service guys or go to Costco and they install it for free. Although others have had better, I wouldnt recommend this guy based on my experience. The upside I have a battery in my car that works, but that is all.

Anonymous User

Ive been bringing my car(s) here for years and cant say enough wonderful things about Mahmoud. Reliable, honesty, trustworthy, efficient, skilled, knows his stuff. He will give you great prices and be upfront with the options for your car. He can take awhile to get the work done, but I think that is because it is just him and one or two assistants. As others have mentioned, the owner is also an artist. An amazing one. His art is up in his shop. He will also serve you the best tea youve had while you wait. I hate dealing with mechanics and I always feel like they are trying to screw me over. Especially car dealerships. Aladdin is the only place Ive been where I feel the exact opposite. The rave reviews on here are all true. Youll never want to take your car anywhere else. Chat up Mahmoud too because he is very interesting and would love to tell you about his amazing art.

Michael Proscia

I came here on a recommendation from a friend. The job was simple: change a headlight, replace a filter, and fix a wiper motor. The service was quick, turned around in two days. The owner was very friendly, until I popped the hood in the parking lot to take a look at the new wiper motors. Not being a mechanic, this is apparently an insult to mechanics. Despite this outburst, he charged a fair price, but I cant say Id go here again.

payam sadri

Honest, efficient, and timely, in the handful of times Ive been to Aladdin Auto Services, I can say I truly have never left unsatisfied. From the basic oil change to the larger engine work, I always received a fair deal and thorough attention to the details.

Ben Wagner

Very honest. When I took my car in to get my headlights changed, he missed one bulb. When I brought it to his attention, he fixed it right away, even giving me a free light bulb. He had every right to charge me extra but refused to take my money.

Nurus Chowdhury

I am extremely satisfied with work performed on my car on two separate occasions years apart. Thank you!

Ethan Doiron-LaRue

Gave me tea and chatted me up AFTER I had my oil change. Very polite, very hospitable, very affordable.

Markus Mobius

Brilliant. Takes great care of my 20 year old tercel.