This long time Foundry Street auto shop is set up a few yards off Titular Street, down a little side avenue. These guys have been rolling up their sleeves since '61 and perform general auto maintenance and repair. They do everything from flat fixes to transmission overhauls.
Wakefield Auto Clinic is located in a side lot set back from North Street (you almost have to hook a u-turn to find it). All manner of basic and major repairs are performed here, and all makes and models are covered. Air-conditioning and brake work are a specialty. The mechanics are young and charismatic, and the waiting room is surprisingly inviting, with leather chairs, free coffee and a TV.
Custom Transportation is easy to spot, as its front lot is full of vintage race cars and Jaguars. The repair and restoration shop specializes in the Jag, and also works on most European makes and all exotics. It does not perform repairs or restoration on models outside these special few. Its garage is full of both museum quality British racers and beat-up Jags used to work as a daily driver. Call ahead for an appointment as things can get very busy here.
This corner filling station is past the clamor of the Center so visitors will rarely have to wait for gas or engage in automotive gymnastics for a parking spot here. Rilo's offers full- and self-serve stations, as well as a convenience store, which serves a few cold drinks. Rilo's does inspections along with basic repairs like oil changes and belt fixes.
This auto shop only works on its titular make: Volvo. Several of the boxy Swedish rides are usually parked outside, waiting for work. Inside, the personable shop dog greets all the customers with a laconic wag of a tail, but usually declines to move from its position of repose on the very comfy couch. The waiting room is very comfortable, and the dog's presence is sure to entertain most people for a little while.
This welcoming body shop is set up in the barnlike 209 Water Street facility. The owner and mechanics are very friendly and have genuine, personal relationships with their customers. Collision repair is the order of the day here, along with bumper replacement and new paint jobs. A few used cars are for sale out back as well. Collision is willing to drive customers home or back to work while their cars go under the wrench.
AC Auto a full-service automotive repair shop offering a variety of diagnostic and repair services. Servicing fuel injection systems, transmissions, steering systems, batteries, belts and exhausts, AC does it all.
AC Auto offers free off-street parking and accepts cash or a major credit card for payment of services.
Set up on a stretch of Broadway that contains many automotive businesses, Diagnostic Motor Vehicle Inspections has a large sign, several parking spots and two towering bays that can accommodate small cars or huge commercial trucks. The shop's specialty is inspections for all types of vehicles, whether private, commercial, fleet or official. Minor repairs are also taken care of. No appointments are needed, and the center features a waiting room complete with television sets and even toys for the kids.
This local filling station has full and self-service pumps and a very large lot. They do inspections and basic work like oil changes but the waiting area is small, so bring a book or snack to keep you busy while you wait. There is a vlittle convenience store but its main offerings are cigarettes and cold drinks.
