Good Audi Shop Near Boston

[shorterthanrich]

I have a bunch of maintenance that requires a pretty decent familiarity with the B5 S4 that I might not have time to do myself. I want to find a shop that knows what they're talking about and may help me diagnose some problems (failed airbag module and ABS module...even though I replaced them both...whats wrong with my suspension, possibly replacing my fuel pump...etc..)

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

[italian a4 1032]

autobahn in peabody i hear is good

[Guss]

They are not that close to Boston but they are very good and give great service... They specialize in VW/Audi you can't go wrong here...


Lee is the owner and real nice guy, he know his stuff...

Advanced Technologies Gloucester, MA
978 282 5544

[MikeyB3]

Marcs Foreign Car in Wakefield, MA
781.246.0042
627 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

Tell 'em MikeyB sent ya. Great guy. Very reasonable.

[shorterthanrich]

Marcs Foreign Car in Wakefield, MA
781.246.0042
627 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

Tell 'em MikeyB sent ya. Great guy. Very reasonable.

Thanks dude. I'll give them a call.

[massboykie]

Thanks dude. I'll give them a call.

I use AutoEngineering in Lexington. Not sure if that's further for you, but they are awesome. They know their stuff and seem fair with their pricing. The guy at the Desk is Chip. Here's their link http://www.autoengineering.com

This is like the third thread I am posting this on, but there are a few listed on my site here in MA: http://www.vaglinks.com/VAGLinks.asp#Speedshops

Cheers
Massboykie

[your daddy]

I use AutoEngineering in Lexington. Not sure if that's further for you, but they are awesome. They know their stuff and seem fair with their pricing. The guy at the Desk is Chip. Here's their link http://www.autoengineering.com

This is like the third thread I am posting this on, but there are a few listed on my site here in MA: http://www.vaglinks.com/VAGLinks.asp#Speedshops

Cheers
Massboykie

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[shorterthanrich]

Marcs Foreign Car in Wakefield, MA
781.246.0042
627 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

Tell 'em MikeyB sent ya. Great guy. Very reasonable.

Damn, he texted me back saying that they don't work on S4 models anymore. Brutal. I guess he learned that they're just TOO much of a PITA.

[Guss]

They are not that close to Boston but they are very good and give great service... They specialize in VW/Audi you can't go wrong here...


Lee is the owner and real nice guy, he know his stuff...

Advanced Technologies Gloucester, MA
978 282 5544

Give Lee a call they do alot of work on S4's, tell him pain in the ass Jon sent you...

[shorterthanrich]

Give Lee a call they do alot of work on S4's, tell him pain in the ass Jon sent you...

Haha I think I'll be goin to Autobahn in Peabody. Gloucester is just tooo far.

[Maddog3xx8]

my best friend works for brookline audi... he's been there for about 10 years and he's all about audi...

he can either do what ever work you need at the dealer or as a side job..

let me know if your interested.. i can give you his information

[{PMS}fishy]

my best friend works for brookline audi... he's been there for about 10 years and he's all about audi...

he can either do what ever work you need at the dealer or as a side job..

let me know if your interested.. i can give you his information

I have nothing bad to say about your friend, but nothing go0d to say about that dealer. Stay away, you have been warned.

[shorterthanrich]

Went to Autobahn performance in Peabody. Top notch place, awesome customer service, nice shop, and plenty of experience with the B5.

A+ will buy again.

[Exanimas]

Went to Autobahn performance in Peabody. Top notch place, awesome customer service, nice shop, and plenty of experience with the B5.

A+ will buy again.

I go there for almost everything and they're great guys. It's how all businesses should be run.

[A6.S-line]

Any place open on a Sunday (today)?

[EBG 18T]

if you don't mind driving up 95 for 30 minutes i would suggest East Coast European in Greenland NH, 2 min off 95. They did my engine build and turbo kit. Not to mention all the maintance stuff for me. Highly recommend them. Mark & Mark are honest and have fair prices! Plus there is no tax in NH.

[1000whp]

What about Brian's Garage in Needham? I've heard good words about them - anyone has personal experience to share?

[vlad]

Yeah I've taken my car to Brian's a couple of times. Very knowledgeable people. No BS and very practical in their approach to cars. They will get the job done and make sure it is done well. I had them replace my downpipe after it snapped on the interstate. At that point, I didn't even know what a downpipe was, but they helped me explore my options and suggested that I get the techtonics DP even though it would mean that the car would sit there a while longer while they waited for the part. Very happy with the result and the service. Good people.

Also been to Lee at Advanced Technologies and would recommend him as well. He did my timing belt and swapped out my brakes for me. Very happy with the work there.

[IndieRockSteve]

yea, I've used Brian's before, and agree with what vlad said, though I have to say in a few of my dealings with him he's been kind of a douche, so unless he's next door to you, try one of the other shops people have mentioned.

there's also Wooding's Garage in Allston, I took my car there once, they seemed like nice guys and a few friends with Audi's get their work done there, no complaints, but don't think they do much as far as performance stuff, and I don't know how they would handle a car with lots of aftermarket mods.

[chapel]

They are not that close to Boston but they are very good and give great service... They specialize in VW/Audi you can't go wrong here...


Lee is the owner and real nice guy, he know his stuff...

Advanced Technologies Gloucester, MA
978 282 5544

Only guy I trust with my car.

[ElSabio182]

If you want someone closer to town, try Vinnie's Auto Sport. He's a block from the Lechmere stop on the Green line, tracks his car, and is cash only :-) He did my timing belt and charges very reasonable rates.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/vinnies-auto-sport-cambridge

[1000whp]

Most of the places listed just perform mechanical repairs. Any recommended shops for electrical related issues?

[JAMISONAWEAU]

i was also going to mention the garage in allston. great place brought my a6 there WITH parts and didnt charge me much

yea, I've used Brian's before, and agree with what vlad said, though I have to say in a few of my dealings with him he's been kind of a douche, so unless he's next door to you, try one of the other shops people have mentioned.

there's also Wooding's Garage in Allston, I took my car there once, they seemed like nice guys and a few friends with Audi's get their work done there, no complaints, but don't think they do much as far as performance stuff, and I don't know how they would handle a car with lots of aftermarket mods.

[JohnS8]

I have nothing bad to say about your friend, but nothing go0d to say about that dealer. Stay away, you have been warned.

No doubt. I second that. Absolutely the worst service department I've ever used!

[Boston_USP_327]

everytime I read these threads I see the same places being mentioned... but every one of them is north shore. any good shops south shore? specifically for timing belt job

[TwinTipSkier]

Same here BostonUSP, I'd recommend Motorcars International, its south shore off of rte 24. Took my 944 there for timing belt, reasonable. They've turned into a bit of a dealership over the past few years, but Greg is the big wig mechanic there, extremely knowledgeable(with EVERYTHING German).
Haven't had work done to the A4 there, try to DIY that one as much as possible.

[OttaCee]

everytime I read these threads I see the same places being mentioned... but every one of them is north shore. any good shops south shore? specifically for timing belt job

The only VW/Audi independent shop on the South Shore that I know is Murphy Brothers in Quincy. Had my A4 in there for timing belt service. At the time, I had a $200 off coupon so it was actually a pretty good deal.

[Boston_USP_327]

The only VW/Audi independent shop on the South Shore that I know is Murphy Brothers in Quincy. Had my A4 in there for timing belt service. At the time, I had a $200 off coupon so it was actually a pretty good deal.

do you remember how much the service was? and how long ago was that?

[OttaCee]

do you remember how much the service was? and how long ago was that?

I had a bunch of other items to do but I believe the timing belt service was around $900 with the coupon. Had the service done in April.
FYI - That coupon is still on their website

[Boston_USP_327]

I had a bunch of other items to do but I believe the timing belt service was around $900 with the coupon. Had the service done in April.
FYI - That coupon is still on their website

ya i actually saw the coupon, but it expires in dec i beleive. im only at 58k, so im not ready quite yet, just doing some research b/c i will need it done within the next year. read reveiws about them and cant find anything negative. plus quincy is super close. thanks

[pattshreds]

dropping the a4 off today at Prime in west roxbury, they specialize in Porsche and Audi.
ill post pictures and review it when i get my car back!

[familytruckster]

Autobahn performance in Peabody is second to none.