J D Auto Center

Heard about JD Auto from a friend and had a great service experience on my Honda. Kostas and his whole staff were extremely courteous, professional and knowledgeable. A truly reputable auto garage. After an unsuccessful home repair on my car, the staff at JD fixed the issue quick and gave me great advice to avoid the issue in the future. Will definitely go back!

First class service from first class people.
Folks this is not your average garage. I’ve owned 2 Mercedes and 2 BMW’s in the past 8 years and this is the only garage I trust with my vehicle. The level of attention and service my wife and I receive at this establishment is second to none. The quality of work is meticulous, and the lengths that John and Kostas go to to make sure we are satisfied customers is unrivaled.
I’m a bit of a car nut so my review may sound extreme, but I have a treasure trove of horror stories from the mechanics I’ve gone to which forced me to say «DEALERSHIP ONLY!» for 8 years, until I realized I’m paying for the dealerships overhead, and, to make matters worse, a quick trip through one dealerships service center and I see that the junior varsity is fixing my vehicle, all fresh out of automotive school, cheapest labor the dealership can find! Working on an expensive vehicle!!!
So to sum this all up, JD’s slogan should be Allstate’s: You’re in good hands.

A big thank you to John, Costa and Doug! The quality of your work and professionalism is unmatched. It was evident upon first walking in that everyone takes pride in their work. I also appreciated your solid pricing. I was treated more like a friend than a customer — will be coming back!

Fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Comfortable seating. I was offered a ride home, too. I chose to stick around though. It was such a nice visit. And not very expensive at all considering what I had fixed. The people dont make you feel dumb for not knowing what theyre talking about. They know everyone on a first name basis. So nice.

I tried out JD Auto Center based on a friend’s recommendation and I’m so glad we did.
My husband and I met the owner, John. He is so genuine. He really cares about his customers in a way that is too rare today. We were considering some expensive work on our brakes and rotors. John said we could keep driving and we didn’t need the repair yet. We still had 50% left on our pads, but our rotors were making odd noises and weren’t working as well as they should. We walked us through the options, was very helpful. I could not be happier to find a mechanic nearby.
His team even gave us a ride home so they could work on the car and we didn’t have to wait on site. Nice touch.
Once you’ve gone here you see why this business has lasted for 39 years. I am so glad to know this place is here, I’ll be coming for oil changes and whatever else we need.

JD Auto and its team are fantastic. The owners, John and Kosta, really go above and beyond for their customers and ensure excellence. Its not easy to find a great and trustworthy mechanic, but you get both with JD Auto. I’ve had inspections, oil changes, new tires and brakes/​rotors done on my car at JD Auto. Their prices are great, their service is superb and you walk away knowing your vehicle is all set and safe!
I highly recommend!

Nice clean place to come get an inspection sticker. Comfy sofas, good selection of magazines, and bright interior with lots of windows. Nice guys too.

I cannot speak highly enough of John and his family. At first I was wary of an auto shop in an area where people may be more likely to have fancy cars, because I haven’t ever been sure how to know if I’m getting the service my car needs when I just need it to run at the most basic level. That said, John and his family have been generous with their time, service, and explanation time and time again.
I greatly appreciate that the JD Auto team cares about my priorities and the long-​term wellbeing of my car and wallet! John and his son have found small issues with easy repairs that other places did not see; which saved me money on expenses in the long-​run through choosing inexpensive preventative repairs. I respect that not every car owner would want to take the same approach to car care as I do, depending on their car and priorities — I greatly appreciate being given a thorough explanation of options and being shown the issues whenever I want to see them.
Further, John is an example of someone who prides himself on operating with integrity and value. Recently one of my cars stopped driving and every warning light possible came on. This is an older car and it wouldn’t drive and I feared the worst. I could have been told that I needed a new transmission or any number of parts and I would’ve believed it — the car would not run or function despite anything I tried. John took the time to inspect it thoroughly and proposed an option to address the issue before trying anything more drastic. He explained all of my options and his rationale, and his approached worked, saving me unknown amounts of time and money.
I am so grateful to know that I have someone I can trust with my cars!

Had a blinker bulb burned out and wanted it replaced as soon as possible as it’s a safety issue. I called first thing in the morning, explained the situation, and asked if they could help me out. I was told to come in anytime at my convenience and they’d take care of it. I showed up about an hour later, and even though they were very busy, they took care of replacing the bulb and had me on my way about 20 minutes later. Good guys work here. Everyone I saw greeted me warmly and had a genuine smile on their faces. It’s a nice place to go. And as usual, their gas prices are better than most of the other area stations. The lounge is spacious and comfortable. Give these guys a try for your next automotive need. Support locally owned and operated businesses. They generally care more and will take better care of you than the big guys. A+ rating! Keep up the good work!

The idea that these guys scam people is frankly preposterous. We have been using them for close to 10 years and on a few occasions they have talked us out of more expensive repairs suggested by other mechanics and have offered a less expensive solution. They are professional, efficient, knowledgeable and courteous and everyone I have referred to them over the years has been pleased.

I’ve started taking my company car there 7 years ago, then our family car and I’ve always had great results. Good work, reasonable price for the quality of the work done, and very pleasant people. After drop off, I always get a call with an estimate and clear explanation of the job to be done; a follow up explanation and showing of parts at pick up time wrap up a transparent job. Will keep on returning and recommend highly!

I am so glad that I found JD Auto Center. When I find some problems with my car, I always take my car here. Their mechanics are excellent. Especially Doug is very knowledgeable. One time I took my car to another place to change a headlight of the car. The place charged me close to $ 50 for it, and my car’s headlight stopped working again after a few weeks. So I took my car to JD again. It took them less than five minutes to realize that the headlight wasn’t a problem, but the faulty wire. (Sadly the other auto shop didn’t even realize this problem.) After a mechanic fixed the wiring, John at JD didn’t even charge for this service!
I encountered so many auto shops who would try to charge me extra by telling me I needed unnecessary repairs in the past, but JD always just tells me what I really need. Furthermore, a problem that other auto centers couldn’t fix, JD would find the source of the problem and fix it. I highly recommend JD Auto Center if you don’t want to waste your time and money.

I recently moved to the neighborhood and brought my car here after it began making unusual sounds and jerking movements upon braking. John diagnosed the problem right away, gave me a lift home, and had my car ready within a few hours. They showed me exactly what was wrong with my brake pads and rotors, gave me a discount, and then changed my oil for free. Really nice guys and excellent service. Thrilled I found this place.

Unfortunately I’ve had quite a few car problems this past year, but luckily JD Auto came into my life off of a friend’s recommendation. Not only do the guys of JD Auto provide excellent customer service, they’re the smartest, most hardworking mechanics I’ve come across. Not to mention, the waiting area is beautiful.
John, Kosta and Doug are extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. As a young woman that admittedly doesn’t know much about cars, not once did I feel taken advantage of or that they weren’t being upfront and honest. When some demon-​mice chewed through the wiring in my Jeep Liberty, they personally picked me up in a snowstorm to show me the damage. It also continues to amaze me at how fast they’re able to diagnose, repair and return my car in superb condition with the total price always being incredibly reasonable. Hopefully, I won’t be having more car problems anytime soon, but I know that JD Auto is the ONLY place that I will bring my car and the only place I recommend to friends and family. Their service is truly unparalleled.

First of all, Unilocal has hidden 61 reviews that they consider to be «not useful». Many of them are great reviews that you can see by looking at the bottom of the page and removing the filter.
Those who commented on the full service being much higher than self, the mobile down on rt nine is the same way. Read the sign? They post the prices on the pumps just like every other station.
I’ve been here a few times since I moved here and they have always been fair. They’re mechanics, maybe they have misdiagnosed some of these reviewers who are unhappy, but that’s not an uncommon thing. Many mechanics do what they think is the problem only to find out there is another problem. If its any consolation, that has not happened to me here. If you don’t like what they say, go get a second opinion. They seem like a hard working family and if they can help me at a good price I have no problem giving them my business. They are family type folks who appear to have long term repeat customers.

These guys are amazing. They always make time for me, treat me like I am their #1 priority. They have worked on my mercedes numerous times. They always take time to listen to what I tell them what is happening. Afterwards, they explain the problem, how they fixed it etc. They often show the part that was replaced. They have incredible customer service and ethics. Their prices are very reasonable. It is a pleasure doing business with JD Auto.

I am so surprised to see the negative reviews because these guys have always been awesome for us. Great family owned shop. I’ve never purchased gas here, but I travel pretty far out of my way to bring my car to these guys for repairs because they are the best! Its rare that you find a mechanic who you can trust and suggests the most economical solution to the problem.
To give one specific example: I took my car to a guy in Watertown for inspection. He failed me saying that my front headlight was bent due to an accent I had 5 years ago which had never caused a failed inspection before. Also failed because there was a crack in my left taillight. He said it would be $ 500 to fix those two things. Took my car to JD Auto. They were appalled by this guy. Said there was absolutely no reason that I had to replace the full headlamp, it didn’t distort the light nearly enough to fail the inspection. They put clear red tape over the crack in the tail light and told me I was good to go. Even apologized to me that they had to charge me for the inspection. I was so grateful. These guys have saved us hundreds of dollars in car repairs, are always friendly, and even bought my husband lunch one day while he was waiting for a repair. They value customer loyalty over bleeding you dry for one repair and having you never return.

I’ve used this auto center for over a decade, taking several different makes of car to them (Toyota, Subaru, Honda). I really trust these guys and have never had a bad experience with them. Doug and John consistently and clearly explain what’s going on with my car. Their service is excellent: friendly, informative and straight-​forward.
I’ve recommended them to friends who have had similar experiences.

first visited JD at the end of June, to have my car inspected. Service was fast and pleasant. Had a brief conversation about tires and service, and was on my way. Great experience!
I called early today to see if I needed an appointment for an oil change. I was told to just bring it in. I did. I asked about scheduling to have my tires changed and about an hour later, I had my new tires, oil change, and still within my budget. John and his son clearly take great pride and pleasure in their work. It shows.
Go here! You, and your car, will be glad you did.
At some point John asked why I chose them. and I said online reviews. I also said sitting in the lobby for 45 minutes confirmed tthe online buzz, except Unilocal. It’s a GREAT place for service. (while I waited, I witnessed 2 prior customers come in without appointments, for irregular items and be greeted by name with smiles and respect)
Unilocal DISCREPANCIES. JD is rated among the highest in Boston, EXCEPT Unilocal. If you go to the filtered reviews for JD, they all rate very high, with legit people posting reviews. There are tons of them! Why does Unilocal only display reviews of JD that show bad reviews from years ago? (Also, if someone doenst know that cash for gas is cheaper then credit, they aren’t smart enough to drive, inmy opinion)
So I really wonder about the credibility of Unilocal. When you search auto repair shops, a shop with bad ratings, but an ad with Unilocal, is the first one you see. Maybe UnilocalS days of unbiased reviews has given way to capitalism.

John and Doug have been serving the Brookline community for many years. They are my go-​to guys when I need service for my car. They have saved me thousands of dollars and have taken good care of my «Sharona» I will continue to go to JD Auto Center as long as I am in the area.