Volsar Automotive

I found a mechanic I can trust at Volsar Automotive. I recently brought my vehicle in for preventive maintenance as my car just hit 70,000 miles and was beginning to run a little choppy. These guys explained to me in terms I could understand what issues they saw with my vehicle. They also noticed that my brakes and rotors were in need of a replacement. I explained to Volsar that my brakes were recently installed by another mechanic. The guys at Volsar replaced my brakes and put my old ones in a box and pointed out that they were installed incorrectly causing them to wear down prematurely. I brought my car back to the mechanic who did my brakes with the parts and the information given to me by Volsar. After a brief discussion, I was given a full refund for the botched brake job I received at the other mechanic.
Volsar could have just said the brakes were shot and I needed new ones, but instead they went above and beyond my expectations which ultimately lead to a refund from the other place. Thanks again Volsar.
Anyways, I waited a few months before leaving this review to ensure the quality of work. I can say with out reservation that the work done was great and the price was definitely fair. My car has been running great and I will be using Volsar moving forward. Another cool thing about this shop is they receive and respond to Unilocal messages pretty quickly. If you need a quote or have a question, hit these guys up.
–Robert B
2010 Nissan Altima

I’ve taken my car in to Volsar a handful of times now. This is the first car I’ve owned so I don’t have much experience, but Gus and everyone else on staff are really approachable, the prices seem very fair, and they’re quick & thorough. I totally trust them with my car.

Had gone for a last minute oil change at a local Jiffy Lube (I usually try to avoid those places, but I was overdue, and they were open on the weekend). A week later I started noticing massive oil leaks from my car.
I took it back to Jiffy Lube suspecting they had messed something up. They told me there was something wrong with my engine and sent me away. Both concerned and with my spidey sense tingling that something wasn’t quite right, Volsar was recommended to me and I went. Gus was great, took me in last minute and immediately noted that Jiffy Lube has misaligned the new filter, resulting in the oil leaks.
He fixed the problem quickly at a very reasonable price, and even offered to write up a memo for me to show to Jiffy Lubes customer service for my complaint.
I’m glad to have finally found a mechanic I can trust in my area, and will definitely be going back!

A previous shop borked a brake job breaking a rusty bolt and said «here’s your car we can’t fix it». Was hoping that Volsar would be able to undo the crap job.
Brought in my 06 Subaru WRX as soon as they opened up. Spoke with Gus and explained the broken bolt and other issues with my brakes. Also requested an oil change. I left the car at the shop and headed to work. A few minutes later Gus calls with the list of issues:
*New brake pads and rotors all around.
*Leaking CV axle.
The leaking CV axle I knew about but had been holding off on the repairs. I was happy that Gus spotted it and brought it to my attention. Figuring it’d be a good time to have that done, I OK’d the repairs.
By the end of the day I had new brakes, CV axles and fresh synthetic oil! Gus and his crew were able to remove the broken bolt and a few other rusty ones. We had a slight issue with processing my card for payment. My BOSCH card didn’t take so I had to use my regular card. After a few days Gus was able to correct the issue and reached out to me to redo/​refund the charges. It wasn’t necessary, but I was happy with the customer service that Gus showed. I would not hesitate to bring my car here again. Gus is great!

Any time I have gone to Gus for a repair, I have been very happy with both the quality of the work, and the honesty from the owner… They fix only what needs to be repaired. I have used them for years.

They charged $ 800+ for replacing some low quality brake pads and rotors. Now all these pads and the rotors on the front and rear wheels need to be replaced again after running for less than 20k miles. I am going to another auto repair shop this time.

trust me guys, you won’t find a better repair shop than volsar. Gus is so honest and didn’t charge anything I don’t need ! Definitely would be back again

Every time I bring my car here for service, I know Gus will give me an honest and fair price. He has told me when my car didn’t need any work at all, that’s how honest he is. I have brought him, my list of items that needed work from the dealer, which totaled over $ 2,000 and after he inspected my car, I only need minor repairs, saving me hundreds of unnecessary work. Last week I brought in my car for brakes, the dealer said $ 500 for brake pads, turns out I got brake pads, rotors and a new belt for the same amount at Volsar. If you need work done, call and make an appointment, drop off your car and be sure that Gus will take good care of your car.

Told them my problem, they offered a solution. I told them recent work I did that wouldn’t need repeating (but normally would be recommended) and they adjusted the quote accordingly. I got same day service, quality service, and the staff were friendly and approachable. I never felt pressured, wasn’t up-​sold anything I didn’t really need, and they communicated clearly and in a timely fashion. Really I couldn’t ask for much more. I’d definitely recommend them to friends and I’ll surely be back in the future if and when my daily driver needs more TLC.

I heard something pop under my hood as I was driving down I93, and immediately the check engine light came on and I was experiencing reduced power. I decided to find a local mechanic rather than risk parking it and then not being able to start it later that night.
Luckily, Volsar was close by and i described the problem to them. Gus was able to determine what the issue was just from the description and let me know that it was probably an engine misfire, and that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I left the car there over the day, and they let me know when it was ready. The fixed the issue as noted, and for a very good price as well.

We are a repeat customer. We have used Volsar services in the past but there where not present on Unilocal at the time.
Our work van needed brake inspection. Front wheels where vibrating a lot when braking aggressively. We asked Volsar to see if there is anything wrong. Upon inspection it was determined that rotors were uneven. Gus the owner recommended ”turning the rotors”. There was plenty of material to do so and it was safe to proceed. This saved us about 250 $ on new rotors. They could have easily ripped us of but their honesty was superior! Yes the are not cheap. But quality service cannot be! It takes time, effort and knowledge to do it right the first time. Repair was done within few hours. No surprise charges, no tricks!
We will certainly continue to use Volsar. Thanks again, great job!

Gus and his crew are always top-​notch. We found them five or six years ago when we needed some work done on our PT Cruiser. They found the problem, fixed it, and when the sensor went bad they didn’t hesitate to repair it all, no charge. Since then, we bought a Chevy Traverse and moved from Somerville all the way to Quincy. We faithfully return each and every time we need anything significant done to our car. It’s a great feeling when I can say that I trust my mechanic completely and mean it 200%.

Friendly guys, quick service, overpriced. We had brake pads and rotors replaced on all 4 wheels, and also had oil/​oil filter replaced. Total came to $ 800. After some research, we found that could have paid under $ 600 for the same services if we had gone elsewhere.

Honesty, integrity, professionalism and customer service are what Volsar is all about. Gus and his crew are the absolute best! Been going here for years and will never go any place else. They do the job right the first time, everytime and will NEVER charge you a penny more than what the job should be. A++++ !!!

Tried out Volsar based on all of the positive reviews and was not disappointed. Labor rate is posted in plain site behind the register so there are no surprises when the bill comes. I made an appointment and dropped my vehicle off in the morning. Gus was able to diagnose and fix the problem and had the vehicle ready for pick up the same day. Clearly explained what the problem was and what he did to fix it. No funny business or surprises on my bill and my car was running smooth. I will be sending my friends and family to Volsar in Medford if they ask.

I went to Gus to get my car checked when I was about to buy it. They were quick, polite and courteous. They gave me honest feedback about what needed to be improved and even checked it again. This is my first experience. I definitely think I found my new mechanic.

Been going to Gus and Volsar for several years now.
Honest, hard-​working, and, yes, VERY good at fixing cars.
Gus really goes the extra mile. For example, I just had the exhaust shield replaced on my Jeep Wrangler. The part did not come with the requisite attachment hardware, so, Gus went to the hardware store himself before coming to the garage today to get the proper fasteners. Gus also always checks for rebates on parts before ordering — he often will give you the option to select parts with rebates (on brake pads for example).
Volsar has saved our family so much in terms of money, time and anxiety. I can’t recommend them enough.

I am giving this review based on the fact that someone at the repair shop told me to bring my car in at 8am, however, it was closed. I find this poor business practice.

Great place to have your car serviced. Ive been bringing my cars here for a few years now. Gus is friendly, helpful and honest. They do great work at a reasonable rate. If you need anything done from an oil change to major service Volsar is the place to go

Gus is the best. While I waited for my car to be fixed, he let me sit in his office, use his free wifi and drink coffee. Couldn’t be happier with Volsar– honest, friendly and affordable– everything you want in an auto repair shop.