McCracken Automotive

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Electrical

About us

At McCracken Automotive, we make our living based on our ability to repair what’s been broken. and while rebuilding engines is no picnic, cars are a piece of cake compared to human beings. Heres why: with cars, you always get a second chance. However, if you break someone’s trust, it stays broken. No second chances. That’s why at McCracken automotive; our focus is keeping your car, and your trust, in pristine condition.

Business highlights

98 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Automotive, Electrical, Brakes, Maintenance, Batteries, A/C, Suspension, Diagnostics, State Inspection, Vehicle Evaluations etc.

Services we don't offer

Transmission Replacment.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.916 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

GARRETT C.
10/2017
5.0
auto repair, electrician
  + 0 more
Always an excellent experience. Connor runs the Westwood office and he is great and super nice to work with as are all of their employees. There have been many times that McCracken offered us great advice and steered us away from an expensive repair that we didn't need. They are honest and operate their business with the greatest integrity.
Description of Work: We have been using McCracken Automotive for many years now, first in West Roxbury and for the past 8 years at their Westwood location. They are the only mechanics that we use unless we have to have the dealer perform warranty work. They have done everything on our cars from major repairs to fixing radio knobs. Most recently an oil change, tire rotation, fixing a malfunctioning window and a general pre-trip inspection on my wife's car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRIAN D.
01/2017
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
They are very personal, the owner and manger are behind the desk once you walk in. Easy to talk to if you're not happy with the work.
Description of Work: I took my Toyota in for general maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRIAN D.
01/2017
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They worked really hard to fix it, I ended up just having to get a new car. They were honest and said they car will never be right it was essentially lemon from the factory. The car was only five years old.
Description of Work: I had a car with bad engines problems. Went in for a major engine repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Steve W.
12/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Daniel B.
07/2014
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I was going to try this company because my friend gave me a gift card for $20. I noted they had a website and sent an email inquiry about whether they work on BMW, but I never received a response to that email. When I did talk to someone in person (who seemed to be a manager or owner), he told me they did not work on BMW; however, my friend takes his BMW there. Who knows. Anyway, one Saturday morning I was driving my Honda Accord to the airport and a terrible sound started coming from the front wheel. I took the car home, but I called McCracken and the phone just rang off the hook: no answer and no message. Eventually the phone company came in and put a stop to the ringing. It's been so long since that's happened I didn't realize it was still possible! (Who doesn't have an answering machine??) When I eventually got them on the phone and brought the car in, they looked it over and recommended replacement of both front calipers and brake pads for over $800. I thought this was too much money so I paid them for 0.5 hr labor and took the car back. They were perfectly professional about that. I got the work done elsewhere for $500. Others can pay the extra $300 as they like; I think $500 was probably a little high but it's Boston, after all.
Description of Work: Checked out the car and recommended replacement of both front calipers and brake pads for over $800.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$50

Jim O.
04/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
excellent experience.
Description of Work: inspection and minor repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$100

Lorraine M.
10/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
It want very well so far. The cost was not unexpected. I was very impressed with how fast the turn around time was-got car back same day. Receptionist-very friendly, professional and also I had a call re: what they did and other recommendations.
Description of Work: Fixed rear brakes, complimentary evaluation-fluids, tires, etc

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John G.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Always great - we have used then for over 15 years for all of our cars (3).
Description of Work: checked entire car - fluids, battery, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Gretchen O.
05/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have been using them for thirty years. They are honest and polite. Their prices are excellent and all their work is always fine; I never have to go back because something wasn't done properly.
Description of Work: My mechanic is at McCracken Automotive. I was there one to two months ago for a general tune-up and checkup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Steve W.
09/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Car began to make unusual noise under the hood. Air-conditioning stopped working. McCracken diagnosed the problem as a worn out A/C compressor and gave me the price within a few dollars of what it turned out to be. I authorized the work and they did it. This company is very professional, its people attempt to fix minor problems on the spot and for no cost or very little. When major work is done, they use all new parts which does make repairs more expensive than would some parts from a junkyard (my car is not new and when it finally expires, I will take no pride in its A/C being fully up-to-date) but that does not keep me from taking my car there for all repairs and feeling that overall I benefit from it.
Description of Work: Replaced air-conditioner compressor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$980

steven L.
01/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I've always found McCracken's resonable and honest.
Description of Work: General tune-up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Pamela D.
06/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Our experience with them went very well. They did all the work without doing extra work and did a courtesy check on things like belts and hoses. They were great and I really liked them and will use them again. I live close to them, but I check them on the list. I spent about $547 and for everything that was done, it was reasonable.
Description of Work: We have used McCracken Automotive in May to put in a new battery for my old Buick and tires and a check-up to be made ready to go on the road for inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$547

GERRY G.
12/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They were very proffesional and honest about the problem. They were pleasant to deal with. All they did was check it out and explain to me about having to take out the dashboard to get to the air conditioner.
Description of Work: The air conditioner quit one day so I took it in and they checked it out and the gate in side was not working. They explained that the cost would be excessive. We did nothing about it because of age of car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

GERRY G.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The were understanding about the problem. They were quick and did not charge me much for the diagnoses. They were also very friendly.
Description of Work: My air conditioning went out on me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

CLARKE F.
10/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
McCracken Automotive will work on all kinds of cars. They are wonderful and do excellent work. I do trust them and I especially think Jim is great. They are honest and very nice to work with. They have very fair prices.
Description of Work: I took my Buick LeSabre here to have front and rear shocks, pads, and brakes replaced when they got worn out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$304

Lori S.
06/2006
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We really like them. My husband and his friend both swear by them. They are honest, trustworthy, and they don't try to sell you something that you don't need. We're very happy with them, overall.
Description of Work: They put a whole new engine in our 1998 Buick LaSabre.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

    Contact information

    107 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

    www.mccrackenauto.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Electrical

    FAQ

    McCracken Automotive is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    McCracken Automotive accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, McCracken Automotive offers free project estimates.
    No, McCracken Automotive does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, McCracken Automotive does not offer a senior discount.
    No, McCracken Automotive does not offer emergency services.
    No, McCracken Automotive does not offer warranties.
    McCracken Automotive offers the following services: Automotive, Electrical, Brakes, Maintenance, Batteries, A/C, Suspension, Diagnostics, State Inspection, Vehicle Evaluations etc.
    Transmission Replacment.

    Contact information

    107 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

    www.mccrackenauto.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed