B & A Foreign Car Repair Spec
301 Promenade St, Cranston, RI 02920, us
(401) 943-8771
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About this shop
- Hours
- Specialties
- Specializes in Air Conditioning workSpecializes in Brakes and MufflersHappily gives binding estimatesRoad tests vehicles when appropriateSpecializes in Transmission work
- Loaners
- No
- Notes
Score card
They are always honest | 4.9/5 |
They are competent | 5.0/5 |
Their repair price is reasonable | 5.0/5 |
They complete the work in a timely manner | 5.0/5 |
They respond well when they screw something up | 5.0/5 |
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs | 5.0/5 |
They treat male and female customers in the same manner | 4.5/5 |
They are always honest | 4.9/5 |
I would use this mechanic again | N/A |
I would recommend this mechanic to others | N/A |
They fix the problem the first time | 5.0/5 |
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood | 4.4/5 |
The hours of operation are convenient for customers | 4.0/5 |
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) | 3.8/5 |
Reviews
Jun 04, 2006
I was warned by my Hyundai Dealership Service Center on the
receipt of my last unbelievably expensive post warranty re-
re-repair job that- OIL LEAKING AGAIN. TELL CUSTOMER MAY
NEED TO BE RESEALED. (the counter man did not verbally
mention any such thing, perhaps out of shame, perhaps
neglect.)
That encounter with the dealership left me somewhat
destitute and very, very bitter and angry.
Thereafter, smoke would pour out of the hood after a few
minutes drive.Friends were concerned enough to not accept a
ride. I decided to just not go very far from now on until I
saved up three months rent to pay for whatever it could
possibly be.
In the meantime the local Midas Muffler people recommended
B&A Foreign Car Specialist. Then my mother(Click & Clack's
most passionate and devoted fan in Buffalo, NY)mentioned
this website and said people recommend things by
zipcode...and there was B&A Foreign Car Specialist...and I
could walk there. And they were nice. And they called me
after a few hours time and said it was just overfilled with
oil and oil had spilled all over the engine. They washed it
off, monitored it for a while and whammo, done. Not an
expensive "resealing job". Spilled oil. $20 bucks.No more
deadly smoke and terror. Home by 3:30pm. Nice guys too. Go
there, they're good.
Mar 14, 2002
Vladimir, Carlo, and Dimitri are such great guys and entertaining characters that I almost didn't mind when the '78 280Z wouldn't start. I'd bump-start her on College Hill and limp over to Cranston, hang out a bit, talk about ice-racing Alfas in the old country with Vladimir, sportbike racing and extreme Honda modification with Dimitri, or just visit with the dog while they got things done. Maybe not the ideal shop if you've got some computer problem or you don't like any non OEM stuff in the car but if you're like me and appreciate an old school mechanic who is friendly and just gets things running again (and most of all, totally straight with you) these are the guys. Especially recommended to college students from Providence with low cash and maybe you can make a documentary or write a short story about them to boot. They're solid.
May 28, 2006
Carlo and Vlad. are rock solid, honest, and reasonable. My
family has been doing business with them for years. I have
no problem recommending them to all.
May 07, 2004
Dear Tom and Ray,
One day we took one of our cars (a Hyundai) to the dealer
for a brake problem and they gave us the usual song and
dance about what was wrong and how much it would cost to fix
it (a whole bunch of money). Their story did not make sense
to us (specifically it sounded like a load of hooey). So
we swung by B&A and had them check the brakes out.
Sure enough our original suspicion, faulty rear brake
cylinders, was the culprit. So back to the dealer we went
and insisted that they check those. The dealer admitted that
the cylinders were leaking and replaced (as per Hyundai's
much-ballyhooed 100,000 mile warranty). Which brings me to
my rant: What good is a great warranty if you cannot get
decent service for your vehicle? Especially since it is an
admittedly cheapo car that NEEDS such a warranty.
Anyway Vladimir, Carlo and the gang did their usual great
job saving our bacon yet again. Kudos all around to B&A.
And next time we're buying a Toyota (Tom, Ray: Please review
the Scion ASAP). Keep up the great work at Cartalk Plaza.
Sincerely,
Nigel and Jessie
Oct 22, 2005
I have a '94 Camry V6 sedan that is a GREAT vehicle,
however, general maintenance has needed to be done for over
a year!!!! Due to being a female and new to the RI area,
I'd been hesitant on getting it fixed; didn't know or trust
any mechanics in the area; because of all the unfair
practices I've run into in the past, for work that either
didn't need to be done or wasn't done in its entirety; and
ALWAYS paying a ridiculous amount of money. After many
weeks of research and word on the street, I found B & A
Foreign Auto. I dealt with one of the owners, Vladmir. He
was not only thorough with his "exam" on the vehicle and
diagnosed all the issues, but he actually sat down and drew
pictures for me to get a better idea of what he was
explaining. I have MANY things that have to be fixed and
with Vladmir prioritizing my list, he'll be seeing me at
his shop for the next few months until it's all completed.
I HIGHLY recommend B & A Foreign Auto and they now have a
customer for life.
Sep 01, 2006
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Carlo and Vladimir are always honest and never try to push
unneeded services. David Como
Aug 01, 2009
Unfortunately for me but I've had to take my VW Beetle to
B&A a few times. From a not so simple headlight replacement
to air conditioning work. Every time I have had a pleasant
experience. The Owner/Operator, Carlo, always treats me with
respect and always explains the repairs needed. Now I take
my car there for oil changes too, not just car repairs. I
would recommend B&A to everyone.
Nov 07, 2011
Nov 07, 2011
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