Reputable independent mechanic in the greater Framingham/Leicester Mass area? nac

[Brett Dikeman]

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Roger Woodbury
<rmwoodbury at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> My daughter's step sister has just been nailed by a Toyota dealer for the
> replacement of a catalytic converter on a 2002 Toyota Camry. The gouging was
> $1,000.

Shouldn't that be under the emissions system warranty, which is almost
always well over 60k?  Also, how much in labor, how much in parts?  Is
the catalytic converter part of the exhaust manifold/downpipe, or a
separate unit?

> She should not be taking that car to a dealer at this point, and I was
> wondering if anyone knew a REPUTABLE independent mechanic in the greater
> Framingham, Massachusetts area.

Central Service Garage in Natick.  Ask for Dave, the owner.

http://www.centralservicegarage.com/

I used him for a couple of years with my 200q20v because he was quick,
competent, and didn't go on wallet fishing expeditions.  Popped in and
said hello recently, and he's got a silver S6 now as his daily driver.
 He's literally across the street from the commuter rail station,
super convenient.

-Brett