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Wooding's Garage
Category:
Auto Repair & Service
30 Penniman Rd
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 782-4574
I have been there twice for my VW jetta 2001 GLS. I had a broken parking break cable for the first...
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I have been there twice for my VW jetta 2001 GLS. I had a broken parking break cable for the first time. Before going to Wooding's, I did a multi-point inspection at the VW dealer, however they asked for $450 to fix it. Then I went to two other garages. To my surprise, one said the problem was the brake rotor (asking for $350), the other said it was the caliper(asking for $750 !!). Then I came to woodings, they told me the parking break cable was broken, and asked for $200. I did the service and the car ran well.
For the second time my oil pan was stripped. I sent my car to speedy for oil change, but they said they couldn't do it and asked me to send the car to VW dealership. Then VW dealer told me the oil pan has to be replaced and asked for $600. I called Bill at woodings and he told me that they could replaced the oil pan for $400. But VW dealer told me that I couldn't drive the car because they couldn't put the oil pan back, they might have a temporary solution for it but it still cost $170. I insisted that they do not do anything to my car and asked AAA to tow my car from VW dealer to Woodings. However, after checking my car, Bill and Yau fixed it without replacing the whole oil pan. They only asked for $130 for it. And they were very patient to explain to me how they could fix the threads of the oil pan.
I recommend woodings to all my friends with VWs, and I believe it is the best choice for all VWers at Boston.
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Metro Cab Associates
Category:
Limousines & Shuttles
42 Rugg Rd
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 782-5500
Out of all the cabs that I have tried around Boston, I definitely trust this cab service the most...
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Out of all the cabs that I have tried around Boston, I definitely trust this cab service the most because it is most guaranteed that you will find them on time and satisfaction guaranteed. Anyone in Boston would have to agree with me because this is no lie. I have no experience any problems with them because they are familiar with all the roads no matter where you want to go and they would try to make the fee as good as possible. I've been regular customer for them that now they dont even take my tips although I encourage them to have it. TRY IT!
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Allston Auto Works
Category:
Auto Repair & Service
87r Harvard Avenue
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 787-1718
My experience with Allston Auto Works came after an accident that caused over $8,000 in damage....
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My experience with Allston Auto Works came after an accident that caused over $8,000 in damage.
The insurance company almost totalled out my car, but Allston Auto Works rebuilt the exterior and, frankly, gave it back to me in like-new condition. My car has functioned perfectly with no leftover rattles or squeaks.
The people are friendly and professional. Ask for T.K.
The shop is located just off Commonwealth Avenue in an alley behind Marty's Liquors.
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Alfredo's Restaurant
Category:
Uncategorized
229 Brighton Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 562-8222
Alfredo's is a little mom and pop's pizza place near the corner of Cambridge st. and Brighton Ave....
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Alfredo's is a little mom and pop's pizza place near the corner of Cambridge st. and Brighton Ave. Pizzas are as cheap as $7 and it's good thin crust not-too-greasy italian style. Boston is hard-up for good pizza...only Upper Crust and some places in the North End know how to do it right, but Alfredo's is a great substitute if you're in Allston/Brighton and are on a budget. They deliver, and it's actually the chef's dad or wife who drives it to you, so if you live a few floors up, maybe it'd be nice to go down and meet your deliverer. They're really nice people, and the pizza hits the spot. Pretty decent italian dishes too.
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Wow, thinking about Tokyo City's lunchbox makes me want to get up and go there right now. The...
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Wow, thinking about Tokyo City's lunchbox makes me want to get up and go there right now. The lunch special goes until 3-3:30. If you get there at the tail-end you can usually convince them to make you one. You get to pick and entree, an appetizer, a salad, a rice side, and soup, all for 6.25 or something after tax. You can pick, california rolls, vegetable tempura, beef or chicken, tofu, pork, seaweed salads...it's a huge amount of excellent food for an amazing price. Their sushi and suchimi to order are good too, and not that expensive. There are other places that are better and along with that are more expensive, but no place has a good a lunch special as Tokyo City. No way.
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Boardwalk Properties
Category:
Uncategorized
183 Harvard Ave.
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 566-5333
I had just found a new job and only had about three weeks to find the perfect apartment in Boston....
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I had just found a new job and only had about three weeks to find the perfect apartment in Boston. I decided it would be a good idea to get three agents from different companies to show me apartments. I was extremely disappointed by two of them. The agents were unprofessional, the way they acted and dressed, and they only showed me about three apartments each. However, Eric from Boardwalk Properties did a great job. Not only did he show me a large number of apartments, they all seemed to fit my requirements and needs much more than the others I had been shown. Eric was extremely professional and got everything done in a timely fashion. I would recommend his company to anyone!!!
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Biyoshi Salon
Category:
Beauty Salons
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 783-1184
I like getting my hair cut here a lot. It was the first place I ever went to that actually washed...
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I like getting my hair cut here a lot. It was the first place I ever went to that actually washed my hair for me. For guys, going to a salon may sound a bit over the top, but at only $30 for men's cuts, paying $16 for a half-blind supercut withers in comparison. There are also cats slinking around in the background..which are a nice touch, UNLESS YOU'RE ALLERGIC! Everyone there is great at what they do, but I usually go with Andrea if I can. Fun Fact: Apparently I left a picture of some hair ideas (including an old picture of myself) at the salon after a cut...I'm told it's now in their Style Book. Too bad I just shaved my head....
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Indian Dhaba
Category:
Restaurants
180 Brighton Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 787-5155
This is a rare exception among all of the railroad style restaurants on Brighton Ave. It's clean,...
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This is a rare exception among all of the railroad style restaurants on Brighton Ave. It's clean, spacious, the people are really nice and helpful (even with a bit of a language barrier), and the food is excellent. There are well priced lunch specials and a huge selection of entrees. Their Naan bread is out of this world. Beef vindaloo and the chicken tikka masala are my favorites. Get a couple of entrees and some naan sides and mix and match with one or two of your friends. The food is absolutely delicious.
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Sami's Wrap N Roll
Category:
Uncategorized
194 Harvard Ave
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 787-6300
So I wouldn't eat here everyday or you might not feel so great, but the food is tasy! It is...
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So I wouldn't eat here everyday or you might not feel so great, but the food is tasy! It is really convinient and for being a cart, there is a ton of variety!
I just moved here a few months ago but Sami knows everyone and rumor is he's been around here forever. He served some people's parents! Definitely stop, it's worth the experience! And its 20% if you pay with Crimson Cash.
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Tj's House of Pizza
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
487 Cambridge St
Allston,
Massachusetts 02134
(617) 787-9884
This is the only vegan pizza joint around boston, the pizza is great--the "cheese"...
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This is the only vegan pizza joint around boston, the pizza is great--the "cheese" melts! The fake meats are good as well, try the pepperoni pizza & the buffalo chicken.
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