What clients say about Edgartown Auto Repair in Edgartown Township (MA)
I want to gatekeep this place so badly because of how amazing it is and how hard it is to find such a quality mechanic on this island, but I can’t resist anymore! Each summer my ancient cars decide to have a new random problem, and every single time these guys welcome us, take it in, and get the job done with speed that shocks me. I’ve had a truck stall out in the middle of the road before I could even pull in to their lot, and they STILL took care of it no problem. The prices are so good (honestly, too low for how great the service is - but don’t tell them I said that 😂. Multiple times they’ve even driven the car back to my house for me when I was caught up at work. I can’t exaggerate how great they are!! Even in the high summer, they always have time for me. Not having to worry about my car deciding to give up halfway through July on this island is truly priceless. If you need a mechanic on MV, they are hands down the only guys you need. ❤️
If you’re like me and constantly on the road—making the drive from New York to Massachusetts and everywhere in between—you know a good car is everything. For me, knowing my cars are in great shape always comes down to Joe Barbosa and the team at Edgartown Auto Repair.
I’ve been bringing my car to Joe for regular tune-ups and repairs for a few years now, and honestly, every visit just reminds me why I keep coming back. Joe’s super straightforward, honest, and actually cares about his customers. He tells you exactly what needs fixing, never tries to sell you stuff you don’t need, and always gets it right the first time.
But where Joe and his crew really won me over was when my transmission went out. Anyone who’s dealt with transmission issues knows it’s a total headache—expensive and stressful. Joe took the time to lay out all my options, gave me a fair price, and fixed it up with the kind of care you’d expect from someone working on their own car. It’s been running perfectly ever since.
But honestly, it’s not just the skills that make Edgartown Auto Repair stand out—it’s the trust. I know I can count on Joe to keep my car ready for any road trip, whether it’s a quick drive upstate or a long haul through Massachusetts. If you want a mechanic who cares about quality, honesty, and treating you right, Joe Barbosa and his crew are the real deal.
Unfortunate and costly experience here. Was not able to diagnose the problem I had, and ended up with a 3 week back and forth to his shop, paying 10x for unnecessary repairs that i did not need for my car and ultimately did not solve the issue. Partly my fault because no other mechanics on the island were available, and I was on a time crunch to get my car fixed and this was the only shop available. Took it somewhere on the cape and the problem was diagnosed and fixed in 1 day. Probably a good shop for easy repairs like oil change or tire swap, not diagnostics.
We live down on the Boulevard and came out to the car this morning and the front right tire was 50% low. Google searched the closest place and they came up. Drove over and he had the screw removed and tire plugged in 15 min. Great and fast service! Very friendly!
Joelcio was great! Super responsive and had the car serviced with care and efficiency, allowing our guests to get back to enjoying their vacation the very same day; he even offered to come pick up the car and return it once fixed! Great, fast service, and fair prices, I definitely recommend Edgartown Auto Repair.
They fixed my car at the same moment.
I got surprised cause the were a lot of others cars .
The owner told me that my problem was something really simple.
I was on vacation when my car (borrowed) from a friend broke .
They repaired, quickly and I couldn’t believe how cheap they charge me .
I recommended and am grateful.
The owner is a LIER!!!!!!
More than a year ago he lied to me and told me that my brakes on 2020 car with 15K needed replacement.
I refused.
Today I took the car for inspection to a Nissan dealership and guess what????
Brakes has more than 50% lifetime left until necessary replacement.
Don't use this place EVER, unless you love to be lied to and ripped off.
Even though I had my 125,000 mile, 2013 Toyota Sienna checked by my hometown mechanic before we left, I had a breakdown here on Martha's Vineyard. "Joe" said I could bring it right in right away, which I did (on a Thursday afternoon). I was panicked he wouldn't get it done in time before our ferry on Saturday. But Joe made it happen, and repairs were done in less than 24 hours. I needed a new alternator and battery, and he checked everything else over too. Everything on the Island is expensive, but I thought the price for all the work was very reasonable. Joe was honest, reliable, and friendly. I felt like I was in good hands the whole time. Highly recommended!
Worst mechanic on Island. I’ve gone to Joel 3 times and would not recommend at all. Says everything you want to hear and does the worst job. The first time I went was for an oil change + fluid top off and he smashed my front headlight. (He fixed it for free but could have been more attentive!). I was able to over look it and trust him with my brakes but the problem was covered with used parts and problem persisted only 2 months later. Luckily, a friend of mine was able to fix it for me. I thought it would end there & tried to give him the benefit of the doubt, so I went to fix my power steering … (I owned a used 2009 Nissan Maxima that I drove all too often lol) when I went to pick it up on the day he said it would be ready, the problem was not fixed at all. He charged me $1700+. Apparently it was a faulty part… he said he needed it for a few extra days which I gave him, and I ended up with a non fixed part, and my check engine light came on (which was a first!). Long story short I no longer own the vehicle. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone, really. Too many problems with his service. Good luck if you go!
Got on to the island and our tire pressure light came on. After searching for a gas station with an air compressor and having no luck I called up this shop. They told us to head right over. They checked all tires, filled them, and sent us on our way in a matter of minutes! Incredibly friendly and came to the rescue.
Professional, quick, and super kind! Best auto repair shop on Martha’s Vineyard. Removed a large scratch from my car in less than 15 minutes. I am super pleased!!!
Got on the island to realize our car was squealing. Brought to Joelcio and he got parts and turned it around in an afternoon. Saved us and was beyond reasonable with his fees. Absolute pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stopped in today for assistance with putting air in a tire that I just repaired. The gentlemen that were there kindly provided me with an air hose and pressure guage. Thank you for guys for your professional service.
,I'm visiting the Island from New Jersey. The minivan was fine for the ride up but when I got to the island suddenly there was a rattling sound coming from underneath the car. Spent four or five days trying to figure it out. It kept getting worse. I started calling mechanics looking for appointments and obviously schedules were tight. Left a message here and the owner called me back within an hour and invited me to come down right away. He stopped everything, took a look at the car and fixed it within 15 minutes. It was a loose bolt on the rear shock absorber. When I asked him how much, he said no charge. I refused that and gave him 80 bucks. If anyone needs a mechanic on short notice this is your guy
This shop saved our vacation! Our car developed an exhaust leak [a fool took a 29 y/o sports car with no ground clearance off road], and Joelcio not only took the job on short notice, he completed the job in under 24 hrs at a very reasonable price. The car is good as new, and we even got to meet the friendly canary (Tweety) who lives at the shop. I couldn't have asked for a better emergency mechanic. If I lived on MV, this would be my go-to shop!
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