Zone Kar Inc in
Malden (MA)

Had a great experience at this mechanic. Alex is very friendly and honest about the diagnostics. He even let me enter the garage and walk me through the inspection. Very transparent and honest! I will definitely go back again if needed.

Murph and his team are exactly what you want in a local mechanic. I originally found Zone Kar for an oil change based on the reviews and its proximity to where I live. Everything people said turned out to be true, and then some. Murph uses quality products, gives honest advice that’s clearly in your best interest (not his wallet), and operates with a level of professionalism that’s hard to find. I’ve had my oil change and battery done here and will absolutely continue going to Zone Kar for any future automotive needs. I’d recommend Murph and his team to anyone without hesitation.

Very friendly shop, transparent with the work that needs doing and the pricing. I saved about $400 by having my brakes replaced here rather than at the dealership or Goodyear. He offers a 1 year warranty on the parts too! Highly recommend!

I really didn't want to leave a bad review because Murph was a nice guy. I took my car in for a rattle under the body. I was told there was nothing wrong with my car and sent me on my way with no charge. Amazing, I thought. As I am getting in my car the next day I notice a large scratch on my front bumper with a yellow color paint that is consistent with the yellow lift used in the shop. Murph vaguely responded to me and I left it at that because I just wanted accountability. I got a second and third opinion on the rattle under the car to find it was a simple fix of a heat shield.

Moved to Malden recently and I'm already hearing so many people talk about how awesome this place is - very happy to have a new mechanic I can trust!

Murph is the best, most honest mechanic I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Two days before traveling for Thanksgiving, my tire started leaking, and the splash guard came loose. Despite a very busy day, Murph squeezed me into the schedule and gave me quality advice along with reassurance that my car was safe to drive for the holidays. He generously fixed my splash guard at no charge, going the extra mile to make it the best experience I've ever had at an auto shop. Murph and his team provide the type of exceptional service I've never seen elsewhere. Thank you!

I used to bring my old car to previous locations. I now have an EV (Hyundai Ioniq 5) and was told they could service it. Unfortunately, about an hour after leaving Zone Kar, the 12V battery died on my car, leaving me stranded. I believe the battery was discharged while at Zone Kar. I would not recommend bringing an EV for service to Zone Kar since it doesn't seem like they are familiar with this kind of vehicle.

Murph was able to diagnose exactly what was wrong and walk me through his recommendations. Didnt try to upsell anything at all and got me turned around same day!

Murph is straightforward and a great mechanic to work with. Came in for just some standard maintenance (oil change, brake fluid flush) and I could tell they made sure my car was taken care of. Car came in at 8, out the door by 8:45. Would recommend.

Murph saved me (a girl admittedly not at all versed in cars) from spending a completely unnecessary $1,155 at the toyota dealership. Murph explained everything and showed me where it was under the hood and answered all my questions. In sum I will be going to Murph from now on for oil changes and tire rotations and pretty much everything else. Thank you!!!!!

Murph is so kind its ridiculous! Brought in my car the first time bc of my temperature gauge rising, turned out my coolant and oil were low so he topped them off for me free of charge. I brought it back in today for a light that was turning on and off, he inspected what it could've been, found it was nothing serious and likely just the computer malfunctioning (she's an old car) and again, sent me off with no charges. I used to religiously drive almost an hour to my old shop because of how much I trusted them and how hard it is to find honest, kind mechanics, but Reddit led me to Murph and I don't see myself turning back!

Murph and his team are professional, extremely competent, trustworthy, and honest. He diagnosed and fixed an engine issue on my VW Golf, explained why I didn't need some of the more expensive repairs another mechanic was recommending, and quoted me a very reasonable price. I tell all my friends about him. Thank you!!

Murph is super nice. I told him my car was 6-7 months old and I wanted to get it checked out just in case. He didn’t charge me at all since I had no issues. He explained a bunch of stuff to me since he knew I was a new car owner. He also sent me a video of my car from underneath, so I could take a look at it. Would def recommend him to anyone. I’ll be going to him again in the future!

The reviews tell no lies!! I came to get my brake pads changed and Murph was kind, quick, and made me feel so comfortable. Setting up my appointment was easy, pricing is super reasonable and I’m just so happy to have found a great mechanic after moving here :)

I don’t really leave reviews, but it makes me so happy to see all of these glowing reviews because they all describe Murph and his team perfectly. He is a true gem and really just wants the best for his customers and cars. He’s taken care of us like family, walking us through some rough car times with gentleness and utter honesty. Some examples: our first time encountering him was trying to fix a stolen catalytic converter; he told us that we should order it online and bring it to him to place, rather than having him order it for hundreds more (then charged us minimally for his time!). Then when a scammy garage failed our inspection telling us we needed to change our tires and that they could give us a discount, Murph told us that this had happened to many others and gave us the name of our current inspector, who is amazing and honest. Another time was when an axel gave screeching out while parking around a tricky bend in a garage-hearing Murph’s calm voice saying, “no problem” while absolutely stuck, dealing with towing, and young kids, was like a balm. He really took care of us as fast as he could, and knew exactly what was wrong. A third time was when we took a car to get inspected and they refused to do it, saying that the car was catastrophically rusted, and brakes broken. Murph took a look, said the rust was actually cosmetic, made sure the cost of doing the brakes was worth it compared to the car. He then took the car to the inspector and had it inspected, sticker ready, when I went to go pick it up, saying he wanted to make sure that it was all ok. And it goes on like this on top of all the little fixes and adjustments he’s done for us for free. He isn’t just a mechanic, he’s family, like the dad that you take your car to when things go wrong. It’s awful what happened to him at his past two locations; it’s terrible how people could take advantage of his kind nature and push him out. But no matter where he goes, we’ll follow him and his team, because there will never be another mechanic for us!

Murph is the most honest mechanic I've met. He'll straight forward tell you what you need and won't try to oversell you services you don't need. They work fast and treat you well.

5 stars for the friendly, honest, helpful service. Murph communicated with me clearly about the issue, alternative solutions, and suggestions. It was very helpful! My car had a serious transmission issue, I decided to build a new one with different shop. Even though I was not their customer, still they were so kind to me, I would come back for next time!

Word on the street was that Murph was the guru on anything Honda. Turns out he knows all cars. Man is a car whisperer. He looked after all my Acuras over the years - 95 Legend, 05 TL, 10 Tsx. After I moved too far out to the burbs, I decided to find local mechanics as I didnt have it in me to drive 90 minutes from my new home to the city but no one gots what Murph gots! I recently reunited with one of the few remaining honest car doctors left on the planet, still OG and still the same humanitarian that I knew from almost 20 years ago. If you found Murph only recently, congratulations. You never have to worry about your car nor getting boned by a shady mechanic anywhere else again. He is upfront about what your car needs and doesnt need, and what he can and cannot do. He is your brother you never had. Your car is now in the care of a Legend. Shout out to mechanic Alex too, new to me but he's a complement to Murph. Best tag team car doctors in the state!

I love Murph!!! He's so honest and knowledgable and refuses to take advantage of a new driver like me! He's been super helpful and never upsells me on any services (even gave me a free pre-inspection service on a car). I will be coming back every single time!

This is the best mechanic in town. I’ve been going to see Murph since 2021 when I purchased my vehicle. Murph has always treated me fairly and prides himself on doing what’s best for the customer. I highly recommend this place!

Murph is the best mechanic. Murph has been servicing my 2002 Ap1 S2000 for more than a decade. He’s one of the very few I trust. In fact, he originally made the assessment that I should buy the vehicle upon evaluation. Love this shop.

Murph has been an absolute life saver. Super honest, helpful and nice mechanic - probably the best I’ve encountered so far. I had my tires changed at a different place and they told me about all the “urgent” and costly repairs I needed on my old car. I wanted a second opinion and when I call Car Zone, their mechanic, Murph, told me to come by a couple days later. He checked everything, even showed me what to look out for and where I can see the parts that supposedly “needed” repair. After inspecting everything, he told I am actually fine and no repairs needed for now. At the end, he even pointed out that the last place had forgotten to put the caps on my tire valves. And all of that for free! Saved a huge amount of money for not a single penny. I can’t recommend enough! 10/10! And I will for sure go to his place next time I need any repairs or opinions.

Murph is fantastic to work with. He breaks down the cost of everything, explains the problem with helpful clarity and will take you into the shop to show you the issue. On top of that he is ridiculously friendly and easy-going! I really thought all these reviews were too good to be true, but my experience mirrors everything others have already said. These guys are a real gem and we are happy to keep supporting this stellar local business.

Murph is the absolute best. Honest and easy to work with. Their rate is reasonable and they have a quick turnaround time. He’ll tell you exactly what you need and what you don’t - has saved me $$$ over the years after getting nonsense quotes from local dealerships.

Murph is the best - trust all these reviews! He's taken great care of my Subaru and me over the years. Patched a tire free of charge, knows the service schedules off the top of his head, and is just a delight.

Honest and reliable! I've been a loyal customer of Murph and his team for the past 5 years. Despite their new location being a 20-minute drive from my house, I continue to choose them for all my car-related needs. Their pricing is consistently fair, and their service is top-notch. I recommend them, 100%!

Been taking my car here for years. Murph is the most genuinely helpful, respectful, and fair mechanic I've ever been to. He goes out of his way to save you money. It is so refreshing to have a mechanic who both understands and advises you on how to save expense on repairs and treats you with kindness and generosity. Last time I was there with repairs relating to my past-due inspection and he even drove my car to a shop and had it inspected for me when I got back. A real straight shooter—can't recommend him enough.