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I've not been completely happy w/ABJ which has done quite a bit of work on both our '97 Volvo 850 and my '99 9-5.
Work has been sloppy and overpriced (almost at dealer levels), and I think I've ended up having to bring the car back at least once every time for something they either missed or didn't reconnect. That said, I like them as people. The shop is always in chaos. I got hit for $600 for the serpentine belt and pulleys a couple of years ago. FWIW, they wanted $600 for the DI cassette w/new plugs. Eeuroparts was $327 for plugs and DI (but I needed to do the half hour of work - I'm slow!)
You might try MVSC in Lawrence. He's not the absolute cheapest, either, but seems good, keeps a clean organised shop, and does what he says. They typically w/give you a beater to use if you need it. And they do mostly Saab work. M.V.S.C (Merrimack Valley Saab Center)659 Haverhill St
Lawrence (978) 681-8245
I haven't used Automotion in Billerica yet, but have swung thru the shop. Mixed "feel", but can't give them any fair feedback pro or con. It could be that they were just busy the couple of times I've checked w/them, but it didn't seem that way. I've had a couple of symptoms I think they might have had better diagnosis on there.
There is also Swedish Auto? in Concord, MA which is more of a hike, but also had a good "feel" when I've been there. I've had more than one swear by them referral, and they also had things under control when I've been there... even when swamped. Same disclaimer as Automotion: I haven't used them. (ABJ got that work, which I'd not do again)
So I'd try Rosario at MVSC. They aren't much further than ABJ (I'm in Wakefield) I think they tend to diagnose and fix the problems right the first time, and also w/try to head off things before they are a problem.
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