Recommend a dealer for repairs in Mass/R.I.?

I've got a 99 SL1 that's been giving me major transmission problems
(slipping, not wanting to go into the right gear when accelerating,
high RPMs at random times, etc.) Brought it to my local mechanic who's
recommending a new transmission. Luckily, thanks to the wonder that is
the Internet, I realize it probably doesn't need a new tranny -- more
likely it just needs a solenoid, or maybe an alternator.

I learned from my reading that I'm definitely going to be better off
bringing it in to an authorized Saturn dealer for repairs -- so my only
question now is, can somebody recommend a dealer in central/southern
Mass who they've had good experience with -- or does anyone have any
particular dealer they'd tell me to avoid?

I live near Worcester (in Lunenburg, actually) but my boyfriend lives
down near Woonsocket, RI, and I can swap out cars with him if I need
to, so I'd like any recommendations convenient to either of those
places.

Thanks a lot, everyone!

 

I HIGHLY recommend Saturn of Hadley. I used to work there and I am
still in contact with Dee the Service Manager there. My son still takes
his car there to have work done.

 

Thanks for the advice!

(scowl) Hadley, hmm? Now I have to decide whether your recommendation
is enough to make me drive out there ... farther than I really wanted
to, but on the other hand, even with gas as expensive as it is, it's
still cheaper than doing what the original mechanic wanted and putting
in a whole new tranny!

 

I do not have an answer to your question, but want to praise you for
your good thinking. Going to an all purpose mechanic is a mistake with
most modern vehicles. They are complex and quirky enough that your
really want people who are familiar with your specific kind of vehicle.
For many vehicles this can mean a good indepedant brand/type
specialist. Sometimes the only good choice is a dealer.

John