
I moved to Boston in 1979 to study Oboe at Boston University School of Music. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Oboe Performance in May 1983 Magna cum laude. I continued on to get my Master's Degree in Oboe performance in 1985 from BU as well. I started in the car business with Herb Chambers Honda in September 1987 and continued to freelance on the Oboe in the Boston area until 2012 . I was the top selling sales consultant for Honda in New England for 15 years until I was promoted to the position of General Manager of Infiniti of Boston in June, 2005. I transferred to Infiniti of Westborough as GM in May, 2012. I was promoted to GM of Honda of Westborough in November, 2018. I have worked over 32 years for Herb Chambers. His passion is my inspiration in caring for my very loyal cliental many of who have been purchasing from me for over 30 years! I am so blessed to be in this position and here today!
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128 Reviews of James A. Bulger
April 10, 2025
Tried to make an appointment to test drive a civic Si. Was informed it is not permitted as it is a performance car. I have owned two Si’s a 2012 and 2014 which I purchased brand new. Test drove each car Was informed it is not permitted as it is a performance car. I have owned two Si’s a 2012 and 2014 which I purchased brand new. Test drove each car before making the purchase. No one said “it was a performance car so you cannot”. I am in the market for a new car and have test drove the VW (GTI)- 241 horsepower, Subaru (WRX) -271 horsepower, Hyndia Elantra N,-276 horsepower BMW 235m-312 horsepower, Audi S3, and Acura Integra type S. All of these cars were excellent and a good value for an enthusiast who appreciates a fun ride on a moderate budget like myself. That said, given that my driveway is loaded with Honda’s 4 to be exact including the older Si, discussed above I wanted to include the newer 2025 Si in the mix. I heard it lacks the zippy fun ride it once had and is somewhat under powered when compared to the rest the field 200 horsepower (less than my 2014 but with more weight) . Not a performance car at all, just good styling with a manual transmission. So you could imagine it was a bit off putting that this dealership expected a person to purchase a vehicle without benefit of a test drive. As such I needed to rate them poorly simply for stupidity. Moreover if you are an enthusiast in the market for a car that is fun to drive and would make a good daily driver I would suggest trying the others mentioned above and avoid the Si. The Si is wonderful and makes for a good retirement vehicle no different than any other civic. In fact the civic hybrid has more horsepower and is faster 0-60. I have since test drove one at a dealership who has some level of intelligence. Not a performance car at all!!! More
January 25, 2025
I visited Honda of Westborough on Thursday with my wife’s 2021 lease to either buy it out or lease a new vehicle. I was over the mileage limit on my 2021 Pilot and didn’t think I would be able to lease a new 2021 lease to either buy it out or lease a new vehicle. I was over the mileage limit on my 2021 Pilot and didn’t think I would be able to lease a new one. Alex Mahnken did a great job presenting the 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport, his product knowledge was top-tier. Alex and the sales management team treated me with respect. I signed up for the new Pilot on the spot and within budget. The next day, all my wife had to do was sit with the finance manager, Seth who was professional, efficient, and very friendly. This was probably the best car-buying experience I have had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Mahnken (sales), Seth (Finance)
November 22, 2024
I have been working with Herb Chambers Honda of Westborough since 2006 and I wouldn’t go anywhere else! They are honest, fair and easy to work with - no typical pushy car salespeople. Most of the Westborough since 2006 and I wouldn’t go anywhere else! They are honest, fair and easy to work with - no typical pushy car salespeople. Most of the team has been there from the start, which speaks volumes to mw More
Other Employees Tagged: Norman Methe, David Yang, Michael Kelley, Toan Lam
October 21, 2024
Michaelangelo was friendly, professional, and well versed in what we were looking for in a car. in what we were looking for in a car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Michael Kelley, Toan Lam, Melissa LaBouef , Michelangelo Salvis. 5 stars, Adelle in Finance 5 stars
August 20, 2024
Everyone I interacted with during my visit was incredibly kind and respectful. The sales person I worked with, Ara, listened to what I needed and found an option that worked for me. I could not recommend thi kind and respectful. The sales person I worked with, Ara, listened to what I needed and found an option that worked for me. I could not recommend this dealership more! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ara Tashjian
August 11, 2024
Ara made it a great partnership with our purchase. He let the vehicle sell itself. He let the vehicle sell itself. More
Other Employees Tagged: Toan Lam, Ara Tashjian, Melissa LaBouef , Front Receptionist. (Forgot name sorry)
August 05, 2024
This was the easiest l, friendliest experience in buying a car. The salesman was very knowledgeable, not pushy and answered all questions. I would highly recommend!! a car. The salesman was very knowledgeable, not pushy and answered all questions. I would highly recommend!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ara Tashjian , Seth Ruttencutter
June 05, 2024
The care that was given to my wants, needs and satisfaction could not have been any better. I will always by my car from Jim at Herb Chambers. I trust him implicitly. satisfaction could not have been any better. I will always by my car from Jim at Herb Chambers. I trust him implicitly. More