Mr. Cho very pleasant, knows his stuff and business... Thru and through....Great mechanic.... read more

Simply the best. We trust Mr. Cho, he is the most honest person. Always does a comprehensive job and charges fair rates.

Mr.cho is a honest men & The shop does great work for a great price. He doesn't talk much but will say yes & thank you. He a honest men and I will always go there for my auto repair and family. read more

The first time I discovered Cho's my car had broken down and I needed a referal for a trusted mechanic to tow my 2009 Convertible in the middle of the night. The next morning Larry Cho gave me very reasonably priced estimate over the phone to repair my vehicle and much to my surprise when I came to pick up the vehicle, the price was LESS. Cho's Auto Service does great work! They are hard working, kind, and honest. Thank you for taking great care of my SUV today! read more

Cho's Auto Service - Mr. Cho - Auto Repair Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

If you want honest diagnostic and don't want to get ripped off, this is the only place you can trust.

Cho's does not disappoint. Honest and genuine -- never over charges. I am confident in the safety of my car when it has been worked on by his team. read more

Brought my car in for brake work. Mr. Cho fixed it 2x. Each time the repair lasted a little over a year (just past the warranty). I think it's because he used cheap, aftermarket brake parts. Pretty annoying. I'll go somewhere elsewhere else next time. Not recommended. read more

Cho's Auto Service has serviced all of my vehicles for years! Larry as his crew are superb in every way. Their expertise is invaluable and their pricing is very fair. I highly recommend Cho's Auto Service! read more

Always Honest, Reliable & Competent - We have been servicing our cars (two Prius and a Subaru) at Cho's for almost 10 years. Larry Cho has always been giving us honest diagnostics of what repairs and preventive maintenance need to be done, or what could be delayed until later. As a result, with Mr Cho's help, we have managed to keep our 20-year old Subaru still running. Equally noteworthy is that Cho's charges are very reasonable and far below dealerships'. Larry has routinely gone out of his way to keep the costs down. We highly recommend him. read more

One of the best repair service in the area . I was in dealership service for my car 50k Milage repair they quoted me $750 ... called 10 different store out of them all were around $450 price range but Cho said it might be $250ish but he will give me exact price after he look at my car and see what need to be changed . Did make a appointment and went there he gave me a call after 30 min saying all i need is around $120 service and recommended tire change in future ( keep in mind that $750 from dealer doesn't include tire replacement) ... so basically my point is he is honest and in the point what needs to be done with your car ...I own 3 cars all are definitely going to him for service from this day Thank you so much for honesty read more

Never took the car to the shop...Cho wouldn't accept it! I called to verify times of service and explained my problem. Let him know that I needed to coordinate with AAA. Called back to set things up and Cho accused me of telling him something different between calls!!!!! I'm no mechanic, just trying to explain the problem. He said,"No, no can't take your car. You said something different before.". Sorry for me on not being exact...I guess. Quite rude. Maybe he didn't like my voice! read more

If I could give this business 100 stars, I would. Mr Cho looked over my car and found a significant problem that should not be occurring with a car of low mileage. Instead of taking the job (and our $$), he recommended that we take the car back to the dealership to see if they would do anything. He said that if he touched it, then they could blame the issue on someone else. And...get this...he did not even charge us for the assessment. I was stunned to find such an honest mechanic, especially in the suburban DC area. We will be giving Mr Cho our business in the future for sure! Thank you Mr Cho for being an incredible human and businessman. read more

My mechanic of 30 years retired. Found Mr Cho based upon very positive word of mouth. Turns out they're awesome. Super capable, strictly honest, reasonably priced. Needed trans service to include trans filter for '08 Lexus LX. For this vehicle in particular, it's a job that requires great precision and care. They did a perfect job. They even cleaned pan exterior. Not many shops are as detail and care oriented. These guys are very, very good. I won't be going anyplace else. read more

Great and reliable service! Reasonably priced and quick turnaround time. My family has been going to Cho's for quite some time now. The other day when our car broke down, we called to see if we could bring it to the shop. The following day, Mr. Cho called us to let us know what the issue was and how much it would cost to get it fixed. The price was absolutely reasonable and when we came to pay and pick up the car we paid exactly what he told us over the phone. Never experienced any issues here. Very great car shop! Highly recommend. read more

Super honest, affordable and very nice people. They got me in and out for an oil change and to diagnose + fix a problem I had with my car starting on the same day, when I called them to ask for an appt the same day. read more

Have had both my 07 Acura MDX and 15 Honda Odyssey serviced here. These guys get the job done right the first time. Strait forward no frills quality work. read more

I have brought my cars to Cho's for decades! I always get the same reliable service for reasonable price. Mr. Cho is very easy to talk to and communicates any issues with my car in a way I can understand. I highly recommend Cho's Auto Service. read more

Excellent service. Low prices. Been servicing my car for 8 years now. Maintenance average less than $200/year over that period for brakes, oil changes, air conditioning repair, etc. read more

I needed someone to help change head gasket on our Acura. Cho's was able to immediately work us in to their schedule for the next day when other places were booked out for quite some time. Other reviews were good and mentioned not only honest integrity but also fair price without selling unneeded service. We had a good experience and we will return again! read more

I called this shop to do a pre-purchase mechanical evaluation for me. They not only squeezed us into their busy schedule but treated as if we were a long time customer. Very honest and reasonable! Would recommend. read more

Cho's Auto Service is reliable, I recommend call them in advance to make an appointment because is a busy place. No games, honest people.

This is about 7 months overdue. I went to this place twice to have Mr Cho (I think this is his actual name...) inspect two separate used Prius Vs that I was considering to buy. Both times, he spotted major issues with the cars that the dealers claimed were in "excellent" condition and told me that "if you were a family member, I would tell you not to buy this". I loved his body language too. He looked down. Shook his head and delivered that line, almost reluctantly. It was sweet. The second time, the actual dealer had come with me and he still told me not to buy the car, after he pointed to the part of the engine with the leak he had spotted. He charged me nothing. Nothing. On both occasions. I hope only wonderful karma flows his way. He saved me from 000s of dollars in repairs down the road. Since then I bought a small new car. Needless to say, I am going to this place, if I ever need anything done. read more

It's been almost a month since since having my daughter's car repaired at Cho's Auto Service. I'm so thankful a friend referred me to him. Our problem was complicated however Mr. Cho did an excellent job in repairing her car. He is an honest man and his integrity is hard to come by in this day in time! I recommend his shop for auto service not only is he knowledgeable but his integrity is top notch! Yasmian Lyew read more

Mr. Cho may know his cars but check your vehicle before you take it back from service. I dropped off my vehicle for service and when I picked it up later in the afternoon. While washing my car later in the evening I discovered a dent on my trunk that wasn't there. I followed up on with a call and of course they claimed ignorance on any incident. Extremely disappointed because I have patronized the shop before. Well, no more. read more

Being a woman and not knowing much about car repairs, I started bringing my car to Larry Cho about 9 years ago. I wasn't prepared to come across such a nice, honest and experienced auto shop. Larry has saved my life on numerous occasions. He would get me in at the last minute when I knew for a fact that he was over booked but my safety was his first concern. His work and repair prices are 2nd to none. I trust him completely. If he tells me I need the work done, then I need it done. He has never advised me wrong. I don't even like going to other places for a simple oil change. All I'm saying is that if you are in need of an amazing honest mechanic, please go to Cho's Auto. I promise you won't regret it. I will never go to another mechanic unless I'm out of the state and have no choice. Thank you Mr. Cho for being an honorable man read more

I am a former race car engineer that has built and maintained all sorts of engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc. Have been using Cho's Auto for 10+ years for my personal vehicles. I have never had any issue with the quality of their work. All have been serviced well and correctly. The biggest positive for Cho's Auto compared to virtually every other dealer or auto repair shop: Honesty I recently had the AC on my SUV fail. I had the SUV at the dealer for my free lifetime oil change(add on value when I purchased the SUV) and asked them about the AC. The dealer wanted $2500 to replace the AC. I took the SUV to Cho's Auto. They diagnosed it as a simple gasket leak that they replaced for $110. read more

I am really surprised that this business gets good reviews. They clearly do not want your business. That is obvious by their attitude and demeanor when you walk in. I took in a Kia Sorrento that has a squeaky suspension. They said the car needed new front struts. Cho was not willing to order the parts and reluctantly gave me a list and told me to order them and he would do the work. I ordered the parts and took the vehicle back to have the work done. The final bill was more expensive than a dealer. Now the squeaky suspension is even louder. Cho now says he doesn't know what the problem is and can't fix it. I doubt the car needed the new struts in the first place. I asked to see the old parts but was not shown them. Cho clearly does not want business, over charges, and does not have the ability to fix the problem. Bottom line, I got ripped off. Avoid Cho Auto! read more

I've always had great experiences here. Mr. Cho is always honest about my car's issues and implements the most cost effective solutions possible. read more

Life is full of "firsts" and my initial visit to Cho's Auto Service chalked up a memorable one. After making an appointment a few days ahead of time, I dropped off my vehicle in the morning for some routine maintenance including a oil change, but more importantly a brake check, just to be safe. By mid-afternoon, it was ready to go and I walked into the shop expecting to put a typical dent in my credit card, as per every other mechanic visit I've had over the years when additional "concerns" and "recommended services" magically pop up out of nowhere. As I braced myself, waiting for the inevitable bad news, Mr. Cho explained they completed the oil change/fluid checks, but that my vehicle needed no other services, including no new brake pads/rotors. What!? No additional services needed!? And my bill was less than $30 total? I almost had to grasp the counter with both hands to avoid passing out from complete shock. First visit, yes, but certainly not the last. I'll be back! 4.5 Stars. read more

I've been going to Cho's for the past 5 years for work on my Honda Odyssey and Toyota Highlander. They are very good at diagnosing problems and fixing what is wrong, and do not fix things that are not wrong. Many times Larry will tell me that the brakes are wearing, and will need to think about fixing them the next oil change or so. Definitely the place to go for maintenance on your Japanese or Korean cars (Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia). Trustworthy and not exorbitant - exactly the opposite of what you get at the dealership (or "STEAL"-ership!). 5 stars!! read more

Larry Cho for President!!!! This month has been a rough one on my car and finding this shop was a miracle! It's a small business located near the train tracks in Old Town Gaithersburg- not the best looking shop but the quality work and reasonable prices provided overshadow that. After fleeing Curry's Auto for quoting me $1300, I stumbled across Cho's Auto as they were getting ready to close for the day. Larry, the owner, is a very straightforward, open and honest kind of person-- all things you would never associate with a mechanic. He doesn't recommend services that your car doesn't need and he's not out to get every dime you've ever made. My car was in and out the very next day with the appropriate repairs at only a fraction of what the other place was going to charge. I'm very satisfied with the services I received and he's earned a customer for life. read more

Simply amazing! Larry Cho is the best in the business and as honest as they come! After years of hearing friends with Odysseys rave about him, we finally had a need for his service - our 2010 Odyssey had a problem with it's back hatch latch mechanism after rear glass was replaced by a hack glass shop (see my other review so you can be sure to avoid Auto Glass Experts - a serious misnomer!) and shards were left in the door. After a couple days, a shard or two jammed in the latch and they could not be removed by my unskilled hands... in comes Larry Cho. We dropped off the car at 10 am, he took a quick look, told us he could work on it around noon, then called us that it was fixed by 1 pm. In the meantime, I called Criswell Honda's Service Department and they quoted labor for the job at about $350 + $125 for a new actuator (very high price if you search the web!). Larry's price - $29.50!!! Less than $30 bucks! Wow! A savings over the dealer of over $440! I will recommend Cho's to everyone I know with a Honda, Toyota or similar make of vehicle. I am sure he could do wonders on your American models as well. read more

I knocked my sideview mirror off and was holding it on by duct tape. After doing a general yelp overview I picked a few places to go to for estimates. I visited 5 different repair shops in and around Gaithersburg and Cho's won. They estimated just the price of the sideview mirror. They did a great job and I will be going there any time my Honda needs Maryland service... too bad I'm in LA now... oh well Still worth a visit! He did the work quickly, at the price he quoted me, and gave me a great deal! read more

Trustworthy Expert advice Straightforward I am officially out of mourning because my prior reliable mechanic retired. I love this place. I don't need a fancy waiting room -- there's an espresso shop two minutes away at the MARC station that makes great coffee and good breakfast sandwiches. Due to traffic patterns -- all traffic stops for the trains -- you may have a bit of a wait if you want to make a left turn in or out of the place. read more

Wonderful service, friendly and competent staff! Sometimes women have a hard time getting their voices heard, but not here. Mr. Cho listened to my van's issues and made me feel respected and appreciated. If you're a woman that needs car service do not worry. Mr. Cho is obviously a professional and expert in his field. Thank you! read more

Took a used car we were thinking of buying to Cho's for a once-over, based on a quick Yelp search for a local mechanic who worked on Japanese cars. As others have described, "no nonsense" is pretty spot on for his demeanor. But he squeezed us in with no appointment, reviewed the car and gave us a list of his concerns and rough estimates to fix. And he didn't even charge us! Over the phone, he'd said it would be about $40 to look the car over (a bargain, and I would have happily paid), but he waved us off with his advice and said "don't worry about it." An honest, helpful mechanic is a great find! read more

Cho's is the most honest mechanic we have used over the years. They do great work at a reasonable price. No pressure to have work performed that is unnecessary. We have taken our Acuras here and have been pleased. read more

I have been going to Larry for several years. He is an honest and professional shop. I can vouch for it. He had a chance to repairing a transmission for me and earning few thousand dollars, but he honestly told me that there was a recall on that item and I could get it repaired for free. He specializes in Japanese cars only. read more

No nonsense, very fair and honest. Highly recommend this place. My husband had work done here on a number of occasions and has always had a positive experience. He even replaced a part in his car for no charge. read more

My go-to car shop. No fuss, detail oriented, reasonable charges. I do regular oil and filter changes, and their charges are quite attractive. I have also performed various other regular maintenance stuff there (brake pads, spark plugs), and they are always very good. They are also good with alerting about any upcoming issues unrelated to what you went there for. Mr. Cho is great, I can't recommend him enough! read more