I recently brought my stepmother's 2016 Chevrolet Equinox in because her Tire warning had been on the dashboard for some time. I tried filling each tire with air and only 1 tire would not hold the maximum pressure. After making an appointment with Alex, I dropped the car off so that he could take a look at it. What he discovered was that 2 of the tire sensors needed replacing. He couldn't find any place where the tire was damaged in any way. But, to be sure, he checked it a couple of times and what he found was correct. He gave me the estimate and I gave him the go ahead to do the work. He mentioned that he would contact me when the car was ready. Sure enough, he called to tell me that the car was ready and gave me the final cost for the repair. I went later that afternoon to pick up the car and returned it to my stepmother. She was elated! I was relieved! I enjoyed driving the car back to her as it was a smooth and quite comfortable ride. Thank you Cochran and Alex for making my stepmother a very satisfied customer. Great work performed in a day's time and my stepmother has found a mechanic that she's pleased with. read more

The were very communicative. The work was done quickly and competently. I would use them again.

Trustworthy, efficient, reasonable. Quality service. I've been bringing my car to Cochran for years.

I would not trust anyone else working on my vehicles. Eddie and Nick are top notch. Honest and dependable.

I have taken both of my cars (Nissan Pathfinder & Audi A4) to Cochran Automotive and have never been disappointed with their service. They performed thorough analysis on my Audi A4 when it stopped running. In fact they went above and beyond to determine the problem which involved a few oil changes to make sure everything was working correctly. I was never charged for the oil changes, and the price was reasonable for the fix. I am definitely a loyal customer based on the interactions with the staff, the professionalism that they showed in repairing my cars, and of course the location being so close to my home. read more

Eddie and Nick is your best choice for auto repair. Tells you what needs to be done now and what you need to look to get done in the future. Also lets you know "it's time to start looking for another car".. when it's needed. I have recommended them to several friends and they also now sing the praises of Cochran Automotive. I was considering a fast little play toy auto - Nick told me what to expect in automotive repair costs. Finding an Automotive location, who treats everyone with respect, and honesty is a true jewel in this industry. read more

Cochran automotive has serviced our vehicles for many years. Always friendly and fair. Quality work done here

Cochran Automotive came highly recommended to me when I moved back to the area in 2001. They are excellent mechanics and provide exceptional customer service. They treat you like family--you know, the family you actually LIKE. Seriously, I have referred several friends to Cochran. I had a friend who had sent his Odyssey to his mechanic 2x with no resolution. Cochran immediately identified and fixed the problem. They are THAT good. They tell you what needs fixed now and can wait based on your budget. Don't take your car anywhere else! read more

In 2010 we bought our Toyota Prius. We call it the "Little Blue Car"! We lived in the Germantown, MD area for over 13 years. We moved in 2013 to Kansas and then to New Jersey in 2016. We kept bring our "Little Blue Car" back to Cochran Automotive over the years because we trust them and we know that they would never do any service that we not absolutely necessary for our car! Now after 162,000 miles, I think of the 3 hour trips to Germantown just to get my car serviced!! You're the best!! Julie S. read more

Been going here for 10 years. Eddie, Nick, and the bunch are honest and knowledgeable. I have sent many people here as well for this reason. This is the place to take your car when you need it fixed right and for a fair price. read more

I have been using Cochran Automotive for 13 years now. Even though I have moved miles away and our locations are not convenient to one another, i continue to do what it takes to leave my vehicles in their hands. I trust them in every way and am grateful for their expertise and integrity read more

I went to a local tire shop and they said I had an oil leak then proceeded to email me an estimate. It was over $5000. So I took it to Cochran whose quote was $140. Something easy and quick. Got my vehicle back in a jiffy. read more

As a single woman, I generally feel vulnerable when it comes to car service as I have been ripped off before. No so with Cochran, they are honest and trustworthy, not all about making money. I have recommended them to many friends and they never disappoint. Also, there commitment to Veterans is admirable! Try them, you'll never go elsewhere! read more

Two experiences with them so far. First was for the basic oil, filters, and once over. Job was done quickly and very well. Second was when car had a mechanical issue and I brought it in to get looked at with intent to repair. I called, walked in 30 mins later, and they immediately got to diagnosing. 15 mins after that I walked out since I was lucky enough to only need a hose clamp to fix the problem. No charge for the service I got to repair. These guys are not only professional, but incredibly nice, good conversationalist, and seem to actually give a hoot about their customer. No questions in mind on "am I getting bamboozled" or "should I trust them?" I absolutely trust them. As long as I live in this area, I'll be going back to them for my car needa. Highly recommend you do as well. read more

The workers here are impolite and will try to overcharge you. Their estimate was literally hundreds of dollars more than one of the shops next door for the same repair. I wouldn't advise using them if you are a new customer! read more

Cochran Automotive is the place to go if you're having any type of car trouble. I brought my aunt's 20111 Cadillac in because the battery was on the verge of giving out. That was only a part of the car issues! When I received a call from Nick to let me know of other issues that needed to be addressed, I listened. While it wasn't music to my ears, it was what I needed to know to get her car back to running smoothly! I gave them the okay. Later that afternoon, I was called to let me know that the car was ready for pick up. Everything was as promised: new battery, signal lights replaced, and brakes all worked fine. I couldn't have asked for more. EXCELLENT work!! Thank you to Eddie and Nick for a job well done. Cochran Automotive never disappoints. I recommend you try them the next time you need car repair. read more

Called Monday got a quote over the phone to get an oil pressure switch installed. They got me in Tuesday morning at 7:30am and I was out quickly. The price was right and they did a good job. Honest work! Hard to find these days. Very glad I found these guys and I would recommend to anyone. read more

I recently had both of my vehicles in for service. The Cochran Automotive team is exceptional. My vehicles were both serviced and ready for pick-up when I arrived. I have never had an issue with scheduling and they have always been most accommodating, professional, and respectful. I've been their customer for a number of years now and have no reason to look anywhere else for my automotive needs. Thank you a million times to Cochran Automotive. read more

Friendly, professional and always the highest quality service! I always feel safe and confident when I leave Chochran.

Cochran has always given me top-notched service. Pricing is always clear and very competitive. They don't try to sell you service that you don't really need. read more

Everybody at Cochran is exceptional! My SUV broke down in the middle lane of 270 N on a Friday around 5:30. One of the mechanics saw I was broke down and circled back to see if I needed help. I had already called AAA, but the fact that he took the time to stop overwhelmed me. In the midst of a snow storm my wiper came off, I called Cochrans and they had my wiper replaced and I was back in the road in minutes. They have always been wonderful and have gone out of their way to make sure my vehicle was ready when I needed work done. read more

My family absolutely loves Cochran Automative !! Very honest and the best service team around... they treat you like family

Just flat out wonderful. Eddie, Nick and the team are skilled at their craft and their business ethics are outstanding. They're straightforward and understanding. Best example is how their maintenance and advice helped me get the most out of my previous vehicle, and then advised me that the time was coming to shop for a replacement. Thanks to their good help I was able to shop in advance of having to buy a new car. Mush less stress and better outcome. Highest recommendation! read more

I chose this shop because it had great Yelp reviews, and I wasn't disappointed . Eddie was quick, very knowledgeable , and reasonably priced. I would very much recommend . read more

Incrediby Honest! I am new to this area and was in need of some car maintenance. Took my car in because it was shuddering at low speeds. Cochran Auto not only found the problem but also the solution: it was a known transmission issue by Honda with a service bulletin that said Honda would fix it. I was able to print out the service bulletin and take the car to the dealership and get the repairs for free! Cochran did not charge me for the diagnosis (Unheard of) They could have easily not searched for and found the service bulletin and could have told me I needed the transmission fluid changed and done the work. In this day and age where most people write about being swindled or about dishonest auto shops, I am thrilled to give Chochran Auto 5 stars for their honesty and professionalism and give them my future business. read more

Great job once again! I have total trust when I drop off my vehicle to The Cochran team!! Nick knows me by name when I call and I love how I can drop off and have the confidence that they will call me with updates and recommendations to get me back on the road safely! Added bonus...I can walk over to grab food while I wait, head over to Panera or the Library to do work for the day, or hop on the bus to head into the office! Super convenient! Last thought to share, I was referred to Cochran by a friend and since that time, I've been able to refer a few friends! These folks are amazing and appreciate there help with keeping my suv safe and tuned up!!! read more

Honest, fair and trustworthy. They are the best mechanics in Montgomery County. Everytime I have tried to fix something myself and screwed it up Eddie and Nick have allways taken care of me. read more

I took my car in for a MD inspection, and Cochran told me at first that my front ball joints failed. When I called back, they then told me both control arms needed replaced an estimated cost of $1,000. I then took my car to a mechanic that I've trusted for over 10 years, and he told me that there weren't any issues with my ball joints or control arms. I will never go back to this garage again for any auto service. Dishonest. read more

Was recommended as a very honest shop. I agree. They told me a few options based on how long I plan to keep the car etc. I appreciate the honestly. Hard to find a reliable honest mechanic. Will go back. read more

I will never take my car anywhere else. At Cochran Automotive you get the best service , and honest advice. Being a young woman I know nothing about cars. The owner is super friendly and honest! He helped me understand exactly what was wrong and the importance of fixing it. He is fair and has been fixing my moms car and mine for 4 years now! Amazing place read more

Professional, fair, convenient, and friendly. This shop has inspired me to keep my two old cars going a bit longer. So far they have done two repairs and two services for me. Both done on time and for a reasonable price. Absolutely no unnecessary work suggested. read more

I would concur with the other reviewers. They will troubleshoot and fix your issue(s), Eddie is flexible and fair. Having dealt with all types of mechanics, I can honestly say that I have found one that I know will get the job right the first time around and within a reasonable time frame. read more

My first time there as they were highly recommended by a friend . Had my brakes replaced. They were excellent to deal with and finished when they promised having dropped my car first thing that morning. Eddie and his team are honest good guys.Clean , organized shop. Will definitely return. read more

I have been taking my 2005 Beetle to Cochran for the last 4 years. Their prices are much better then other repair places I have gone. They never try to sell you more then you need and Eddie is just a good guy. Take you car here, you will not be sorry! read more

Took my '05 Magnum in for an Alignment, a tie rod end had been replaced previously, no appt needed, i had called the day before & spoke to Nick. Rolled in around 12:30.. car need a 4wheel alignment. no surprise there.. The car was finished in a reasonable time & a good price. mind you, i came in at the noon hour..The steering wheel is STRAIGHT, as is the car when driving. i was in Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth service (yes Plymouth)..for almost 50 years.... i was very impressed with this shop.. small enough for great service & big enough to handle today's complex automotive headaches.. Thanx, Tim Stake read more

I had an issue with my car not starting and dealt with Nick the whole time. He said that it was the throttle body being too dirty (something I've never dealt with in 20 years of owning cars) so they cleaned it and said the car was fine. It wasn't. Brought it back a week later, Nick said the car started fine for them and they kept the car for almost an entire day and literally did nothing with it. Didn't try anything, didn't test anything, just let my car sit in the lot. One thing they did do was smoke inside my car, because it smelled like an ashtray when I got it back. I took it to a dealership after this and they figured out what was wrong and fixed it right away. Really disappointed, since I brought the car here based on such good reviews. read more

We don't take our car anywhere else! As a woman, it can be hard to find an automotive place that isn't intimidating or that won't try to take you for a ride (so to speak), but the guys at Cochran are friendly, knowledgeable, and totally fair. You get what you pay for and then some. The thoroughness and quality of their work is beyond reproach! If I need something, they tell me and explain it without making me feel like an idiot, and if I can wait on a repair or may need something later, they tell me that too. And they know me by name, and not because I'm always there, but because they genuinely care and love what they do. I can't say enough great things about these guys! I wouldn't refer my friends and neighbors to just anyone, but I always refer Nick, Eddie, and the guys. THANK YOU!! read more

These guys are the best, I've known Eddie since I was a kid and have taken my Honda's to him for 5 years now. They are trustworthy, give great honest advice, and genuinely care about my cars. Nick recently has helped me with my accord and pilot and I always feel he has our best interest in mind, understands when I need to wait on a certain repair without the pressure to fix it right away. They are fast and I've never felt as comfortable at another shop as I have here! I trust them ‼ read more

These guys are simply amazing and I would highly recommend them for great tire service. We are not from this area and were driving through town, when we realized we had a nail in our tire. Through high Yelp ratings and another vendor's recommendation we stopped in and they fixed our tire in under 30 minutes ! Nick was very helpful, knowledgable, and trustworthy. What I was also impressed with is how visibly these guys support our troops. A class act ! read more

We have been going to Cochran for a couple years now. We are very satisfied with the repairs and maintenance they have performed. They also are clear and honest about essential work and have never tried to sell us on unnecessary services. read more