Eakle's Auto Care is now my go-to maintenance and repair shop for my car. It's on Bethany (Centennial) Lane, just north of US 40 Baltimore National Pike, about 2.5mi west of US-29. Good prices, and reliable on-time service. I've heard good things about Eakle's from family and friends, and I decided to try them on my oil-change and tire rotation which were both due (Apr 2026). I was able to get an appointment about a week out. (Sometimes it's a little longer to get one.) I dropped off my car around 9am, and after a 5min stop in their little waiting room, a fellow quickly got my info and got me out the door. Around 11:30am, they called to offer an engine-filter change and a cabin-filter change, which i agreed to. They were all done by 1:15pm. The price was great! About half what my dealer charges for a dealer-coupon-rate! And while I really didnt expect to notice the change, my car literally hummed on the drive home! Smooth driving and smooth accelerating. And the cabin airflow was definitely quieter and noticeably less musty. Thanks, Eakle's, for looking at the air filters! I'm quite pleased with their work, their attention to detail, their fair prices, their efficient service, and their nice business-like attitude. It's great to find a reliable shop. Remember: The "Eak" in Eakles is pronounced like the "e" in "Excellent! (I came up with that myself :-) read more

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New to the area, I asked a neighbor for a Car Mechanic recommendation and they told me to call Tim at Eakle's Auto Car. I have an older Lexus and it seemed that one of the sensors in the bumper got knocked out and needed to be repositioned and secured since there was no longer a bracket under the bumper. I told him that an aftermarket product or a quick fix would be fine and that I was not looking to restore it to factory condition but just be operational. 45 minutes later, he called me to tell me my car was ready. Tim had used simple tools to secure the sensor in place and ensured that it worked and performed as it should. It was so nice that he listened to me and found a very inexpensive solution to my problem. I expect that I will be using Eakle's for all of our future car repair needs. Highly recommend!!! read more

These goofballs tried to charge me $300.00 to recover approximately 34 ounces of R134A from my AC system. Told me they couldn't even get to it for 3 weeks because they were so busy. Took it up the street and had it done for $20.00 in 5 minutes. read more

I'm new to the state and had to get a safety inspection for my car in order to register it. I choose this place since it's close to where I reside and of course the reviews. First time I took my car, it failed the initial inspection, they gave me a detailed list (inspection was thorough and took a few hours)and explain what the state requires and what repairs need to be done. Made the necessary safety repairs, then I took the car back for inspection and passed. They didn't charge for the re-inspection. Very professional all around. I'll be taking my cars here for any work. They are busy and I strongly suggest you make an appointment for your car, on their website. Thanks again Eakle's auto repair. read more

We've been using Eakles for over ten years. We have found them to be honest, competent and very fair with pricing. Those are qualities that are hard to find with an auto mechanic. We highly recommend them. read more

I drive a 20 year old Lincoln and haven't bought a new car since 2002. The only reason I can save money like that is because of the complete confidence I have in the guys at Eakles to keep my vehicles in good shape. Joe did a great job this week in finding/fixing two vacuum leaks. Don't hesitate in choosing them for your vehicle read more

Tim Eakle runs a firearm business out of this location. I had a firearm transferred here for pickup. He gave me the run around about filling out some mysterious paperwork and would not transfer my firearm to me. I own 30+ firearms and have never been treated the way this man treated me. He is unprofessional and untrustworthy and a flat out crook. He tried to charge me storage fees on a firearm he refused to transfer to me. I am sure his ethics in his automotive shop are the same. Stay clear of this business and owner. Absolutely not to be trusted. read more

Always a solid place for repairs and upkeep. Great family owned business. I have both American and foreign vehicles and they handle everything I need. read more

This business advertises that they service a variety of makes and models of vehicle, however when asked for an estimate for a particular service that they advertise they can provide, they respond with "we are not interested". read more

I live in Ellicott City and I've used Eakle's off and on since 2014 (back when I was reassigned from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to the Pentagon). The maintenance performed is always timely and high quality, and the price is always reasonable. To boot, they aren't constantly looking to upcharge customers like other car repair outfits in town (looking at you, Goodyear). My only issue is that the "bedside manner" of the workers leaves a lot to be desired. I never get that warm, welcoming feeling you'd expect to get as a customer. Maybe I'm old fashioned and that's no longer a thing, or maybe I just need to change my deodorant. If that's not a big deal for you, then you can't go wrong with Eakle's. read more

They significantly overcharged to install a starter in my car. $900 is outrageous. When asked why so high, they only gave a rude answer. Average cost for such work is $500 to $700. I recommend not using their service. read more

Twice already I attempted to work with them. First they were quick to direct me to the Infiniti dealer, and even quicker to charge me a high inspection fee. I came to you trying to save money over Infiniti service... Second attempt, I took my second car, for A/C repair, but Steve for some reason thought that would be my job description to deal with my extended warranty ... I had to pick up the car, without being fixed and I paid $99 "inspection fee" Conclusion: 2 trips back and forth , $200 in inspection fees, ZERO problems fixed Rating: ZERO stars read more

I have been taking several of my vehicles to Eakle's now for the past few years. It's so reassuring to know that when I leave my car their for service, they will do whatever is needed, fix whatever is wrong and never upcharge or do anything unnecessary. They are responsive and honest and the one time that I had an issue (a bad oil filter after an oil change) they went out their way to address it immediately to minimize any inconvenience to me. They also "know what they don't know". When we had and electrical issue with one of our vehicles, he referred me to another place rather than spend hours of labor working on something that was better addressed elsewhere. Refreshing honesty and outstanding service within a few miles of my home. Rich read more

I called to explain my repair and the employee that was on the phone with me didnt let me finish my explanation of the repair I was looking for, cut me off and said they dont service motors. It's not what was said it was how it was said. So unprofessional I will never recommend or go here for service. Maybe next time they will think about customer service over the phone read more

I have taken my vehicle to Eackles several times; however, the last time I took my vehicle to be serviced I found them to be less than honest. I requested an oil change and tire rotation as I was preparing to go on a country cross country road trip. When paying, I noticed I had not been charged for the tire rotation. I was told that it had been done but was not charged for it. After looking at my tires I discovered it had not been done. Simply admit the work had not been done. Don't lie about it. read more

They took care of my sister in laws car when she brought it in on a Thursday, needing to drive back to New York on Friday. Replaced two wheel bearings. She is forever grateful!!! Excellent service. read more

Great place And they take care of my car. A little pricey but they seem to do a great job. Will definitely go back.

Told me I needed new catalytic converter when it was just an ignition coil. A difference of a $60 part and a $2000 part. Sounds like they were trying to increase my repairs unnecessarily. Apparently Tim can't read a scanner or he is straight up dishonest. Techs don't know what they are doing here. Take your car here if you like big bills and mediocre mechanics, bring your lube and bend over. read more

I wanted to like this place because it's close by and not a chain, but they messed up a simple oil change and tire rotation.

We are new to Howard County and needed a good mechanic for an urgent issue with my older Toyota Camry. Eakles was recommended by many neighbors and they didn't disappoint. Great customer service, fair prices and very convenient. My car was repaired immediately and I'm back on the road. Thanks, Tim. read more

My family takes all of our cars to Eakle's - they're top notch. Every time that we have an issue, we get an honest & fair appraisal, and their quote typically is significantly cheaper than other body shops. I had had a brake issue that eventually came back after they fixed it the first time, and the second time that I brought it in, they had a record of fixing it before and fixed it again at no cost. Being a woman, I've had other places try to rip me off my assuming that I don't know what I'm talking about (which is true - I'm no car expert, but my Mom & Dad are very knowledgeable and tell me what to expect when I go in), but at Eakle's I always feel like they respect me and even take the extra second to explain why they're going to do the service they've selected on my car. My mom was having transmission issues, and they honestly told her that replacing the transmission wasn't a good move at this point because it would be worth more than the car. They did, however, do a few simple repairs to help her transmission run better and keep the car running significantly longer than it would have. Overall, I love Eakle's! It's great to have a neighborhood auto shop that is trustworthy, respectful, and not outrageously priced. read more

They saw me quickly and fixed the problem that I have been having for almost a year. I been going to the dealership every month for almost a year with the same light turning on and wasted so much money. So I finally looked into going somewhere else and this place was extremely professional, kind, and quick. I even waited to write this review to make sure the light didn't turn on after a couple months. The light has stayed off and hasn't had any problems! I am definitely going back if need to be. read more

Had to get some items fixed on my vehicle because it failed inspection. Dan reinspected my vehicle as soon as I arrived in the morning to get me in and out fast Steve was also very nice read more

Eakle's Auto Care - Steve and Dan are great and very nice - Auto Repair Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Eakle's is the only fair and honest mechanic I've found in the area. Everyone who works there is friendly and takes time to understand what's going on with your car. Their prices are much lower than you'll find anywhere else, but the quality of their work is so much better than any mechanic I've been to! What's more is that they stand by their work. I had them replace my brakes a few months ago, then recently took my car back for a noise that seemed unrelated. They determined the noise was brake related and fixed it at no cost! Rarely do you see any mechanic these days stand by their work so much. I recommend them to anyone in the area, they're certainly worth it! read more

Just received service from this automotive repair shop for the second time and feel that they provide great service. Requested that the shop to provide a quote regarding my camshaft gasket. Obtained a quote and remembered that I had the gasket in my trunk. Notified the repair person and waited to receive a call once finished. When I asked for an updated quote since I provided the part, at first there was some discrepancy, however, when I arrived ready to debate the price it was already adjusted to properly reflect a price lower since I provided my own part. This is the second time I have received service from them and will definitely recommend and use them again read more

Over the years I have had several occasions where I've had to use Eakle's for service. On the last two visits both involved health checks of vehicles. One was an older Nissan inherited from a relative that needed an inspection and check for other necessary repairs. I dropped it off believing SOME repairs would be necessary. A few hours later later I got a call telling me it was ready and nothing was found wrong with it. In my experience with mechanics, that is not likely to happen often. They will usually find some reason to beef up your repair cost. But not at Eakle's. My most recent experience on 3/18/19 involved my 2016 Ford F-150. I was in Salt Lake when my last oil change and tire rotation was due. I knew no good mechanics so I opted for a Jiffy Lube to do the work. While there the mechanic told me my brake pads were getting close to needing to be replaced and the rotors needed to be turned. Not really wanting to have the work done 2,100 miles from home and not having experienced any issues with the brakes, I told them I would have it done at home. I took the truck in to Eakle's for a brake job but when the truck was inspected it still had 75% left on the brake pads and the rotors were fine. This is another time where a less honest shop or mechanic could have done unnecessary work to jack up the price. This is an honest shop that also happens to do exceptional work (when it's needed). If you are in Ellicott City and need work done this is the place to go. read more

This is a great shop. We have been taking our vehicles to them over the last 20 years or so. They have been on target with diagnosis; and the repairs are done quickly and efficiently. They are fairly and competitively priced. My children now use their shop. If they continue in the business, they may end up working on a grandchild's vehicle. read more

Been an Eackles customer for about twenty years. Steve, Tim and staff always provide excellent service and advice. Prices are excellent. I have three vehicles that Eackles has serviced since new with over 100k miles each, one of which with over 200k miles. read more

Got my brakes, calipers, and rotors done here on a 2012 Explorer. Also, they've inspected trailers for me before in less than 30 minutes. These guys are great. Prices are way better than the auto places that send out constant advertising to your mailbox. read more

Eakles has been the go-to auto care place for my family for years now, and always provides top-notch service. Just recently I brought my car in for service before some business travel I had scheduled, and then the trip was unexpectedly moved up by a day. I gave Eakles a call to ask what could be done as far as rushed timing, and they accommodated me as best as they could -- I was on the road just in time for my business trip. Thank you!! read more

Eakle's has been servicing my families' vehicles since 1996. They have always been honest, dependable, upfront and help to budget for repairs - immediate needs vs. suggested repairs. They always come in right at or under their estimates, never over-charge, explain everything in laymen's terms and as a female I never feel talked down to or taken advantage of. Thank you guys so much!!! read more

My family has been taking our cars to Eakle's for over 15 years now. They are incredibly honest, trustworthy, reasonably priced and they do fantastic work. They also explain any issues with your car and give you all of the options available to fix them. I have since moved to Baltimore city and I refuse to let any other shop touch my car. I had a little what we will call "critter" chew a wire under my hood and still had my car towed there from downtown so they could fix it for me. I made the huge (one time) mistake of trying to get a close-by oil change from a "not to be named auto shop in Mt Washington" near my office and returned to a huge bill, list of unnecessary recommendations for my vehicle, and a very rude owner. Never again. I'd rather take time off of work and go to Eakles. Definitely a customer for life. Thanks guys! read more

Hands down the most honest people in the auto repair biz. If they don't feel your vehicle needs additional repairs, they will not try to charge you for extra unnecessary repairs. Most importantly they do great work and are always friendly. If you're tired of getting ripped off by a dealer or auto repair shop call these guys. You'll wish you had taken your car there sooner. read more