I have been coming to Dad's garage for years. I am retired military and it is hard for me to find…read morepeople of high moral fiber that I actually trust with my vehicles. Mike is one of those people. I read some of the reviews and one sticks out like a sore thumb. Darren's post does not sound like any experience I have had. Mike is a stand up guy. Seems like a Darren issue not a Dads garage issue.

Took in my Chevy Equinox for the dreaded check engine light on.Mike diagnosed the problem right…read moreaway and fixed it very quickly.While i was there i had them fix my 2 front windows which have not opened or closed in years,diagnosed and fixed very quickly at a great price.This is the place you need to go if you need any work done,it;s worth the drive.

Worst automotive shop I've ever been to. Mediocre mechanic running a low budget operation. Slow…read more(had my car 5 days!) and still doesn't get the repair done right the first time, so I had to take it there twice. I didn't know not to go there b/c I'm not from the area. Then, I talked to a local and it seems to be common knowledge. Anyone who writes a good review ijust got lucky.

Went to Hi-Tech 2.0 for some repairs. I agreed to everything they recommended ($2800), but by their…read moreown admission my truck drove worse after they finished. Said I needed lower control arms (additional $1300) before they could do an alignment. I said no thanks, went elsewhere, and got an alignment for $150 no problem. Side note 1: the truck wasn't safe to drive when I picked it up so I took it immediately to another shop. Side note 2: I called 2x to speak with TJ and emailed as well: no answer. I don't think they're dishonest. I just think they lack the experience to properly diagnose vehicles. Seems like they look at it like "let's see what we can come up with" as opposed to "what needs to be fixed." Finally, every time I called, whoever answered the phone always just said "Hello" like she was answering her home phone. Not very professional. Also failed to mention 3% surcharge for laying with a credit card.

I needed to replace the EPS steering damper on my 2013 Toyota Camry. After reviewing online…read morefeedback and calling several local shops for estimates, I ultimately selected Huntingtown Automotive. Prior to taking my car in, I researched the typical repair costs. The replacement damper itself is an inexpensive part (around $10), and a fair total repair cost at an independent shop typically ranges from $300 to $450 based on 2 to 3 hours of labor. Many Camry owners reported paying roughly $300 at independent shops familiar with this specific fix. When I called Huntingtown Automotive beforehand, they gave me an estimate of approximately $300. However, once the job was completed, I was billed $750 based on 6 hours of labor. Surprised by the unexpected cost, I discussed the invoice with the shop manager, Troy, who subsequently reduced the bill to $600. While I appreciated the discount, I still feel that $600 is significantly higher than what is fair and reasonable for this repair.

02/2024 Came in for…read moreoil changes on both cars, as always excellent service and a job well done also checked tires and other fluids and filled as needed. Good for another 2-3 months

I bought aftermarket wheels for my vehicle and needed a service station to break down old wheels…read moreand mount the new ones They did an amazing job Very courteous staff Vehicle was finished ahead of the time I was quoted and the cost was very reasonable

Had my tires replaced, very nice and professional the lady working the counter was very…read moreprofessional and helpful. This why I come this establishment. Very much recommend

Dropped our son's Honda Accord off for a timing belt service and valve cover gasket change a few…read moreweeks back. Very appreciative to the sharp eye of the tech who noticed the crankshaft pulley bolt was missing when he pulled the timing cover off. Before they proceeded, we received multiple pictures documenting the issue. Had it not been for the sharp eye of the tech, something catastrophic could have happened down the road! Art's saved us thousands of dollars had that pulley separated from the motor, so a Big Thank You from our family!

I woke up Monday morning with an almost flat tire and I was on my way out of town to South Carolina…read moreby myself. It was an emergency situation! I called Art's and Chris said to bring it in (I've been a loyal customer of Art's for 9 years). They were able to squeeze me in at the last minute, fix my tire, air up the rest of my tires, and made sure I was safe to leave on my trip. I could not express how grateful I am for the value of service I received. I would recommend Art's to anyone! Thank you so much for everything!!! Y'all are the best!!!

As a new resident of MD. I needed to get my MD Inspection…read more ((I know...only an inspection-right... - no seriously I know auto repair pretty well... I'm just not from MD... I've seen some pretty shady stuff. MANY of todays shops are seriously under trained/uneducated especially on todays newer cars. I say this with praise for those shops with employees that may actually care... The rest of the shops, simply don't care...)) After checking yelp.com with no success, I made a few calls looking for only the most trusted, reliable, and established of shops. Cox's was at the top of the list recommended to my by a local professional. I took my car in without an appointment. Although unable to do it immediately (( not at all that I would expect that)) They simply asked me to come back in about an hour and they'd squeeze me in. Upon my return they promptly test drove and inspected my car in a timely manner (about 45 minutes.) Unfortunately for me, my car failed. ((I actually expected my 14 year old car to fail for some reason.)) The Inspector, Took me into the shop and showed me the exact reason of concern. I promptly corrected the Issue and called back the same afternoon to actually schedule to come in the following morning. Upon the Re-Inspect, I was relieved to learn that I had satisfied Maryland's strict inspection demands. Again, I am pretty well rehearsed in auto repair/service. Shops, Dealerships, and Parts as well, hence my precautionary measures I took to find a top notch shop. These guys obviously know what the hell they are doing. They run an honest operation, and they are not going to molly-whop you for your hard earned cash. Simply put, There are only a few people I will let work on my cars. After seeing these guys in action for only an hour and a half, Cox's Auto Repair is now on my list!

Nb My experience was…read moreok until they tried to feed me a line about my tires being the wrong ones because they didn't have the knowledge to repair what ws broken and sent me on my way with a problem I hadn't had before but they tried to convince me there was no repair possible until I change my tires even though I've had the same ones for awhile with no problems

I recently had service done at Marlboro Tire and Automotive twice. My first experience was good…read more During the last week of April they replaced the starter on my 2021 Kia Telluride, and everything seemed fine at the time. However, when I picked the vehicle up, I noticed an issue with my parking sensor that had never happened prior to the service. I made another appointment to have that checked out along with several other issues I already knew needed attention -- a wheel bearing, a check engine light, and a transmission issue. I dropped the car off on Sunday, May 17th. They called me Monday and explained that the parking sensor issue was unrelated to the starter replacement, which I accepted. They also said the transmission issue would need to be handled by the dealership. The check engine light turned out to be caused by the evap vent valve being disconnected from the evap canister, and they reconnected it. Total cost was $160. I stopped by a little after 3 PM to pay and pick up the keys, but told them I would return later that evening to actually take the vehicle home. When I came back at 9:55 PM, the first thing I noticed was that the vehicle was unlocked because the mirrors were folded out. On my Telluride, the mirrors automatically fold in when the car is locked. When I opened the door, the dashboard was lit up and the radio was on. Once I sat down, I realized the vehicle was actually still running. My car's drive information automatically resets if the vehicle has been off for four hours. The dash showed the vehicle had been running for 9 hours and 30 minutes, had been driven 16.7 miles, and was averaging 4.5 MPG. I took a picture at 9:58 PM. Honestly, I wasn't even angry at first -- I was more shocked than anything and was actually laughing about it when I told my wife. Mistakes happen. The problem came the next morning when I returned to let them know what happened and showed them the picture. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, they immediately denied it and insisted there must have been some kind of malfunction because they "could not have made that mistake." I initially spoke with the two women behind the counter, but then a man came out from the office and asked what I wanted. I told him I felt they should at least refund the $160 service charge or compensate me for the gas burned while my car sat idling all day. He refused both. We went back and forth for several minutes. I explained that up until that moment I had actually been happy with their service and thought I had found a repair shop I could continue using. I told him the issue wasn't the mistake itself -- it was the refusal to take responsibility for it. I also explained that if he had simply apologized and made some effort to make it right, I probably would have laughed about it later and continued bringing my vehicle there. Instead, I was treated as if I was making the whole thing up despite having photographic evidence. When I told him that my only remaining option was to leave an honest review online about my experience, he accused me of threatening him. I told him it wasn't a threat -- I simply intended to describe exactly what happened. To make matters even more frustrating, when I later attempted to leave a review on their website, I was required to enter my invoice number, last name, first name, invoice total, and service date to verify my visit. After entering all of the correct information directly from my invoice, I received an error message saying the information did not match their system records. I can't say for certain what caused that, but it certainly gave the impression that I was being prevented from leaving a review through their website. Again, mistakes happen. What matters is how a business responds when they do. Unfortunately, their response completely changed my opinion of this shop.

Great service and quality at Marlboro Tire and Automotive!…read more I needed to get my tires repaired/replaced and found this that this shop was just a few minutes from my house. It was after hours, so I filled out an online drop off form and left my car and key outside the facility. Really convenient to be able to drop the car off during non business hours so that service can begin bright and early the next day. The next day, the staff called me with more information about my issue and a recommended set of repairs. I appreciate the honest advice and information that Christine provided, she helped me make a couple of decisions about the work to be completed to the car. The shop was able to order the parts I needed and install them within 2 days - appreciate the pretty quick service. The prices are fair and the staff was really friendly and helpful - would definitely bring my car here again for a service if needed. No wonder they've been in business for 30+ years.

Moving to a new area and trying to find a good auto shop is like buying a lottery ticket hoping to…read morewin the jackpot. After moving to Waldorf, I was impressed with (and a little skeptical of) Boswell's nearly 5 Star Yelp rating. After using Boswell's twice, I quickly experienced how they earned and maintain their reputation. The owner, Tom is not afraid to tell you his rates up front and give his best estimate on time needed to diagnose/fix. He is candid about when he will be able to get to your car. I never felt pressure for any repairs - Tom is like an experienced doctor who gives his best diagnosis for what is wrong with a vehicle including options and costs for different courses of action. After 5 years, Boswell's is still our go-to auto repair shop. Through many repairs over the years, both small and large - Boswell's consistently provides fair prices, good service, and great communication. Thanks, Tom! Vehicles: 2005 Mercury Sable 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

There are two types of guys that I generally don't want to interact with the first are mechanics…read moreand the second or contractors. That is because I haven't had a great experience with either of them. After having a very terrible experience at JJ's Auto service which is right next door and please see my review for that. I had an excellent experience at Boswell's which is where I got everything fixed for a fraction of the price. Bill and Tom, the latter of whom is the owner we're super friendly and nice. Tom's wife answers the phone and is polite and courteous. I wanted the job done quickly and efficiently so that I could get my car back on the road otherwise I wouldn't be able to move forward with the rest of my work in business meetings they were very understanding of that and made sure that they did everything to accomplish it and exceeded my expectations I have absolutely nothing horrible to say about them because they're such wonderful folks and apparently they've been in business for a very long time and they know what they do and they're good at it. If you ever find yourself stuck in the area and need car repairs I would have no hesitation to recommend them to anyone