I had work done on two vehicles. First off, the loaner program made the repair costs much more…read morepalatable. They stand by their work and even paid for my tow when a tough repair failed. I don't like to pay for replacement parts from the dealer (which appears to be the rule in this area of Maryland) but in this case it worked to my benefit. As for inspections, I have heard the same story about just about every repair shop. While I appreciate the level of scrutiny, it appears like a one time chance to obtain a lot of work. Coming from a neighboring state , I was naive as far as the costs and the 30 day requirement for findings to be resolved. A lesson learned the hard way. I have found the Walt Eger team to be responsive to my needs and to provide timely informative updates.

I came here 2 years ago, had the best experience.everyone was so polite!…read more this year I came back I had gave them some time so I call them 3 days later to see if I am cover by my warranty to get my car fixed and I didn't catch her name but ask for updates with my car she got really smart and said " what do you want that was very rude! James is at the front desk never called or gave me any updates, my car was there for weeks, He saying that my warranty should have called me but my car IS AT YALL SHOP, y'all have the details but James act like he don't understand things and really don't know how to talk to customers he is very rude ! I couldn't get it fix so I wanted it back to my house, So I TOLD THEM A DAY BEFORE that the tow truck is coming in the morning, I called James and I told him is my car ready and clear for the tow truck to get it and he said YES! So they waste the tow truck money and time because they throw Snow and and it freeze into ice on me car and around it and I had to call another one and I gave them some time told them to call me when I they are done so I can get another tow truck! So I called back James was like we been clear the ice off your car and I told him why u didn't say another, THEN HE JUST START LAUGHING THEN THEY THOUGHT I WOULD NOT KNOW BUT IS A BIG DENT IN THE BACK OF MY CAR THAT THEY DAMAGE! OVERALL BAD EXPERIENCES, JAMES JUST KEEP LAUGHING MAKING ME UNCOMFORTABLE AND I TALK TO THE MANGERS ROB AND HE JUST LAUGHING AND PLAYING AROUND JUST A BUNCH OF UNPROFESSIONAL CHILDISH PEOPLE DIDN'T GET APOLOGY OR ANYTHING! That's bad for business and will lose people, just learn how to be nice and professional everything should not be a joke!

After a frustrating experience elsewhere, I brought my 2017 Hyundai Elantra to Columbia Family Auto…read moreCare for a second opinion regarding a traction control light, check engine light, and intermittent loss of acceleration. From the first phone call, I could tell the experience was going to be different. They were able to get my car in quickly, performed a thorough diagnostic, and accurately identified the issue as a faulty sensor. The repair was completed the same day, and my car has been running great ever since. What really stood out to me was their communication and transparency. They took the time to explain exactly what was wrong, showed me the old sensor they removed, and answered all of my questions in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt pressured into unnecessary repairs or talked down to. A month later, when I called about a separate issue, they immediately pulled up my vehicle history and knew exactly who I was and what work had been done. That level of organization and customer service is rare. Finding a mechanic you trust can be difficult, but Columbia Family Auto Care has earned my trust. If you're looking for honest diagnostics, fair pricing, and a team that genuinely takes the time to help their customers, I highly recommend them.

Prompt, reasonably priced, friendly, honest and helpful. Exceeded my expectation. Made honest…read morereasonable recommendations without pressuring.

Pars is a FRAUD!!!!! He lied to me about parts that he claimed were new he lied to me about repair…read morethat wasn't done and he over charged me for everything!!'

Moved recently to maryland and found Pars off google map's reviews. It noted Pars was more…read moretrustworthy than some other local inspectors who tend to nitpick perfection on the state inspections. The pricing appeared to be fair and my state inspection came clean with a small change that wasnt unreasonable to get done (and had Pars handle it). The downside is that they seem incredibly busy as my inspection took nearly 2 hours compared to the 1hr ish they quoted. Be sure to book some extra time in their day as a result

Excellent quality work at reasonable prices. The technicians are honest, knowledgeable, and…read moregenuinely focused on fixing the problem rather than trying to upsell unnecessary services or nickel and dime their customers. It's refreshing to find an automotive shop you can trust to do good work at a fair price. Highly recommend Coale's Automotive.

I've trusted the Coale family with my vehicles and my kids cars for years! Always great service,…read morequality service, I never feel like I am being sold anything unnecessary. They are honest, price is competitive. The Coale team treat me like part of the Coale family.

I want to give a shout out to Charles Sanders, Mike Lockett and everyone else down at Lockett Auto…read moreCare for the fast, friendly and efficient work they did on my Cavalier. She cut out on me on my way home from work Monday night and being able overdue for an oil change and the fact that when I checked the dip stick I seemingly had no oil I feared the worst. Turned out to be just a fuel pump and they had my car up and running in no time. Highly recommend them to anyone.

I love these guys. Very honest and fair prices. I recommend them to all of my car buddies.read more

Extremely honest shop. Steve didn't try to sell me anything extra at all. Recommended.read more

Honest. Know what they're doing. Just ask any customer they have, and you will get a thumbs up…read more Bill Mitchell

So my Saturn Vue has been annoying the hell out of me. I've been having an issue with the tire…read morepressure indicator and when I put air, the warning would've turn off. I figured that I either have a leak in my tire(s) or the air pressure sensor wasn't working. I relied on good old Yelp to find a shop nearby and came across Caton Auto. I dropped off my car and I always get a little uneasy at auto shops cause you feel like you're vulnerable but my experience was amazing. I checked in and waited in the lobby. They have free water, snacks and coffee. They came up to me shortly after and said that my sensor wasn't working and there was no pressure on getting it replaced. They said it would cost about $200 to fix and it actually was the price I was expecting if that was the issue. I just didn't want to pay that for a sensor. And the mechanic told me that he doesn't blame me. I asked how much it would be and he said nothing. They even adjusted my tire pressure since some were off due to filling it with air at the gas stations and they aren't the most accurate. I really wasn't expecting this kind of service and would come back to this place in the future for services to my vehicle. Awesome place!

Caton Auto Clinic - Excellent Customer Service, but Get an Estimate First To Be Sure…read more Caton Auto Clinic provides excellent customer service and is affiliated with AAA. They offer a convenient after-hours drop-off box, a nice waiting area, and a location right off a major beltway. I was also impressed by how clean and well-maintained the parking lot and repair facility were. With over 35 years in business, they clearly have an established presence in the community. My main concern was the cost of diagnostics and repairs. I was quoted approximately $900 for diagnostics and the recommended work, with individual diagnostic charges ranging from about $160-$200 (see attached estimate). After getting additional estimates, I found a local garage that was able to complete ALL the repairs for about the same price as Caton Auto Clinic's original quote. Since my son's car was older, the repair cost was approaching the overall value of the vehicle, so I had to carefully consider whether the expense made sense. I understand that quality service and experienced technicians come at a cost, but I recommend asking for a detailed estimate and clarifying all diagnostic fees upfront before authorizing any work. I also noticed their billboard advertising a $79.99 oil change, which seems like a great deal in today's market! Overall, Caton Auto Clinic has a lot of positives, including friendly customer service, a clean facility, and a convenient location , coffee area . If I had a newer car, I would absolutely consider using them. For an older vehicle, however, I would recommend comparing estimates first to make sure the cost of repairs is worthwhile.

Worth the 20 minute drive. Great yelp reviews for a reason. My 2nd visit and have a 3rd coming…read more Staff: Customer service is great and had straight forward conversations with the guys that have helped me out. Provide you the rates up front with no BS and don't try to sell/talk you into anything. Shop: Clean and great car theme going. You can tell the owner has a passion for automobiles with the way he has designed the place. Classic arcade games as well. Service: Rates are reasonable and have been cheaper at times compared to other places with good yelp reviews. They also support service members. Semper Fi, Tom

Went in looking for new brakes all around. Instead I was told they were fine. I really appreciate…read morethe honesty.