Kevin and his team are great. Gets me in quickly, diagnoses and quickly what you need done, and at a reasonable price. I've referred several neighbors to them and will continue to. read more

Highly recommend the folks at Padonia Auto Service. Took a chance on them after we moved to the Hereford Zone and switched from another auto shop that we had being using for more than 20 years. Couldn't be more satisfied with their customer service, quality of their work and fair prices. read more

A family favorite: Not a gas station, not an auto-body shop, just an honest to goodness garage that can keep any car or truck maintained and road ready. My family has been utilizing Kevin's services since day one. Service and prices are much better than any dealership in the area. The owner and staff are friendly and effective and observing COVID19 protocols and practices. No job is too small or too grand for the employees. They do batteries, tires, brakes, tune ups, muffler and tailpipe replacements , state inspections, oil changes, and probably a dozen or so other repairs that I cannot think of for the moment. Most honest guys around. In fact, my family has bought three cars from Kevin and Padonia Auto Service. read more

Moved to MD and didn't want to get ripped off on getting my car register. Sometimes I feel as a female, mechanics are always trying to fix something that doesn't need fix to Make some money and since most females don't know about cars, they buy into it. This place did not do this. They were honest and the price was fair. I picked this place based on their review and glad I did. I will be back if I need work done on my vehicle. read more

Definitely running a State inspection scam. As many people on here have stated.... We brought our vehicle here to their new location in Hereford and had the same experience. They claimed we needed thousands in work done in order to pass the state inspection and that was not the case after going to another garage. read more

We are lucky to have found Padonia Auto Service as we had been getting overcharged at the Honda dealership for 20+ years. It's such a relief to be able to drop off our cars and know that the charge will be fair and the work reliable. I got so tired of trying to wheedle the overpriced Honda dealership into some kind of promotion or coupon--and also sometimes dealing with various rude people over a 20 year period. It is such a relief to have a place to have our 2 old Hondas serviced to keep them going as they approach some very high mileage--which helps us avoid having to buy new cars. Very pleased! read more

Knowledgeable and Great Service! I took my Jeep because I thought I needed ball joints. They test drove it and then put it up on the lift and told me my suspension was impeccable. They cold have told me anything to get a few bucks but they didn't. Didn't even charge me for what they did. I trust this place! read more

I think Michael and the crew at Padonia Auto Station did a great job on my car. They took care of four improvements I needed to pass state inspection. The best part is they did this in under 4 hours and without over pricing me. I had a chain shop price out ONE item at $750. That same biz held my car for 6 hours BEFORE tending to the car and then came back with a crazy estimate. Padonia Auto took care of the FOUR items I needed for about that same amount. No exaggerated amounts. No unnecessary services. Just honest mechanics and service technicians. (All which mean a lot to me as a woman going to get my car serviced.) What an awesome mom and pop shop. Way to go Padonia Auto Station! read more

I have been a loyal customer for 20 years, first finding it based on a recommendation of a mechanic who told me how honest Padonia Auto is. And it's true. Kevin and his crew have replaced everything on my cars from water pumps to transmissions and I am always struck by how quick and affordable the prices are. Sometimes I think I present Kevin with a problem I think I know about a car--like once when the tow truck driver told me the engine was shot and Kevin just replaced the spark plugs and it worked great. Or when we thought we needed a new hybrid battery for our Prius and Kevin said no, it's just that the brake has gotten stuck in the on position. His solutions to fix the car are always cheaper than the problems I tell him I think I have. Padonia Auto Service is a jewel of the community. And every time I wait in the waiting room, loyal customers come in and I can tell they feel the same way. read more

Bad service, bad people. This place will take your money and break your car. They only like dealing with dealerships and do not care for any other customer. They are criminals and steal your money. I am going to sue them. They failed my car for md state inspection when my car did not have any issues. read more

Padonia Auto did exactly what we needed when we needed it and the cost was quite reasonable. I was looking at used cars for my son and they looked at the car for us right away with zero notice. The car needed new rear rotors and pads and they completed the job again with zero notice. For all the negative reviews on here there are probably so many more positive ones that people never bother to write! In response to the negatives, I like the fact that the lot is crowded - it tells me it's a good place to do business. As far as staff being rude, not true - short and to the point yes, chatty no, but it's not a coffee shop. I am very pleased with Padonia Auto and would recommend it fully. read more

I went here twice, once to get my car inspected and another to have my front MD plates mounted. Both times these folks were professional, helpful and inexpensive!! Just awesome dealing with them and they did not treat me different just bc I am a woman! I'll continue going here and recommend this place to anyone looking for honest, fair pricing!! read more

Dont take your car here to get a md state inpection this place is a rip off they will tell you ur car has this and that wrong and u need to fix it just to charge you more money . but you dont really need this please just take your car some where else to where people is honest . Plus they are the most expencive in the area very rude and racist people that dont value the customers STAY OUT OF HERE I will never go back . read more

Best place to take a motorcycle for an inspection. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to do a MD state motorcycle inspection.

I took my car here for a state inspection with no problems going in. After the inspection they went over what needed replaced which was fine but after backing out of the garage station I get in to a brake light on and no brakes. Went back to see if maybe they forgot to bleed the brakes not knowing what they do at inspection. He says my brake lines blew out. I didn't even get out of the parking lot. Sorry but I find this to be impossible. read more

Great place. Very professional, honest. Impressive. I needed an inspection. We set up an appointment no waiting. They completed the inspection when they said they would. A very pleasant experience. read more

The staff is honest and has great customer service! Extremely impressed each time I come to Padonia. I have been using them for various vehicle issues, as well as routine maintenance on both our family cars for over a year. My wife feels comfortable bringing the cars here herself & if my mom lived in Baltimore I would have her take her car to Padonia too! read more

I trust Padonia Auto Service with my vehicle and have recommended them to friends. They are reasonably priced and won't try to get you to unnecessary repairs. They also get everything done quickly so you can get your car back as soon as possible. read more

My daughter has been bringing her 2003 Ford Taurus to Padonia Auto Service for repairs over the past 3 years. The service advisor and mechanics are honest, thorough and take the time to explain things. Their prices are reasonable and their work is excellent. read more

Were not honest in stating a problem they found in my vehicle (head gasket issue). I am thinking everything is ok after getting my truck serviced that I invest a few thousand to revamp braking system. Two weeks later my head gasket blew. Could have been avoided if they were honest. Would have just turned it in for a different vehicle. Find another place or pay to have another mechanic check their work. Your choice. read more

Took for a car inspection, told needed brakes for over $300. Went a 1/4 mile away; confirmed two different places. No brakes needed, inspection complete. Can't trust! read more

If you are looking for an auto repair shop that guarantees their work and deals on the level with customers- DO NOT go to Padonia Auto Service in Cockeysville. I have been taking my cars to this shop for years, but recently something has changed. (the owners I think) One of my cars has been to this shop for the same problem for 3 times in 5 years. While they do guarantee their work for one year, the problem always re-occurs after the warranty period. Even after being given special instructions from the GM website on how to do this repair (for time #2) they needed a specific part- they still couldn't make the repair permanent. So by the 3rd time I honestly expected them to do this repair for free or cost only. I even suggested they just replace the little plastic bushing that popped off which would be a quick in and out fix. First Joe told me they couldn't buy just the bushing (though Napa- which is who they deal with sells that part and for a song) so then after I bulked at that he said the whole piece was damaged and he had to replace the whole part. They replaced it before I even gave them the go ahead- I was going to take the car elsewhere at this point for another opinion. While I was given a slight discount- they forgot to do the oil change I requested! They had it on the order form and crossed it out. Never going back obviously! read more

They tried to charge me 2500 bucks for stuff to pass state inspection. Went across the street and all I really needed was a front end alignment. 2500 went to 80 bucks don't go to these guys read more

Awesome group of people. They were honest with my car. I had a problem with my car that they said I had to take to the Honda dealership because it was too extensive of a fix and they didnt charge me anything. They did their own research and found that if i took it to Honda it would be cheaper because it fell under a recall warranty. I feel that rating an auto service is important because it distinguishes honest shops from stickler shops and Padonia Auto service is an honest shop. read more

Wish my son read some of these reviews before he took his car to Padonia's. Brought it in for inspection and MD plates as he just recently moved to Towson from out of state, They pulled his car in, put it on a lift and took off a wheel. Said he needed wheel spacers as he has aftermarket wheels on. These are speced the same as OEM Toyota 16 inch rims that come on a Corolla. Then they bring it down and say we can't give you plates because you have window tint. Couldn't have said that before they put it on the lift? Taken for an $80 ride. Don't send your son or daughter to this place, or anyone for that matter. That's just down right wrong. read more

This place is not honest, plain and simple. The other reviews have also come to this conclusion. The customer service is awful and you will often feel like you're being spoken down to. Do yourself a favor and go to another shop. You're going to save yourself a few hundred dollars. read more

I was very impressed with this place. Went in to get my brakes looked at after the dealership told me I'd need a full replacement. Was ready to drop a bunch of money, after an hour of waiting to hear what I imagined would be an exorbitant figure they told me there was nothing wrong with my brakes. Not only that but they didn't charge me a cent for looking. They've made a lifelong customer with that display of honesty in a field not really known for it. read more

They have bad service and they are thieves stole my money for nothing i went there for inspection and they're charge me $80 before touch it after 30 minutes the guy came back and he told me you car is not pass because the break is bad and one of the light break is not work I said ok if not pass give me my money back he told me no if you want pass your car i can fixed those problems for $450 or pay me $250 for pass inspection and you don't need to fix anything. They just want to steel you guys read more

I have been taking all of my cars here for 12 years. They have done an outstanding job on many diverse issues. They have repaired: ball joints, bent front struts, brakes, tires. In addition they have always been priced fairly. I highly recommend. read more

Bad service, lot's of hidden charges. Very critical with my Safety Inspection with other charges.

Unfortunately I cannot give half a star. Called for an appointment to get my car inspected. The person who answered the phone was not friendly and complained about being short staffed. Went to the appointment the following day and they failed my car and the repair costs were much higher then they should have been for 2 simple fixes (per my mechanic). Do not go here!!!! read more

My husband and I were taking his older civic in for a check up to Honda down the road and they quoted roughly 1400 worth of work. We took it into Padonia and they said that none of that work was necessary at this time. They said they would have just suggested an oil change. It's amazing what honesty can do for a business! We will be coming here from now on :) read more

horrible. i paid four hundred sixty dollars to repair my car and they left my car in the same condition. and also they damaged my air condition car. do not go there. i do not recomended. read more

The first time I went there they gave me a quote that was way cheaper than firestone's quote! In addition to this they were honest in telling me that I did not need all the work that firestone recommended. They also drove me home while my car was being maintenanced. :) The staff is caring and the last time I went there they informed me of somewhere I could go to get the pipe I needed for even cheaper. I would def recommend going here! read more

Padonia parts price $550, factory $472, NAPA $225, popular on-line site for new parts, $122. Padonia did a nice job on diagnosis, $80, but I had it towed home and did it myself. read more

There is a reason why I gave this place two stars and there is a reason why I am doing this review months later. First, I will explain the good about this company. The customer service is great and I love the fact that they will breakdown what needs to be done immediately and what can wait. Now i will get into the bad. I took my car to them because my old car was making a squealing noise when I would start it up and my tires were going bad. The guy who worked on my car said he did not know why the car was making a squealing noise and then gave me a list of things that needed to be fixed including getting a new tire rod and a new power steering system because the hose was leaking ;those two things would have cost almost 900 dollars. I am a regular person and I cannot afford to drop that much money on an aging car. Since the service was so good I promised them I would come back and get the work done . Fast forward to 3 months later I decided to go to my regular mechanic that lives near my parents house (a hour away from me) because I felt my power steering was off and I remembered the recommendations that Padonia Auto Service gave me. I have been going to that guy for about 10 years and he does nothing less of a honest job. He took a look at my car and told me nothing was wrong with my tire rod and that all he had to do was put stopleak to stop the leak from my power steering hose not REPLACE the whole thing which is what Padonia Auto Service wanted me to do for $600+ . So the moral of the story is that you should always be weary of mechanics who are quick to replace and not fix.. do not be afraid to walk away or write down any recommendations and research it on Google or take it to someone trustworthy. I am not trying to call them liars but if you are not a liar are you incompetent? I will never know... read more