Another great job by API. Very fair rates, excellent work and professionalism. I always bring my…read morecars here when I can't handle a repair myself. I cannot recommend this service center enough.

I needed a new radio console installed along with routine oil change, differential fluid, tire…read morerotation, etc. at the dealership for our 2015 Subaru Outback. AutoNation Subaru promised 2 days but it turned out they hadn't ordered the radio and it would take 7-10 business days, so--for the first time ever--we took it to Kevin at API for the routine stuff and would take it back to AutoNation for the radio another time. We dropped it off June 23 and would pick it up June 29 (which we did.) Drove it home (~5 miles) and it sat until Tuesday at 4:30 a.m. when my wife went to work. The car started shimmying and a burning smell and grinding sound came out from under the hood. She pulled over as the car lost power and the car wouldn't stop rolling in Park; used emergency brake and towed it back to API that morning (June 30). Kevin diagnosed the outback needed a new transmission but denied any culpability, saying instead this is a dealership problem and try to con them into extending the warranty. Towed it to Catonsville Subaru and we have their video diagnostic and written report stating the differential assembly was empty of fluid and the transmission was filled with differential fluid. It cost almost $20K to repair the damage and Kevin and API (with his son and daughter) refuse to respond. I hate to spend $10K to recover $20K but they are leaving us no choice. I've mailed hardcopies, sent email requesting "read receipts (APISOUTH@YAHOO.com) but they immediately delete them without reading. API has their folksy "aw shucks, I'm just one o' ya'll" routine down pat but it's shadier than Trump bitcoin. I recommend avoiding this place like the plague.

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.

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 I dropped off my car here for an estimate on brakes. Rafael was on the phone behind the cashier…read moreregister and did not want my business. He was saying they are very busy and I saw zero motivation by him. Within 2 hours he called me saying I need $800 repair for brake leak, my caliper, brake hose and parking brake motor needs replacing. My pregnant wife went to pick up our car and Rafael started harassing her for $60 diagnostic fee. I would have loved to pay $60 fee had anyone told me about it. Not mentioned even once, when I was there to drop off my car. I refused on the phone. Told my wife to never come there. This is the reason why shops get a bad name. Rafael was on the phone the entire time I talked to him. He doesn't want this job. Took the car to another shop down the road, guess what only thing that was needed to be replaced was a single caliper. $225 job only and they bled the brakes and everything. Avoid this place.

I had an overheated engine and pulled in last minute just before they close. Raphael was very…read morepolite and explained that they will not be able to do anything that day as they needed to wait for the engine to cool down. He explained to me their diagnostic fee and that he will let me know if it is a big repair. Fortunately, it was not a big issue. He did point out that I should look at other issues and recommended what I need to look out for, he did not pressure me into fixing them immediately. He even pointed out the business next door for a rental to help me get home. I was about 50 miles from home so I felt very thankful for this upfront and honest service center.

My car had been stumbling whenever I would accelerate, so I brought it here to get a diagnostic…read moretest. While checking for a solution to my issue, they were also able to find a number of other issues, the most important of which was that I needed new brakes. When they were done, I payed about $478 for a new intake manifold, about $937 for all new brake pads and rotors, and $136 for new brake fluid. Overall, I was very impressed with the service I received! Not only were the employees personable, but I was also given an honest assessment of what my car needed. The prices are a little higher than other places, but I think you pay for quality and care. I will definitely come back in the future!

Condescending staff, INSANELY overpriced (I was quoted $1400 for brakes and rotors!). I will never…read morerecommend or take any cars to this joke of a shop. Maybe they should pick a more affordable location so they can rip people off less.

I have a longtime membership paying $44 a month. Every time I go. They can no longer detect my…read moremembership with my tags. My tags haven't changed. It's their new AI system. It doesn't pay to go to the membership gate. You will be just sitting there waiting on a staff member to come out just to ask if you're a member. Then they finally type in a code. How about fix this issue for me. Even the manager said it was fixed but that's not the case. I am losing patience and want to cancel my membership. I hope someone can finally figure out how to get this resolved. It's frustrating to say the least.

If you need a quick and thorough wash then this place can't be beat. It's good value for the money…read more I had a great experience getting my car washed at this place. I decided to get the Super wash service, which is their premium service. The wash itself was quick and did a solid job overall, especially when you consider it's an automated setup. In fact, this is the best automated washing I've experienced. What really stands out is the added value of the complimentary towels that are available. Also, the vacuums are free to use, which is a huge plus, and the hoses are on either side of the car so you get two long vacuum hoses to use. Being able to touch up the car afterward without being made to pay an extra cost makes a big difference. One big problem that I have is the limited number of vacuums available. And did I mention that they are FREE to use? Not just for paying customers, but also for non-paying customers. I can bet that half the people using those vacuums did not get a car wash. So after my first car wash I was disappointed that I couldn't vacuum my interior because all the vacuum spots were taken. I recommend getting there early before the vultures come in to vacuum their cars for free and hog up the spaces. All in all I still recommend it if you're looking for a fast, no-hassle wash with some nice perks. Just get there EARLY!

This will be my go-to for as long as I live in the area!…read more Anytime I've needed work done, they have been able to get me in same day or next day. They are thorough, without trying to nickel and dime you. As a young woman, when I've gone to other service centers, I often feel like I'm being taken advantage of or spoken down to when being told a million things are urgently wrong. At Ken's they give a few suggestions and explain things in a way that helps me make the best choice for me and my car. I trust that they are actually looking out for me and I appreciate that.

I went to this location in Hanover to Purchase tires. I originally chose one brand/level of tire,…read morebut they of course suggested the far more expensive tires, which I did end up going with their suggestion. They were adamant about me getting the tire warranty, which I did purchase. I was told that it would be good for "Goodyear stores". However, now that I actually need to use my warranty, they are telling me that my warranty is ONLY good for their store since it's "an off brand". I went to a "Goodyear Store" and asked for "Goodyear Tires", but THEY suggested and sold me "Michelin", and now telling me that my warranty is only good at their location. They weren't upfront nor honest about their warranties and now that I live out of the area, I'll have to purchase a whole new tire elsewhere when I paid an enormous amount already and finding out their warranty isn't worth the paper it was written on. Deceitful to say the least!!!!!!!

My husband and I have been bringing our cars here for a few years now. We keep coming back because…read moreof the service, price and professionalism. We never feel like we are being taken advantage of. The Monday afternoon before Christmas we brought my car in and were told upfront they might not be able to get to it until the following Monday due to the holiday. We were okay with that and left it with them. To our pleasant surprise- they called us the next morning with the diagnosis and were able to fix it that same day! We will continue to support this neighborhood business.

Unfortunately my transmission needed to be replaced on my 2020 Murano. I had taken it to the…read moredealership and they wanted to charge me a very large amount to replace it. I contacted Dorsey and they were incredibly helpful and patient. They were able to beat the dealership price by a lot and I felt I paid a very fair price. They serviced my car, installing a rebuilt transmission. Great communication the entire time. I highly recommend them!

Do you want an honest, fair priced automotive shop? Well, do you?…read moreStart your experience with Dependable...no it's not a commercial, nor am I paid, but when I have great experiences that exceed my expectations, I'd like to share that and get the word out. I am super happy with Dependable and as a customer, I am treated more like a friend than a customer. Top notch work, fair pricing and excellent communication! Years ago, I worked with another automotive shop in Howard county far longer than I care to admit to. First it was the poor communication; next, the pricing was getting very expensive; lastly, too many repeat visits for the same issue caused me to find another automotive shop.

Steve and crew are skilled and honest, qualities rarely seen together in one shop today…read more I highly recommend then for all your automotive needs. WHK

Fair honest and trustworthy. Great guys ! Don't try to up sell and always fast and efficient.read more

I took my car here because the check engine light came on and they were able to diagnose the car…read moreand fix it in a few days. The service is phenomenal and the guys are very knowledgeable. They offered me a a Warrenty with the repairs as well. And they weren't too costly either.