My 2011 Tundra 5.7L iForce was making a loud whirring sound (Anthony at Goss Garage said it was…read moresounding like a jet engine...yeah, it was). I had visions of transmission replacement and my savings being depleted. So I dropped my green monster off on this past Tuesday, and they gave me a nice Honda Accord loaner. They called me yesterday evening to tell me it was merely the fan clutch. Said the part was on order. It must have come in express, because they called around noon today to say it was ready. That fan clutch must have been dragging, because now the truck is way quieter, adn is back to being the beast I love to drive every where. Goss Garage II. Keeping Pat Goss's legacy of fair pricing and honest work, and my vehicles, alive.

My wife and I have taken both of our cars to Goss in Crofton for years. Thousands spent. Always…read moretrusted them. But after our last experience, we'll never be back. Goss quoted me $993 to replace what they claimed was a bad headlight assembly. They listed the part alone at $619. Before approving anything, I asked two very standard, very basic questions: 1. "What is the part number for this $619 headlight assembly?" Melissa told me, "Unfortunately we don't get that until the part arrives." This makes no sense. A shop cannot order a part without knowing the part number first. Big red flag. 2. "How much is the markup on that part?" Melissa said, "Unfortunately I don't have access to that information." Again -- impossible. Every shop sees cost vs retail in their system. It's how parts are priced. Another big red flag. Both responses were evasive and dishonest, and no reputable shop would answer those two questions that way. I took the car to another mechanic (Ron at the Mobil station on 301) for a second opinion. He found the REAL issue was simply a melted connector--extremely common with older cars. He replaced the connector and bulb for $113 and everything works fine now. I saw the owner of Goss respond to another negative review by comparing Goss to a steakhouse and talking about their "warranty." Warranties and steaks have nothing to do with overpricing and refusing to disclose basic information like part numbers and markup -- information every legitimate auto shop can provide instantly. I'm fine with paying steakhouse prices if that's what I ordered, but not if the restaurant can't even tell me what cut of meat they're serving! Bottom line: --Goss tried to sell me a $993 repair that wasn't necessary --Goss refused to disclose part number or markup when directly asked --Another shop fixed the real issue for $113 The upselling is off-putting, but the lack of transparency around parts is inexcusable. We will not be returning, and I'd strongly recommend getting a second opinion before approving any work here.

This is the best company we have ever dealt with! (In any business!) the team here is super…read moreresponsive, supportive, and proactively communicated with us every step of the way. Transparency is amazing and appreciated as I'm not familiar with automobile repairs. Several quick fixes often were done at super low cost. Often told us the cheaper option was the best and the prices were always surprisingly low. This is the gold standard for every car repair shop from now on. Definitely pick this place! It's the model of a 'customer-first' business!

A breath of fresh air…read more I called in last minute for an inspection. The service members were respectful, professional, and great. They squeezed me in for an appointment and did an extremely thorough job. The amount of knowledge in that shop is astounding. They didn't attempt to upsell but just gave me the facts. Prices are good too! I highly highly recommend to anybody in the area. Also, they appear to team up with enterprise for discounts on cars. All in all, great place.

Synopsis: Fair, honest, trustworthy, and highly-skilled…read more Dets.: This was my second visit to Bowie Auto Clinic, and they didn't disappoint. After hitting an errant piece of metal on the freeway, my car started making the most hideous, concerning noise, so onto Bowie Auto Clinic I went. Sean/Shawn and crew worked diligently to identify the source of the noise, keeping me abreast of their progress over the two days they worked on it. I'm overjoyed to report that they discovered the source and resolved the issue without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a mechanic you can trust--even as a woman--Bowie Auto Clinic is your shop. Thank you, Sean/Shawn and Bowie Auto Clinic!

They were professional, efficient, and responsive. I was able to make a next-day appointment, and…read morethey saw my vehicle right at the scheduled time. Hassle-free, not trying to sell me on services I didn't request. Excellent price

These guys are ridiculously nice people. You'll think I made this up, but the other guy that works…read morehere, Jason, just rescued a kitten that got stranded in the storm a week or so ago and he's keeping until the lady at the cat rescue has room for him. He had the kitty with him at work in a crate and took him out so I could see him. I don't know if he's single, ladies, but he's a good man. Again, we were fixing our Acura for sale; somewhere in between the inspection and sale interactions, the radiator cracked. Our purchaser took the car to a Honda dealer in Waldorf - their price? $470. The Auto Doctor? $350. They are always saving us money and they their work is impeccable. Thank you again, Mike & Jason!! Take good care of that kitty!

Auto Doctor is an affordable, honest, and efficient repair shop. I've been a customer for about two…read moreyears now and really appreciate having a business like this in my neighborhood. Don't be fooled by the simplicity and grittiness of the shop - they do quality work at affordable rates. They can get swamped sometimes so definitely call ahead. I made the mistake of just stopping by on a Saturday morning for an oil change but had to come back the following weekend because they were booked. Recent comparison shopping - I needed front brake pads & rotors. The dealership wanted to charge $700. At Auto Doctor, I only paid $400 which included an oil change and tire rotation. Huge savings and I could not be happier with the work. I highly recommend this shop - great service and prices.

My experience with Premium Auto has been excellent. They have diagnosed and corrected problems that…read moreother shops in the area, including a dealer, either misdiagnosed or missed completely. Workmanship and knowledge has been excellent and prices are fair.

Ron is honest ,his work is solid, and his prices are fair...As far as I am concerned, his is the…read moreonly place I take my vehicles

A friend of mine recommended this shop to me after I was looking at some expensive repairs from my…read morelocal shop. She has been coming here for years. I reached out and spoke with the owner who was nice enough to take the time and give me a quote to do the repairs here instead. His prices seem fair and I appreciate knowing that I have another shop I can go to when needed. Thank you, Ron!

Super honest, capable and quick. They also recommended a motorcycle shop nearby for me.read more

I brought my truck to Dad's Garage in Owings for three relatively straightforward items:…read more * TPMS sensor programming * Tire balancing * Diagnosing an emergency brake-related clunking noise under load I had an 8:00 AM appointment scheduled well in advance, yet after TWO full days, the truck sat untouched until around 2:00 PM on the second day. This was a job that realistically should have taken a couple of hours. The TPMS issue was never resolved. Initially, I was told the sensors had been programmed correctly and that the warning lights were caused by incorrect tire pressure -- one of the most ignorant explanations I've ever heard from a mechanic. The reality was simple: the inner rear TPMS sensors were never programmed at all, which was the entire reason the truck was brought in. They eventually admitted that after the fact. Next was the wheel balancing. My truck has custom powder-coated wheels. Instead of using stick-on weights like the factory setup already had, they installed hammer-on steel weights on the OUTER edge of the rims, damaging the powder coating in the process. Any competent shop should have immediately recognized the proper balancing method after removing the existing stick-on weights. As for the emergency brake concern, they never properly diagnosed it. I specifically brought the truck in for a loud noise under load -- not the normal sound of the electronic parking brake actuator engaging. They dismissed the issue without ever meaningfully reproducing or testing the concern. To top it all off, they broke a wheel stud using an impact gun on the lug nuts rather than properly torquing them as a qualified mechanic should. Because of the excessive use of the impact gun, I now have concerns about stretching or cracking of the remaining wheel studs and will likely be replacing all of them as a precautionary safety measure. Between the damaged powder coating on the wheels and the wheel stud issue, I am now facing well over $1,000 in damages to either have the wheels professionally re-powder coated or replaced, along with replacing the studs they improperly handled. What made the experience even worse was my conversation with Mike, the owner. From the beginning of the call, he was defensive and adamant that everything had been performed correctly -- until several of those claims were proven untrue. Once confronted with the facts, the conversation quickly became unprofessional, including yelling on the phone rather than attempting to resolve the situation appropriately. Two days wasted, damage to my wheels, unresolved issues, poor communication, and additional damage caused while the vehicle was in their possession. This experience was frustrating from start to finish. Steer clear of Dad's Garage unless you want your vehicle returned with more issues than it had when you dropped it off.

Broke a tail light on my car and messed up the electrical system in my car. Attendant didn't know…read morewhat he was doing. They should never had touched it if they didn't know what they were doing.

Amazing service! Mr. Rob provided trusted advise for my older 2009 Mercedes. I can always on him…read morefor honesty and great prices. Thank you