I've brought my cars to Autostream a couple of times now and had positive experiences each time. As…read moreother reviewers have mentioned, Jesse and Chris are really great. They both are extremely personable and customer service oriented - Jesse kept me updated daily while my car was being evaluated, and they both took time to explain what was going on in a way that was easy to understand. I like that they take pictures of everything and provide a full report of what's going on - it is very helpful. One thing to note is that I did pay $170 to evaluate what was going on with my check engine light, which seemed a little high but I don't have much locally to compare it to so it's hard to say if that's unusual. Just something to be aware of if you want to bring your car in for that, I guess. Anyway, between the good customer service and the proximity to my house, I am sure I will be a long term customer.

My wife and I visited the AutoStream Columbia location to have the bad AC compressor fixed. The…read morecompressor is covered under a "Lifetime Warranty" from a previous repair done at this shop, and we brought the physical documentation (see photo) to prove it. Unfortunately, the front desk manager refused to honor the agreement. After looking at the warranty paper, she demanded an upfront diagnostic fee before any work or inspection could begin. When I explained that a lifetime warranty on the part and service should cover the inspection to verify the failure, she refused to discuss the matter. Instead of talking professionally, she yelled "Excuse me!", walked away, and ordered us to leave the shop while refusing to address our other repair needs.We have been customers here in the past, but the complete lack of professionalism and the outright refusal to honor their own written warranty is unacceptable. Potential customers should beware that AutoStream may not stand behind their lifetime guarantees.

We've been taking our cars here for years. Are they the cheapest guys in town? No. Are they the…read morefastest guys in town? No. But - they're scrupulously honest and do quality work that they stand behind 100%. We've had them tell us that something another shop told us needed to be fixed actually didn't and found the problem to be something small and inexpensive. Bottom line? I trust them. If they tell me it needs to be fixed, we get it fixed. I'd recommend them to anyone!

I came here almost 3 years ago, and I've honestly been putting off writing this review because I…read morereally don't like giving bad reviews. But I finally decided to share my experience because I think it's important to warn future customers, especially those who don't have a lot of extra money to spare. The good: There's a shuttle service for customers, which is convenient. The driver was very cheerful and interested in having conversations with customers, which made the ride interesting. The staff members were polite, and the lobby has free coffee for customers. The terrible: I chose this place for my car inspection because of the positive ratings on Yelp and Google. But alas, the mechanic who inspected my car quoted me $1k+ for a part that was actually in perfect condition and failed my inspection. When I asked where the leak was, the rep said the part was shiny, and that indicated a leak. A few days later, a family member who is a mechanic inspected the part and confirmed that it was, in fact, in perfect condition. So he took my car back to this place for a re-inspection. When questioned, the reps couldn't point out a single leak on that part, and they passed him. Folks, please be careful, especially if you're a woman or someone who doesn't know much about cars. Based on my experience, I felt like I was being taken advantage of. My advice: Question every part they claim has failed, leaked, or broken. Heck, ask them to walk you over and show you exactly where the part has "failed." If you're familiar with car mechanics and have the tools, inspect your car thoroughly beforehand so you know the condition of your car before handing it over for an inspection. And if you don't know much about cars, bring a friend or family member who does. Having someone knowledgeable with you can help you ask questions and better understand what the mechanic is telling you. I'm honestly very disappointed with BA Auto. I went in expecting an honest inspection, and this experience left me questioning their integrity. I'm finally posting this after almost 3 years because I hope it helps someone else avoid a similar experience.

My tire had a nail in it and I did some calling around for a price check. 2 places was going to…read morecharge between $40-$60. I called Expert Auto Repair & Tires and spoke to Olivia and said the price would be $20 and take 5 mins. I went to the location where I was greeted immediately. Oscar had me pull my car up and he plugged the tire right on the spot! I wasn't there for more than 10 mins between getting the tire plugged and paying. Both Olivia and Oscar were very nice and made sure the service was completed to my satisfaction before I paid. The only thing I will say was it was too much air in the tire compared to the other 3 but it was nothing to just let some out. I will definitely be going back for future vehicle maintenance when the time comes!

Bought new tires in May of last year . The purchase included tire rotation. Service was swift and…read moreconvenient. I would definitely return again in the future.

Excellent oil change service! I visited BM Auto Service on a Thursday morning, and they finished my…read moreoil change and routine maintenance in well under the hour that they suggested it would take. The price point was reasonable, and they willingly answered any questions that I had. I would highly recommend BM Auto Service for your routine oil change and maintenance needs in the Columbia area.

I had just purchased a used Range Rover Evoque and was excited to put my tags on but the screws…read moreholding the old tags were rusted solid. With lots of trying I managed to get the front tag loose but the rear tag was impossible. Stopped in at BM Auto Service and they quickly and without hesitation came to my rescue - their experienced and friendly mechanic by name of Fidil was able to grind off and remove the screws and mount both tags with new screws as they should be. Thanks guys - you were there when I needed you. Much appreciated.

I'm very grateful for Herzel and his crew and his sons. They did a super job. This is a family…read moreowned business. I knew H many years ago, and found he is still the same honest expertly guy as two decades ago. Damage to my German car from a deer strike did way more damage than met the eye including a bent frame. These guys went at it for as long as it took to make it 100% and they dealt incredibly well with my Geico insurance. I was less than enthused with Geico but they made the best of it and saved my car and save me a LOT of out-of-pocket expense. No one could ever tell it had work. Very happy to have it back!

This is the side of my car that was BUFFED!! My 9 year old Honda Crosstour was recently in an…read moreaccident. While it was at ACI, we had them repaint my bumper (not in the accident) and try to buff out 9-years worth of scratches on the unaffected side of the car. To say I am impressed and pleased would be an understatement. I LOVE MY CAR ALL OVER AGAIN!!! The work they did was spectacular! In all honesty, when we first saw the car, it didn't look as nice as this. I was a bit disappointed they couldn't get out more of my scratches by buffing it. Shalom was amazing! He and Hertzl didn't want me leaving disappointed. So, in 90 short minutes, they took out the water sander and buffer and had another go at it. Their dedication to our satisfaction is impressive. I highly recommend this business for body work. In fact, they did such a good job with my car, we're bringing in my son's car for some mechanical work. Because we already have a reliable mechanic, I normally wouldn't have rolled the dice on their automotive skills. After they put my beauty back together, I'd trust them with any car work.

My wife's car was acting up after I had brought it to a local shop to have a transmission flush on…read moreit. When I brought it home, I noticed that it was overfilled. So after getting home, I went ahead and drained 2 quarts overfilled. Obviously this was concerning to me considering that I had brought it to what I thought was a reputable shop and they didn't do it correctly. Shortly after draining the overfilled transmission and checking the level, my wife started telling me that the car would flash it's neutral light and free rev without moving. This was upsetting considering that I had just "serviced" the vehicle. Here's where Mike comes in... I did some research and found Suburban Transmissions. I was browsing their website and was completely surprised at how honest they were on their webpage. They were giving away what most shops would probably consider "trade secrets"! I called Suburban and Mike spent 30 minutes talking to me about the history of the transmission, some known issues, and things I could do to troubleshoot the transmission. The way Mike talked about the transmission, I could have sworn that he designed it! My conversation with him floored me since he took time out of his busy day to help me out and was giving me some ideas of things to check for (potentially resulting in me fixing it and not doing business with him). I felt completely comfortable with sending my car to Suburban and that they would not rip me off. Mike repeatedly stated that he's not a parts guy and that he wants to properly diagnose the car rather than throw parts at it to fix it or just sell a new transmission. Mike answered every call. He answered every question. Mike even held the car an extra day to double check the transmission after I told him a symptom that he thought was anomalous. Mike even offered to use what I paid for my repair towards future repairs if my wife's car continued to have problems! Most shops would probably make you pay full price without considering their previous work! I feel that more shops should follow Mike's lead in working with the customer, talking to them as a peer, taking the time to listen to the customer's concern and make sure that the diagnosis is correct, and to not take the shotgun approach of just throwing parts at the car. Working with Mike was such a pleasant experience that it almost makes me wish that I had some other transmission woes. Transmission issues tend to be a huge cause of stress, but Mike is like a guide helping you through the process and helping you take on the burden. Great job, great customer service, great people.

This business is now sold to a used car dealership company called Automax. It is not the same group…read moreof people who used to run it. Notice how the good reviews are over a year old, it's from the old owners who were honest. The new guys are scammers and tried to sell me completely unnecessary work on my transmission. I took it to another shop in Laurel and it was fixed in 2 days. These guys wanted to rebuild the transmission. They also charge a diagnostic fee of $165. Other transmission shops will scan the codes for free. My advice is go to North Laurel Transmission right down the street. They will diagnose your transmission for free and won't sell you a fluid service when the transmission has a code for a sensor that needs replacing.

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.

I had an amazing experience here! I came in with a nail in my tire, and they took care of it…read moreinstantly. Not only did they patch the tire quickly, but they also rotated all four tires for a very reasonable price. As someone who is always a bit wary of auto shops, I truly felt taken care of and not taken advantage of here. The customer service was absolute five-star quality. Transparent, fast, and fair. I will definitely be coming back for future tire needs!

Went in for a tire patch. Quick, easy, and straightforward service with transparent pricing: $20…read morefor a plug and $50 for a patch. Clean, organized shop.