December 23rd and our van wouldn't start after pumping gas. I was sitting dead at the gas pump…read more Most places were closing up shop for the holiday and couldn't look at it even if I got it there. I called Southern and they told me despite being booked and not supposed to take in anything new to get it there and they would get it in before the holiday. I managed to get it there and they had me back up and running in less than 30 minutes. Very friendly service!

I sent my 03 volkswagen jetty tdi diesel to southern auto tech because Elaine said they had a…read moremechanic experienced in diesel engines. I had the car at a diesel shop in Glen Rock and they told me I had a bad injector but they wanted to put OEM parts in my car that was over $2500.00 Elaine quoted me a price for $1300.00 to put injectors in my car . They put the injectors in my car but could not get my car running. They checked the compression of my motor after they put new injectors in ,and told me my motor was no good. They stuck me with the injectors and charged me $1300.00 for a job they did not fix.

We moved the area 3 years ago and I have come here because I trust the mechanics. I am not a "car…read moreguy" so I am naturally distrustful of mechanics trying to take advantage of me. I have checked their prices and labor costs and they match what I see online and at other locations. More importantly they do a great job of explaining to me what I need and why. Twice I came in thinking I needed new breaks and instead of taking advantage of me and giving me new breaks, they checked everything out and told me my breaks were fine (at no cost). Twice the were honest instead of taking advantage of me. I have had my tires and my wife's tires replaced and I felt they had a fair price. I stopped by one morning with a windshield wiper problem and a mechanic fixed that for free in under 5 minutes. So when my brother in law had car issues on a Saturday afternoon I took him here. They explained everything to him, quoted a price my brother thought was fair, and ordered the parts he needed for installation on Monday. They folks are friendly and I trust them not to take advantage of me which is everything I am looking for in a mechanic.

Service done on time and well as ALWAYS! Friendly service managers and helpful to a single older…read morelady .. really appreciate it ! You are the BEST

I've been using this small business the past 3 years and haven't been let down. It's a bit easy to…read moremiss while driving down the road, but the staff has always been so friendly and made it a good experience. They are well priced and very honest; they've even said when certain services aren't needed instead of making me pay more money. I will happily continue going here for annual inspections or when my car has any other issues.

These guys go above and beyond to give you a good deal. The work is good and the staff is friendly…read more Nobody there will try to upsell you some nonsense like at the chain stores. They have even offered to drive me home when my vehicle was in their shop over night.

I'm not a mechanic but I can do most of my vehicle work myself. But whenever it's something major…read moreor more work than I want to do. I take it to Matthews; they've always been honest, and I trust their work and expertise.

Very dependable and honest We take our cars there every year for inspection. They have never tried…read moreto add on extra charges.

Marlin's is simply the real deal. Honest. Reasonable. Straightforward with no BS…read more They will keep your vehicles running, reasonably and fast, with concise communication.

I have a new mechanic! Marlins was wonderful. They were recommended after several suspicious quotes…read morefrom a nearby mechanic. Marlins gave my car a full inspection and replaced a brake light for $10.00. The competitor quoted $65.00 for the light, saying they had to disassemble the whole rear area, AND warned of an immediate repair for just under $1,000.00! I'm so happy to find an honest, local business. Thank You, Marlins!

I don't usually write reviews, but Jeremy absolutely deserves one…read more Finding a mechanic you can truly trust is rare, and Jeremy is one of those people who restores your faith that honest professionals still exist. From the moment I met him, it was clear he genuinely cares about the people he helps, not just the cars he works on. What impressed me the most was his honesty. Instead of trying to upsell unnecessary repairs like so many places do, Jeremy took the time to explain exactly what was going on with my vehicle in a way that was easy to understand. He walked me through the problem, showed me what needed attention, and even pointed out things that were still in good shape so I wouldn't waste money fixing something that didn't need it yet. The quality of his work is outstanding. My vehicle runs smoother than it has in years, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing the job was done right is priceless. You can tell Jeremy takes pride in his craft--he treats every vehicle like it belongs to a close friend or family member. But beyond the technical skill, it's Jeremy's character that really stands out. He's respectful, patient, and genuinely wants to help people. In an industry where trust can sometimes be hard to come by, Jeremy sets the standard for what a mechanic should be. If you're lucky enough to have Jeremy working on your vehicle, you're in great hands. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else, and I recommend him without hesitation. Thank you, Jeremy, for being the kind of professional people can rely on.

I contacted Sotdorus back in July, with a need to have my Engine swapped with a reman engine…read more Jeremy was Extremely patient and ready to help out, when I finally had gotten the money together and the reman engine delivered to Sotdorus in October. Jeremy called me within a week saying it was swapped out and ready for pick up. Truly appreciate Sotdorus for doing this work at a very reasonable price and turning the Expedition around in such a quick time.

Last week I got a flat tire on I-83 South about eight miles from the MD border on my way home near…read moreEllicott City, MD. I was able to change my tire but I was concerned that there was enough air pressure in the Donut Tire so I got off at the Shrewsbury exit looking for a Gas Station to check the tire. Fortunately, I spotted "Mr Tire" on the Billboard for the little shopping Center. The folks there were very helpful. They were very busy and said it may take an hour to an hour and a half to get to me but that they could take care of me. I was very wary of driving on the Donut Tire and anticipated that I may need to get a new tire. Eventually, they got to me and said I didn't need a new tire, they could fix (plug) my flat tire and it should be fine. After they finished with my car they handed me the keys and said You're all set. No Charge, because you waited patiently for so long. WOW. Thank You ALL Very MUCH. I was relieved that I did not have to drive on the Donut tire for about 60 miles on Interstate highways. My drive home was uneventful and the repaired tire is working fine. Thanks Again.

very helpful with my bike for free multiple times and the service is amazing i recommendread more