Reason for Visit-Vehicle inspection Allen & Mike were…read morefriendly and professional. They got me in and out in no time! Price was fair and reasonable. I will return for my auto service needs!

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.

The best auto repair shop in DC! The service managers are knowledgeable and they are honest. They…read morerun the business with a caring approach by offering alternatives, cost saving advice and warranty on all work.

Excellent and honest pricing with FAST service. I drive a Porsche Cayenne & I am always dreading…read moreservice/repairs, but I had no issues at all & will be a regular customer.

I went In for an oil change and my car came back with a dent. As they clearly did not use the lift…read moreproperly. Finally, they tried telling me that my lugnets were swollen and they couldn't do the tires. But when I got home I was able to do so in twenty minutes.

I've come here three years in a row for inspections and they are affordable and fair! Their…read morecommunication isn't the best though- they said they'd have my car finished by the end of the day and the shop said it closed at 3pm and my car wasn't ready until 6:45pm which was a little frustrating to have to wait that long.

I came in for an inspection here at Vicente auto repair and the service here very professional…read more Especially the help from Nancy at the front desk who was wholesome and welcoming with an upbeat attitude towards assisting being my first time here. Thanks a lot for the help.

Came here to get my SUV inspection done, Vanessa and her team, was professional, hospitable, and…read moreextremely knowledgeable. The office is clean and the location is safe and ideal in Bladensburg, I highly recommend, great value

Small little shop in the cut near a craft store I always go to. Happen to see them and thought…read morelet's give them a try. Sure glad I did. Super friendly and quick. I was in and out in an hour. Was able to walk to Vigilante while my car was getting oil changed. Will be back! There is a coupon if you check in on YELP! So make sure you do.

I own a Toyota Venza. I was looking for a new auto repair shop. My previous shop had closed and…read morethe mechanic had passed away. Searching the internet, I read the reviews for Mr. Carlos and K&W Auto Repair. I went there last week, and guess what? The reviews were awesome AND they were TRUE! So...I am adding my review on this site. Here's what I experienced...Great customer service. Great turn around time for repairs. Fair pricing. I recommend them highly.

This review is for the auto service side of the business (brakes, transmissions, etc.), not the…read morebody shop (paint, collision, etc.). Unfortunately, our experience with the team here was disappointing. There appeared to be a lack of internal communication, which created confusion and unnecessary complications during a time-sensitive situation. We initially brought in our vehicle and received guidance from one of the mechanics on how to proceed. When we returned at a later time to pick up the vehicle, we encountered a different staff member who was unprofessional and released the vehicle without providing a quote for the recommended services. Subsequently, another staff member took an approach that directly contradicted the original plan discussed, which ultimately made things more expensive and confusing. When we returned once again, we were given a paper quote that was significantly higher--by several thousand dollars--than what was originally communicated via text. Due to the inconsistency, poor communication, and overall frustration, we chose not to move forward with their services. It was a costly and stressful experience, and we would not recommend this shop to others.

This is a business with honest people. A couple weeks ago, in a Saturday morning, I brought my…read more2012 Toyota RAV4 for checking of some suspicious noises when braking. The technician did a free of charge inspection and told me there is nothing wrong with the brakes. I am glad now I can drive the car with confidence. While waiting in their office, saw many technical certifications on the wall of the owner and technicians working there. Impressive.

Always get excellent and timely service. The owner and her team genuinely care about their…read morecustomers, and about giving them the best deal and price possible.

Always great and friendly. When I ask them to save me money, they readily agree. They have kept…read moremy cars running for 25 years. Fantastic place!