We are satisfied with the provided. Staff is respectful and helpful. Appt. times and release of cars appropriately.

Updated review! Been coming to these guys for four years now, and if you want an honest shop, this is absolutely your spot. They're just awesome people plus very knowledgeable and do some great work. Had another fluke car incident and they were so helpful in the repair, as always. It's hard to find an affordable, quality shop nowadays but this one is undefeated. read more

Below are the facts about my experience over the years with this company. PROS Super awesome texts, emails or print outs of all that is wrong, can be fixed, future problems with your vehicle. Great tool for customers. Super FAST service. Very friendly staff. Pricing for labor and parts is normal range for a shop their size, but parts after factory and Delco high. Although that can change dramatically. Wait time long if you stay-but YAY you get your car same day as promised. Some techs explain in detail others do not, but mainly front end dude will try to elaborate if his boss approves of your questions. CONS Fast service for some problems they have ID'd in your car can possibly mean the job was possibly hasty and you need to return to fix the problem again as it happened to me. Hey, could be I was one in a hundred but it happened, and I am not happy about using my extra time and resources. Talk at both ends of mouth - the customer wants to know if the problem is X or Y? Um. I dunno. Leave the shop with more questions than answers. Put customer on the fence with worry with sophmoric scare tactics for possible future problems with car. If you have more questions and probe about solutions to your auto troubles they will only be handled by the owner...which leads to phone tag frustration and this dude a great salesman. Started out my relationship with JH Automotive in Beltsville as a happy trusting customer and ended up not trusting them. Hence, I am giving them a very generous ONE STAR. Beep beep!! read more

I was referred to John Hook by my sister Jennifer who had taken her car there for A/C repairs in the past. I took my 2011 Nissan Xterra to John Hook Automotive this month, April of 2024, because it was making an annoying squeaking sound. I was worried because I thought that it might be due to the age of the car and a squeaky suspension and that I might just have to live with the noise. It turns out that the squeaking was due to brake issues. Needless to say, they took care of the problem. No more squeaking and so my car is quieter and safer I'm sure!! The way that the company communicates is fantastic, they're very kind and they even send great pictures of the problem to help explain. I feel like I got a fair price and have no complaints, only gratitude. Thanks John Hook Automotive! Carmen read more

My son took my car for an oil change to this shop. They did a complete inspection (with report) and telling him the radiator is in need of replacement. We said, fine, do it. The next day, after they replaced the radiator, they came back telling us the engine is damaged and the car is completely dead. My son drove the car there and their initial inspection didn't mention any engine problem. During their repair work, they damage the engine and asking us to pay another several thousand to make it running again. Yes, my son is young, he trusted a professional to work on his car, that he is reply on to go to work. This auto shop dumped him right in the middle. This place is not responsible place. read more

I got my car fixed with John Hook Automotive based on Yelp and Next Door recommendations. I'm a fan! John's service was fast and friendly. He explained the problem at the level of my understanding, they drove me home while the car was being serviced and picked me up timely, and they returned the defective part. The price was affordable--the dealership's parts quote alone was way higher than what I paid today (and the dealership's quote did not even include the defective part that was replaced today). I will be back! read more

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AMAZING service and transparency across the board. First time here even though I have sent a number of people here via Tech-net recommendation. Service was super fast. Were able to fit me in and sent this wonderful vehicle inspection report by text. Service was excellent! I will be back... read more

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I was afraid to call an auto mechanic for my car A/C issues took it twice to another auto mechanic and the issue was not resolved; found John Hook Automotive in YELP and decide to take a chance. Very satisfied so far with the results; prompt, courteous and affordable and they were very reassuring with their warranty. Mrs. R. Capron read more

As a woman on a budget, I'm always slightly wary with mechanics, since I've had lots of experiences where they've tried to upsell me products and services unnecessarily. I'm very happy to say that I recently went to John Hook Automotive for my 60k checkup and received great service AND reasonable prices. They even drove me back to my apartment, since I couldn't catch a ride to the shop. I'm due to replace my tires soon and I knew I found a trustworthy shop owner when John showed me where and how to purchase my tires online and ship to his shop, saving me the standard 20% markup he would place on the parts. I highly recommend this business, especially if you're a fellow woman who doesn't like getting ripped off by mechanics! read more

I chose John Hook Automotive based on the reviews he already had. I am so glad that I did! My vehicle with 278,000 miles needed some extensive front end repairs. I knew there were multiple things going wrong. John treated me politely, fairly and made sure that I knew each problem, why it was, what needed to be repaired and what it cost. He was so much better to deal with then others I have encountered in the area. It is great to have my car back (I have had it over 10 years now) and having it running better than it has in a couple of years. The problems were all fixed right the first time and fixed completely. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a great auto repair garage. read more

Wow, what a relief to find a reliable and fast car repair place near our new house. Got a flat tire in the evening, called and they said to bring in the next morning. They had the tire ordered and installed before noon the next day and at a price that seems completely reasonable to me. We will be using these guys (all very friendly and courteous) for all our car needs from here on in read more

My daughter, a student at University of Maryland, ran into an issue with a dead battery. Since I live a few hours away, I jumped on Yelp looking for a reliable car care provider. After reading the reviews on John Hook Auto, I called and spoke with Kyle. He is friendly, understanding & willing to help. Even though they are located about 15 minutes from campus, and there are plenty of mechanics closer by, I got the feeling that this would be a good place, after reading the reviews & speaking with Kyle. My daughter dropped the car off, they assessed and fixed the problem at a reasonable price. They seem to be fair & honest, and will definitely go back if another issue arises. Thank you to everyone at John Hook Auto. read more

After being unable to get an appointment for a tire patch at ntb and precision, I came here for a patch. John immediately saw me but the tire was irreparable. He called around and found a tire for me and tightened the bolts on my donut. He also told me that if I needed a deal on tires that i could call Him and he would walk me through tires to purchase on tire rack.com and they would put them on for me. He did all this for free and was really nice. I was very impressed with his kindness and willingness to go out of his way to help out. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I can not recommend this place enough. When I was a kid, my father always told me that one of the most important things to do when you start driving is to find a mechanic you can trust. I have never found a more reliable or trustworthy mechanic than John Hook. They are fair and honest and completely transparent. I recently dropped off my van for an an inspection, and even after I approved the work, they called me back because they had concerns with my engine and age of my car and didn't want me to sink money into my car unnecessarily. If you're looking for a new mechanic look no further. Five star customer service. read more

I actually started looking for a new mechanic on Yelp after a couple of huge fiascos with another local shop, and this place hasn't let me down. I needed a muffler replaced once, and not only was the price reasonable, they didn't try to suggestively sell anything and are always very prompt. Also, when I came to pick up my car, John came right out with my old, rotted, and rusted muffler to show me exactly what I was dealing with! They've certainly gained my trust as someone who doesn't know crap about cars. If you're in the area and looking for a new shop, this is your place. read more

John is very professional, honest and a pleasure to talk to. Very pleased with the service and my car was ready when promised.

GREAT service and for a good price. My car wouldn't start and Josh and the gang had me in and out same day. I spoke to multiple people throughout the day and everyone was very kind and happily answered my questions. This is my new go-to place for auto repairs read more

I've been a customer with John Hook Automotive for the past 15 years for all my vehicles. The service and quality of work has been 100% positive. The owner even drives my vehicles to his shop, repairs them, and then drops them off at my house. John Hook Automotive is an honest repair facility and I will always remain a loyal customer. They have earned my loyalty! read more

I use yelp a lot and it has treated me right. This time for the oil change I wasn't sure because of the # of reviews John Hook had. But it is absolutely amazing. Great service, timely manner, they worked with me although I was just passing through. Clean place and such professionalism. In case that I find myself in the area again and in need of any car maintenance I'm definitely going to them and no other. The people that live in the area should take advantage of such great services. read more

This place is amazing. They gave us great service and a great deal. They are honest and don't try to sell you on more than you need. Very nice to work with. read more

I live 45 minutes away from John Hook Automotive, and I would rather take a day off of work to drive down to Beltsville than trust my vehicle to any other mechanic. And it's not even that other mechanics are bad, it's just that John Hook and his team are that good. They're trustworthy, quick and affordable. I recommend them to everyone I know. I just paid $132 to have my car towed from Annapolis to John Hook's after a break down. The car ended up having to be towed again to the College Park Honda Dealership because it was a problem with the key chip coding. I sort of kicked myself for not having it towed to my local dealership and saving the $132. But in the end (this always happens) I am so glad I brought it to John. I feel like I caused him extra work and headache, and I'm not sure he saw enough compensation for his time and efforts. But my original quote from Honda was twice what I ended up paying because John went to bat for me. So I saved $400 by paying $132 to tow it to Beltsville. read more

John Hook and his crew are the only people I'd take my cars to. I was introduced to John years ago from a work friend who is in the law enforcement business and he said he's known John all his life and you will never find someone as honest as John Hook and I agree 100%- I trust John to tell me the truth and never take advantage of me or my family. read more

Great shop. Highly recommended. 2 different vehicles serviced here the last year. Strong communication. Fairly priced. Very honest.

Years ago, I was working in DC and took my truck in to have its AC recharged at a chain. They determined that my compressor was faulty and need to be replaced to the tune of $1200. i know when someone's trying to take advantage of my non local plates and the fact that I'm a female, so I kindly refused and left w just a recharge. I found John Hook after reading some reviews, took my truck there and they gave me a repair the compressor estimate of 1/3 to 1/4 the cost. I scheduled the appt, waited while they did the work and years later all is still good. They were straightforward, knowledgeable, honest and affordable, though not "cheap" in that nickle and dime sort of way that I abhor. Well worth the search to find them! read more

John Hook Automotive is that pearl beyond price: an auto repair shop that is incredibly competent, incredibly honest and very service oriented. They've been keeping my Subaru Forester with more than 100,000 miles running well and safely for reasonable prices for years. And several times now they have provided emergency action when I've dropped without an appointment. You can't ask more than that. Take your car here; you will not be disappointed. read more

I have been going to John Hook automotive more than 20 years. They are trustworthy, super knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating! They never do work that you don't need! They always try to work with you on scheduling if an emergency comes up. The staff is the absolute best! Highly recommend. Can't say enough-great people-great service!! read more

By far the best automotive shop I have ever been to. The mechanics in this shop are the best. And this is coming from a guy who normally does all the mechanical work on my own truck. read more

I was really impressed with John and the team, I had a rattle at about 1000 RPM and it was driving me nuts...literally. So I took it to john, he said it would take some time to diagnose, so I brought it another day, John took about an hour to differentiate diagnose where the noise is coming from, he removes the alternator belt and re installs it to correct torque specs. And the noise seemed gone at the moment, I have been driving the car since then, and I don't have that rattle anymore. John is trustworthy, informative and a good mechanic. read more

I have had two of my vehicles service in the last month by John and his professional certified technicians on both occasions they have demonstrated great detail & expertise in their trade. John himself has far exceeded my expectations and restore my confidence that there is at least one auto repair shop in the industry that puts integrity and reliable service above their own profit. read more

Wow! This place is amazing! I had a strange sound coming from my vehicle and this place fixed it. My old mechanic didn't even want to look at it. From now on, I will never take my vehicle anywhere else! John explained to me the problem after he fixed it, gave me the old parts, and my car is as good as new. It is incredibly hard to find service this good now! Take you car here and you will not be disappointed! read more

I have been bringing my vehicles to John Hook for over 6 years. John is a honest and fair man and a good person to do business with as well. He gives you honest answers even if it means he cannot do the work and will refer you to someone he trusts who can. read more

Today was my first visit to John Hook Automotive, but I certainly will be returning in the future when I encounter more seemingly inevitable issues with my car. I had what I am sure most mechanics would consider a simple--if not the simplest--problem: my left headlight was burned out. As one completely uninformed on cars, I tend to want a professional to attend to any issue, be it small or large. Moreover, I had a question about my radiator--was worried my antifreeze (whatever that is!) was draining and that there might be a leak. John (the eponymous owner, I believe) inserted the light bulb in--no joke--five minutes and immediately checked my radiator/antifreeze. He told me there absolutely was not a problem whatsoever and that I was good to go. The only thing he charged me for was the light bulb itself--not a cent for any labor. And, in fact, the light bulb was cheaper there than it is at Autozone. He is friendly, informative, and from this experience alone I can tell he is entirely honest--which, I believe, is the best trait a mechanic can have. I will absolutely be returning here. Everyone was super helpful on the phone as well--and theye evn allow you to make appointments online. read more