Horrible body shop, and horrible people skills…read more The first time I took my car here was because they were recommended to me by my vintage car insurance company. The car looked good when it was finally returned 5 week later. Two or three weeks after I picked it up the clear coat started turning milky. When I brought this to the owners attention he said bring it back in the spring and I'll wet sand it and it will be fine. During my "wait till spring" my vintage Mercedes got keyed on the hood and trunk lid. I called Smitty, the owner, and he said please bring it in March 25th, 2019. This was two weeks after the incident occurred. I brought my car in and it sat for three weeks...he couldn't even take 5 minutes and get the estimate to the insurance company. My insurance company even threatened to close the claim due to the lack of response from this business. At three weeks Smitty finally got an estimate to my insurance company. After being told my car would be ready by the following Monday Smitty told me that was no longer the case because he was going out of town for 10 days and it would be some time after his return before my car would be fixed! I asked "why didn't you tell me that when we spoke on Monday?" Smitty said "cuz it's none of your business." Seriously??? It is completely my business as you are in possession of my property. I explained that I would not be moving forward with the repairs and my car would be towed elsewhere by the end of the day. I have made arrangements to have my car towed to my usual body shop at Koons Ford and the cost for the towing will probably fall on me. Do not use Contemporary Automotive unless you're looking for a lot of abuse, and run around from this apparent one man dog and pony show.

Contemporary Automotive charged me $9300 to paint bumpers, trim, and engine cover components of my…read morecar, and used Rustoleum(!!!) paint for approximately 75% of it (as indicated on the bill by the UPC code). In writing, Rustoleum's product manager specifically states that Rustoleum Stops Rust Satin Black "...it is not considered to be an automotive paint coating..." When I confronted "Smitty" about the paint that was used, he immediately said it was a mistake, and that POR-15 semi-gloss black was used. This substitution provides no remedy, as POR-15 is no UV stable even when covered by a clearcoat. This is supported directly by the technical information on POR-15's website. Additionally, there are numerous defects (dirt/dust) in the paint, the front bumper was not fitted correctly, and all of the paint has a very rough "orange peel" texture. Unauthorized bodywork was also performed far in excess of what would be considered reasonable (charging 3x more to paint a part than the part costs brand new). Contemporary Automotive also put two dents into my car. All of the inferior paint will need to be stripped off, bodywork repaired as needed, and parts removed and replaced. The work was professionally appraised by a qualified Maryland vehicle appraiser at a value of $770, after nearly 6 weeks at the shop, and the final bill exceeding $10,000. This was the worst experience I have ever had with my antique car, or a merchant in general. Please also see Angie's List for detailed photos and check the BBB before conducting business with Contemporary Automotive.

This has been my go to shop for the last 12 years, the only place I trust to take my Mercedes for…read moreany BODY work. Paint always matches never look like it was in a accident, plus very reasonable prices compared to the dealer. You would be amazed what good businesses are still in the city.

A few weeks ago my car was hit and suffered some significant damage. We have a trusted local…read moremechanic but he does not do collision or body work. They recommended Tim Murphy's as a place to get my car fixed so that's who I called up. Dealing with them was very easy. They sent out a tow truck to get my car and handled everything with my insurance company. I can't really comment on cost since I don't know much about the price of collision repairs but everything was within what insurance expected to pay. The repair took a few days longer than expected but was understandable since COVID has been slowing down the delivery of parts. As far as I can tell the quality of the repair work was good. We'll see how it holds up long-term but so far it feels just like it did before the accident. Visually the car looks good as well, in fact the exterior is in better shape than before it was hit.

this place has helped 2x! first was quick inspection and fixed small issues . then today I pulled…read morein at 7 after they closed and they opened garage up to fix bad flat tire ! very kind and good prices. thanks Jeff b

Had issues with my VSC, Anti-lock brakes and cruise control. They were able to find the issue and…read moremade the necessary repairs. The troubleshooting did not go well. Problem was solved by pure stubbornness and old-fashioned hard work. The factory manual was of little help, but the Technicians found the problem and for about 1/2 of what I expected to pay. I have 4 vehicles; they have kept 3 of them running well. The 3rd hasn't been there yet. I have over 10 years of automotive maintenance experience, ASE has been a great help.

The best! From a simple oil change to engine swaps, they can do it all. Very honest and fast. I've…read moreowned multiple cars in the past years and I only go to them. Their prices are very reasonable and they don't suggest you to fix/change something that you don't need, like those big chain stores/shops.

They're closed!!!! No sign anywhere! I dropped my key at night and now can't get my car.read more

On Old Balto Pike, you can definitely pass Lloyd's if you aren't paying attention. My family has…read morebeen going to Lloyd's for years. He is fair and honest. If he can't fix your item, he will let you know, and most of the time you won't get charged for his looking at it. Reasonably priced and trustworthy guy. Will always return.

I was asking for recommendations and someone I trust told me about llyods. I went to him because my…read moretransmission died 2 days after being seen at the dealership. Even though he couldn't help me with the transmission he recommended a great guy how could and let my car stay on his property for a week so his friend at the other shop could get back from vacation. Because of his kindness I have started to take my new care to his shop for care. He has honest and fair prices and is pretty darn funny. His staff is just as kind at him. I have had great experiences so far with this shop. No repairs on the weekend though. I asked about it and he said his staff has little kids and they wanted to spend time with them. I can't be upset about that. It's worth taking the time to go to his shop.

Hidden within the auto repair garages. Very helpful staff and made sure I got the correct parts for…read moremy Lexus!

But of course my vehicle's heating will stop working on the coldest week of the year!…read more I visited 3 other well known auto shops before I called testimony auto.None of the other shops had the part in stock so I had to wait for several days to get it fixed not to mention the price that I was quoted. I called Testimony Auto, they had the part available and they were able to fix the vehicle same day. It only took less than 40 minutes to get my heating back on and on my way for a 1/3 of the price I had been quoted by the other shops.

I have had several instances to use this auto repair shop and each time I was satisfied with…read morefriendly, professional and prompt service. The prices are fair and the work is done well. They are friendly and will help in any way possible to keep your cost to a minimum while maintaining the safety and integrity of your vehicle. I highly recommended them, and will continue to come here for all of my automotive needs.

Had some basic suspension work (springs) and tire mount /dismount done. Auto care garage staff was…read morevery pleasant and professional. They kept me up to date on the progress of the vehicle and also stuck by their quoted price. I'm usually leery of which shops I let touch my vehicle but auto care garage laid those fears to rest . I drove from Northern Virginia based on a recommendation and would not hesitate to do so again !

Auto Care Garage was able to work with my schedule and get me into the shop early on a Saturday…read moremorning for wheel and tire work. Being a parent of a toddler, you often have to work around the needs of your child so I'm grateful that Jermaine was so accommodating. It's pretty rare for an independent garage to be open and staffed on weekends, unless you go to a major retailer or deal with reduced weekend hours. Jermaine treated me and my vehicle with the utmost respect and thoughtfulness. I usually have reservations trying new places outside a small number of local businesses I'm familiar with, especially when it comes to maintenance on my car. However, I had no such concerns with Auto Care Garage. The work was accomplished in a proper, timely, and efficient manner. I will not hesitate to come again to Auto Care Garage for routine maintenance and definitely recommend the business to those in need of car service in Montgomery County.