It was around 4:30 pm on a Tuesday evening, and I was on the way to the airport to pick up a friend. I got nervous, though. My "Check Engine" light turned on, and my engine wasn't feeling/sounding "normal," as I noticed while sitting at red lights. I remembered that just the other day I'd had difficulty starting my car--a problem I had not had before. Was it safe to drive my car to the airport on this frigid cold Maryland night? I pulled over to figure out my next course of action. I thought it would be safe to at least have a car service station check out the meaning of the "Check Engine" light, since it was still before 5. I used Google Maps to find one nearby, and by complete LUCK, it seems, Maven Motors was just a few blocks away. They were so friendly and welcoming! It was just before closing, and yet they were super accommodating. Eli checked out my engine light on the spot and said it would need servicing. I told them I was doing a lot of traveling and wanted to make sure my car was safe to drive. Eli confirmed it was safe to make my trip to the airport, giving me peace of mind. I dropped my car off on Thursday morning, and they gave me a ride home, for free. They identified other issues, including a problem with a past repair from another shop that did not use the right parts! I thought the price they quoted was quite reasonable. Today they dropped my car off in front of my home and handed me my keys. How's that for customer service? They were quick to respond to my questions, whether by phone or email. I am very, very impressed! I plan to remain a customer of Maven Motors. Thank you! read more

I have a used vehicle I bought from an auction a few years ago. I've had an engine replaced, rotors/brakes, alternator and a few other minor/ major repairs over the years and Maven Motors haven't disappointed. They are professional, reliable and affordable. I would highly recommend them​ if you're in the DMV area read more

They do what they say they will do The work was done at the exact price that they quoted. There were no "surprise" extra costs. I would HIGHLY recommend Maven Motors for all of your automobile repairs. They are dependable and HONEST. read more

Always great service and communication. Mr. Feldman has repeatedly saved us money and has even negotiated for us with insurance/warrantees.

Maven motors is excellent. I love their service. My car battery was dead. Everyone told me it was my alternator. I called Maven Motors. They came and picked my car up from my house. They told me it was just the battery and not my alternator. They replace my battery with no problem. It was $10 cheaper than another company. The staff was pleasant. Everyone was welcoming. My car was ready in a timely manner. I didn't have transportation to Maven Motors so they were kind enough to pick me up and take me to the office. I don't live far from Maven Motors , but I was very grateful that they were able to come pick me up and take me back to pick up my car. I was in need of an oil change. I asked if they could do the oil change when I was in the office. Maven Motors had no problem pulling my car back in and doing the oil change for me. Thank you Maven Motors you made my day and from now on this is where I will take my vehicles. I highly recommend this company. Extremely Pleased customer! read more

My car was once in a serious collision. No one was hurt, but the car sustained some pretty bad damage. The side door was smashed in and there were a lot of dents and scratches that needed to be removed. A friend recommended Maven Motors auto body shop, so I decided to give them a try. They did a wonderful job repairing the car. They removed all the dents, did an excellent paint job, and fixed the glass from the window that had shattered. And the price was very affordable. It was quality work for a fair price. read more

I have been patronizing Maven Motors for years. I have always received great service. Most recent visit did not disappoint. My car looks as though the accident never happened. Anne G. Baltimore read more

Worst experience I've ever had. They promised to take care of all my issues and deal with the insurance company. I ended up doing most of the leg work to get my car fixed. They lied about changing my headlight with a new one. They ended up cleaning my original headlight, and taking the insurance money for it as if they purchased a new one. Be very careful if you decide to go there for any work for your car. read more

Great place, very friendly staff that do a quick and honest job. I've been using then for years and will continue to use them.

My family has been using Maven Motors since its inception. We keep coming back because we know we can rely on their honesty, integrity & expertise. Eager to please & efficient, they go beyond the call of duty to make sure your car is running smoothly. The only catch: you need to be transparent about your needs & expectations in order to come away completely satisfied. Trying to test them to see if they're as good as everyone says won't be helpful to either of you. They're human too:-) read more

Last night my car window was broken due to theft and in an act of desperation I searched for an open auto body shop that would tape it up for me as it's supposed to rain tonight. Read all of the great reviews and figured I would go there to get my window taped up. Read the sign that it was appointment only on Sundays so I apologized beforehand, and asked if they could tape it up for me. He charged me $40 to tape up the window. When I gave him the money he put it in his pocket. Not sure I'd return as I don't believe it was a $40 job, and I'm just posting the review so you know they're not as heaven sent as you would think. Didn't want the job done for free but I didn't think it was worth $40, maybe $20 or $30 but not $40. Oh well, you live and you learn. read more

I recently purchased a used vehicle here and the service was great. I noticed a couple minor issues with the car when I stopped by for a test drive, but they had them fixed by time I came to pick up the car the next day. I have only purchased used cars from private individuals in the past, but I was glad to not have to worry about getting the vehicle inspection and other tag&title paperwork done myself. read more

Eli worked with us to find the car we were looking for in the price range we were seeking. The car has been wonderful. He also makes it easy to get your car serviced. His trusted employee of 24 years, Ray, picked up our other car for routine maintenance and returned it the same day, with all the services completed at a reasonable price. read more

I got the worst experience at this place. They guys at the front desk are very rude and unprofessional. Told me the work would take 1 hour it took them around 4 hours. After i got my car i had a new problems with it that weren't there when i brought in for service. They messed up my transmission with whatever junk they poured into it. Be aware and never go there. read more

Was recommended here by a friend. Couldn't be happier! Very professional, reasonable prices. When I picked up my car it looked like it was brand new from the dealer! The paint was matched perfectly, zero gaps between the fixed panels. You would never know it was ever damaged. Hard to find a good body shop these days but I would definitely take my car here again and would recommend them to anyone! read more

A great experience dealing with Maven Motors. I am old school that your word defines you. I purchased my truck from Maven Motors 1200 miles away and only viewed pictures and conversations about the truck from Maven Motors folks. Everything was exactly as described. Could not have had a better buying experience. Jim Mc read more

I bought a great used car from Maven's motors, and have also had great service at the repairs shop since. The owners are very honest, reliable, and do good work that they stand by. Thanks for going above and beyond! read more

Excellent service . Very friendly, honest and easy to work with . I love my car . Always available to answer questions

Very unprofessional and untrustworthy. Took my car here for inspection and they told me I needed to have my front and side engine mounts replaced. Eli (the owner or manager) told me he could save me money by using after-market mounts and he completed the job and charged me $350. It's 14 months later and the Honda service department tells me my front and side engine mounts are cracked and need to be replaced. I went back to Maven and Eli tells me he doesn't need to stand by his work because I don't take my car there more often so his work is only good for 12 months. His only solution to make things right is a 20% discount on the retail price of the parts and labor and it will be another $600. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP!!! read more

Maven (expert) motors repaired my BMW X3, it needed a new motor and they replaced the motor at a great cost and my car is running great. I recommend them to anyone. I'm not a car expert, I like nice cars and I feel that Maven took care of my problem at a very reasonable cost and did expert work. read more

"Friends don't let their friends drive junk." HA! Great slogan! Well, this is a small business in North West Baltimore. They do collision/body work, and repairs, and sell used vehicles. Eli is the owner/manager, is always up front, polite, and fair. As far as I can tell, they have very fair prices for common car issues, like brakes, suspension, and body work. They service a lot of the Jewish families and businesses in the area, and are closed on major Jewish holidays. They'll tell you what's wrong with your car, make an extra effort to explain all the details and will work with you on the price. It just feels like honest business, which for me spells comfort. Don't take your car to any franchise or chain like Firestone or Jiffy Lube. What those places often lack are experienced mechanics that like their employers, and have pride in their work. Eli tells me that he has some of the best techs in the state, and from my experience, I believe it. read more

It's a good shop that you can bring your friends and family to come, Mavens helped me to do regular tune up of my car with reasonable pricing with excellent results.They are truly the mavens of vehicle. read more

We've always had great service and are very happy with Maven. Even though it's in a crappy neighborhood on a crazy busy street, it's worth it! read more

Were you in a bad car accident? Do you feel lost as to what to do next? Are you anxiously waiting on a call from your insurance company to tell you whether your call is repairable or is a total loss? All of these questions were going through my mind when I called Eli at Maven Motors. My insurance company was not in any rush to help me answer any of these questions. When I spoke with Eli, he told me he would take care of everything. He was so ready to help that my thoughts were "he can't be real... there must be a catch". After a couple more conversations and text exchanges, my concerns were put at ease. He took care of EVERYTHING after I gave him the persmission to get my car out of the tow lot. I didn't have to arrange the car to be moved nor did I have to talk to my insurance company once after I left it all to ELI to take care of it. YUP, no waiting on the phone for hours with your insurance company for someone to pick up the phone. To me, this is what customer service is all about. Insurance companies should work more with companies like MAVEN MOTORS because they would not have any unsatisfied customers. Eli had my best interest in mind. He worked with me to help me save money, he met me after hours so that I can pick up my car because I had to go after work to pick up my car. He EVEN returned my rental car AND took care of the extra day I went over my insurance allowance. YES ANGELS DO EXIST they live in the spirits of Mr. Eli Feldman. Even though he is quite a ways from me, I am planning to take all my automobile concerns to him in the future. MAVEN MOTORS is worth the drive. AND, my car is BEAUTIFUL again. It's like I have a brand new car now. I HIGHTLY recommend this place and wish I can give it 10 stars instead of just five. Thank you ELI! YOU ARE THE BEST! read more

I have my friend thank for recommending Maven Motors. My back window was broken into and Eli was was really friendly and offered a great price for the work to repair it. I had a second problem with my car that could have been related to the break in, and he corrected the additional problem quickly. I appreciate his fairness and the workmanship is great. I would highly recommend this shop. read more

GO TO MAVEN! We've done research to find the best deals on lightly used lare-model cars from NYC to Virginia and Eli's prices are always the best- the exact car we want with lowest mileage. Over the past 15 years we've purchased 3 different cars from Eli, the owner. Every car was in excellent condition, and drove beautifully- for years! Eli stands by his cars and does top of the line maintenance and repairs- he is honest and easy to get ahold of and follows through quickly. And NOWHERE are the prices better! We highly recommend Maven! read more

My family has used these guys three times to repair our car. The first time the work was done on time like they quoted and the price was fair. Used them for a second time. The fact that I've returned to this business is proof that they do do great work. Maven reached out about a issue we had and that is what made me change my mind about the business. The fact that they reached out. read more

I trust this guy, and everyone was very friendly and professional in his shop. It seems like the same people keep coming back to do business with him, and he has a good name in the community. I was not stoked about having to shop around at used car businesses on a limited budget, and a few other places really rubbed me the wrong way as far as trust and customer service. So when I went to Maven I knew I didn't want to bother with any other places after that, because I'd rather buy from Maven and know I was getting a reliable car. Eli was straightforward and honest with me about vehicle flaws, pros/cons, and was very responsive when we were going back and forth when I wasn't at the shop. I'd never been to the shop for auto work, but now that I bought a car from him and found a place I trust, I plan on having any maintenance I need at his shop also. It was very important to him that I left a happy customer, and I appreciate that kind of business. read more

I've lived in Baltimore for 40 years and I've been through about 15 car repair businesses. If yelp had been around for the others, they would have averaged 2-3 stars - never really had confidence that I was not being taken advantage of (frankly I am not an informed consumer when it comes to car repair). Maven's helpful staff, as other reviewers point out, take the time to explain the problem. There never seems to be any push to expand the repair (oh, by the way, did you know your rotors are worn out?). One time, they actually recommended a less expensive repair than what I went in for. Do you get a queasy feeling when you have to turn your car over for repair, like you almost know it's going to cost more than you thought and you're not equipped to argue the point? Yeah, me too, until 2 years ago when I found Maven. read more

This is by far the most honest and fair mechanic I've EVER dealt with. They tell you exactly what's wrong with your car and fix it perfectly! What's even better is that they charge a flat fee for their services, rather than rip customers off for a commission. When I was having exhaust issues, I was prepared to give the dealership $1k to fix it until I ran across this little shop in the city. With Maven, I ended up paying about $600 for the work! They also sell used cars and make collision repairs. I don't have experience with those services, but I'm sure they do well in those arenas too. I HIGHLY recommend Maven Motors. Ask for Eli! read more

It isn't often that I take the time and give good feedback, but it's so hard to find a good honest car guy that I want to make sure to get the word out. I recently had some body work done at Maven Motors, they took good care of me from the start with a no pressure attitude when working up an estimate for me. They took the time to explain the steps they would have to take to get the job done. I walked out of there knowing I would have a pretty large bill which would normally make me uneasy, but having already got two other estimates (both for a higher amounts), I felt confidante I had the right company on the job. After they started the work, I called and asked them to do an oil change, tire rotation and alignment on my car. They were very pleasant about me throwing the extra work at them the day before I was due to pick it up and they made sure they fit it in so I could still pick up my car on time. These guys are a Grade "A" company , and I will be using them again. Great work guys! read more

Maven Motors sold my sister Hannah a used Ford Windstar minivan. She has been driving it for more than 10 years. It is now 20 years old and has over 200,000 miles. She drives it on the highway several times a week to get to work. Hannah told me that when this car needs to be replaced, she will buy her next car at Maven Motors. read more

I have used Eli for years now, and I could not be happier with his service and results. I originally used Maven Motors just for body work, and after several great experiences from the outside of the car, I decided to let him go inside as well. What a great decision! He stays on top of things, looks for ways to minimize the financial pain, and makes me #1! I can speak to him directly about anything (even beyond automotive issues!) - from "when will my car be ready" to "can I hold off on that repair until my budget improves". He will tell it to me straight, which is what any customer should want. From sales to service, he's a one stop shop. And his staff could not be any easier to deal with! Believe me, Eli and Maven Motors is your automotive solution!! Thanks guys for all that you do. read more

Very honest, reliable mechanics. My husband uses them for his diesel engine van and I use them for my car. Great service !

These guys are honest and fair about pricing. They get the job done quickly and in the time frame they state ahead of time. They are also personable and funny. They're job is near the subway so getting to work and back while car gets services is convenient. Really confident in the job they do. read more

My daughter was in an accident and were referred to Maven Motors by our insurance company. They were so easy to work with and helped with the insurance process as well. The work done on the vehicle was outstanding. I have returned to this location to service all our vehicles and would recommend others. Awesome job! read more

Was in from New York and had a bumper issue. I had to find someone to fix it fast so that I wouldnt be stuck here overnight. I was told to call Maven Motors and sure enough they were open on a Sunday. They understood my situation and gave my car priority service so that I would be able to get back on the road. The work was done quick. It was a really fair price, especially being that they started working on it right away and didnt have to wait longer than then the estimated time.. Would definitely recommend. Make sure to ask for Eli or Joe. Theyll take care of you on the spot. read more

Quick service for my oil change....Big plus was I got a ride to and from work. Thanks!

I just bought a car from these folks two days ago. I knew buying a used car that the place I purchased it from was almost as important as the actual car I ended up buying. Given the overwhelmingly positive reviews of Maven Motors I found online, I felt really comfortable starting my search for a car there. Yosef was great. He worked with me to get a car I could afford, he addressed my concerns about the car I was buying (it looked like the previous owner smoked, and I am REALLY sensitive to smoke smells--he promised that if the car ended up smelling, they'd take care of it). He also told me about all of the repairs that had been done to the car (although the miles were really low, they'd replaced the clutch, etc.). Signing the papers with Eli was a breeze. Standard service for a year came with the purchase of the car (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.), and I'm really grateful I've found a place I trust to do the maintenance on my car. I really couldn't have asked for a better used car buying experience. read more

This was the worst experience I've ever had buying a car. The owner pressured me into putting down a $500 non-refundable deposit just to have the car checked out by my mechanic, who happened to be just a few blocks away and only take a few hours. It turned out there was a miscommunication with my wife who wanted to look at another car so I called Maven to politely ask if they would allow this, only to discover that they had already deposited my check. The owner immediately became verbally abusive when I made my request and told me there was no way I was getting my $500 back. I felt I had no choice but to buy the car but when I came in to do so, and asked politely that Maven remove their advertising sticker from the car, the owner stepped up his verbal abuse and ridiculed me in front of his employees and other customers in the shop, ending with the words "I never want to see in here you again!" even though supposedly there is a 90-day warranty. This was so stressful and upsetting I don't think I ever want to buy another used car again. read more