My kia k5 splash guard was partially off the car and dragging had no where else to go. Chris and Jason helped me out very quickly and did a great job and didn't even charge me for the repair. These guys are next level! read more

I haven't been to a shop in years. I was having a front end vibration issue and they were able to find and fix the problem. They also check out the rest of my Infiniti and give me a great inspection of items I need to fix. I also needed up getting an oil change and my air filter replaced too. They were fast, and gave me an online picture report of my suv. read more

MD Automotive - Vehicle inspection - Auto Repair Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Overall very good experience. Ended up having an oil pressure sensor that had gone out causing engine light to come on. The work was done quickly and I have had no returning issues. I do like that they warranty the service for 3 years/36,000 miles. I'd recommend giving this shop a chance to earn your business. read more

chris and jason were absolutely the best people ever. they were extremely nice and they gave us the service for free because it was so easy for them to fix it i guess? they refused to let us pay. they're incredible i will absolutely be coming back and highly recommend this place! read more

MUST READ/ THESE GUYS ARE CROOKS: Last week I spoke to Charlie and told him I needed an appointment to have my Chevy truck checked bumper to bumper since I would be driving it from San Antonio, TX to California. When I arrived a few days ago on the morning of the agreed date, I was told it could take possibly until the next day to finish the check and that's without any needed repairs. It was obvious that the person checking my truck would be multi tasking and working on other vehicles resulting in a very long unneeded wait time. They did offer me a lowner car since they did not finish that day but the lowner car had a very strong smell of piss. The next morning I received the email with full details of their findings. I spoke with Charlie about the AC that needed to have cold air coming into the truck for our long hot trip. Charlie said that the only way is to replace the entire AC system and quoted me $3,400. Within 30 minutes I went to the shop, returned the lowner and paid the requested $132 for the check. I drove straight to J & C Auto in Helotes and within one hour I had ice cold air after adding Freon and costing me only $200. I spoke to the owner/Chris at MD Auto about this obvious desire to screw me with a quote of a large extra charge and then getting the AC fixed at J &C for $200. I asked for a full refund but Chris only gave me a credit of $67. Chris also added comments on the repair I got from J & C and most likely wouldn't stay fixed for very long.. We got home yesterday to California (3 days) and yes the AC was and still is ice cold. DO NOT USE THESE CROOKS!! read more

I have used their services since they open. They have beenoutstanding in service, timely, informative. U get to talk to tech as well as the family. Recommend them always. read more

I would probably agree with other comments, they are friendly. I took my truck in to check brakes. They wanted to buff them instead of replace them which would have been my choice because they were going out. Why try to fix them if they are not working anymore. Just replace with brand new ones. Anyway I signed the paperwork when I dropped off my truck which I didn't like, after they called me with the enormous cost, I said no thanks. When I said it was a little out of my price range, the front desk guy replied, "we are very thorough". They fixed a bad radiator flush that happened from the gents at Thousand Oaks Automotive on north side, who left bubbles in my radiator system after a screwed flush. My truck was steaming so I took it to md which they fixed but probably not going to use them again because they wanted to try and buffer brakes for a large amount instead of installing new brakes which probably would have still been an arm and a leg. Very expensive read more

Charlie was awesome! Got my truck back to me fast and it know the work is done right. Take your automobiles to these guys.

First I will start off by saying it was potentially a good experience with how thorought the diagnostic seemed. We had an AC issue as well as a stutter problem with out vehicle. Original diagnostic ran somewhere in the range of $49. Vehicle was fixed within a 48 hour span. We thought the issue was over however two weeks later we are having the same issue. We contact the location to let them know the issue was not fixed only to be quoted now a $130 diagnotic fee. I get having to assess the problem but charging us more on potentially the same issue that was not fixed doesn't seem right. Then not wanting to work on the matter had me score them low. Too costly and lack of follow through on previous maintenance isses. read more

I just want to start by saying this is the best automotive company and repair shop anyone can ever come across The team is very professional and kind Every single person takes out of their own time to get to know you and get that personal touch between them and the customer even if you're going in to get something very basic like an inspection or an oil change or something major everyone gets the best service ever I would blindly go there to any repairs I need in the future and recommend them to anyone I know Best of luck Thank you MD TEAM read more

Always 2 week wait to get in. Always in for 3 + days. Good guys but competition is getting fierce. Caliber and forthcoming Beldens will turn up the heat. read more

Great service so far. Wished they didn't take so long to complete service. Car is usually in a 2-3 days no matter what the issue is.... but it is done correctly the first time. read more

Took my truck for engine light diagnostic and was originally quoted $130 to determine problem. but when called to check they said it would be an additional $1100 to help with diagnostic and not to help fix the truck. So I didn't proceed. I picked up the truck and was the employee judged color of my skin and assumed my name was Juan. After persistently calling me by that name I told him it was not that and other employees just kept laughing at the situation. Don't waste your time and go to a more fair priced, respectful and professional establishment. read more

Nice enough people but a few things 1, they just don't pay attention to details at the front desk. I gave my time restraints and they were ignored. 2, They were my second opinion and came in so over priced even double on two issues. 3 maybe not fair of me to mention because I can't prove it happened at their location because my car went to two locations for an hour or two before I noticed not 1 but 2 major marks on my car in 2 very different locations on the car. They "offer" a good warranty but you pay for it. Shop around! read more

First off, I'll give them props for diagnosing my car's issue. That's something I could not have done without tools to read the codes. (Turned out that my car's inability to accelerate randomly was due to a short in one of the tail lights, which sent voltage feedback to the computer, making it think I was braking, thus shutting down the throttle. Weird.) The diagnosis was worth the $117. However, I was then quoted a price of $509 total to replace the tail light assembly. Not sure what they charge for labor, but I bought the part online myself for $75 and replaced it in about 5 minutes, saving over $300. Seems a bit off. read more

All I can say is " GO HERE" for your auto repairs! You cannot ask for a better auto maintenance facility! You will be customers forever!!! read more

Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable about my vehicle. Overall I found MD Automotive to be very highly priced - $79 for an oil change and the only oil option for my vehicle was Mobile One which is very expensive - they did not stock any other brand for my car. They also stated my spark plugs needed replacement at 30k miles even though they are 100k spark plugs and wanted $278 to replace 4 plugs (said the plugs were $45 apiece - at AutoZone they ran between $8-18). Overall they were even more expensive than a Honda Dealership!! read more

While this seems like a good quality family run repair shop, and all of the employees that I interacted with were extremely kind and knowledgeable their prices (higher than the dealership) and scheduling (they were kind enough to squeeze me in but typically you have to book about a week-ish in advance to be seen in a reasonable time) prohibit me from giving them higher than two stars. I am a pretty firm believer in supporting local family run businesses and I am willing to spend the extra dollar to do so, but their prices were so high I had to go elsewhere. read more

The guys at the shop were really friendly, maybe a bit too friendly. They made me feel like I was a life long customer on my first time in. They called me buddy and all that. Prices are a bit high for parts , but labor cost is right on with other places. They told me my car was not running right after they fixed it, and tried to get another grand out of me. I told them I wanted to drive it and Viola! The car was perfect. Be careful here, and ask to see the parts that are broken or ask to drive the car. read more

I've used these folks for several maintenance visits on my two cars and could not be happier. I can make an appointment for an oil change that ends up be cheaper than going to one of the "oil change" places in town. It's a family run business and they seem very straightforward, friendly, and concerned that the customers are happy. It's the kind of business that is hard to find these days. read more

My review is based on my one experience from today: Getting my dad's truck inspected. I got there at 11:15 and was out by 11:50. The three gentlemen I interacted with while there very very friendly. Their waiting area is clean and comfortable. Instead of gross and uncomfortable chairs they had comfortable couches. A big tv was playing an older movie, there was a huge fish tank, and there were magazines to look through. It even smelled good in there, lol. I was offered a drink while I waited. Not a bad way to spend time waiting for car work. $14.50 total for the inspection. read more

I love this place. Every time I leave here (happy), I say I'm going to write a review and I never do. Today is the day. The courtesy and chipper personality these people have is always unbelievable. Especially for a car shop. They are always happy to see you, polite, smiling and energetic. I've seen them offer the computer chair they were sitting in to an older gentleman waiting in line, offer people rides to their destinations if they drop their car off, let my rambunctious son play with a little model car they have in the office and they once told me "ma'am, we wouldn't do anything to your car that we wouldn't do to our mother's." That's what I like to hear! They've always got water and fresh coffee available, not to mention the awesome fish tank that entertains the young ones (thank goodness). They are sometimes a tad pricey, but to be honest, wouldn't you rather pay a higher price for someone you trust? I would. Anyways, I don't have enough positive things to say about these guys. I certainly hope that what I'm experiencing is true and sincere because if so, they've got a customer for life (and all the people I've referred)! BRAVO! read more

This is an ongoing review; we are not done with them yet. We took our truck in for a front end alignment and had them check out the steering. The didn't do the alignment since there were so many issues with it, one of which is a missing steering damper. They didn't charge us a dime. They are going to provide a list of issues, so grudgingly we provided an email address based on the promise that they would use it just for the quote. Within a few hours we got an email asking for us to rate our experience; I suspect this won't be the last of the spam. I will keep you posted on the quote.... read more

Very friendly folks but pricey. We've taken our vehicles there a few times and were "nickel and dime'd" each time. Make sure you ask for ALL fees up front... even "shop materials". read more

Used them for lots of stuff, including inspections and big mechanical jobs. Always found them to be helpful, honest, reliable. There's certainly a value to working with a family-run business, where you know and they know that you'll have a good long-term relationship if they don't mess it up. read more

We are longtime fans of MD Auto! We've been customers of theirs for over eight years and they have always taken the best care of us! We just took my son's car in for some work and they did an excellent job. We constantly recommend them to friends and family as there is no better shop in the area. read more

Be careful there. My car had one of the lights on the dashboard on. I had been told I need repairs that cost almost 400$. After I did a second opinion at the dealership paying for the diagnostics, I had been told by the dealer that all I need is to top off a fluid. The problem was solved for free, except for the diagnostic charge. The MD does good job if something is broken, but you better to make sure you really need the job done. read more

I moved into the area about 3 yrs ago, and began going to MD Automotive when I purchased a $50 coupon book from walking solicitors in my neighborhood. Initially, the shop seemed very friendly and honored all the coupons in my coupon book. Joe, the front desk attendant was always friendly and answered all my questions as well as he could. I have since brought two of my vehicles here on numerous occasions for little repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks. Since then, within the last year, I've noticed that Joe has left the shop and my experiences with MD Automotive have gone downhill. I brought my vehicle in for routine maintenance one time and while it was in, they recommended changing the serpentine belt. I told them to go ahead, and when my vehicle was returned to me I noticed squeaking from the new belt (which it hadn't before). I took the vehicle back and they told me the wheel bearing was going bad on the alternator and that I would have to buy a new one for over $300. Weird, there wasn't any squeaking before hand but after they put the new belt on, my alternator all of a sudden needs replaced. This bugs me because I know alternators can be rebuilt for cheaper and a bearing can be replaced as well. They also quoted me over $1000 dollars in repairs needed in addition to the alternator. I told them to forget about it. Later, when I took the vehicle back in for an oil change and a wheel rotation, they quoted me over $1300 dollars in repairs that were "needed" with no indication of level of necessity. Amongst these repairs were different ones from the original list of repairs detailed to me during the last visit. Again, I left with a bitter taste in my mouth and declined any further repairs. A couple weeks after leaving, I called MD Automotive to get the list of repairs so that i could get a second opinion. They asked if they could call me back to which I said sure. They never called back, so I again called them to which they said they couldn't find anything and that the needed repairs must have never been documented. My neighbor had also visited MD Automotive when his brakes went out. He was quoted nearly $1100 in repairs and declined service. He went to another guy who got his car back on the road again for less than $300. Recently, I've noticed some new members of the team, and a lot of renovations to the shop (inside and out). Although, I understand the need to "professionalize" your business, I feel that they are trying to pull in all kinds of revenue at the customer's expense to update the look of the shop. And just like a previous reviewer wrote, the staff is very friendly, but to a point where it's toooo friendly. They act like you're a long-time friend, in a way that is too obvious and almost uncomfortable. I'd rather go to a hole in the wall joint who fixed the things I needed to get fixed and did not find a laundry list of other repairs on a vehicle with 77,000 miles on it. I'm obviously not a certified mechanic so I'm always real skeptical when I take my car to the shop. I don't want to get "hosed". I will most likely not go back to MD Automotive. read more

Your review: I found MD automotive after trying several other mechanics and am never leaving. I have a beat-up 04 civic that I'm trying to make last as long as possible. They'll charge you a little bit more than most guys (they even have a little plaque on their front counter that implies as much), but their stuff comes wth a warranty - though I've never had to use it! You can go somewhere else and get it done cheaper, and it MIGHT get done correctly the first time, but I don't mind paying a little extra to KNOW it was done right the first time. read more

This Place is Busy and serves a LOT of Clients because of their Commitment to Customer Service, and Quality Excellence beyond Compare. It is recommended that you make an appointments weeks in advance for needed work or routine scheduled servicing of you Car or Truck. They Also Do Motorcycle Inspections, also recommend that you make an appointment for that. read more

One of the best places I've ever used in order to fix my vehicle. Every employee working there are very nice and helpful. In Fact Mike, the owner offered me a free oil change which I think was a very generous and great show of respect towards his customer. I really recommend this place. read more

First clue was: Not very busy. Second clue was: As other reviewer said, they were "too nice." Third clue was: Recommendation for a $900 spark plug and coil replacement on a car that I drove in for routine maintenance and that was running fine. I paid them for their $25 report and went somewhere else. The total recommendation for everything was 2 grand. I said I'd rather trade it in for a new car, they actually said, "but it's in great shape!" Great shape? But it needs 2G's worth of work? Something fishy. read more

I have taken 2 of my cars there for service. Its always pleasant if I wait they offer me awater and the remote. Every person who works there from the owner to the janitor are courteous. Everywhere was clean even the restroom really strange for a automotive shop. I have never had to take either of my vehicles back for the same reason I like that a lot. I have an 89 Honda Civic with 480,000 miles. I have gone back because of the afore mention but mainly how I am treated. read more

This is the best extremely honest auto repair shop ever. Took the time to check out my sons beater. They could have taken me for a lot of money. Instead recommended that I do not repair,as would not be cost efficient for me the owner. When have you ever gone to a auto shop not out to get your money? I highly recommend. read more

Always friendly and thorough service at a reasonable rate. Check out their website for online coupons, and sign up for the newsletter to get other specials. Nice waiting area, free ride to/from work or home, good job of keeping you informed of progress. I will continue to return here--only auto repair shop I trust! read more

Very much a rip off. Came in telling them exactly what issues I needed to have repaired and they charged me $400.00 to keep my car 4 days and tell me the exact things I already said. Don't recommend ever using them. They said car would be ready at 7am in the morning showed up at 7:30 and still had to wait over an hour for vehicle. This company wants to scam you for diagnostic fees and not actually do any work! Typical mechanic shop! Overpriced! Talks out both sides of the mouth! Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy! Completely disrespectful! Save yourself and don't bother! read more

I would not recommend this place to anyone! I took my car in to have an oil change, new brake pads, and a flat tire fixed. When I received a phone call from them about going forward with the work I asked, they said they found that my power steering fluid was leaking, and that this would cause me to fail inspection. To fix the leak, they would have to replace the entire steering column, which would be over $1000. THEY, however, caused the leak by poking a hole in part of the column to "test to see if there was a leak." Now the refuse to fix the leak THEY CAUSED unless I pay for the entire column to be replaced. On top of that, they botched the flat tire repair. Stay away from these guys! read more

MD Automotive will treat you right, with courtesy, respect and professionalism. You can be assured that the service or repair is done correctly without a need for a return visit. J.R. is a great addition as Assistant Service Manager. read more

They are really nice and friendly but extremely over priced. I went there the other day and they tried to charge me $5000 for a repair and the same day I called a friend that worked at a ford dealership and showed him the inspection result MD gave me and he told me the repairs should only cost $1000 ! He then made a call to a different repair shop and they were able to fix my car for $900. It's now working perfectly and everything. MD does have a really good environment but they'll try there best to squeeze as much money out of you as they can. They also tried to charge me for 2 inspection fees. read more

I love MD Automotive! No matter who answers the phone or who I talk to on site, EVERYONE is always very courteous! Thank you to Chris, Ron and entire team for providing EXCELLENT customer service. I highly recommend MD Automotive for anyone looking for the best customer service in town! read more