I have lived in the Rockville Community for over 40 years and have taken my cars for maintenance and repair to more places then I care to mention. For the past 2 years, Nealey Tire has and continues to be one of my best car repair experiences. Professional and courteous, their young, talented and motivated staff get the job done. And unlike some nearby dealerships they don't press me for "repairs" that are just not necessary. Prices are fair and promised times for repair completion is usually met. My latest repair, a leaky value stem on my 1967 Chevy Camaro. Kyle at the front desk understood my slowly deflating tire situation and squeezed me in despite their busy schedule and lack of appointment. Lead mechanic Javier got it done and also pointing out some rust on the tire rim which may cause future problems. Who says customer service is a lost art in America? My three vehicles are repeat Nealey customers! read more

BEWARE! They charged me 10x the market price for a replacement part. The manager's explanation was very clear "If everyone else is overcharging, we'll do it too" - the trick they'd use to rip you off. read more

This shop tries to scam customers who they think don't know any better. Had a car with the tire pressure light on. Doing some online research I figured it was due to the TPMS's battery was low and thus needed to be replaced. I have previously gotten one replaced at another shop for only $60 including sensor and labor. Only $25 for the labor if you bring your own part. Neely's tried to charge me $160 for just a 'diagnosis' which is literally a 1 min check with a diagnostic tool to find out the battery levels of each TPMS. And then they 'recommended' to replace all 4 sensors at once when that is totally unnecessary as all 4 TPMS's battery nearly never runs out at the same time. Then they want some more money for an OEM TPMS sensor when a universal Autel TPMS is less than $30 on Amazon. And Neely's will NOT install a customer provided part, even if it is brand new. Not to mention the mechanic I spoke with looks like some gang member and was super rude at that. AVOID these scam artist. If you want an honest mechanic, reach out to me and I can hook you up with one. read more

I recently had a tire replacement and wheel alignment at Nealey and I would not hesitate to bring my car back. Tom assisted me, and besides being friendly and professional, I felt confident that he was giving me the best recommendation for my car. They were able to get the tire in and complete the work the same day. The cost seemed very reasonable and less than what I've paid in the past. As an added bonus, they have online scheduling which made setting up the appointment very easy and convenient. I would definitely recommend Nealey. read more

These days it's hard to find a worthy mechanic, I have finally found this hidden gem. Javier went Above&Beyond answering all my questions and making this the best trip to a mechanic in many years. 10/10 Javier . The appreattion for my Classic truck was really nice . I highly recommend this location for its superb customer service and mechanical expertise! read more

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I had a leak in my tire and needed to get it checked as soon as possible. My local Honda dealership was going to make me wait 2 hours. The NTB by Hungerford didn't have an opening until 1pm and I have to catch a flight at 5pm. I called Rockville Tire and Auto around 10am. He told me it would only take 30min, but a bay wouldn't be opened until about 11-1130am. I arrived at 11am and by 1122a, they found the culprit of the leak (stupid nail), patched my tire, and I was on my merry way! The price was very reasonable ($25.11 includes tax). The staff was very courteous. The inside of the shop is clean and has a 3 seater couch, a 2 seater, and a single chair. I can vouch for the comfiness of the three seater. There's a tv, an empty water dispenser, a Keurig (no k cups in there), and free wifi. While there were no K Cups out, you could certainly ask for them. I didn't come here for "amenities," so this didn't affect me at all. Hands down, I'll be coming here for future tire needs! read more

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I requested wheel alignment for my car with new tires. They responded promptly, and they took in my car the next day. They found that it did not need alignment and they did not charge me! Eveyryone from their staff was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. read more

I recently planned a tire replacement and front end alignment with Nealey. Unfortunately the tires had either not arrived or were not ordered for my appt. It was not ideal however they did get the tires a few hours later and I returned and was seen to right away. The location in Edgewater had been a go to when I lived in that area so I will return to this location for future work. The young lady at the desk was good at customer service and made me feel optimistic about valuing the customer. read more

Very efficient mechanic. Installed 4 tires is less time than they originally estimated it would take. Very nice employees and customer service. read more

Fast and fair tire repair for a nail in tire, highly recommend would come back if I ever needed any more work done

This shop is very honest and straight forward. Very willing to help. I had a great experience with Mary at the front desk and Matt who was the technician who serviced my vehicle for an alignment and tire install. He also was able to fix some issues my truck was having that Darcars Toyota could not. Their pricing is great too compared to dealerships and other shops in the area. Overall, I will continue to use Nealey for all my maintenance. Seriously, thank you! read more

Called to inquire about getting a tire with a slow leak patched, and in less than an hour from placing that call, I was already back home, tire patched for the same $40 +/- that another reviewer here complained about. A bargain in my book, with friendly, prompt service. read more

Dave and the techs were very helpful in repairing my tire that had a slow leak because of an embedded screw. They removed the tire and patched it from the inside in the right way so it's a permanent fix. Great job at a reasonable price, thanks! read more

Super fast and friendly service! I stopped by to patch one of my flats and get an oil change. I was in and out as a new customer in 30 min. Plus, they have a nice lounge equipped with Wifi, TV, coffee and super comfy couches if you do need to wait. It's right next to a few restaurants so if you prefer to go elsewhere, they'll give you a call once your service is done. The photos currently on Yelp do not do this place justice--they've done some serious upgrades which I'll have to upload some photos next time I'm there. The gentleman at the front was friendly, efficient, and professional. He gave me an accurate and very reasonable estimate of how much everything would cost. One of the mechanics even showed me that I actually had TWO nails in my car. Since my repair, I haven't had any issues! When I left, they immediately gave me a call to let me know that I had left my jacket. That's customer service. read more

Nealey Tire & Auto - Clean facilities - Auto Repair Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Called to inquire the cost for a slow leak in my tire. I was quoted $45 for a patch/plug for one tire.

This place and the guy Steve is just literally awesome. Just went in to see if they could save my tire which had a flat and Steve said yes he could save it. They were patching it up and I guess the guy who was taking care of the job put a hole in the tire which became at this point in repairable. Steve then told me that they will buy a tire to replace a tire that is no longer fixable. Definitely recommend this place! read more

First time customer with no connections here and had a great customer service experience. Needed tires quickly after a pot hole incident. Used the night drop box and everything was done the next day! Text updates along the way was a plus and they even gave me a DISCOUNT!! Thanks. I will return. read more

I was visiting a friend in Maryland and while making a quick trip to Home Depot, I mentioned to my buddy there was a problem with alignment. He told me about Rockville Tire and Auto that was around the corner from HD where he had a good experience getting a tire plugged, so we stopped in. I went in and was met by John, the manager. Explained I'd be driving back up north the next day and had some concern about my alignment. He told me to stop in the next morning at 9:15. Before I left, I grabbed a business card and confirmed he was John. The next morning, I show up just before 9:15. I see John. He acts like he doesn't know me, or what I'm talking about. Eventually he agrees to take my truck in and do the alignment, but I'd have to leave it and he'd call me when he's done. My buddy comes and picks me up. At around 3, I call and check on the status and speak with John. HE ACTS LIKE I'M INCONVENIENCING HIM! I remind him I'm leaving the area that evening and he says to come pick up the truck in an hour. I pick it up and his attitude is abysmal, at best. I leave from there and immediately start heading back home. On the highway, I realize that the truck still pulls. I call the shop from the road and John, again rudely, says it's my tire tread. He never mentioned this when I picked up the truck. I get back home and take it to my mechanic. Amazingly, my mechanic says the tires are fine, but the truck it out of alignment. He does an alignment and now the truck drives great! Obviously, no alignment was done. John is unorganized and rude, but worst of all, he's untrustworthy. AVOID SHOP AT ALL COSTS! read more

This place used to be good until they started being rude to their customers. A simple question about my car and he responds like an idiot. Truly, i had just about enough of him. Flash news! you aren't the only person in the area that can take care of cars, if you want to be rude there are plenty of other places i can take my business to. Mind you before i got to know John better, i had referred 7 other people to this place and all thought to take their cars elsewhere. Yes John is straight to the point but if you are asking a simple question about YOUR OWN CAR they better answer in an appropriate manner. Something else, one of their mechanics removed a piece from my car and John denied it .... but once i myself asked the mechanic if he had taken it ...he responded yes. The worst part if that John basically implied that i had been lying. I'm disappointing and disgusted with his poor and inappropriate behavior. read more

Many consumers like me have a ridiculous bias in favor of chain or franchise auto repair centers--over hard-working sole proprietorships like Rockville Tire & Auto (RT&A). How many times will I take for me getting burned by the Meineke and other chain auto repair centers before I just always go straight to Rockville Tire & Auto for its HONEST, fair, and affordable auto maintenance + solutions?!?! Earlier this year, I got a quote from RT&A to replace my rear brake pads. But I went to a nearby Meineke instead because they mail you those coupons. In the end, Meineke turned out much more expensive than RT&A's quote. On top of that, from the next morning onward, my brakes squeaked; when I returned a week later to point that out, Meineke blamed the squeaking on "inferior metal used in China for brake pads that cause more moisture". Even after admitting that this problem has occurred before because of an inferior product, they refused to replace them with non-inferior pads. (I wrote to Meineke corporate to complain, but they never responded.) This week, I went to a different, nearby "chain brand auto center" (CBAC) for a free brake inspection. (I won't name them, because I hate that they have my home address in their system now...in case they retaliate against critics online.) Earlier this year, Meineke had told me that my front pads had only 5mm--urging me to replace those soon. So I assumed it might be time to recheck. But I went to this different CBAC instead for a free brake inspection. CBAC also gave me a price quote higher than RT&A! Worse yet, CBAC also made a big deal that it was almost dangerous to keep using my front brake pads if I didn't get them repaired that day! I decided to rethink it, and could always use the CBAC franchise closer to my home In a couple days. But I decided to return to RT&A for a second opinion. You always think these Mom & Pop shops are only cheaper because they don't have the reputation for excellence like the major chains. RT&A looked over my brakes--and unlike all the others, they invited me into the garage to actually see what they were explaining. "Your front brake pads are still at 40%! You don't need to spend the money now. Just recheck them again after 6,000 more miles. Even then, they still might be good." Don't let these chain brand auto centers try to intimidate you because they assume you don't know anything about cars!!! Just go to Rockville Tire & Auto for honest, fair, amd affordable pricing, service, and solutions. read more

Called to inquire regarding a simple wheel alignment. Person said to come on in and that the service could be performed now. Came over and they stated that they do not have time today and come back next week. Of course no one knew who I spoke to and would not even apologize. Look elsewhere as this place is dishonest from the start. read more

Nealey Tire & Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Ok price for inspection, but poor customer service. Mechanic/owner was very rude and not helpful.

I'm so very grateful that I found this place and gave it a shot. I've taken multiple vehicles to Rockville Tire and Auto many times, and every time I've come away extremely satisfied. Where other local mechanics give me the run around, don't actually address the issue I brought the car in for, misdiagnose the issue and don't fix it, or overcharge, Rockville Tire and Auto is a breath of fresh air. They have had many opportunities to charge me more for unnecessary or optional work, but they never do that. They seem to value the continued business over milking out a quick buck. I find their work to be of high quality, their explanations to be detailed, and their pricing to be more than fair. I have no clue what the reviewers here are talking about when they say the owner and mechanics are rude. After half a dozen visits, it's always been pleasant and polite throughout. I have to drive 20 minutes to get to Rockville Tire and Auto, and sometimes I get lazy and go to a station up the street. Every time I do that, I wish that I just spent the extra time driving to this shop because I end up wasting more time and money messing around with these other bozos. Seriously, if you aren't sure of where to go for work on your car, but you're tired of getting jerked around by other shops, do give Rockville Tire and Auto a try! As an example of why Rockville Tire and Auto shines, my car recently was having trouble starting - I'd have to turn the ignition 2-3 times to get it to start. I took it to a shop up the street, and two hours later they tell me it's done. I go to start the car and it has the same issue. I ask what's the deal, and they say it works but you just have to press in really hard and turn. I told them this is problematic for others who use the car and I would like it to work like we've come to expect, and they started dawdling about not being sure of the cost. So I decided to go to another nearby shop. They said they would have to take the entire steering column out to fix the issue, and we're looking at like $650 for parts and labor. So I take it to Rockville Tire and Auto, and within like 3 hours, the issue is totally fixed for a grand total of less than $200 (I can't remember the exact amount, but the price difference was stark). This is just one of many examples I have with this shop over others I've dealt with. read more

I liked dealing with the manager John, straight forward, no BS. All the prices are stated on a rotating electronic screen, so no games. Although there aren't really strict appointment times he was able to finish with my oil change within the time he had stated. I also suggested that the car may need a tire rotation but he stated that they were fine and didn't need a rotation for my upcoming trip to NJ. Unfortunately I will be moving to VA soon but I highly recommend this service, plus it is right next to Big Wang's so that's a plus lol. read more

They have excellent customer service, great communication, fair pricing, and efficient operation. Had my tires replaced, work was fast, but more importantly, it was done within the estimated time I was given. This will be my go to place for tires from now on. read more

I learned I had a flat tire when I was getting gas after a race. Yelp said that this place was close and they have mostly postive reviews. The service was pretty fast, though there was a bit of wait (apparently everyone were having issues). The cost was reasonable and fair. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here. read more

Quick oil change. Try to up sell you but that is expected. Respected my no to upsells

I took my car over there for a flat tire. Although the tire was almost new, he said there is a nail somewhere in the tire and it's not repairable. I decided to take the car somewhere else, they fixed the tire no problem and I have been driving it for the past six months so far. Furthermore, I was annoyed by the fact that they have a big sign on the bathroom saying that bathroom is only for paying customers!!! Really!!! read more

Nealey Tire & Auto - Who does that! - Auto Repair Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

These folks make me feel like a valuable customer. Their services are reliable, fast and affordable. No BS. I couldn't ask for a better auto shop! Thank you RTA, you've won my loyalty as a customer and a friend. read more

Fixed my tire again by removing a nail near sidewall on expensive new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ultra high performance tire. Two other shops refused to attempt repair. RTA pulled nail. Sent me on my way with no charge as nail did not penetrate completely through. BMW 750 xDrive read more

A little disappointed. My friend recommended this place to get my oil change. I went in the early morning to drop off my car. The gentlemen at the front desk was nice. I had requested oil & filter change and also to make sure my tires were all the same pressure because one tire was pretty low. He told me they would call me when it is ready and it'd be ready around 10AM. 10AM came around and I had no phone call. 11AM came around and still no phone call. I decided to call them to see if my car was done and it sure was! I had my friend drop me off, excited to get my car back and drive my car... to only have the same tire pressure I dropped it off at. It even says on the paper that they would have gotten that fixed. I did not receive a phone call and I did not receive the full service I had wanted. read more

One final update, May 2015: Went here again for new wipers, alignment and oil change for my Toyota. They were extremely quick, the price was quite a bit UNDER what I expected and they threw in the wipers for free!! I've been here probably ten times now and I'm VERY happy with the new management. Every time I go, I tell him I think I need new tires and he keeps telling me I don't :D When I actually need them, there's no where else I'll go! Thank you, Rockville Tire and Auto!!! P.S. The Keurig machine and flat screen tv is a nice touch ;) -------- Update: Went here again last weekend for an oil change, new wipers and to inquire about some recently illuminated "Check engine" and "Maint Req'd" lights. The oil change and wipers were extremely well priced and the check engine light was simply a loose gas cap. I was very happy with the cost, customer service and speed. This place is top notch and I'll continue taking my car here. -------- I've been going to this place for about a year. It seems to be under new management. Everything but the sign looks the same (it was Midas for quite a while). I'd always had work done here and recently went in about some vibration in my steering wheel and a strong odor of exhaust. The manager was polite and spoke to me like I was knowledgeable. He answered my questions, entertained my guesses at what it could be and took it back to fix it. He cleared the "check engine" light, inspected my tires, rotated them, replaced the rotors, flushed my transmission and gave me new wipers. The total price was a little higher than I am used to at this shop and he reduced it to the price that it had been in the past. While I do not expect him to do this for me every time, I will still go back and see him because he was honest and did not try to up-sell me even when I was prepared to buy four new tires. When I do actually need them, I know exactly where I'm going! read more

I would not trust my car to any other mechanic in the area. John and his team are the absolute BEST ever; super knowledgable, super reasonable, super honest, and out of all the quirky issues my old beat up truck has had, there has not been a single one they haven't been able to fix. My family used to go here back when it was a Midas and under different management, but the old Midas never could solve my cars problems permanently and over charged. The first time I came to Rockville tire and auto, I came thinking Midas was still there and I had a complaint about a repair Midas did that had not fixed the problem. John, upon informing me that Midas was gone and the place was under new management, honored my receipt for the work under the previous management, and worked with me to find a cost effective permanent solution for my old ford explorers woes. Ever since then I have gone to him with everything my ford explorer needs, and my family now takes their Mercedes GLK and E320 to RTA for oil changes and for all issues they've had. Most recently, I took my moms car in for an oil change and asked him about some service lights that were on. He not only answered the questions, found all the issues, and fixed everything, he also (without me asking) printed off a sheet of all recalls for her car, pointed out which ones are most important if they apply to the vehicle, and gave me instructions as to where to go from there. In a nutshell, johns work is great, he's super friendly, prices his work below the competition since he has rather low overhead, knows more about every part of the car than any mechanic I've ever encountered, and he works with you. Also, it doesn't hurt that he's ridiculously honest, tells you when something is not worth investing in (example: an annoying noise in a really old ford explorer that poses no safety threat that you can fix but the part is pricey or you can leave be if you can suck up hearing the sound instead of throwing money at a money out), and has coffee, free wifi, and a ps3 in his lobby :) read more

After our second five-star experience here, I am compelled to write a review. First time I got a flat and pulled in at closing time. They happily put on my spare and placed an order for new tires, which came in the next morning. The service was great, we got a free alignment, and it all happened fast. So we brought the car back two weeks later for our state inspection (welcome to Maryland!) The car is a 2002 and failed because of a power steering line leak, axle assembly issues (tears in the boot). John brought us under the car to show us the issues. It was great to both be totally sure the service was needed AND learn more about our car. John runs an honest, efficient, friendly business. Go. You and your car will be glad you did. read more

Again, this place is the absolute best for any questions, repairs, service, or anything else you need for your car. John is friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and super honest, and he's always willing to take the time to go over any questions you have. I recently had a "free" safety recall performed at a nearby dealership, where they magically identified over $3000 in repairs I *HAD* to have done immediately. I went to John, and he took me through every one of these "problems" and showed me there was nothing wrong at all. It's things like that that make this the only place we go for car repairs, services, emissions tests, etc. The service is great, and I can't believe how quickly they manage to get everything done. There's no reason to go anyplace else. read more

I love guys like this! I wasn't sure about the condition of of my tires so I came in to check em out. The guy checked it out and told me the condition. Others will try to sell me something just cause I showed up. These guys are, dare I say it, honest! Ok, good business, I'll be back HERE for my next set of tires. read more

I am using this service few years now. Based on my long experience as a customer in several cities and states, this is a unique place. John is very knowledgeable. They all are very competent, friendly, fast, accommodating and above all - very honest to the client. This last quality - honesty, respect to clients is very important to me. I was never forced or even never offered a bigger and unnecessary repair. On the contrary - I was advised what really would be the necessary minimum and on few occasions for some small adjustments or advice I was not charged at all. I recommended this place in the last few years to several friends who were desperate for good service and they are also satisfied. read more

I brought in a new vehicle for a MD State inspection. I was able to make a same day appointment. Even though they were busy, I was able to drop off the car at 10:00 am and it was ready within two hours as promised. Great service and great communication. Highly recommend. read more

Had a tire blow out the day before I had to leave for an overseas trip. I called them up, they ordered the tires to come in the next morning and got me fixed up. Only delay was the tires coming from the distributor but John kept track of the driver and kept me informed. I made my overseas flight with time to spare and didn't have to deal with this problem when I got back. read more

I had a slow leak in my tire, again, and this shop was above average in terms of their service. They took me into the repair area and showed me where the air was leaking from and explained the pros and cons of going with a patch vs. replacing the tire. I was out the door and back on the road in less than 20 minutes. I feel they were honest and I would go back here again for my tire needs. read more