I brought my car here after the temperature gauge started running higher than normal during my…read morecommute. I initially thought it might just be an aging coolant issue, but I didn't want to keep driving it and risk turning a cooling-system problem into an engine problem. Their technicians inspected the heating and coolant system rather than simply topping off the reservoir and sending me home. They found that the coolant level was low and traced the issue to a leak that needed attention. They also checked the hoses and other components of the cooling system and explained what they found before doing the repair. I appreciated that because I wanted to understand why the temperature had been fluctuating instead of just being handed a repair bill. While they had the vehicle, they also checked the heater operation because I'd noticed that the cabin heat wasn't getting as warm as it normally did. The technician explained how the coolant system affects both engine temperature and the vehicle's heating system, which helped everything make much more sense. After the repair and coolant service, the temperature gauge stayed exactly where it should during both stop-and-go D.C. traffic and longer drives. The heater also returned to normal operation. I love that they didn't immediately recommend replacing expensive parts. They inspected the system, identified the actual problem, explained the repair, and then verified that everything was operating properly afterward. That's exactly the kind of approach I want from an auto repair shop. Plus, everyone was professional throughout the visit, and the technicians clearly knew what they were doing - very reassuring!

Honest estimates, great service. Very efficient and always professional. This place is a gem.read more

This place is legit! They're a friendly, professional, and super responsive team. Took my car in…read morefor an oil change. I waited about an hour and they did a thorough inspection too. Also, the oil change was on the house which was super generous and unexpected! I trust that they won't try to upsell or prescribe unnecessary services down the line. Recommend!

I took my 2006 Toyota Tundra to The Car Doctor for a diagnostic and maintenance inspection, and I…read morewas extremely impressed with the level of service. They provided a detailed, easy-to-understand report showing what needed immediate attention and what items may need to be addressed down the road. What really stood out was their honesty. They never tried to upsell me or pressure me into repairs that weren't necessary. Instead, they took the time to explain everything, prioritize the repairs, and let me make an informed decision. It's refreshing to find a shop that's focused on helping customers rather than selling unnecessary work. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and professional mechanic, I highly recommend The Car Doctor for all your vehicle needs. I'll definitely be bringing my other vehicles here for future maintenance and repairs!

Everything went well, customer service was great. These guys had the best prices in the area. I…read morecouldn't have found a better deal. They fixed an issue with my right rear wheel bearing and at short notice was able to repair and replace my driver side mirror. There are a lot of cars in the lot but if you make an appointment they'll honor your appointment time slot and take your vehicle in immediately. Be careful on pulling into the driveway, it's a sharp right and traffic flow pretty steady on the Main Street; if you're driving too fast you may miss the turn.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Jim and I originally stated speaking in 01/11. He would message to…read moreget exact specs on the car to make sure they could do the job requested. After assessing the car in person, they quickly realized I only needed a head gasket. The communicated with me the entire via text, email and phone to keep me updated as things changed. Their customer service was impeccable from start to finish. The price was about half of what it would have cost me at the dealership. My only complaint is how dirty my car was upon return. I'm aware it's a shop but fingerprints on cloth is not fun. I'll still be using them in the future if major repairs arise.

First of all, let me just ask: Why is it so difficult to find a good mechanic?…read more I've been to Auto Tech before and loved their personalized service, but since then I've moved to Baltimore. I tried another mechanic for my Honda Civic, but it just wasn't the service I wanted or expected. So, fast forward to an issue with my window. Long story short, I had it replaced by a certain well-known company, and three months later it wouldn't roll all the way up. They came back out to honor the lifetime warranty only to tell me it was the regulator. IMO they/he was responsible for breaking the regulator, as there was no problem with the window until it was replaced. There was definitely a nexus. But I digress. Instead of having to search for another mechanic in Baltimore, I just returned to what I already knew was good--Auto Tech. Todd and family are very personable and make you feel like you're at home. They're not trying to cheat you out of your hard-earned money by making up things that need to be repaired. If there's an issue, they'll lay out your options and let you choose which route you'd like to take. Again, I'm in Baltimore. But that's not a problem, as their waiting area is superb. You'll find the Wi-Fi code right there where you can see it. At one point Todd came out and said I could change the channel if I wanted to. They've got a nice coffee machine, snacks, and leather chairs that are as comfortable as the ones I have at home. My AC was also running warm so they checked that and topped it off. I also had them check my brakes. And they quickly repaired my window. The price was very reasonable. So, I'll just have to keep coming back to Bowie to have my Honda Civic serviced. No problem.

The best auto repair shop in DC! The service managers are knowledgeable and they are honest. They…read morerun the business with a caring approach by offering alternatives, cost saving advice and warranty on all work.

We came for a tire patch, Josh was so helpful and efficient - we were in and out in 15 minutes…read more Will definitely be coming back for other car services!

lol. No. So I had my…read morecar towed there because the engine gave out but the lights/ accessories were still on. They told me I needed to fix a rotted tube (valid). Oh, and that I also needed $2200 additional dollars of "work" the majority of which was new brake pads and rotors. When I asked how much of it was brake pads and roters, they said $1700 dollars. Also they told me the car was pulling HARD to the left. I had not experienced this symptom. If I take my hands OFF of the wheel while going forwards it drifts to the left..but I figured my tires needed rotating and an alignment. They were very very insistent about trying to sell me BOTH brake pads and rotors. I asked if I could just break pads. They said no. Keep in mind I brought my car in because I had an ENGINE problem. Not a brake problem. When I called back the next day, all of a sudden it was $1400 dollars to do the work they recommended. $900 of which was brake pads and rotors. I told them I needed to think about it. In the end, I said I would just pay for the work already done and pick up the car. They said "they turned off all of the dashboard lights" . When I got there, the mechanic that tested the car said that "it wasn't hard, but the car pulled the left and he never experienced that before" Uh huh. Sure. They didn't mention at all the original problem, and why the engine might be shutting down while it was on. Luckily repairing the hose seemed to fix that. By that time I was ready to just leave. When I actually turned the car in, the low air pressure light was on for the tire. So they indeed had not "turned off all the lights" nor done me the courtesy of filling up my tires after charging $230 just to DIAGNOSE the car. There was an additional charge for the labor for the rotted hose. The total I paid was around $350. And get this. When I went home, bought an air compressor, fills up the tire, the drift to the left STOPPED. These people were about to try to charge me $1700 for a symptom that could be fixed with $2.00 worth of air. Do not come here.

They're on top of their game . Best in business . They took care of me . Treated me like their sons…read more. Investigating the car issues like a true homicide detective!!!!

I just had the same service R&G performed on my truck last year - AC Recharge. R&G charged me…read more$430!!! The new recommended mechanic charged half of that and confirmed their work is under warranty. If I told R&G that I had the same issues months later, they told me I'd have to pay the same exorbitant cost again!!! The new mechanic told me to stop by periodically for a free check-up to ensure the recharge is the issue! Double the price, and not as nice! Never again!

Brought my car here as i caught a cracked rim/wheel and had to be towed to the nearest shop…read more Pros They provided my car with good work. Cons They had my car for 24 hours and i had to call them to ask for updates. They gave me 8k estimate for a full scope of work that was needed. I declined all but what my car got towed for and 3 new tires. That total cost was $1500 When my car was ready they called me 15 mins before closing so i could not get my car until the following day. Would not have been an issue but they parked my car on the street where it received a ticket. When i mentioned the ticket they collected it and said they were going to pay it. A month goes by and the ticket has not been paid and it doubled. I didn't follow back up before the month went by because my dad passed 10 days later so it was not on my mind. When i called the shop to explain about the ticket they said they don't usually pay this kind of parking ticket. Lol after it doubled they conveniently do not pay this type. All of this could have been avoided had they looked at the ticket type and called me to notify me. They will never get anymore business from me. Sad because all they had to do was call the customer. Amended 5/6 The GM Mike called me to rectify the situation. He listened to me and apologized for the level of customer service I received. Being that this location is in DC and has a small lot they easily run into issues with ticketing. He made sure the ticket was paid within an hour of our call. I appreciate small businesses and ones that make it right with their customers.

I called and got an appointment made for an alignment. Everything sounded good on the phone so I…read morejust knew I wouldn't run into any problems once I arrived the next day. I arrived the next day and it was barely any space for me to pull my car in , nobody was around to check me in , also nobody was working on any cars at the moment but had so many cars in the way... when i finally got the chance to talk to someone about checking in he kept telling me that they are busy .. so what was the point of me making an appointment???? Not worth waiting around for help when I had an appointment set.

Because of the Yelp reviews, we tried this place out…read more Can't add to the great reviews more than people have already have said. We've gone back several times and recommended this place to others. They are honest and don't overcharge--so unusual these days. I don't hesitate to recommend this business. They have nighttime drop-off which is very helpful. You may not see their location immediately. They are located behind the 7-Eleven on Columbia Pike. If you have car troubles, you need to call Jim's Automotive!

I'm honestly struggling to write a review as mine would just echo what everyone else has said. This…read moreis a good shop. Mechanics are honest, don't overcharge, and in my case, actually undercharged me the last time I was in. They only charged me for 1/2 an hour of work, $80, even though two different mechanics had looked at it multiple times to try to identify a slight rattling noise. They said it is not a safety issue, they will look again the next time I get an oil change, and if it gets worse they will be able to identify and fix it but as it isn't a safety issue they don't want me to put money in it unnecessarily at this time. They did let me know of some repairs I will need in the next year. I never feel like anyone there talks to me differently or charges me differently for being a woman, which is a stereotype you hear about mechanics (though honestly I've dealt with that more with HVAC techs, but I digress). When I dropped my car off on a thursday evening for a friday appointment, Rich called me back an hour later just to let me know he had looked at it already and didn't think it was anything to be concerned about but would do more work in the morning, which i really appreciated. When I was leaving after picking up my car I spoke to a woman who had been going here for, I think 15 years and said Rich takes great care of her antique car. The only other thing I'll add is the store has stickers on the door in support of gay rights and BLM, which you just don't see at mechanic shops, and I feel good about supporting a shop that supports my values. My assumption is the stickers signify all customers are welcome and will be treated fairly, which maybe isn't always the case in mostly straight white male-owned spaces.

If I could give this place negative 10 stars, I would. They tried to charge me double for…read morereplacement tires, but I checked the prices first. Ladies, be AWARE--don't come here!

Not a trustworthy business. They do shotty work and do not stand behind it. Took our car in to…read morehave it fixed. These used the wrong parts and the service light sensor kept coming on. After taking it back to Auto and Tires multiple times and having them "resetting the sensor" we finally took it to the dealership. $3500 to fixed their mistake (most of that was labor cost). The Mgr Muhammad would not call me back one get on the phone with me.

M & G Auto Body Repair were wonderful. They took our crumpled up car, repaired it in two days flat…read morefor a very reasonable price. Previously, we had taken out car to the Honda dealership only to be told the repair would take two WEEKS and (of course) it was very expensive. M & G auto body repaired the body work and also fixed the car door so that we could open it in a fraction of the time at a fraction of the price. Highly Recommended!

M&G Auto Body Repair did an outstanding job. The team was knowledgeable, professional, and went…read moreabove and beyond to ensure everything was done right. I was impressed by the quality of their work, attention to detail, and cleanliness. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable and top-notch auto body repairs.