VIPRE is a good place to buy a used auto, but a bad place to get it repaired. I bought a late model Honda hybrid from VIPRE, and have had decent luck with it, but the few times I brought it into them, the bill was always near or above $1,000. In one instance, they charged me $1,200 to replace ONE headlight, and they didn't even fix it correctly- I had to bring it back in because the mechanic hadn't replaced the "igniter". The other headlight went out 2 months later, so I took it to a recommended moonlighter mechanic- he fixed the set-up without fuss for $200, and a year later it's still running strong. I really don't think Shamit and crew are intentionally trying to rip customers off, I just think there's a disconnect between the management and the repair side of the business. And, if you get caught up in that "disconnect", it will cost you thousands of dollars. Shamit has never fixed this issue, so beware to the car owner looking to get a repair. Needless to say, my next used car will probably be purchased at VIPRE, but my repairs will be going elsewhere. Three stars: good cars, bad repair service. read more

Vipre has fair pricing and that are ethical in their approach to sales and service. I keep going back to them and I get the impression that most of their other customers do. I get this impression because of what I see when I'm in the waiting room. Service is scheduled well and there is never a long wait for repairs once you're scheduled. If you have a mechanical emergency, they work with you in a very understanding manner. read more

The consummate professional. Honest, customer friendly, and knowledgeable. Have been buying family cars here for many years.

Use this place. They are honest timely and do excellent work. Can't say enough. Did comprehensive repairs on an older car and substantially extend life read more

I can 100% honestly say that you will not only save a minimum of $3,500 by buying through Vipre Automotive. but the expertise and experience of the "dynamic duo" of Shamit and Horace is priceless. Everyone knows that the 2nd largest purchase, next to a home, is buying a car. The biggest difference is your home is an investment and your car is NOT. Why someone would buy a new car is beyond me. The moment you drive it off the lot, you are now driving a USED car. As soon as it's titled, you just lost $8k+ depending on the type and price of the vehicle. As for the boys at Vipre Automotive, I have personally bought vehicles from them since 1997. Since then, my family and friends have also had confidence in buying their vehicle through them. Back in the day, I had the opportunity to experience the mad house of the weekly Manheim Auction. That was many years ago when you could assist in transport and witness 1,000s of cars being sold every Friday all year long. It's interesting that you see every dealer in the Mid Atlantic and the Northeast bidding against each other to jack up prices and make a tremendous profit on us, the consumer. They spend a few mins running around with a clip board knowing no matter what they buy, they will sell and make a profit. The significant difference is the BIG dealers Used Car Sales guys aren't dissecting cars nor have the experience of Vipre and they lack the knowledge that Shamit and Horace have. i would bet most of these used car sales managers DO NOT have 30+ years experience nor have a college degrees in Engineering. How about an MBA and prior military experience working on Military Aircraft. With over 60+ years combined experience in the auto industry, including mechanical repair and body work, nothing is slipping by these guys. They actually HAND PICK your vehicle and YOU will never over pay as they pass on more cars that the other dealers. They know what their customers budget is and will not out their reputation on the line for anyone. are gibvling up because they know the avg and majoriety of people. Seems some folks don't even know dealerships make all their money on Used Cars and Service. So you will always pay a minimum of $3-8,000 over the "Black Book aka Trade In Value" for a car they buy. Dealerships will throw warranty's at you and make you think you are getting a better value but the fact is because Vipre only buys 2-3 yr old cars, your still covered on the "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty. That said, brakes, tires, etc arent even covered in a Warranty but Vipre I believe still gives a 90 day warranty on everything. When they get the car back prior to inspection amd getting tags on your "new" car, they've already inspected everything and will install new brakes, new oil change, etc and you dont pay a dollar more. The pics attached are our "new" car and its nicer than we expected. It's important to know it can take one week or several because they aren't going to pulll the trigger unless they are 100% sure it's in amazing condition, one owner, clean car fax and have personally inspected the car before it goes on the auction block. (They've pointed out body work that's not been reported on a CarFax) They also won't over pay so it may take a few weeks and the Lexus we just bought took only 2 weeks. We got everything we wanted including color, fully loaded, luxury package and the only thing we changed our mind in was the interior color. The wife wanted Tan and I wanted low miles and in perfect condition. And the black looks amazing so no regrets. They are always looking for new customers but they aren't desperate for business. WE PAID Vipre A $1,000 fee while the dealer wanted $4,500. Great job guys!! read more

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I don't know about you, but when I have a dealership tell me that my car needs a repair, I'm immediately skeptical! When the quick oil change place tells me I need some extra stuff done, I'm immediately skeptical! Sometimes, when I take my car into a shop, there's even a part of me that still remains skeptical as to whether that shop really even diagnosed the problem correctly and is taking care of the real problem. I've felt all those feelings in the past, but I never once felt that while taking my car to Vipre Automotive!!! Shamit is the owner of Vipre Automotive, and he's equally as trustworthy as he is knowledgable. He's top notch along with his excellent team. You can tell that these guys don't just do their work, they love their work, and do it to the best of their abilities. If I had any regrets after this visit, I'd say it's that I'll be moving back to Minnesota in a few weeks, and can't continue taking my car to Vipre... read more

VIPRE Automotive - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

All I can say is the service I received was outstanding and the service to my vehicle was another outstanding mark. Vipre has earned my trust, respect and a repeated customer. Thank you for your great work. read more

Today we dropped our car off and prior to receiving our rental (which took about two minutes upon arriving) they were gloved up and wiping down the car to sanitize it before we drove off. They were so fast and incredibly helpful to take all necessary precautions to protect their customers. I couldn't recommend them enough. Excellent customer service and I will be using them again in the future. read more

VIPRE, and especially Shamit, are truly gems in the automotive business. My wife's Camry finally died and we needed to replace it quickly so my wife could get to work. Shamit gauged what we wanted (Prius) and quickly came back to us with options we could review. Within 1 week of first talking to Shamit, we took delivery of our Prius! Car is in fantastic condition and within our budget. We wanted a sunroof, and Shamit had one installed while STILL staying within our budget. He also took care of selling our old vehicle. Overall, VIPRE and Shamit made a normally stressful experience into a really easy one where I felt in-the-loop. I can't thank this team enough and I will definitely be a repeat-customer. read more

They are the best! It's rare to find a mechanic you completely trust but we have. Shamit and his team are all great. We've been taking our cars here for years. They are honest and reliable. read more

Love the team at Vipre. Been with them 25 years...always fair, patient, and competent. When...not if... you beed a car or service these are the ones you can trust! read more

Friends of ours have bought several cars from Vipre over the years as their kids started to drive. That family was so satisfied that they recommended Vipre to us. We have gotten 2 cars there in 5 years. Both used, but in top conditions with good warranty terms. Now they also offer body work. We continue to be satisfied Vipre customers. read more

You can't put a price on a trustworthy car repair place. Vipre is just that. I have been going here with my car since 2009 and bought a car through them with Shamit in 2010. I have continued to take my car here since for everything except the occasional oil change. I won't lie..their prices are steep (although I can't say that I know too much about other places prices) but knowing that there won't be any issues after the repair is a relief. They are always extremely responsive and get work done quickly. If there ever ends up being more work done than they anticipate they call me immediately and work to still get me my car back quickly. I have several friends who have also bought cars with them and have gone here wayy longer than I have! read more

We will forever buy from and bring our cars to Shamit and his team at Vipre. They take care of you more than any other dealer/servicer in the area. Although not close to me, always worth the extra time to go there. They go the extra mile for their customers....so I will always drive the extra miles for them. GO VIPRE!!! read more

Car purchasing does not get better than Vipre! Shamit and Horace possess an extraordinary amount of knowledge about all vehicles and will find exactly what you are looking for in a car or help you choose if you need some guidance. The follow up service is amazing and repairs are well timed for your schedule and reasonably priced. The staff are all friendly, helpful and professional. Go to Vipre for a new kind of car buying experience! read more

I have been bringing my vehicles here for a while. They are always honest and straight forward. Ive never had a bad experience taking my vehicles here. All the work done on my vehicles is always complete and done right the first time. They are always friendly too! The prices also beat any dealer's price in the area. read more