Bethesda Import Specialist

Name: Bethesda Import Specialist
Address: 5435 Butler Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20816, US
Telephone: 301-656-0056
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

5435 Butler Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816 301-656-0056

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Consumer Comments for Bethesda Import Specialist

Consumer from BETHESDA, MD
Apr 01, 2025

expert, reasonable, trustworthy, courteous

Consumer from CHEVY CHASE, MD
Nov 02, 2024

Honest - never try to upsell when a simple repair will suffice.

Consumer from CHEVY CHASE, MD
Oct 24, 2024

Over the years they have been very responsive, and cognizant of what is needed for a 25-year-old car vs what one might want to do for a new car.

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