Carlos Auto Service

3960 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895301-897-0880
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  • Cadillac
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  • Chrysler
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  • Fiat
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Consumer Comments for Carlos Auto Service

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Consumer from Kensington, MD
Nov 07, 2018
Excellent service at a fair price.
Consumer from Kensington, MD
Sep 06, 2018
My family has been going to Carlos Auto for many decades and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend in all categories.
Consumer from Chevy Chase, MD
Jun 25, 2018
Best auto repair available; dependable, professional, easy to deal with.

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