Kensington Simca Service

Name: Kensington Simca Service
Address: 4114 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD, 20895, US
Telephone: 301-564-1377
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4114 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-564-1377

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96% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 18% lower than average
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"Honest and polite service. Have used them for more than 20 years"
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Consumer Comments for Kensington Simca Service

Consumer from Potomac, MD
May 18, 2024

Honest and polite service. Have used them for more than 20 years

Consumer from BETHESDA, MD
Apr 02, 2024

I have been taking my current car and my previous car to Kensington Simca for years and I hope I can continue to do so. The owner can be a little hard to catch on the phone, but when I have questions, he always answers them thoroughly and knowledgeably.

Consumer from Bethesda, MD
Feb 08, 2024

Knowledgeable for difficult car repairs.

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