Fa-Rina Car Specialist

Name: Fa-Rina Car Specialist
Address: 9805 Lanham Severn Rd, Lanham, MD, 20706, US
Telephone: 301-577-5223
Price range: $
Rating: 4.0

9805 Lanham Severn Rd
Lanham, MD 20706 301-577-5223

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92% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Consumer Comments for Fa-Rina Car Specialist

Consumer from New Carrollton, MD
Nov 01, 2022

I don't recommend them because they were impossible to reach on two recent attempts. They may do good work but I need a shop that is responsive to customers. > Friday, 10/28/22, 2:45 PM: I called twice but it rolled over to a full answering machine. It wouldn't allow me to leave a message. That's not a good sign. > Tuesday, 11/01/22, 4:15 PM: I was immediately put on hold upon calling. I waited on hold for 15 minutes until I was fed up and disconnected the call.

Consumer from Upper Marlboro, MD
Mar 10, 2022

Honest diagnosis and repair. Enjoyed the service.

Consumer from Bowie, MD
Nov 10, 2020

I've used FARINA for years and found the service to be professional and reasonably priced. A recent change in ownership sometimes presents communications issues.

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