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Fitzgerald Lakeforest Toyota Service Center

18707 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-921-9525

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A full service shop with conscientious staff, comfortable waiting areas and... - Oct 26, 2023

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C & C Garage

334 Dominion Rd NE
Vienna, VA 22180 703-281-2525

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We have been coming to C&C Garage for almost 30 years and have always had... - Dec 08, 2023

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Murray's Auto Clinic

999 Philadelphia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-7557

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I'm a long time customer of Murray's, well over 30 years and have... - Oct 29, 2023

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Jim Coleman Toyota Infiniti Cadillac

10400 Auto Park Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-7100

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Tried to rip me off for a rim after I got a flat tire, quoted $1200 for... - Oct 17, 2023

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Auto Tech of Tysons

1524-G Spring Hill Rd
McLean, VA 22102 703-442-0166

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A great local shop - honest and knowledgeable. - Oct 28, 2023

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Baird Automotive

3427 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-1770

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After having my free first service at my dealer (not good), I returned... - Nov 27, 2023

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Certified Auto Repair

202-C Park Rd
Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-9451

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Have been using them for a dozen plus years for myself and for others. I trust... - Nov 27, 2023

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Carlos Auto Service

3960 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-897-0880

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We've been having our cars serviced by Carlos Auto for decades! They... - Oct 29, 2023

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Bethesda Import Specialist

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

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We've frequented this shop for many years. Reliable and honest. We recently... - Sep 16, 2023

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Merv's Auto Repair

6829 Hill Park Dr
Lorton, VA 22079 703-644-1900

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Our family has been using Merv's since they opened in Springfield. They're... - Oct 18, 2023

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Distad's BP

823 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003 202-543-0200

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I had my car serviced at Distad's for years, and was always pleased with... - Sep 04, 2023

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Japanese Auto Clinic

4831 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207 703-528-1812

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I have been using Japanese Auto Clinic for over 30years and have never been... - Nov 03, 2023

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Jack Taylor's Alexandria Toyota

3750 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-684-0700

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Service advisor Manny Rivera is very helpful. - Oct 27, 2023

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Cho's Auto Service

28 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-948-8350

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A small shop tucked away in old town Gaithersburg that does a great job and... - Oct 29, 2023

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Ourisman Honda

4800 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-656-1000

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They seem expensive, but get the job done correctly. - Oct 29, 2023

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Conlon's Automotive

12041 Nebel St
Rockville, MD 20852 301-816-0355

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Conlon's takes good care of my 2005 Honda Accord at much fairer prices... - Sep 16, 2023

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Kensington Simca Service

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

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Emery is pleasant and very honest - Oct 13, 2022

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Brown's Arlington Honda

3920 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207 703-522-8808

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At my last visit, they performed a service (oil change) that I hadn't... - Oct 29, 2023

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Backlick Road Service Station

4715 Backlick Rd
Annandale, VA 22003 703-941-9848

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They have maintained our cars for over 16 years. Knowledgeable staff, quality... - Oct 22, 2023

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Ourisman Fairfax Toyota

10441 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-359-2955

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Level of service depends on the person handling your appointment. The recent... - Oct 29, 2023

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