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Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg

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

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Expensive, but they seem to do a good job. - Oct 24, 2024

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C & C Garage

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

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Searching for a new repair service, I saw a lot of recommendations here for... - Oct 09, 2024

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Murray's Auto Clinic

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

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Not only great service on the car, but thoughtful suggestions and advice. No... - Nov 03, 2024

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Baird Automotive

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

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Super dependable - Nov 23, 2024

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Certified Auto Repair

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

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Gives good advice. Repairs done quickly and well. - Oct 08, 2024

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Jim Coleman Toyota

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

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very pricey, but good work always. - Apr 16, 2024

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Bethesda Import Specialist

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

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Honest - never try to upsell when a simple repair will suffice. - Nov 02, 2024

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Auto Tech of Tysons

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

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We recently used Auto Tech to double-check lists of recommended repairs from... - Nov 25, 2024

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Carlos Auto Service

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

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I had service recommendations made by my Honda service center. Due to the... - Nov 11, 2024

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Merv's Auto Repair

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

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Merv does it right the first time. Workers are great. Merv allows you to... - Oct 17, 2024

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Cho's Auto Service

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

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Polite, knowledgeable and efficient. Great service, great price. I will be... - Sep 18, 2024

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Conlon's Automotive

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

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The long time owner retired and the shop is under new ownership. the new people... - Oct 08, 2024

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Alexandria Toyota

3750 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-684-0700

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Great service, efficient and courteous staff but pricey. - May 22, 2024

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Backlick Road Service Station/Kim's Auto Services

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

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Can't say enough good things about Backlick Road Service Station.!!! - Oct 17, 2024

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Fitzgerald Hyundai & Subaru

11411 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-4000

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Service department does not respond to phone calls. - Oct 08, 2024

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Japanese Auto Clinic

4831 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-528-1812

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Nothing special. Competent work. - Nov 03, 2024

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Hoffmaster's Auto Care

11937 Tech Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-9797

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Excellent service, knowledeable and pleasant staff. - Oct 08, 2024

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Ourisman Honda

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

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Good customer service - May 09, 2024

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Beahm's Auto Service

944 Sligo Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-587-0727

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First off, I've never been in a cleaner auto shop, ever. It sounds small,... - Jul 05, 2024

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Satellite Motors

8109 Mayor Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-7876

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This shop is totally trustworthy, considerate of their customers and do great... - Apr 02, 2024

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