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Eakle's Auto Care
- Oil
- Honest
- Upsell
“I was kept well informed of details of what repairs were required and costs for these repairs before they were made so I could make realtime decisions about how to proceed.”
Best Auto Repair in Ellicott City, MD
24 professionals listed · 6 in Ellicott City · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“I can't afford every service every time and have always found the staff to be understanding and helpful in finding a solution; they explain clearly what can or can't wait & why and never make me feel embarrassed.”
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CF Auto Care
“Tahar (5 Stars) and the Auto Tech at this location were very forthcoming about the work I needed done; did specifically what I asked to be fixed without any problems.”
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Long Gate CMF Service Center
- Tire
- Price
- Mechanic
“He has squeezed us into his schedule, he tells us what we REALLY need to have fixed now vs what can wait, he is responsive quickly, and is way less expensive than the dealer we had used in the past.”
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Mobile Auto Repair LLC
- Diagnostic
- Price
- Call
“Finding a good mechanic nowadays is extremely difficult and risky because they will either not do a good thorough job (so that you would have to come back) or they will rip you off (money wise).”
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Eurolux Auto Service
- BMW
- Price
“Joanna at the front helped reasonably price the parts I would need, while Nate explained the work I needed done and why, making me feel comfortable to trust them with my car.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ellicott City, MD, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ellicott City, MD
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 6 are in Ellicott City itself and 18 come from towns including Baltimore (8, 12 mi), Towson (2, 14 mi) and Eldersburg (1, 10 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,923 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (87%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "honest", "estimates" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 84 years. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the professionals on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
20 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
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Baker's Garage
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Prices
“He is knowledgeable, personable, and is very honest when it comes to services that need to be performed.”
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Smith Auto & Upholstery
- Work
- Price
- Truck
“Hopefully I don't have a broken windshield again but you never know and I Would definitely use them if I ever needed a windshield fixed and would definitely recommend.”
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C&A Automotive
- Honest
- Price
- Work
“This place has a longstanding reputation in the community for being reputable and not pushing unnecessary repairs and I believe this has proven to be true.”
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Hollenshade's Auto Services
- Oil
- Honest
- Steering
“They fix it very fast (especially for a shop that busy), and pointed out that the alleged leak of the power steering rack is simply nonexistent, which saved my friend about 2k.”
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K & S Associates
- Mechanic
- Price
- Honest
“They took my keys and I went to the waiting room and twenty minutes later they'd filled up my tires with air and didn't charge me a thing and I was back on the road.”
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Graeves Auto & Tire
“Not only did they efficiently address the specific problems I brought my car in for, but they also conducted a thorough inspection, identifying potential issues that could have escalated if left unchecked”
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Eastwood Body Shop
“When dropping off my car I explained that it would be difficult for me to pick up my car the following week because ofy work and Lou and his team did what they could to get my car done faster which I really appreciated.”
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Gary's Automotive
- Waiting Area
- Inspection
- Family Owned Business
“They do an excellent job of updating you about what they find while your car is there, they are very transparent about cost and even give a heads up about things that might need to be fixed in the near future.”
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Pleasant Hill Service Center
“I took my car to the Toyota Dealership a few miles away, for an oil change, the service man came out after about 30 minutes and told me I need 3,000 plus worth of work done to my car.”
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Preferred Automotive
- Mechanic
- Job
- Transmission
“Plus their system allows them to pull up what condition your car was in on the last visit, so if you were putting something off for later then they will be able to see if it needs to be revisited on the next visit.”
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Pars Auto Services Inc
“Very professional, explains everything clearly, does not over charge or take advantage of customers, follows up with customers after work is completed to make sure that everything is working smoothly.”
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S.a.p. Automotive Group & Auto Repair
- Tow
- Prices
- Brake
“This group has provided timely repairs, routine maintenance and towing services throughout the years in a timely fashion and the cost has been exceptional as well.”
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Auto Sense Auto Service Center
- Diagnosed
- Vehicle
- Family Owned Business
“They didn't try and oversell me on things for my almost 20 year old car with >200,000 miles that I only use for "dirty" jobs around town and had competitive pricing.”
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Certified Car Care
“I have been a customer for years and will not take my vehicles anywhere else very professional honest fast his prices are fair too and I feel like my cars are in the best hands thank you Tim for the awesome work you do”
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Wells Automotive
“Being someone who does most of my own car repairs, including this type of stuff, I'm pretty tuned in to what folks tell me is needed and how they handle my questions is key determining factor in making a decision.”
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Arbutus Auto Body
“They all said that they had to see the vehicle to give me an estimate, which is very frustrating because I have the front bumper already and I just needed to be painted.”
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Hampden Auto Repair & Tire Services
- Flat
- Price
- Rim
“The guys at Hampden Tire were very helpful when I was in a pinch with a flat tire, they helped me put on a spare and tried really hard to find me a replacement that could come the same day.”
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Olympic Auto & Truck Service LLC
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Efficient
“It can be intimidating as a woman to find a mechanic that you deem trustworthy and won't take advantage of you but this spot has been transparent and forthcoming with information from the beginning.”
Auto Repair Services in Ellicott City, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$334
Maximum cost
$2780
National Average
$512
Avg Per Hour Rates
$89
$412
$723
Typical price range is based on 414 cost profiles
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