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Eakle's Auto Care
- Truck
- Technician
- Oil
“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.”
Brakes Repair & Pad Replacement near Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City has 5 experts of its own; this list adds 23 from towns including Severn (9), Dundalk (5) and Annapolis (3).
24 listed · 1 in Ellicott City · 22 rated 4.5+
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“My partner informed them worriedly and in frustration that our cat was stuck in the steering wheel compartment and we had taken as much of the part out but couldn't get to her.”
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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
- Mechanic
- Price
“He provides honest and great advice on work that needs to be done, doesn't try to sell unnecessary services, and gets the vehicles in perfect operating condition.”
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Mobile Auto Repair LLC
- Vehicle
- Diagnostic
- Call
“I just wanted to emphasize how knowledgable Hany is, not only is he very skilled, he is also honest and has a wide scope of knowledge as to what needs to be done and the best way to do it.”
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Hollenshade's Auto Services
Blog, Frequently Asked Questions
“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.”
Area overview: Ellicott City, MD
Their ratings run from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,242 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (84%) and value (66%). The services they list most often on their websites are car care tips (5), napa autocare center benefits (3), brakes (2), maryland safety inspections (2) and maryland state inspection (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE); 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of them; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email; 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Data verified September 27, 2026
The 24 shops on this page replace pads, rotors and calipers in and around Ellicott City, MD. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Maven Motors
Auto Body Shop, Auto Repair, Frame Straightening
“Not only did they do a speedy and fantastic job on my body work, they buffed my headlights and cleaned my car so well I feel like I won a prize or something.”
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Preferred Automotive
Auto Maintenance, Car Batteries, Vehicle Fluid Flushes and Service
“I appreciate that Gary took the necessary time to work on my car, (the needed repairs were quite extensive), but also that the work was completed within a couple of days.”
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Pleasant Hill Service Center
Maryland Safety Inspections, Napa Peace of Mind Warranty, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“After Serge and his team looked at my car, they told me that not only were my control arms fine, but there was an issue the other place completely missed.”
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Sudden Impact Collision Center
Glass Repair, Mechanical Repairs, Restoration Work
“I did not mentally or emotionally handle this incident very well because this was my dream car (used to own a CR-X) and I was mortified my insurance would total it because this model/ color/mileage was very difficult to find on the used market.”
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S.a.p. Automotive Group & Auto Repair
- Work
- Diagnostics
- Tow
“When one of my truck's cylinders malfunctions; I was misled by another vendor to suggest that he damage was more extensive and I needed a brand new engine.”
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Auto Sense Auto Service Center
BG Products, Emissions Repair, Schedule A Repair
“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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Wells Automotive
Tires Repair, Transmission Replacement, Diagnostics
“They were patience, courteous and very professional I thank you for the opportunity to repair my Vehicle, if you are looking for a reputable repair shop look no further!”
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Olympic Auto & Truck Service LLC
Heating & ac, Battery Testing & Replacement, Filter Replacement
“John gives you the truth on what needs to be done to your car and things you shouldn't do a lot of respect for Olyimpic auto team there my guys as long as I'm driving.”
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Jay's Auto Service
Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Oil Services
“Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Body & Trim, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Brake service & repair, Battery, Oil change”
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International Auto Repair
Intoxalock, Machine Shop, Maxcare Warranty
“For years international Auto has done outstanding work on my 2002 Malibu did you catch that 2002 and it's still running beautifully you can trust them to do a professional and knowledgeable job”
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Clark Auto Repair
- Money
- Tires
- Vehicle
“Great customer service and prices”
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Autobahn
- Mechanic
- Job
- Honest
“Even if the price is similar to a dealership, their honesty and skill will always outweigh the dealership model of "replace and charge for as much as you can get from a customer".”
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Baltimore Body Shop & Service
“James took it in to the back of the shop, told me the liquid was nothing to worry about (condensate) and then fixed the broken plastic right there on the spot in under 25 minutes.”
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Mid-Atlantic Muffler & Brake
“A quick turn-around (1 full day for a whole new exhaust after a catalytic converter theft) with calls during the process to ask me about my custom exhaust.”
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Maryland Auto & Truck Repair
Vehicles, Engine & Transmission, Maintenance Checklist
“Parts ended up being defective staff was there late after close still working and took my vehicle ( I had called) but once closed not every place does what they did.”
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Freedom Automotive
Napa Autocare Center Benefits, Schedule My Service
“Wow, excellent service; smart and knowledgeable about cars; practical and experienced service without trying to sell something or fix something that is not really needed.”
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Aspen Hill Exxon
Custom Work (Oem+), Napa Peace of Mind Warranty, Maryland State Inspection
“They are so nice, attentive and detailed communication on your vehicle issues and what needs to be fixed right away and what can wait a few more months.”
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Plotkins
Mufflers and Exhaust Systems, Air Conditioning Service, Steering and Suspentions
“And this time when I was trying to lift my car up the jackscrew wasn't handling all that wight of my mini van and came crashing down ( I had a lot of stuffs from moving in the vehichle).”
Brake Services in Ellicott City, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$45
Maximum cost
$612
National Average
$167
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$145
$334
Typical price range is based on 282 cost profiles
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What customers near Ellicott City say
- “Haney was very meticulous. Took extra care in preparing surfaces while replacing rotors and pads on my Lexus.” — customer of Mobile Auto Repair LLC
- “Very quick service. Told me only what work was absolutely necessary and was done a few hours later.” — customer of Freedom Automotive
- “Luke does a great job at a fair price- he is very nice to deal with also- His shop is clean and convenient-” — customer of LONG GATE CMF SERVICE CENTER
- “Great service all around and priced appropriately they were also very transparent about the situation with my tire.” — customer of LONG GATE CMF SERVICE CENTER
- “Hany is a hidden gem among mechanics because not only is he skilled in his field, he's a very honest and kind human being.” — customer of Mobile Auto Repair LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.