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Eakle's Auto Care
- Engine
- Battery
- 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.”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check near Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City has 2 mechanics of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Severn (6), Dundalk (5) and Timonium (3).
24 listed · 19 rated 4.5+
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“In addition, Matt, the front staff and the technician who worked on the car seemed genuinely concerned about solving the issue i was having with my car.”
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C&A Automotive
Truck & 4×4 Services, Fleet Services, Auto Repair
“Not only did they go above and beyond to address my emergency by patching my tire to get me through the day but they fit me in and put new tires on my truck the next day!”
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Graeves Auto & Tire
"shop Rag", Tires, Wheels
“And as I sat in the waiting area, I listened to how respectful the guys at the desk were to each and every customer – to me, that's a real family business atmosphere.”
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Preferred Automotive
Auto Air Conditioning, Vehicle Fluid Flushes and Service, Alternators
“They found some minor issues but there was absolutely no pressure to get them repaired asap and I didn't get the somewhat usual mechanic "mansplaining".”
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Automasters
- Feel
- Vehicles
- Work
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
Area overview: Ellicott City, MD
Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,678 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (80%) and value (79%). The services they list most often on their websites are oil change (6), wheel alignment (4), brake repair (3), engine repair (3) and state inspections (3). 9 list staff certifications (ASE); 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of them; 18 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics 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 mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Ellicott City, MD. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Autobahn
- Work
- Auto Repair
- 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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Clark Auto Repair
- Phone
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“From the front desk personnel to the mechanic , everyone was very nice and friendly and professional .”
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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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Freedom Automotive
Schedule My Service, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“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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A1 Auto 3 Brothers Car Repair
“The team at A1 3 Brothers diagnosed the problem, helped me deal with the insurance company, gave great advice to find the most appropriate solution to get us back on the road, and "babysat" our car for way too long while this ordeal was handled.”
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Top Gear Auto Shop
“I am so used to waiting hours and having mechanics tell me that I need repairs I know I don't need (my mother and grandfather were both mechanics and taught me the trade).”
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Environmental Automotive Services
Engine Repair, Oil Change, Auto AC Repair
“The inspection on my 2009 vehicle was thorough, there were recommendations for work at a later date and needs attention now, not seen in most establishments.”
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Bransfield Motor Company
Coolant & Antifreeze, PCV Valve, Diesel Engine Maintenance
“Dropped off my car, { without an appointment) got a free loaner and later the same afternoon got a call from Brian stating the car is fixed and there is no charge for the fix or for the labor.”
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Apple Auto
Electrical System, Oil Changes, Alternator Repair & Replacement in Baltimore, MD – Alternator Services
“Their staff are courteous, they are transparent with their pricing, they are efficient in completing repairs, and they do a great job honoring outside warranties and service agreements.”
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Pars International Inspection & Collision
- Dishonest
- Brand
- Motorcycle
“I called around trying to find out who would take my car in, I was concerned because she was quick to to welcome me, but now I'm very satisfied they did .”
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Framerite Auto Repair
Rust Repair, Guarantee, Brake Repair
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto A/C recharge, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Wheel alignment, Oil change”
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Federal Motors
- Fair
- Toyota
- Vehicle
“After trying a couple of other highly rated but ultimately disappointing local options, I took my car to Federal today for new tires and some other work.”
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B & O Auto Repair Shop
Car Inspections, Oil Change and Tune Ups, Alternator
“I was not upsold on anything extra and will absolutely go back to this shop for trustworthy and honest regular maintenance and/or other more complex repairs.”
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Tirewala
- Questions
- Cooperative
- Price
“1st I went and got an inspection somewhere else and then came here and the owner had told me what he could do and gave me a price and the mechanic was sweet.”
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Babcock's Service Center
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation &...”
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Auto Clinic
Exhaust Repair, Hybrid Repair, Brake Repair
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Oil change”
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LMT Auto Repair
- Money
- Ripoff
- Vehicle
“I recently had a battery issue with by Honda Pilot and while I was waiting for a jump, I called the shop and Eric was ordering me a new battery to have ready and waiting to replace the next day.”
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KG Truck & Auto
Bucket Truck Repair & Inspection, Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Auto & Truck Repair
“After separate visits to 3 different RAM dealerships in the Glen Burnie, Annapolis and Bowie areas, I got my truck back in worse condition than it started.”
Why these companies made our list
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Can I book a test online in Ellicott City?
2 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
What customers near Ellicott City say
- “I have been using Freedom Automotive to do my auto repairs for 30 years I highly recommend them.” — customer of Freedom Automotive
- “The honesty and efficiency of this shop, coupled with Eric's expertise, make it a top choice for automotive service in the area.” — customer of Environmental Automotive Services
- “Freedom Automotive was kind enough to check a customers car we had worked on and repaired a leak we caused.” — customer of Freedom Automotive
- “My wife and I have been using Framerite for a few years now for all our automotive needs.” — customer of Framerite Auto Repair
- “Other shops in the area didn’t have any space to take my car for weeks, but Federal Motors took my car same day and had it fixed for me within a week.” — customer of Federal Motors
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.