locker1313 t1_isby790 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Take it somewhere else for a second opinion.

redspacecraft OP t1_isbzeu4 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Where would you recommend?

actias345 t1_iscajo6 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 9:29 PM

I went to AutoStream in Hampden (which was Brentwood Automotive at the time) when I moved here a few years ago with a decently-but-not-impeccably-maintained 2007 Civic and all they dinged me for was a burned out light bulb above my license plate. They definitely won my loyalty with that.

SockaSockaSock t1_iscu31l wrote on October 14, 2022 at 11:55 PM

I had a good experience here too a while back. Can’t speak to how they are now though.

brocialism t1_iseo2lo wrote on October 15, 2022 at 12:04 PM

They're on the pricier side in general, but I've never had the feeling that they're trying to take advantage of me.

If Keswick Auto does inspections, they are also very honest and have always done right by me.

ACKjp t1_ishbve2 wrote on October 16, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Just moved here from VT a few months ago and can vouch for Keswick Auto, they’re quick and their prices are fair

redspacecraft OP t1_iscfos9 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Thanks! We will try this place out.

kyashi t1_isc3wnq wrote on October 14, 2022 at 8:43 PM

I went to BM Auto Service in Columbia a few years ago with my 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Failed for a burned out parking light, he fixed it for a few bucks, passed.

OwsleysApples t1_isj1qu8 wrote on October 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM

If you are anywhere near Towson Hollenshades is the move