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Certified Auto Repair

About us

Keep your car or truck in perfect working order with help from the vehicle maintenance experts at Certified Auto Repair, Inc.—we will be more than happy to put our decades of experience to good use for you. Call our auto repair shop in Rockville, Maryland, for thorough vehicle maintenance and state-approved car inspections. Full service repair shop providing all inclusive auto repairs and inspections. We have been proudly serving the Washington, DC, metro area since 1983, and our team has more than 150 years of combined experience in the auto repair business.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
42 years of experience

Services we offer

Auto repair, state inspections, towing

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.9127 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
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2%
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2%
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Ahuva V.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are excellent and have very good service. They are always helpful and go out of their way to make us feel safe and comfortable. Their prices are perfect and we would highly recommend them.

Diahann H.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
One of the best auto repair experiences we have ever had; honest, punctual, friendly - pleasure to do business with, and we won't go anywhere else.

Estelle B.
Aug 2017
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Good. We were satisfied.

Estelle B.
Jul 2017
1.0
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Estelle B.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I have no complaints. They are reasonable and they did very well.

Michael L.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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William J.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Based on the positive reviews I saw on AL, I called and spoke to the owner, Greg, about a tune-up for my F-150. The truck was jerking when it shifted between gears (its an automatic), usually at about 40mph. Greg explained the long and unfortunate history of Ford's design with this particular engine. Fellow F-150 owners, if they have had their spark plugs replaced, can attest to that fact. Just before calling Greg, I googled and viewed you tube and found about a million hits on nightmare stories regarding these plugs. Greg said they would try and extract without snapping them, but explained all 8 may snap, maybe 4, maybe none. Oh boy! Long story short, one of Greg's dedicated mechanics (forgot his name) spent almost two full days extracting these spark plugs and replaced them with upgraded OEM plugs (my choice) which were $25 apiece. And, yes, all 8 snapped! Murphy's Law and all... It was also an additional $87 per plug to extract the OEM plugs. In addition, I got an oil change, new HD battery which I needed, computer and electrical diagnostic tests to see if they could reveal the source of the jerking/stuttering of the engine. In the end, no misfire codes were detected, but that is exactly what was happening. As soon as I got the truck back, it felt like it was brand new. I've since driven it up to Boston from Maryland, and the engine has not hesitated/jerked one time. Greg and his crew are obviously highly skilled, and I appreciate that my truck is now running like new. I only gave a "B" rating for the price because in the end it was just a tune-up. However, there is no such thing with this particular engine model/year. That is not on Greg. That was a Ford disaster and can found all over the net as I mentioned earlier. Its my own fault for not doing this before I bought the truck back in 2013! The price rating was just for my fellow AL members who have this truck to be aware of the potential cost of this service. Greg warned me plenty before the job was started, and I do not regret getting it done. The only alternative would have been to get rid of the truck. Now, I have this truck that will last another 120k miles. I will bring back both of my vehicles for all future work as I feel that I can trust Greg and his guys to do the job right!

Martha S.
Nov 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

It has been a while, maybe six months or longer. To make their service better they could have more specials, perhaps -- like you run on Angie's List. I do not remember seeing anything like that. He is not the least expensive, that's for sure. He usually gets it done when he says he will.


Billie B.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Charles A.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Joan M.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Jennifer P.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Gerald R.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Marvin R.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$820
Because my Chrysler is a 1997 and parts are either not readily available or no longer being produced, the shop needed to call around to many places to obtain a replacement AC condenser.They had to disassemble & reassemble the AC system twice because the first AC condenser sent to them was defective, but I was charged only for the work done on the flawless condenser.
The work done by this shop is competent and very fairly priced. The owners, Greg and Dawn, are honest and extremely nice. Doing business with them is a pleasure and in stark contrast to the hassle and overpricing I used to experience at the Chrysler dealership.
 I found Certified Auto Repair through Angie's List. in November 2015. The first time I brought my car in for service, Greg gave me the estimate. He surprised me by calling back to remind me that I would be getting a discount because of my membership in Angie's List! I have been extremely pleased each time I have brought my car there for service. Certified Auto Repair is now the only automobile repair shop my husband and I use.
 



Sharon C.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Peter J.
Jan 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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QUENTIN H.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Karin L.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Nicole L.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Extremely professional and personal service. Very fair price. Honest and upfront. Convenient to Rockville metro. My new auto repair shop. Highly recommend!

Jennifer P.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250
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Alvin R.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They did an outstanding job relieving my concern about tapping sound I heard coming from the crankshaft which they assured me was a normal noise & no problem.  They showed me the difference between the color of dirty oil that was in my transmission fluid and what clear oil should be.  My 1991 camry had 130,000 miles and never had the transmission fluid changed and it showed in the dirty oil.  When my car needs service in the future, I will definitely return to Certified Auto Service.  Their staff are very pleasant.

Grace L.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
unknown

Maryam R.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
They did the sufficient repairs for half the estimated cost from Honda. They are the best. I have been using them for the past 2 years and have always been happy with them. I have recommended them to my family and friends.

Candace D.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Kevin B.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
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FAQ

Certified Auto Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Certified Auto Repair accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Certified Auto Repair does not offer free project estimates.

No, Certified Auto Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Certified Auto Repair does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Certified Auto Repair offers emergency services.

No, Certified Auto Repair does not offer warranties.