Satellite Motors has been in the same location since 1964. We are auto repair specialists for Toyota / Lexus, Honda, Nissan and other Japanese makes. Our shop is convenient to the Silver Spring Metro. We are consistently rated among the top 5% auto repair shops in the Washington Metro Area by Consumers Checkbook for personalized service, price and quality.
Business highlights
61 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Auto service, repairs & preventive maintenance, diagnostics, oil & filter change, factory recommended services, computerized four wheel alignment, air conditioning recharge and repairs, Maryland emissions repair, Washington DC emissions repair, fuel injection service and repair, transmission service, Toyota brake service and repair, exhaust system repair. All of "BG" flush services.
muffler repair, auto repair, radiator service, car inspections
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They are the best. Immediate family has three Toyotas, Rav, 4Runner and the older Camry that needed the work. Mo and the crew keep all out Toyotas in great shape. I started with Mo and Brian back in the mid-90's when our first Previa went past warranty. Ever since then we've had another 4Runner, a Sienna, a Solara and a Prizm and Satellite has cared for them all.
Description of Work: Brakes, Oil leak, Alternator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
David S.
10/2016
5.0
auto repair
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They are very personable. They keep very good records on our cars. They know us, they know our vehicles. And they're conveniently located. We can walk to them.
Description of Work: It was an air conditioning check on one of the cars. This was primarily a diagnosis with repairs to be done at a later time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
David S.
10/2016
5.0
auto repair
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We hadn't used independent repair shops before. We'd only been using dealerships and got tired of being ripped off for inadequate service. I was pleased that the service cost was less than the dealers.
Description of Work: This was for a scheduled maintenance check - recommended service for the particular mileage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew C.
09/2016
5.0
auto repair
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The personalities are not always bright, shiny faces, but their service was great. They recommended and researched both OEM and aftermarket parts, gave me separate bids, recommended a good glass company to work with for my windshield, and worked hard to get the job done faster than promised. Will go back with any other car issues.
Description of Work: Replaced pair of struts, re-aligned rear wheels on a Toyota Highlander
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Ellen D.
06/2016
5.0
auto repair
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We had been having our trucks serviced by the dealer in Virginia but that had become inconvenient. We found Satellite Motors on Angie's List and have taken our trucks in 3 times since April 2016. The trucks were overdue for service and we are very pleased with Satellite Motors. The people are friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. They accommodated our schedule, performed the service as promised and within their estimate. We believe the price was fair. They made practical suggestions and indicated if work was necessary or a good idea. We continue to use them and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Provided routine service and diagnosed several problems with our two Toyota pickup trucks. Routine service on both trucks; bad bearing - replaced wheel assembly, four wheel alignment; installed missing heat shield; brake lights not working and fuse kept blowing - found a bulb out and no other problems - replaced bulb;
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Kathleen F.
02/2016
5.0
I have been using them for a longtime. They are excellent.
Description of Work: They replaced a timing belt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Kathy N.
07/2015
5.0
auto repair
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I would give them excellent. They are quite good for the price. We went to them because my husband was very satisfied with them. We're basically happy with them. We have used them for fifteen years.
Description of Work: Auto Service. To get a 50,000 mile check up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roland W.
12/2014
5.0
auto repair
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Satellite Motors has performed all of the service on our two cars. They do excellent work, it is completed on time and the price is excellent. They do the service required and do not do unnecessary work, which i have experienced when I've had service performed by some of the auto dealers. There are no surprises and we have complete confidence in their recommendations. Their knowledge of the autos they service is up to date - they once informed me of a Toyota recall before I received the notice. My previous automobile was an Outback, which Satellite Motors did not service at that time. When I purchased a new car, one of the main reasons why I changed to Toyota was that I could get it serviced at Satellite Motors. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: This specific was poutine service (change oil, filter, wipers). They have done all of the service on my Toyota RAV4 for over four years. They have also performed all of the service on my wife's Corolla for over eleven years,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Daniel M.
10/2014
5.0
auto repair
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I've been using them for years. For many years they only handled Toyota products. For a while I didn't have a Toyota product and one of my factors in buying a Toyota product was to go back to them. I trust them. The interactions have been very good. I have been totally satisfied and that is why I keep going back. I don't use anybody else so I haven't compared their prices but I have been satisfied.
Description of Work: I use them for auto service. They are doing work today. I go in every 4 months. I last used them for one year service which included lube, oil change, oil filter, transmission fluid service and cabin air filter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$241
Anne H.
04/2014
5.0
auto repair
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All went very well, as usual.
Description of Work: Scheduled service on a 2012 Prius V, rotated tires, oil change, new wiper blades, flushed transmission, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$86
RJ R.
04/2014
5.0
auto repair
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I have been going to them for almost 20 years. They only work on Toyotas and they are the only ones that I trust with my car. They are fantastic. I do not get anything done before I go to see them. I only go to them and I recommend them to everybody. They are super super good and their prices come in way cheaper than the dealer and their work is better. They use all Toyota parts so they do their work through a dealer but for a cheaper price. I could not say enough nice things about them.
Description of Work: The last time that I used Satellite Motors was last year for auto service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
david P.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair
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I've been using Satellite to maintain my Toyotas since 1984. That includes three Corollas, one MR2, two Camrys, a Previa, and one Miata. I would never go to anyone else, and the fantastic service I've gotten from Satellite is the reason I drive Toyotas. There are a lot of good cars out there, which will give great service and be fun to drive, but having a fantastic mechanic who does great work at a fair price, that's something you don't find everyday. What have they done? All maintenance & repair work, including warranty work which I've paid for, rather than going to a dealer for "free" warranty service. I keep my cars till the wheels fall off, and to do that I need a mechanic who does all the routine maintenance, makes sure I get whatever additional work on the brakes, transaxel, etc. is necessary at longer intervals, and fixes the sorts of things that can happen to even Toyotas as they go above 100K miles. Now, if you keep your car for a long time and do routine maintenance, sometimes stuff happens--a hubcap isn't put on properly, something breaks during a repair, etc. The folks have Satellite have always, always been excellent at standing behind the work and making good when the unexpected happens. They're fantastic; I'll never go anywhere else.
Description of Work: Maintained Toyota--full service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Freda K.
12/2013
5.0
auto repair
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Superb as always. Quick. In at 8:00 am and out by 10:00 am or 10:15 am. Note, I have been bringing my cars to Satellite Motors since the mid 1980's for maintenance and repair - they are totally reliable, honest, nice people, skilled, and not exorbitantly priced like dealerships. It is worth the trek from Alexandria to Silver Spring.
Description of Work: --Basic maintenance, replace two sets of windshield wipers, winterize, check and top off fluids, oil change, etc. --This was a nice respite from the major repairs and large bill earlier in the year (car is very old, but Satellite Motors has been able to keep it in as good condition as is possible).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Matthew G.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
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I have had very good experience with them.
Description of Work: I have been going to Satellite Motors for auto service for about 15 years now.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Linda R.
07/2013
5.0
auto repair
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They are very honest and straight forward. They really know their stuff. They are reasonably priced. They specialize in Toyotas.
Description of Work: I go in for auto maintenance and problem solving.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Shannon R.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
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The service was excellent. They were polite, efficient, and they came highly recommended from Angie's List.
Description of Work: They did brake work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Kathy N.
02/2013
5.0
auto repair
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They are an independent garage. The price is good and the quality is first rate. They really care about their customers and a lot of other people in the area like their service too.
Description of Work: They specialize in Toyotas. I have used their services for about twenty years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
TOY H.
12/2012
5.0
auto repair
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I was beyond happy with the quality of workmanship and service I received. It's now four months later and I'm still confident that the cost of these repairs was money well spent. My 19 year old car with the manual transmission now runs as smoothly as it did the day I bought it. I plan to return to Satellite Motors in January for repairs on the rear brakes.
Description of Work: 1. replace front brake pads, clean and lube caliper mountings and slides, replace both front brake rotors 2. tune-up, clean throttle assemble, replace spark plugs, PCV valve, fuel filter, ignition wires, cap, and rotor 3. replace rt tag light blub 4. remove transmission assembly, replace defective pressure plate, disc, and release bearing, replace leaking rear main seal, both axle seals, and add new gear oil
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,146
Susan F.
08/2012
5.0
auto repair
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I was very impressed from the moment that I took the car the first time. I will definitely use this company again. I had a very good experience with them.
Description of Work: Front end alignment and some other diagnostic work. I am very pleased with their work and counsel on my car repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Margaret C.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
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Overall I find Satellite Motors to provide excellent service and value for the money. Their location is fairly convenient (near Metro) and you can wait while having something like an oil change done. I also like the fact that they specialize in working on Toyotas. As stated above, they are also very honest!
Description of Work: I have used Satellite Motors since the early ‘00s and have always found their work to be excellent. I began using them after seeing them listed in Washington Checkbook. Their work is always reasonably priced – they are very honest! They don’t try to sell you services, parts, etc. that you don’t need. Most recently, I had Satellite Motors change my oil/oil filter in my 2010 Prius. The owner was very helpful in explaining how often the synthetic oil in the Prius REALLY should be changed. All in all, I am very impressed with Satellite Motors’ service – they are usually quick to finish the work as well. On my last visit, I came in early in the morning and only had to wait about 1 hour for the work to be done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Yaron B.
04/2012
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
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Their professionalism and customer service really stands out. They are highly responsive. I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They repaired or replaced a number of things on my car.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roland W.
11/2011
5.0
auto repair
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My wife has used them, too. They are top notch reliability and really know what they are doing. I would trust them and do what they say. They are not cheap, but it's a good value.
Description of Work: Satellite Motors did routine maintenance on my vehicle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Anna C.
01/2011
5.0
auto repair
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I highly recommend them. They are very fair on pricing, and they kept my last car running for 20 years.
Description of Work: I've had brakes and shock absorbers fixed, as well as routine maintenance done by this shop. They've even taken used cars to be inspected for me, so that I wouldn't have to take another day off work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon B.
05/2010
3.0
auto repair
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This auto service center only works on Nissan's and Toyotas
Description of Work: This auto service center only works on Nissan's and Toyotas
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Beth C.
10/2009
5.0
auto repair
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They specialize in Toyotas. They are expensive, but they are good. I would continue to use them in future.
Description of Work: We use the Satellite Motors for auto service.
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FAQ
Satellite Motors is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Satellite Motors accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Satellite Motors does not offer free project estimates.
No, Satellite Motors does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Satellite Motors does not offer a senior discount.
No, Satellite Motors does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Satellite Motors offers warranties.
Satellite Motors offers the following services: Auto service, repairs & preventive maintenance, diagnostics, oil & filter change, factory recommended services, computerized four wheel alignment, air conditioning recharge and repairs, Maryland emissions repair, Washington DC emissions repair, fuel injection service and repair, transmission service, Toyota brake service and repair, exhaust system repair. All of "BG" flush services.