Engine repair service near Idlewylde, MD

Very Disappointed. I had Higher Expectations. I used to work here, so I had very high expectations when I referred a friend here. A freind of mine had a 2002 Mercedes CLK with an intermittent ground on the lighting circuit, but I did not have the time to troubleshoot it in his timeframe, so I recommended All Phase. I had great confidence in them to perform such a basic diag, finding an intermittent ground. Terri told him the diag would be $175, which was fine, and that they'd need it for a day or so. No problem. The next day my friend told me that when he picked up the car, Terri told him that it needed a rear body control module for $1300, and if THAT did not fix it, they'd be happy to replace the front control module as well, for another $1400. I used to work with Jerry, Dale and Terri, so when I refer someone, I don't expect to be made to look like an ass. They basically charged my friend $175 to tell him they had no idea what was wrong with his car, but they were more than willing to spend his money guessing what the problem was. Jerry, Dale, Terri. I want to thank you for making me look like a fool, and possibly a crook as well. That's pretty shitty especially when I thought we were friends, but I guess there's a sucker born every minute, right?

These guys are top notch and are trustworthy. They always go above and beyond. With all the horror stories you hear about other mechanics, it is refreshing to have such honest and courteous mechanics right in our backyard. Brandon and his crew have been servicing my wife's car for the past year and a half and it's been an awesome experience. Do yourself and your car a favor and check them out. You will not regret it. -Samuel

Located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Charm City has over 10 years of experience with fleet mantenance. What sets us apart from other service shops? No more bringing your fleet to a service shop and waiting. Our business is one of a kind. We provide on the spot rapairs, parts in stock and the convenience of having your fleet vehicles fixed the same day at your location. Essencially, we bring the shop to you! Charm City Maintenance specializes in preventative maintenance programs on fleets of commercial vehicles. Our fleet maintenance solutions reduce operating and extreme repair costs, as well as minimizing breakdowns by keeping a routine maintenance schedule on your vehicles. Our goal is to reduce downtime on your fleet by working on site at your location, and providing fast and friendly roadside services for any vehicle breakdowns.

This review is specific to the Tune and Lube on Windsor Mill Road. In July 2010, they replaced my lower ball joint, and other related parts, at the cost of $550. January 2011, I noticed a noise coming from the front end, and returned to Tune for a diagnosis. Fortunately, the owner failed to remember me. The diagnosis was a problem with the same ball joint that was replaced in July. Once I reminded the owner of his work only 6 months earlier, and produced a receipt, he appeared stupefied. His proposal: Maybe he could "cut a deal on the part" (the part's cost was $67). Essentially, he proposed that I pay again for the same work performed 6 months earlier. To explain his decision, he cited legalities such as his 90-day warranty. Dismissed was the basic premise of customer service, which would impel a conscientious businessperson to correct work that was obviously faulty in some manner. He actuallly expected me to pay again for the same work he was responsible for completing just 6 months earlier.

What a bunch of THIEVES. They installed the cheapest brakes, and they charged me $800. Their prices are beyond high. They are SHAMELESS. They will charge you whatever they think, they can get away with. If you like to be ROBBED, then go to JIM Barbey - the biggest THIEF in town.

We strive to be the Mid-Atlantic's most complete European Auto Enthusiast's source. We are everything you could ever need, packed in one convenient location. R.A.I. offers factory replacement and performance parts retailing, a full service shop that specializes in European automotive repair and maintenance, custom tuning and fabrication, engineering, and development. We can handle any job put in front of us, no matter how big or small it may be.