Absolute Auto Advance

I have been taking cars here to Mike since I moved here 10 years ago. My mother and all members of her church take their cars to him as well. He is known as completely honest and I know that he will always work with me to find whatever the problem is with my car. I rely on my vehicle for work. Mike knows this and always strives to get me back on the road quickly.

HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY are the first words that come to mind when describing Absolute Auto. Mike, the owner is a great guy, and has taken care of my cars, and my friends and family’s cars for many years, and I would never go anywhere else. If you want an excellent, experienced, faithful mechanic, look no further… They are the best

I got a vehicle out of state last year and I needed it to be safety inspected as per Maryland law. I came in one late afternoon and one of the technicians, Bo was able to fit me in before they closed. The inspection took less than an hour and my vehicle passed. The other mechanic’s name is Mike and he was able to get my car inspected along with his schedule of tending to other vehicles in the shop. They are good. I would definitely bring my car here for service (knock on wood) if it ever arise. Thanks Absolute Auto Advance!

I’ve had all of my cars (6 total) serviced at Abosolute for over 15 years and I wouldn’t ever go anywhere else. The owner, Mike Norris, is an excellent mechanic, but more importantly, he’s honest and runs his shop with integrity! He won’t overcharge you and rip you off by doing work that doesn’t need to be done. So, you can be confident that if he tells you that you need the work done, it really needs to be done, and the price will be fair, competitive, and frequently less than most other shops. I know this sounds like an advertisement, but I’m real, and I really do mean everything I’ve said. I’ve wanted to pass this on, because taking your car in for repairs can be one of the most streeful things a person does when you don’t know the people working on it, but when you know they are honest, skilled, and trustworthy, it takes almost all the stress out of it.
Best shop in the area!

I’ve never had a better mechanic. They have saved me over $ 1500 in the last two years. This is a mechanic you can TRUST. We drive from Wheaton to see them, and we’d drive twice as far if we had to. The owners boast in their ability to offer low prices because of their integrity, and you can just see how popular they are when you pull into their lot. Not only that, but they remember my name and car, even after a year of absence. Amazing. Go here!!!

I had my clutch and water pump replaced here for a little under $ 600 (the best price compared to other places I asked around at, at the time). I was happy with their work and the clutch is still working fine.
However, a couple months later the reverse gear on my car went out after some tough driving in snow. I took it to their shop for a diagnosis and they told me my transmission was bad and needed to be replaced (a $ 2000 job). I took it to Laytonia Auto (off Muncaster Mill Rd) for a second opinion. They adjusted/​re-​bent some dented/​banged up rods, which fixed the problem for a total of $ 70.
I would have given them 1 star except I dont know for sure they were trying to rip me off. It could have been an honest mistake, but a pricey one none-​the-​less, and one I would think a good mechanic wouldn’t make.

If you are looking for a mechanic that you can trust, this the place for you. They will never charge you for something that you don’t need done on your car. Reasonable price for all type of cars…