Winkler Automotive Service Center

Name: Winkler Automotive Service Center
Address: 401 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, US
Telephone: 301-258-2774
Rating: 4.5

401 E Diamond Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-2774

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96% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Consumer Comments for Winkler Automotive Service Center

Consumer from Washington, DC area
Jan 30, 2025

Well run shop. Great customer communication. Always on time. Always notifies progress. Can be expensive, but not out of line. No discounts given or conceived. Definitely recommend includin Wiinkler on your list of probables.

Consumer from GAITHERSBURG, MD
Oct 10, 2024

Honest and do work right the first time.

Consumer from NORTH POTOMAC, MD
Apr 07, 2024

The prices for work are average costs but the difference is the honesty on what needs to be done. Unlike dealerships there are no attempts to "up sell" work that isn't necessary or not needed at that time. Further, they are very pleasant to deal with and lack the dealer attitude.

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