Ike's Auto Services

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  iain maitland
10 months ago
I have had a bad experience here.If you go here do not trust any quote Ike gives, it'll be grossly inflated. In my case $700 for a $35 part.Despite this - if want to or are forced to use Ike's - get him to explicitly tell you ahead of time what the problem is, ideally walk around the car with you and have him point it out... and then do your own research. Anything less than this is like writing a blank cheque.I will not be using Ike ever again.Service: Auto exhaust system repair

  Julianne Ohanian
10 months ago
Brought my car in for repair work to comply with the Maryland Emissions Test and was quoted $700 for replacement of a $35 part that takes 30 minutes to install. This guy seems dead-set on ripping off his customers don't become one of them!

  Benjamin Nelson
2 years ago
My experience with Ike was great. I reached out to him knowing he was familiar with Korean brands like Hyundai. I came in on a Saturday morning and dropped off my car to have the rear bumper cover reattached and have a detaching splash guard replaced and resecured. Ike did impeccable work all for a very reasonable price. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in the area!Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Monica Gaines -SDAT-
a year ago
Given a Thursday morning appointment for brakes, roders & oil change. Car was not ready by the end of day as expected nor was it touched. I could have brought it Friday, if I he would have said he probably won't get to to it even through he gave set the appointment a week before. (poor scheduling) Car ready 5pm Friday. Brakes(roders not needed just cleaned), oil change and ALL fluids topped he and receipt said. About a month later my low antifreeze light comes on without any leaks which means he didn't top off not only the anti-freeze but no other fluids when I checked. Now I'm wondering if he even changed my oil filter or if he just added oil.Services: Brakes, Oil change

  Hugh Wade
2 years ago
I took my perfectly operating Audi A6 there for an oil leak, which Ike indicated he could fix. I paid $3000 for the oil leak, and when I returned to pick up my car I was advised that there was a very small oil leak; however, when I test drove my car, I noted that the breaks were faulty, a problem I did not initially have. He charged me $750 to fix the breaks. I took the car car to an Audi dealership and was informed that Ike had put psylicon on the leaks. The back breaks also drag, slowing the from moving the way it initially drove.St this point, I am incensed, and I would not recommend Ike for mechanical work.At this point, I am filing suit against Ike in the district court.

  Fijoy Vadakkumpadan
12 years ago
I have been taking my 91 Honda Accord here for almost 3 years. I have been very happy with him, and have recommended it my friends and colleagues, who also have liked him. Given the age of my car, I want a mechanic who can differentiate between urgent and optional repairs, and Ike seems to fit the bill. He recommends repairs only if they are absolutely necessary. He almost always gives the car back the same day, and this is great since I work at Hopkins. I recommend him highly.

  Ibrahim Turek
6 years ago
I wish the costumers who plan to take their cars for repairs to this shop first read these reviews before they do that .Unfortunately I failed to do so. I took my 1998 Volvo S70 sedan for air condition repair to this shop owner on June 5,2017 complaining that air was not cooling. I asked whether he could fix it with a year guarantee. Unhesitatingly he said yes. He called the same day saying the problem is the compressor,but calling a few hours later saying it was not the compressor but evaporator agreeing a price of 700$. Next day I was called that the car was ready . Before picked the car I made the mistake of paying 700$ with credit card Then when I started the car and turned on A/C there was no cold air coming. I pointed out to him,he said may be I needed the car to run for some time ,I drove home without any change in the hot air. Next day ,I took it back to him.After that, for one week ,every day when I called I got the respond that he was checking. Finally when I insisted to get my car back,he asked me one more chance to replace compressor and if it works pay him 550$ more if not ,don't pay him any. Three days later he said he replaced the compressor still A/C was not fixed,he can not know what to do any more and refused to pay back a few hundred dollars for adjustment. In summary I had to pay 700 $ for wrong diagnosis ,unnecessary replacement of parts ,and not fixed A/C and worst of all, not even a few hundred dollars of refund. Readers can make up their minds after they read the treatment I got in this auto shop.

  Colin Freas
3 years ago
I've been going to Ike's for years. He's reliable, prices are reasonable, and work is done quickly. Probably don't bring your McClaren F1 here, but to get your brakes fixed without getting gouged at a dealer, Ike's is the place.

  L. Watson
2 years ago
My vehicle was there for over 1 month, and the quote start out at one price and at the end of the day it double. So disturb, wasn't happy. And the Manager doesn't check behind his employees. Even after their work they even install the linkage incorrectly.

  Kevyn Jackson
3 years ago
Brought my Hyundai Tiburon GT back in August due to car not starting. Dropped it off and it took over a week before Mr. IKE KIM inspected the vehicle after numerous calls to verify the status of the vehicle. Once it got assessed a week later, the owner Mr. IKE KIM ran an inaccurate diagnostic on the vehicle and had the nerve to charge almost $80 and they took out endtake manfold bolts without putting them back in. Car only needed a starter.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  phil jackson
10 years ago
I specifically signed up for google just so people know where they DON"T take the cars to when their cars need to be serviced.I posted this same comment on yelp as well. There is simply no reason to spend such time writing such lengthy comment if this wasn't something true that had happened to me. I am sure any rational users with a little bit of common sense would realize that this shop's review hasn't been good before mine. The purpose of doing this is to put the nail in the coffin and prevent any innocent to be ripped off by this terrible shop.I had some problem starting my suv's engine along with one failed power window and I thought it was the starter and the window motor getting old. Brought the car to this classy joint and then it was diagnosed to be a battery problem. Paid almost 400 bucks all together with a new battery and possibly the new motor for the power window. It's fine as long as it works well I don't mind it being a little expensive.After driving the car on and off for another 35-40 miles (within the next 24 after I took my car back from them) hour in the usual manner a responsible driver would do, there were smoke coming out of the front hood( I was driving at 25-40 mph on a busy local street near downtown) and I drove for extra 3 minute just so that i could park the car in a open lot near the road instead of stopping in the middle of the traffic. Needless to say, the battery caught on fire and the whole engine bay started burning. Had some help with people that has a couple fire extinguishers but it got big too fast. 15 minutes later the fire truck and the police came but the engine had been burnt to the ground.VERY OBVIOUSLY some a-hole who calls himself a mechanic without actually knowing how to do electric wiring had made some serious mistake in the process of 'fixing' my car. The car was of course totaled and for some reason my insurance wouldn't cover the loss. I went back with the fire dept report, trying to reason with IKE the gentleman exactly 24 hours after I received my car from them, telling him the aforementioned true story and guess what his respond is? " We are not responsible for any damage once you signed the paper and paid for the fee." The very exhausted and frustrated me see no room for argument or request for compensation as this scumbag also happened to have a hard time to communicating with proper English.In all honesty I thought about setting his shop on fire the same night when the accident happened. But knowing that it is absolutely illegal as well as potentially harmful and life threatening to the innocent neighbors, my conscience refrained my anger to take over for decision making. My car was gone, I got zero compensation from either insurance and ike ( yes, he had no guilt at all for DIRECTLY RELATED TO burning up my car after charging me almost 400 bucks). I blame myself for not having a more complete coverage of insurance, but the most important thing was, why the f did I not do any research for mechanic before committing such a shady, unprofessional and irresponsible shop like ike's auto services.The moral of this true story- STAY AWAY FROM THIS FRAUDFUL SHOP AT ALL COST.

  Freddy Davids
10 years ago
First time at this place. Had a broken driver side window regulator/motor. Took it to him to give me a quote. After taking it a part he quoted $350+tax which was higher than expected so I told him no thanks. He gives me the line (in very broken english that I could barely understand) that he has to charge me for an hour labor blah blah (which he never mentioned before asking for the quote) so I tell him go ahead I'm not paying that much after which he tries to convince me it's not possible to get it done any cheaper and he will try to do it under $350 inc. tax. He mentions that window glass is scratched and need to be replaced so I specifically tell him NOT to replace it since I don't care about scratches. I come back 3 days after, bill is for $341 and he replaced the window glass. I was fuming but of course he let his poor zero-english speaking mechanic take my payment. By reading other posts, he seems to be more reasonable with long time customers (presumably after rapping them the first couple of times). Never going back again nor recommending him to any friends.tl;dr opportunistic mechanic and terrible communication

  Terri Edgar
7 years ago
Our battery died on a Friday afternoon and Ike's was closing. It was raining...a lot. They sent someone out, jumped us and charged is very fairly. They went above and beyond. We are not from this area, but I would use them in a heartbeat if we lived closer.

  Ryder Carraway
10 months ago
This guy will overcharge for the work he does you can get the job done well somewhere else for far less. Don't let him rip you off!

  Seung Sean Jung
3 years ago
Had side airbag issue, and the guy quickly found the issue and straighten the issue without spending thousands of dollars as dealership quoted. Highly recommend to you!

  Selima Jumarali
a year ago
Ike is responsive, efficient, and very affordable! Highly recommend!

  DeAndre S.
3 years ago
Does great work! Very reasonable and fast. Hidden gem!

  Rachel Hendley
3 years ago
Fast service, great prices. The guy who helped me was kind and very helpful - no complaints.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  Ashish Pandey
3 years ago
Very nice service. I appreciate. Hopkins people can go.

  Malissa Mills
4 years ago
Every thing was good just need more space

  ka kang
4 years ago
Great experience! Kind and fast.

  Christine King
3 years ago
Expensive like the car dealer ship

  Michael Kosten
11 months ago
Ripoff

  SHEM SHEM
4 years ago
Excellent service