Rockville Auto Repair

Motor Works Inc. is the featured in the July/Aug 2012 issue of Shop Owner Magazine!Here’s the full article for your reading enjoyment! Download (PDF, Unknown)

Motor Works, Inc. was featured in a recent episode of Consumer Compass — a television program by Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection

2014 KBB.com Residual Value WIN for Honda & Toyota! The Kelley Blue Book website (who tracks your car’s value) recently released it’s top 10 list for 2014 vehicles’ projected residual value out to 5 years. It’s no surprise the list is dominated by SUV’s as they still hold their popularity in the US. While these are projections, it is nice to see the vehicles that we’ve been supporting all along occupy 50% of the entire list

Here is another reason to have trained eyeballs under your car’s hood on a regular basis. This pseudo-aneurysm of the upper radiator hose could leave you stranded somewhere. When this blows…and it will, the anti-freeze coolant will leave the engine and the meltdown will begin.Overheating aluminium engine components is extremely hard on your bank account or credit card.Good news, though… Honda and Toyota hoses generally last beyond ten years. There may up to 10 or 12 specially molded hoses under your hood. If there is one leak here, another isn’t far away. We usually suggest replacement of all of the cooling system hoses at the same time in order to protect your entire investment. “Look out captain, she’s about to blow

We all know that routine and regular maintenance is the best way to extend the life of your Honda or Toyota product, right? By following the manufacturer’s servicing schedule, your car will last for many years and cost less to repair by catching the small problems before they become large ones. That’s the way it USED to be, anyway. Until 1995, Honda and Toyota maintenance schedules were pretty consistent however since then, maintenance schedules for each year and model are different and confusing. At a minimum, we address the published schedules in the service manuals using OEM parts and fluids ensuring your factory warranty. Additionally, there may be services that we may suggest as if yours was our Mother’s car, to keep it in great shape for the long haul.Contact us or [email protected] with your questions. We will do our best to ensure your vehicle gets the maintenance it deserves to stay in “like-new ... read more

You can help speed the diagnostic process by printing and filling our diagnostic worksheets before you come for your appointment. Brakes and RideCar Will Not StartPerformance or Poor MileageUnusual Noises

Top Quality Rated… Again and Again! We just received this in the mail today. We’re so pleased that so many of you (118) responded to their questionnaires and surveys. That’s more than double what most other shops with similar work volumes received in our area. Thanks to our fantastic clients for the great rating!The Washington Consumer Checkbook has been around for many years now. They compile survey data on how happy you guys are with the folks that care for your cars. We’ve consistently scored high over the years. If you would like to check it out yourself and see how they try to make a level and non-biased compilation, go over to www.checkbook.org. We’d like to thank all of you (and you know who you are) for the honest appraisals of your experiences at Motor Works. We’re consistently seeking to improve our level of service to you

Check out this 1985 segment shot at MWI (look carefully for that young guy in the white shirt)

Our own Chris Soares… putting Family First