Service Listings: MD

Atlas Auto Clinic

101 south hilton street

Baltimore

410 566 0006

alagere2000@yahoo.com

Autowerkes

1909 Belair Road

Fallston

(410) 803-8555

autowerkes@msn.com

www.autowerkesinc.com

Marcelo and Sergio own and operate Autowerkes and deal with 

Swedish and German autos only.  I can't say enough about the quality of 

their service and dependability. They are honest and forthright on their 

repairs and service and make the customer their number one priority. You 

won't find a better shop.

Submitted by Roland Sweitzer

Auto Parts International

6350 South Hanover Rd.

Elkridge

(410) 579-8422

The owner's name is Jack. Their work is excellent and parts and labor

prices are very good. I have been using them over a year and referred

several Saab owner's. They have all been very happy and satisfied with the

way they were treated and the work done, according to feedback from them

after their visits.

This is API's new location and phone number. Their new facility is nicer

and larger. They are  excellent Saab techs, and they also service Volvo,

BMW, Mercedes, Asian and domestic makes. I have been going there over two

years. They do excellent work and the price is right. Their location is

about 1.3 miles north of Rt. 100, about a half mile off of Rt. 1. The

service area will be on the right.

Submitted by Ken Washington

Auto Parts International (API)  moved to a new location several months ago,

15 minutes from the old location.  Still one of the best and most honest

shops you'll find in the Baltimore- D.C. corridor. With a bigger shop, they

are now able to service my American-driving and Japanese-driving friends.

Submitted by Erik Domaas

Although this is a Goodyear tire and general auto service center, they have

one mechanic named Henry who is a Saab and Volvo genius.  He used to own a

Saab and Volvo repair shop before Brooks-Huff hired him.  Henry has three

Saabs in his own family, and his own 900 has 275K on it.  He has been able

to identify nearly every noise my Saab has ever made just by hearing it.

He also has a complete assortment of Saab and Volvo specialty tools from

his own (now defunct) shop.  He is an older man and is also one of the

nicest, most straightforward and honest mechanics I have ever met in my

life (and I have met about a hundred).

This is an update on Henry; the mechanic that I mentioned worked at

Brooks-Huff Goodyear. He now (as of late 2000) works at Auto Parts

International.

Submitted by Bilal Hassan

Bay Street Garage

28264 St Michaels Road

Easton

(410) 822-5995

For those of us who drive a Saab on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Mr. Orr

can help address most problems that may be encountered.

Submitted by d v eslick

Brentwood Import Automotive Specialists

1035 West 41st Street

Baltimore

(410) 889-6748

Good foreign car shop with fair prices. Owner Ed Nemphos is a great guy and

uses oem parts whenever available. Knowledgeable of Saabs. Brentwood has

worked on both my 900's: 86T and 92S. Recommend highly. Import specialist

since 1976.

Submitted by Kevin Donohue

Colesville Sunoco (formerly Colesville Exxon East)

13335 New Hampshire Ave.

Silver Spring

(301) 384-5300 

This service shop used to be the Colesville Exxon that is also 

listed here. I called several places on this list when my car was 

missing and had the check engine on. Noel, the mechanic here at the 

Sunoco, gave what felt to me like the most reasonable response and labor 

estimate. I am not going to name names, but two of the other places on 

this list told me that their technicians would require ridiculous 

amounts of time necessary to change a common part, and a different one 

tried to scare me into making the most expensive repair first instead of 

seeing if the cheaper one would work. Noel just wanted to get my car 

working, gave me plenty of information that all made good sense, and 

mentioned that he is always happy to find a new Saab customer. (Besides 

Saabs, this service station also works on Volvos and Volkswagens.) The 

repair was simple and fast, and my car now works fine. Also, because the 

Sunoco gas is open until 11 pm, you can drop off and pick up your car 

with !

the cashier after working hours -- very handy.

Submitted by Kathleen

 

Danneman's Auto Service

100 Lafayette Avenue

Laurel

(301) 725-2244

I have taken both OG and NG 900's there, and they have been very good to me.

Don and Becky Danneman have been servicing Saabs (and other less interesting

stuff) for over 25 years now, and have a great reputation in the area for

good service.

Submitted by Paul E. Grimes

K&S Associates

3939 Fall Rd

Baltimore

(410) 235-6660

Parkway Auto Repair

5914 Liberty Road

Baltimore

(410) 944-9088

Rosemont Motors

1800 Rosemont Avenue

Frederick

(301) 662-6043

Ed Gunneau, owner of the shop, was the chief mechanic for the Saab dealer in

Frederick in the late 70's. When they closed (the owner moved to Texas), Ed

opened Rosemont Motors. His shop specializes primarily in Saabs and has

always performed quality work at reasonable prices. The only problem is that

you have to make an appointment about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks in advance, but it's

worth the wait. They can do everything, and because of their long experience

with Saabs, they know what to look for to solve the problem. I've been

dealing with Ed since my first Saab (1979).

Submitted by Mace T. Miyasaki

Rossi's Automotive, Inc.

811 Burlington Avenue

Silver Spring

301) 495-0188

www.rossiauto.com

I have taken my '93 900 to Rossi's on and off for years and 

have been very happy (it's only been on and off because I moved out of 

state, and now live in Baltimore so use API instead).  I referred the 

very picky owners of 2 other '93 900s who also use Rossi's regularly now 

as well.  Stephen Thomas is the manager and very honest.  They are very 

good at diagnosing, and I have never felt that I'm being sold something 

more than I need.  They were also extremely helpful when my local 

service station told me I needed over $1000 of repairs to meet 

inspection; Rossi's took a look at the items, pronounced that 

ridiculous, found instead an urgent brake line bulge that really was a 

problem, and got my car through a nearby inspection station -- all for 

about $35 in repairs.  I've even driven my Saab from Baltimore to DC 

more than once just to take it to Rossi's (before I found API through 

this board).

Submitted by Andy Fish

Scandinavian Import Servicenter

7404A Weatmore Rd

Rockville

(301) 340-7222

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Very reputable service center. If you own a Saab, you couldn't pick a

better place to take it for service. Saab certified technicians, very

honest, very fair, high quality work. They also are a good source for used

Saabs.

Submitted by John Frei

Viking Automotive

7911-C Beechcraft Avenue

Gaithersburg

(301) 947-7895

Bought a 1996 900S a month ago with known convertible top problems.  When the 

top stopped working completely 1/2way up 2 weeks later I took it to Viking 

(90 minutes from me) because someone else on this website had reported success 

with the same problem with Viking.  The seller had said he was quoted about $1K 

to fix the problem (which I intended to live with - the auto top had worked if 

you gave it a hand along the way while someone kept their finger on the top down 

button) but Viking got it fixed for $310 plus they waited for me when I went to 

pick up the car on a day there was a power outage in Gaithersberg.  I will be 

back but I wish they were closer; I am  in Waldorf, MD, 75 miles away.

Submitted by Andrew

If there was not a quality independent Saab mechanic nearby, I would not own

a Saab. Fortunately, living in the Maryland suburbs of DC, I have a choice

between two quality shops. Interestingly, the shops' approaches to their work

are diametrically opposed. I am very interested in enhancing my car without

unnecessarily spending money. Viking Automotive in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a

quick drive right off of I-270, is truly an ideal shop for me. Eric and Jay,

the owners and technicians, are great guys and have an endless supply of Saab

knowledge. For me,Êmy relationship with my mechanic is important.  I want to

be able to trust them that they will never oversell unneeded repairs and that

they will do the job right the first time.  Eric & Jay have met and exceeded

both of these expectations. Their ample supply of parts cars and used parts

is also a true plus in that they will sell used bits for much less money than

I've seen anywhere else. Treat these guys with the respect they are due and

they will treat you and your car with the service, price and attention to

detail that you require.

Submitted by Michael S. Gottlieb, Esq.

Viking Automotive is the absolute best. Just took my 97 Saab 

900 SE Turbo Convertible in. Had several issues to address. But I write 

because of the convertible top issue. It stopped working (got stuck in 

operation) awhile back. Problem seemed electrical. Took it to a Saab 

"expert" in the DC area (private Saab specialist). Told me it was the 

computer module that controlled the top that was "FUBAR". Part was about 

$800-$1,000, plus about an hour or so labor for install. They said I 

could try to find a used part (it wouldn't require re-programming) and 

they would install (told me that re-programming my existing part would 

not be the best/smart choice because re-programming would take 4-5 hours 

and there would be no guarantee it would work). So I got a used part for 

$125 and thought I was set. Something they said on the phone the day 

before they were to install the part, however, made me uneasy (all of a 

sudden, the used part would need to be re-programmed too).

So I went searching for another Saab mechanic. Found Viking on this site 

and they were a Godsend. I walked in, told Eric about the issue with the 

top, how I was told that the computer module was bad and bought a used 

one. Without even looking at the car he said it was very unlikely that 

that was the problem (he spent almost an entire summer at Saab doing 

tops and said the only time this part was ever replaced was when Saab 

was paying for it under warranty, i.e., it was done to be safe, but was 

never the sole problem).

Sure enough, it wasn't. Long and short, I could have been at least 

$1,000 in (much more if I bought the part new) at the other place, and 

still wouldn't have even had a working top. My cost at Viking, $450 (it 

was the universal joint) and that included re-programming or 

re-calibrating the existing computer module which was essentially fine, 

just needed adjustment to operate smoothly!

I was going to sell the car, but Eric fixed my AC problem (I can't 

imagine what that would have cost at the other place as all signs seemed 

to point to the evaporator core, which it appears not to be), did the 

95,000 mile service, fixed a transmission mount, fixed an oil leak, 

fixed a radiator hose (I think) and a few other odds and ends. Top, AC, 

scheduled service and all the misc. stuff added up to $1,375. I've never 

so happily doled out that kind of money. Would have been at least twice 

that at the other place and who knows whether the issues would have been 

fixed. The car runs great and everything works as it should. Viking has 

a new loyal customer.

Submitted by Brian McEvoy

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