Fountaindale Auto Center has proudly been providing trusted auto repair services in Middletown, MD since 1968. We employ ASE Certified technicians at our state-of-the-art NAPA Auto Care Center to provide the highest quality auto repair services. Our auto repairs are backed by a 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Fountaindale Auto Center offers trusted brake repair and brake service in Middletown, MD. We are proud to have many loyal, repeat customers in Middletown and nearby Frederick, MD rely on us for expert brake repair and service.
Fountaindale Auto Center offers trusted brake repair and brake service in Middletown, MD. We are proud to have many loyal, repeat customers in Middletown and nearby Frederick, MD rely on us for expert brake repair and service.
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Fountaindale Auto Center began as a small, three bay Esso Station in 1968. The service station was built by Ned Kefauver on the East side of Middletown, in an area called Fountaindale. Ned owned and operated the service station until the early '70s when his brother Richard purchased it from him. The service station became Fountaindale Exxon and the shop operated as Fountaindale Service Center until May of 1999.
If you are buying or transferring a used vehicle in Frederick County Maryland and surrounding areas, chances are, you will need a Maryland State Vehicle inspection. Call Fountaindale Auto Center to schedule your Maryland State Inspection today. We offer Maryland State Inspections for cars, trucks, SUVs, and RVs in Middletown, MD and surrounding areas including: Frederick, Myersville, Hagerstown, Thurmont, Walkersville, Urbana, Ijamsville, New Market, and Brunswick.In Maryland, most used vehicles are required by Maryland Law to undergo a safety inspection prior to its sale or transfer.
Fountaindale Auto Center offers towing and recovery services in Middletown, MD, and surrounding areas including Frederick, Myersville, Walkersville, Brunswick, New Market, Thurmont, and Urbana. When your vehicle is stranded or simply won't start, give Fountaindale Auto Center a call. We will recover your vehicle and have you back on the road in no time.
Do you need brake repair for your car, truck, SUV or RV in Middletown, Maryland near Frederick, MD?. Fountaindale Auto Center specializes in brake service and brake repair on cars, trucks, SUVs and RVs in Frederick County, MD. From brake pad replacement to brake inspection and repair, Fountaindale Auto Center has your brake system covered.
Reviews (9)
Sean Garwood
Jun 05, 2022
Took a 2001 Acura MDX in for a check engine light in summer 2019, diagnosed as a timing belt issue. Said they ought to do the water pump as well. $1200. Three months later, the check engine light is back on and I fail emissions. Emissions inspection guy gives me a readout that says three of my six cylinders are misfiring. I take it back to Fountaindale, and speak with the owner, who says I need new ignition coils.
They put in three new coils for $650. Few days later, the car basically goes haywire: blinking check engine light, loss of engine power, uneven acceleration. I thought the engine was about to die on the spot. Limp back to fountaindale and they say the coils failed. They replaced them under warranty. I sold the car to my cousin for a few hundred bucks and let him know the problems it had.
He knew a good Acura mechanic (Suttons Auto Repair in Edgewater, MD) and took it there. His mechanic said that Fountaindale had used generic coils that weren't even compatible with the car. That mechanic installed the proper coils and the car still runs fine 2.5 years later. We took it out camping to West Virginia just last summer. Runs like it used to. All in all, I wasted ~$2000 on shoddy work and an incorrect diagnosis at Fountaindale. I would strongly advise against using this mechanic.
They put in three new coils for $650. Few days later, the car basically goes haywire: blinking check engine light, loss of engine power, uneven acceleration. I thought the engine was about to die on the spot. Limp back to fountaindale and they say the coils failed. They replaced them under warranty. I sold the car to my cousin for a few hundred bucks and let him know the problems it had.
He knew a good Acura mechanic (Suttons Auto Repair in Edgewater, MD) and took it there. His mechanic said that Fountaindale had used generic coils that weren't even compatible with the car. That mechanic installed the proper coils and the car still runs fine 2.5 years later. We took it out camping to West Virginia just last summer. Runs like it used to. All in all, I wasted ~$2000 on shoddy work and an incorrect diagnosis at Fountaindale. I would strongly advise against using this mechanic.
Steven Canale
Jan 21, 2022
Our Ordinary Family Life
Jan 13, 2022
I've been using Fountaindale since the 1990s and Clark and his amazing team are friendly and honest and always do what you ask and try to find an open slot for you last minute. I highly recommended them for any and all things auto. They always treat you like family. Services: Battery, Electrical, Wheel alignment, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, A/C installation & repair, Transmission, Tires, Engine repair, Brakes, Auto engine tuning, Oil change, Air conditioning
Lisa & Fam
Aug 08, 2021
I cannot say enough positive things about Fountaindale Auto Center. Everyone there is so courteous and professional. They've made us feel like family. They've helped us every time we've had a problem with our numerous mechanical issues with 2 different vehicles we've had. They are truly life-savers. Everyone from the owner, mechanics, front desk staff and everyone in between are knowledge and so helpful. Most importantly they are honest every time! That's invaluable.
William Pierce
Jan 09, 2021
Hannah Alexander
Nov 09, 2019
Stanley Robison
May 15, 2019
Dan Morhardt
May 21, 2017
Expensive in a pinch. We paid almost $600 to replace a water pump after we overheated. They did get us in the same day and out the same day. However, they did not replace the thermostat, which then failed an hour later. Friendly, clean location, but frustrating results. New mechanic replacing the thermostat says they should have known better.
Sara Lachewitz
Feb 08, 2015
Took my 2006 Honda Minivan in for a brake job. There was 66000 miles on the original brakes. spent some time discussing that i wanted excellent quality parts to be used and was assured that would be the case. 23000 miles later ( a little less than 1/3 the life of the original brakes) i had noises coming from the front wheels, had a mechanic friend take a look and he told me the front brakes were metal on metal.
I called fountaindale and was told that it was 2 yrs and 4 months since the work was done and that the warranty period was over and sorry about my luck. I then called the main office as, my work had been done at the Frederick location, and asked to speak to the owner, was told that a message would be passed to him directly and that I would be contacted. No call, $750 wasted on a job i was assured would be the highest quality parts and workmanship. IF YOU VALUE YOUR MONEY DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
I called fountaindale and was told that it was 2 yrs and 4 months since the work was done and that the warranty period was over and sorry about my luck. I then called the main office as, my work had been done at the Frederick location, and asked to speak to the owner, was told that a message would be passed to him directly and that I would be contacted. No call, $750 wasted on a job i was assured would be the highest quality parts and workmanship. IF YOU VALUE YOUR MONEY DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
