Thoroughbred Auto Care

This shop came recommended to me by a colleague at work and I’m glad it is near my home in Laurel. So far, they have saved me thousands of dollars in (unnecessary) repair bills that I would have otherwise paid at dealerships had I not gotten a second opinion from Thoroughbred. I recommend this place for your out-of-manufacturer warranty car repair and service needs. The staff I’ve interacted with also seem quite knowledgeable about many car brands, knowing all their quirks and flaws. The shop’s shuttle service is also a welcome perk for those needing to get back home.

Would not recommend. Took our car in for Maryland Safety Inspection and it failed because the parking brake did not hold the car. Was informed it needed new rear brake rotors for it to work, so we authorized $576 in work - $209 in parts for two new rotors and $354 in labor to replace rotors and adjust the parking brake cables. They informed us after that this did not fix the issue and that they adjusted the cables as much as they could. They said it would be an additional $876 to replace both cables - $176 for parts and $700 for labor. I asked what cables they are using and they confirmed they were the Febi Bilstein cables which you can buy a set of for $27.38 online. 530% parts markup. I asked them about this and they said they could drop the parts price to $140, which is still a 400% pa

I was so happy when I found a great auto shop other than the dealership that can work on VW. This group can definitely be trusted with VW. Knowledge and honesty go a long way. Will definitely be back!

Thoroughbred did a great job identifying the problems with my 2014 Mazda 6. Services were reasonably priced, everything was thoroughly explained, and the free shuttle was very helpful. I will return to them for my future car care needs.

Thoroughbred was an absolute pleasure to work with—patient, easygoing, and incredibly thorough. I came in with only a vague description of an issue with my emergency brake, and they didn’t just shrug it off. Instead, they performed a full inspection at a very fair price, identified and fixed the problem, and went above and beyond by providing a comprehensive overview of my car’s overall condition. The photos and videos they shared made it easy for me to understand what was happening now and what maintenance I should plan for in the future. All of this was done in just a few hours. I’ll 100% be bringing my car back here and fully trust them as my go-to partner for keeping my car in top shape.