Satellite Motors of Silver Spring in
Silver Spring Heights (MD)

Satellite Motors is by far the best auto repair shop I’ve ever taken my car to. Mo, Andy and the rest of the crew are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and professional, and explain what’s happening every step of the way. I highly recommend Satellite Motors and would give them 10 stars if I could!

The best and most honest car repair ANYWHERE. Moe is an expert on anything car-related, and Andy is wonderful. He volunteered to help me apply rust-proofing to a bad scrape (Satellite does repairs, not paint) and when I tried to pay him for his help, he asked that I donate instead to a charity of my choice. Satellite is a class act all the way. Cannot recommend it highly enough

A year ago, I wrote the review below. Since then we’ve taken 2 Toyotas to Satellite for service and Satellite continues to exceed all our expectations. Thank you Satellite! We’ve been bringing our Honda and Toyota’s to Satellite Motors for more than 15 years. Their mechanics are experts who keep up-to-date on all the latest technology, service is always on time and reasonably priced. Great value from folks I love to do business with. A couple of years ago we were driving to Maine for a family vacation and ran into mechanical problems on the NJ Turnpike. One call to Satellite gave us all the info we needed to deal with the issue while on the road and relieved all our car anxiety for the rest of our vacation. They are simply the best!

I have been taking my 09 Prius to Satellite Motors for over 12 years and couldn't be happier. The attributes I look for in a shop are competence, trust and commitment to service. Satellite has all three in spades. I never worry that they are trying to get me to do anything not necessary. They are pro-active without being pushy. Highly recommend them!

Took my 2007 Toyota Corolla in for service on 6/26/25. Thorough and prompt service as always in my 38 years with Satellite Motors- They are GREAT! Took my 2007 Toyota Corolla in for service on 10/25/24. As always, received excellent and timely service and work done and was provided thorough analysis with important findings - been taking my Toyota Corollas to satellite motors since 1986- pleasant and friendly and professional staff has always been my experience

Satellite Motors assessed our 2013 Honda CR-V (140,000 miles), recommended needed repairs (and did not recommend repairs that were not necessary) and completed the repairs in a timely manner with the result that the car is running better .

Always a wonderful professional experience. Moe and his team are fantastic. They provide outstanding service. It’s a relaxing feeling to have my car serviced at Satellite Motors!!

We were about to start a long road trip when our 2014 Toyota Sienna started making noises I never heard before. I needed a fast fix. Moe did a great job with our van. He diagnosed my problem almost immediately and was able to get parts and service it right away. Been bringing cars here for long time. Always satisfied.

Many many thanks, Moe and Andy, for taking on the caretaking baton of my 'new' 2002 Lexus. So grateful Satellite Motors is there to keep the car in tip top condition.

I was happy to reconnect with Moe at Satellite Motors after many years of having my car serviced under warranty at a Toyota dealer. Moe is very experienced, knowledgeable, detailed, and helpful in explaining and applying the exact services needed to maintain Toyota Avalons for many years into the future. He is punctual and always willing to breakdown services that are essential and urgent vs those that are needed, yet can be delayed for a specific time period. I especially recommend Satellite Motors for car owners who plan to keep their cars running well for 10+ years!

I am just back from a routine service visit on my new car. There is no other place I would take it for service. I have been a customer since 1993. Before this car, a Toyota Corolla Cross, which I purchased in 2024, they serviced my 2004 Toyota Camry Solara for 20 years. Previous Toyotas were also serviced there. I have been a satisfied customer of this business since the 1990s. I appreciate the thorough way Moe and his team of mechanics are savvy about their trade. I trust Satellite Motors to keep my new vehicle safe as I go forward.

I've been going to Satellite Motors since December 2023. They were recommended to me by my supervisor. I've been to many mechanics in the area but feel well taken care of here. I appreciate them keeping an eye on what needs to be checked at each visit, and their prices are fair and reasonable. Also, I don't feel like I've been discriminated against because I am a woman. Yes, this has happened before many times with other mechanics. They've got a loyal customer now and I'll continue to recommend them for folks living in the area 🙂.

Always so pleased when I take the van to satellite. Making the appointment was easy, they text with updates on price and estimated finish time (both of which are accurate), and then quickly and efficiently get me out when they are done. Feel comfortable with the quality of work!

Satellite Motors is an outstanding garage to take your vehicle for service!! My journey begun with them in September 2024, when I took my limping 2005 Toyota Solar in for service. I thought I would tell Moe, the Owner, what was needed. But instead he convinced me his approach was do an overall assessment and pinpoint the problems. I hadn’t had this kind of service since a dealership. But it’s proven to be what my car needed. As a result, several major hazardous conditions were uncovered which required immediate attention. Other maintenance issues were also pinpointed, and have been addressed over the past few months! Because my “baby” has less than 150,000 miles, I plan to take good care of her!! Moe has also been a ‘Godsend’ who is willing to work with and for you! When my car experienced a knocking sound shortly after installing new brakes, he was determined to figure out the source of the problem…and he did. He is an excellent mechanic and Proprietor! For outstanding service, take your car to Satellite Motors…you’ll be glad you did!! Moe…you’re the best!! Thank you so very much!!

I found Satellite Motors through a friends referral. My two service experiences have been excellent. I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander with over 297,000 miles. Moe had the vehicle checked over thoroughly, and gave me a list of items that needed servicing or replacement parts. The work was done on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend Satellite Motors, they are honest and thorough!

I have used Satellite Motors since the late 1980s and have always been satisfied with the quality of their service and advice. I now live ann hour away (or more depending on traffic) but my wife and I still will only get our Toyotas serviced there. My latest service experience was excellent as always. Moe and team treated me with their typical honesty and competence!

We love Satellite Motors! They have serviced our cars for years. We trust their assessment of problems and have been very happy with their work and their customer service. They rushed a job for us today when they could have done otherwise!

After taking my car to 2 other mechanics in the area over the past 2 years to try to solve an issue with the A/C, Satellite Motors CAME THROUGH and was able to properly diagnose and fix the issue! (The other places said the A/C just needed to be charged - but then it would stop working after 20 minutes). My car also needed 80k mile service, and they found some other issues that needed to be remedied as well (I knew the car wasn't driving smoothly - but I didn't know why.) Mo and the staff at Satellite were so thorough, responsive, detailed and I appreciated that they communicated via text and phone and I had a full understanding of everything, including detailed estimates and their honesty in what I could fix now vs what I could wait for. The email correspondence and follow up has also been great, and I am glad to finally have my car on a maintenance plan with history attached to it. I literally have peace of mind now. My husband will be taking his car there soon for a tune up as well. I also LOATHE taking my car to the shop, mostly because of the way I have been treated by the folks working at the shop - never once was I made to feel inferior or treated unkindly by the fantastic staff at Satellite. They were professional, kind, patient and are absolute experts on cars. We will never take our business anywhere else. Thank you Satellite Motors of Silver Spring!

I felt very secure having my car serviced at Satellite Motors: mechanics were straightforward, knowledgable, courteous. They gave my car a thorough inspection (as it was the first time I left it with them) and did ONLY what was required at that time. We set up a plan for regular maintenance. They returned my car in perfectly clean condition. I will return.

I love this mechanic! I’ve been bringing my car here for years, after an older car had a leak in the brake fluid line that made the brakes get softer and softer over time. I brought it to multiple mechanics and they kept blowing me off and saying that the brakes in that style car were just soft. I was literally having nightmares about not being able to brake the car. I brought the car to Satellite at a recommendation from a friend and they listened to me and found the problem right away. I’ve always found that they listen to me, explain things when I ask, don’t overcharge, and even refer me to the dealer for fixes that could be under warranty to help save me money. Also the shop is metro-accessible (though a bit of a walk) so it’s relatively easy to drop my car off and come back later.

I highly recommend Satellite Motors! Moe was wonderful to work with and thorough with the job that he executed for our family members car. I absolutely appreciate him sending me a video to show me other issues we needed to be aware of down the road. It is this communication that is worth its weight in gold to me. When my Toyota is out of warranty, I will gladly have Satellite Motors service my car.

Another great service at Satellite Motors, this time for our Subaru Outback. We’ve been going to Satellite for over 25 years and they are just the best. Moe and his team do excellent work, are honest and never recommend work that’s not needed. And they are conveniently located in downtown Silver Spring, a short walk from the metro. I highly recommend them!

Satellite Motors is the only place I trust to service my car. I have been a customer from the mid 1990’s. They are thorough, honest, and they list what needs to be serviced at your next visit on your invoice. I will not trust my vehicle with anyone else. Moe and his team are the best.

My husband and I have been taking our cars to Satellite Motors for the past 2 decades. We always receive excellent service and because of this, we have been able to keep our cars running for a very long time. You are never pushed to have them perform a service that doesn’t need to be done. They are very honest and don’t try to cheat the customer. We will never take our cars to anyone else.

I love Satellite Motors! They provide great pricing and excellent service. They keep my SUV running in tip top shape. Moe goes the extra mile. He saved me money on a leaky battery replacement by calling the manufacturer to verify it was still under warranty and got the battery replacement for free. You won’t regret taking your car here!

Satellite Motors is the best car maintenance facility ever! I have taken my vehicles there for over 20 years. They are experts in Toyotas and other foreign cars. My first Toyota 4-Runner went over 300,000 miles before I purchased another. My second 4-Runner is approaching 300,000 and running without any problems. Satellite Motors cares more about my car than I do!

Moe and his team consistently deliver high-quality, accurate, friendly and courteous service for all my car repair needs. They provide a complete and accurate assessment of whatever issues may be going on with my vehicle. I have taken my vehicles to satellite motors for the past six years, and I have never been disappointing with your service. Everyone is professional, friendly, and highly competent. Additionally, they are thorough and very efficient.