Jung’s Auto Service

jung is great!!! it was a lot cheaper than I thought and he was super fast to change my belt and air filter.

Just found this place was blocks from me and well regarded by Unilocalers. I knew the brakes were in bad shape, though Steve Jung said only the rear needed immediate service — $ 135 for new pads and checking all the brakes, which seems a good price, and $ 60 for an oil change with synthetic oil, which I think is typical ($ 40 for regular oil). Work was quick. Place seems informal as Steve Jung himself is the front desk (which is actually in the back anyway), but most of the shops I’ve liked were just like this.
This is my only experience so far, so I may have more to add later when we bring him my wife’s car, which is at the age that it has all kinds of mysterious problems that other mechanics have been unable to resolve.

My car is on the verge of dying completely and as a very poor recent graduate from UMD (Go Terps!) I cannot afford the luxury of buying a brand new car. I am fearful, everyday, that something tragic will happen to it, of which I will not be unable to afford, fortunately, Jung has eased this anxiety for me, even if just slightly. His rates are fair and he is very knowledgable. He is also a very nice and professional man and I am so grateful to him for his honesty and fairness.
Thank you, Jung’s, for helping me keep my car running and always at reasonable rates. Thank you for easing my anxiety. It’s nice having a mechanic on my side.

We dropped my Boyfriend’s car off here on a Sunday because no other shop was open. He was having issues with his windshield wipes, a computer glitch. Mr. Jung said he could look at it that day. The shop closed by 3 pm so we thought we’d have an answer by then. 2 pm hit, then 3 pm then 4 pm but Mr. Jung still had not even taken a look at the car. We ended up picking the car up on Monday at taking it to our regular Mechanic McFadden’s in Laurel, MD.
Just be honest, if you can’t look at something or are too busy just let a customer know. Instead of wasting our time.

Mr. Jung is the mechanic and gentleman I trust the most when it comes to any car related issues. I’ve been doing regular repairs with him and always the price and service have been great. Mr. Jung is really kind and genuine when it comes to recommending repairs. No unnecessary fixes and exorbitant rates. He says what needs to be done and explains the pros and cons and deliberates various cost-​saving options, which helps us make informed decisions., unlike many mechanics who love to scare the crap out of you and rip you off. Every time i get a quote for some repair work from some mechanic, I check with Jungs and his quote is always better and so is the service. I’ve done oil changes, front brake & rotor replacement and water pump and belt changes, all for affordable prices at different times over the past 2 years. Today, I am getting my rear brakes completely replaced (rotors, brake pads, callipers, etc.) plus my entire car checked and serviced as a courtesy, since I will be heading for a road trip tonight. And I am sure they are gonna take good care of this. I’d highly recommend them to anyone who’s looking for an affordable and genuine fix to their car issues.

Jung is the man! He is very honest and very knowledgeable. Any time I take my car there he checks it fairly quickly for me and calls me to let me know the damage before doing any work. He almost always gives me options. I take my car to him for any problems, I know it’s in good hands !

I found this place here on Unilocal and went based on the good reviews. The owner was very helpful and offered me honest advice. I have recommended it to several of my co-​workers and would def go back. Great and prompt service!

My neighbor told me that my headlight was out, so I Unilocaled the nearest the auto shop. Since I was less than a mile for Jung, I drove there. yes, they were extremely busy, but Jung was able to replaced my headlights in less than 30 minutes. The kicker is that the grill has to come off of my car in order to replace the bulb. It isn’t a quick task.
Not only was Jung and his staff quick, but also they were pleasant. In addition, I was charged less than if I would I had gone to the dealership. I will definitely return for more automotive services.

Long story short: I paid a lot of money just to wait two weeks while they failed to fix my car, returned it filthy inside, and with pieces missing and/​or broken. Never, ever again.
I don’t understand how my experience went so badly after I saw the solid 5-​star status for this shop on Unilocal.
I took my 1988 BMW 325i (an oldie but goodie) here to get a few things done. I needed a battery drain problem sorted out, a small coolant leak fixed, one exhaust hanger replaced, and a muffler.
Two weeks later, I begged them to just get my car back to me. They assured me that the battery drain was resolved, and that some old coolant hoses were replaced. However, the parts for the muffler hanger would not be in for a while. After two weeks there was no excuse.
When I came to pick up the car, the new coolant hoses were in place, and the battery was charged and ready to go. However, the interior of the car was really grimy all over the steering wheel, carpets, and every surface they touched. They obviously didn’t use gloves or plastic protectors. I keep my car immaculate inside and this was a shock.
Then, imagine my surprise when I notice a full piece of the dash trim *missing*. Fortunately I found it kicking around the inside.
Then, the big one: the fan speed knob was flat out broken. They had driven a big sheet metal screw (totally inappropriate for the purpose) into the dashboard and into the fan speed control to the point where the it wouldn’t turn, and the knob just popped off when I touched it.
On top of it all, the electrical problem was not in fact resolved, and my car kept dying. When I had the battery tested it was determined to be bad (though this could be from going dead so many times).
I am not about to bring my car back to get these things «fixed», considering how badly it turned out the first time.

Got an Oil Change here in the Summer.
5W-​30 Oil. When it was finished, I checked my dipstick, the Oil seemed to be not the best textured quality, unlike other oil changes I have gotten. im not even sure what oil they used for the oil change
Long story short: Did the job, car had new oil (I believe cheap quality though), and correct me if im wrong but I was not told what brand of oil was put into my car.
Oil must’ve been so cheap all as all of it already burned out (No oil on the dipstick 3 – 4 months later), though I do have a car that burns oil relatively quicker than others, it never burns out this fast.
Giving an «A-​OK» 3 star review since the job was done, and my car ran as good as it did before, yet im in belief the oil was cheap and I was not told which brand of oil was put in the car.

Definitely returning here to get my tire changed! Fab service I received last time I visited. They fixed up 07 yaris breaks well and changed my rotors. Cost about 330 bucks in total.

As a female, I am always skeptical going to a mechanic because I have been taken advantage of at other auto shops (mechanics trying to make me think I need to replace an spend more than what is needed). I found Jung’s from Unilocal and since my vehicle would not run and I was desperate, I took it there.
Jung’s is not open on Saturday but they do have a convenient drop-​off service at their shop. I called Friday evening and told them I was going to have the vehicle dropped off, and it was no problem to do so.
Within 3 hours of opening on Sunday, I received a call from the shop with a diagnosis of what was wrong. My vehicle is 10+ years old, and I was waiting for him to tell me I would need brand new this and that and a whole revamping that would cost $ 1,000 or more. He did not do that at all. He told me the problems, what he needed to do to fix them, and provided me with an estimate that was well under $ 500. No fancy items or replacing things that did not need to be replaced yet.
The vehicle was ready the following day, and Mr. Jung walked me to my vehicle, showed me the things he replaced, explained why he replaced them, and told me things I should look out for in regards to things wearing out. He did not push a 3,000 mile oil change, new shocks, new tires, nothing. He was pleasant and respectful and did not condescend to me or try to push any product on me. I checked with a knowledgeable family member who is a mechanic, and he confirmed the work as well as the pricing. An oil change cost me $ 30, and a vehicle tuneup cost me $ 30 more than a good price in my mechanic relative’s state of Georgia. As this is the DC area and prices are usually higher than other places, I was impressed.
Overall, I was very pleased with the customer service, the work, the pricing, and the whole experience. I did not feel taken advantage of and really appreciated Mr. Jung walking me through what exactly he did and why he did it. I recommend this place for someone who wants a no-​frills, straightforward experience. I plan to continue to use this shop for my future vehicle needs.

I have gone to Jung’s twice now: one time to replace a tire + alignment and another time for a temperature gauge valve replacement. After reading all the reviews in the CP area, I decided on Jung’s and was not disappointed.
The mechanics took the time to clearly explain what was wrong with my car, quoted me at a below average price and did the work in a timely fashion.
I’m definitely a loyal customer and would recommend anyone to this place!
–Angie B

Best & most honest mechanic I’ve ever worked with. All my family goes here. Jung has golden hands.

I read other reviews here and decided to try Jungs out. Experience was great. Fair price for parts and labor I think, but more important is that he knows what he’s doing. I have an older model Nissan that had the radiator repaired badly last year that led to my having to replace it again here as well as thermostat and hoses above and below that were leaking, and the car drives very well now. He also resolved another issue I had, and explained why it was happening. All in all a good guy, and he had me in an out next day from my first call.

Excellent speedy service for a reasonable price. I paid ¹⁄₃ less by coming here. Nothing fancy, just a very basic shop, but who needs fluff when you are looking for automotive repair? And thanks to previous reviewers who had such positive things to say, I wouldn’t have gone without them. Don’t go anywhere else, it was worth the drive to College Park from DC. It took a day for my car to be fixed, I am sure it would have been a longer wait elsewhere. Brakes, drive belt, molding fixed and an oil change.

This is a relatively small, owner-​operated shop located just off Route 1 in College Park. I’ve been here twice now, and both times Mr. Jung and his employees were friendly and honest. They will get you in and out in a timely fashion and they are (at least in my experience) true to their estimates. This is definitely not a big or fancy operation — just a local shop that does good, honest work. Couldn’t ask for more!

After getting high estimates from two local car repair shop I contacted Jung Auto Service and was quoted 40% less for a radiator replacement. Needless to say, I was happy to be saving money. I just got my car back and checked under the hood. He performed the work we talked about and everything looks fine and dandy. My car is back in excellent running condition.
You can trust Jung’s Auto Service to do excellent work. Highly recommend! I will be back should my car need some more TLC.

After blindly trusting a nationwide chain for 3 years, I got majorly screwed by them. Not only did they botch-​up a job, but actually lied to me saying they tried to repair it. A simple belt change and AC refill left my car screeching wildly whenever I started my car. After multiple visits, they couldn’t figure out the problem. Mr. Jung’s Auto Service came to my rescue. They figured the problem (which was actually a wrong installation of the belt). Also fixed my car AC and the car was ready to go in a day ! The service was extremely fast and very affordable. The mechanics are very friendly and quick. I have visited this place more than once now and I intend to make it my regular stop for oil changes and any work on my car.

When I made the cross-​country drive from sunny CA to DC, I had a few concerns on my mind: the weather, the food, the people, and my car. I can’t change the weather (or make a beach out here in DC), the food is just different and takes some getting used to, the people are great, but my car needed some work. I used to have a family friend mechanic who took care of everything, was unmatched in pricing, and knew what I needed and didn’t try to rip me off by explaining how my engine needed to be replaced because some fairy dust got in there. I figured that I would have to settle for some random corner shop out here that wouldn’t come close to what I was used to. Boy, was I wrong.
Through a reference from a local, I was directed to this shop. I figured it was some random shop with one guy who would take a day or two to replace my breaks and do an oil change, so I was prepared for the worst as I made the trip over. The shop was a little hard to find (it’s behind a yellow building off of Baltimore Ave), but as soon as I pulled up, I realized that this was going to be a great experience. The place felt like it was out of an old movie, with a number of people, car parts everywhere, the hum of machinery, and a friendly owner. I walked into the office where a small TV had some show going, and I asked for an estimate on the work that I needed. After a quick inspection and test drive around the parking lot, he knew exactly what needed to be done, and he had my car pulled into the garage right away. I watched as two men went right to work, smoothing out the rotor, replacing the pads and changing the oil. The job was done relatively quickly, and the price was cheap.
After a year in the DMV, I can finally say that it feels like home.