A customer named Mark was driving down Laytonsville Rd near Montgomery Village when his car started shaking real bad. He pulled over fast because he thought a wheel was about to fall off. Someone nearby told him, “Go to Citgo Auto Repair, they’re right up the road.” When he came in, he looked stressed, but the fix was simple — a loose suspension bolt. We tightened it, checked the rest, and he was back driving again in about an hour.
Stuff like this happens a lot around Gaithersburg. The roads beat up cars fast. The weather changes quick. The traffic near Lakeforest just wears everything out quicker. Our job is to make repairs that are honest, simple, and don’t stress you out.
If you're trying to find an auto repair shop in Gaithersburg MD, we’re right here on Laytonsville Rd helping people every day.
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People around Gaithersburg come in all the time saying their brakes feel weird. Traffic near Lakeforest and stop-and-go roads by Montgomery Village can wear brakes fast. Some folks hear grinding. Some hear squeaks. Some feel shaking when stopping.
We fix brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, and do ABS checks. A guy from Damascus Rd said his whole car shook when stopping at red lights. His rotors were super warped. After we replaced them, he said the car felt safe again and didn’t shake at all.
Brakes are one of the most important parts on the car, and honestly, when they feel off, it’s better to check them right away.
Cars need steady care or they start acting up. Gaithersburg weather changes fast. One day warm, next day freezing. It messes with hoses, belts, and sensors.
We do tune-ups, spark plugs, belts, hoses, coolant service, battery checks, and all the little things that keep a car healthy. A family from Woodfield Rd had an overheating problem every weekend. When we tested the cooling system, we found a tiny leak. Fixing that one leak kept the car from blowing a head gasket later.
Maintenance saves money. It really does.
Cars in Gaithersburg get a lot of rust under them because of rain and winter roads. We see tons of cars from Olney and Lakeforest with loud exhaust problems.
We repair mufflers, exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, O2 sensors, and broken hangers. A lady from Damascus Rd said her SUV sounded like a bus every morning. Her muffler had a long crack across the bottom. Once we replaced it, the car got quiet again.
If your car suddenly gets loud, it’s almost always the exhaust somewhere underneath.
Parking lots around Gaithersburg can be tight. Costco, Lakeforest, you name it. People come in with dents and scratches all the time.
We fix dents, scratches, bumpers, paint chips, and small crash repairs. A customer came in after someone scraped her door. It looked pretty bad, but we fixed the dent and blended the paint. She said she couldn’t even tell it happened.
Small body work makes a big difference when you want your car to look good again.
When repairs go deeper than normal stuff, this is where machine shop work comes in. Cars around here sometimes get engine issues from long drives through Olney, Damascus Rd, and Woodfield Rd.
We do timing repairs, compression tests, leak-down tests, gasket fixes, and full engine rebuild work. A customer had a misfire his old shop couldn’t figure out. Our tests showed a bad valve. After fixing it, the car ran better than it had in years.
Machine work sounds scary, but it’s just real diagnosing.
Oil changes keep engines alive. Weather in Gaithersburg thickens old oil fast. Some cars go way too long without changing it.
We do synthetic oil, high-mileage oil, filters, fluid checks, and a basic safety look-over. A guy from Montgomery Village hadn’t changed his oil for almost a year. The oil came out super thick. After fresh oil, his engine sounded smoother and didn’t shake as much.
Oil changes are cheap and stop a lot of big repairs.
Maryland safety inspections can feel stressful for new residents. Lots of people moving into Gaithersburg come here to get checked.
We inspect brakes, suspension, lights, steering, emissions parts, and all the required safety stuff. A lady who moved from Virginia thought she’d fail because her last mechanic scared her. But she only needed a tire and new wiper blades.
Inspections help make sure your car is safe for you and everyone on the road.
Some cars have memories behind them. Folks from Olney, Montgomery Village, and Woodfield Rd bring older cars they want to bring back to life.
We help with paint restore, rust repair, interior fixes, trim work, and full clean-ups. One man brought in a classic he had since he was young. The paint was faded and the inside was worn out. After restoring it, he said it felt like seeing the car from his old photos again.
Restoration brings old cars back with new life.
Transmissions take a beating with Gaithersburg traffic and sharp turns on Laytonsville Rd.
We fix transmission leaks, shifting problems, slipping, hard shifts, and do fluid services. A customer from Lakeforest said his car jerked every time he shifted into drive. It was low on fluid and had a small seal leak. After fixing it, it drove way smoother.
Transmission issues get worse fast, so getting them checked early helps a lot.
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Citgo Auto repair in laytonsville has some very nice staff. When i went there they put aside the work they were working on to give my oil change priority, and they did the oil change within 15 minutes as well. Very friendly staff and fast service, definitely recommend stopping by and checking them out
I came for my alignment, Zaighum showed me that my previous mechanic did not tighten the tie rod ends, my tires were sideways when my steering wheel was straight. Safe to say, he fixed it and I trust zaighum more than my previous mechanic
This mechanics team was great. They were the 2nd opinion we got a quote from in handling our Jeep Compass’ clutch problem and they offered to do the job for way less. The repairs are working excellently and I appreciate the courtesy shuttle ride in delivering our vehicle back. Thank you!
Regular maintenance is crucial; typically every 6 months or 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
It involves replacing spark plugs, filters, and checking ignition and fuel systems.
Look for signs like squealing noises or increased stopping distances.
It's a warning; bring your car in for diagnostics to identify the issue promptly.
Yes, we specialize in servicing hybrid and electric vehicles to maintain their efficiency.