Iron Mike’s Garage

Great customer service with Deborah and everyone definitely knows what they are doing! The garage stands behind the work they do — that is for sure!

I had been browsing resto forums and looking for a shop near me for a couple weeks before I came across Iron Mike’s Garage. I needed the floors and cowl replaced on my 70 mustang so I was looking for someone experienced. I’m very happy that I found his shop and am extremely pleased with the way the car turned out.
The entire process from beginning to end was transparent and stress free. I even requested additional work besides what was initially discussed and it was completed in a very timely manner. The customer service here is impeccable and the staff is very friendly. In the future I will definitely be a returning customer.

Awesome service started with Deborah at reception funniest and coolest person I have met in a long time very knowledgeable and honest! Made an appointment to have my Aftermarket Mufflers installed after repeatedly being ran around the block on pricing from other places! Mike the owner is a very skilled and passionate man about his business and cars. He gave me a tour of his shop including his custom restoration side of his shop. when i dropped the car off he made it a point to make sure I would get back to work and his shop after the install!
the work done to my car was priced reasonably and i love my car like you wouldn’t believe Mike did a perfect job got my Caprice sounding right
Thank you Iron Mike and Company you have got a lifetime customer no doubt!

Iron Mike’s Garage is a knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient mechanic shop. I know I am always getting a fair, honest deal and the customer service is excellent! I get my oil changed here as needed and have had my tires replaced (they were priced out cheaper here than local competitors). I have recommended family and friends to this business and everyone has also been very pleased with their services. The location is also very convenient (also close to the Twinbrook metro)!

I have been using Iron Mike’s Garage to service my Lexus and work vehicles for several years now. Mike is one of the few auto service centers out there who is honest and he goes above and beyond what your service needs are. Very friendly staff and Deborah the shop manager is the best! She is very helpful and delightful in getting your vehicle in and out. I can’t think of a auto shop that I have used in the past that is as professional and courteous as this one. Oh, yes. can’t forget to mention «Trooper» the shop dog. Bring a treat, he will love you!

I had a flashing check engine light turn on in the middle of a winter storm. Of course I freaked out, but I went on Unilocal and look for mechanic shops open on Saturday (and with my fingers crossed of course since most of the business were closed because of the weather). I called them and thanks God I found them! They were super helpful and did a great job fixing my car. Plus they advised me on my car, without being pushy or making me do extra work. I will definitely be back next time I need it!

I’ve used iron mikes garage now for about 5 years and have never had a bad experience! Mike and his crew are the best most HONEST mechanics in the business! Mike will work on all cars from the Yugo (remember them) to your Bentley. He’s also a hot rod specialist! That’s why besides taking my work vans there to be repaired I also take my Shelby GT500. When it comes to my Shelby, honesty and trust are key!
I’ve also sent my family and friends there as well! 5 stars+

I was so lucky to have a friend recommend Iron Mike’s Garage to me 4 years ago. They have serviced 3 vehicles of mine over that time and I have always been pleased by the level of service and professionalism, but what I appreciate most is the «treat you like family» feeling you receive because you know that they’re not out to get you.
Deborah is their front desk and one amazing lady! She is such a pleasure to talk to and Mike is such a wealth of knowledge. He has caught so many mistakes that other mechanics have made and got me back on the road in no time with a price I could afford. I’m so grateful to have someone I can trust.
Plus, Trooper (Mike’s dog and co-​owner :)) is a great companion while you’re waiting to get your oil changed!

I had a pleasant experience at Iron Mike’s for an oil change. I purchased a Living Social deal on a Friday and called to request an appointment right away. My car was seen promptly while I waited in the office with their extremely well-​behaved dog Trooper. Service was courteous and prompt. Another plus side is that Iron Mike’s Garage is located right behind Moa Korean and across from Italian Amalfi restaurants.

My hope and belief is that years from now I will be writing the review that Zachary R wrote. Until then, let me tell you my initial experience. When I called, I got Deborah who asked if I wanted to come in today, and whether I wanted to wait, or leave the car. I like options — first plus. Then when we got there, we were warmly greeted by Deborah and Trooper (Mike’s very friendly pooch) — second plus. After a few minutes Mike came out, immediately drove the car into the garage, quickly assessed it, gave us a fair estimate, and in less than two hours it was finished. Wow! Keep piling on the plusses.
So here is what’s so impressive besides the quick, fairly priced, friendly service. Mike took us into the garage and throughly explained the problem, showed us on the car, and also showed us around the shop, which included an area where he was restoring old cars. Mike is personable, funny, and honest. I told him about a recent experience at my dealership where they said we needed a new catalytic converter, a $ 1400 repair I declined. When I told him that we got two indicator lights, one for a loose gas cap, and one for the engine (I reseated the gas cap, and the engine light went off), he explained why they were likely related. In addition, every person coming into the shop knew Mike, extolled his virtues, and said we’d never find a better mechanic. You really do feel like you’re part of the family. I intend to try Mike for all of my cars, and feel as though we are in really good hands.

Mike is the smartest, most honest, thorough, and most capable auto mechanic in the DC area. He’s the only person who touches any of our family cars, be it an oil change, new tires, or a complete engine rebuild. Mike loves cars, and it shows in the quality of his work. He is scrupulously honest, never, ever does unnecessary repairs. He also does the research necessary to figure out solutions to problems that would stump lesser mechanics. Mike’s prices are typically far below any dealer, he works with his customers to keep costs down on parts. His staff is also friendly and accommodating, especially Deborah in the front office.

So I call around trying to find a top notch mechanic to change out the factory 2.73 gear to a 3.73 gear in my new 2014 Mustang. I called 4 shops in the greater Maryland area. The 4^th call was to Iron Mike’s Garage. After an excellent conversation with Mike I decided to go with him. BEST DECISION I ever made regarding auto work. Upon arrival, I immediately discovered this had to be a great garage based on the show cars that he was working on, not to mention the classic cars being restored. When it came to my project, not only was the work impeccable, but he also took pictures while the work was being performed. Then, at no charge, he painted my rear axle black so it would look better (which it does). He told me to come back after 500 miles to check the gear to confirm there were no iron filings in the fluid and when I returned after 500 miles, he let me stand there and watch him as he checked it. He took his time and carefully rubbing his finger inside the differential to make sure there were no small pieces in the gear box (after examining the exiting fluid). Then he very skillfully cleaned and sanded the plate that was removed, gingerly installed a new gasket, bolted on the plate, filled the differential with fluid and told me to test drive.
Iron Mike is one of the best garages I have ever been to in my 50+ years of dealing with mechanics. This is by far a hidden jewel tucked away in Rockville. He does everything from oil changes to very custom work. And why is he so good? 1) His knowledge about automobiles is uncanny. 2) He treats every car as if it is his own. 3) He treats all his employees like family. 4) He is honest. 5) He loves cars and it shows. 6) He only wants happy customers.
But the key word about Mike is TRUST! You can trust your car to Mike. And isn’t that what you want when you take your car in for service?

I have been going to IRM for years, ever since Mike opened this shop and even before the shop, when he just did side jobs. He has always been someone that I can trust — not only in terms of charging me a fair price for work, but also really knowing what he is doing and how to best fix my Jeep (and Honda many years back).
I have many examples that I can give you of how fair Mike is. just one off hand that comes to mind is when my friend’s gas tank would not open and so she brought her car to the Honda Dealership — they wanted to charge her almost $ 300.00 to fix it! Mike fixed it in less than 5 minutes for free. I’m not telling you this so that you go to Mike and expect free work, everyone has to pay their bills, but it’s just one of many examples of how he looks out for the customer, which as everyone knows is very important when looking for a quality mechanic.
If you want someone you can trust, that is not going to overcharge you and that really, really knows cars/​trucks/​hot-​rods (this guy can literally build a car from the ground up) then you need to go to Iron Mikes!

Hey there mike!
Special thanks for everything you’ve done for me and for the people I’ve referred to you.
To everyone else I highly recommend «Iron Mikes Garage» to anyone looking for that personal and knowledgeable mechanic who can basically get anything done.
I own 3 vehicles and I bring then all to this shop, try it with confidence!!!