Ken's Automotive & Transmissions

Ken's Automotive & Transmissions first opened in 1968. In 1976, Ken fell in love with the small-town feel of Frederick and moved the business here from Wheaton. After Ken passed in 1991, his son Mark and wife Donna continued his vision of putting customers first. Today, their son Tyler works alongside them, inspired to one day carry on his grandfather’s legacy.

From general car repair and maintenance to Frederick, MD timing belt replacement and transmission services, our family is committed to honest work and dependable service. Stop in and say hi; we’d love to meet you.

Located at 371 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, Ken's Automotive & Transmissions operates as an auto repair shop serving Frederick in Maryland. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under auto tune up service, brake shop, car repair and maintenance service, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (301) 662-5100. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, kenstrans.com.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 623 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Frederick.

Frederick is in Maryland, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Frederick is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Maryland's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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