Car Repair in Bel Air South

The Staff and Technicians at API understand the daily pressures our customers face and we strive to keep our portion of their lives simple. We have instituted programs to email you with upcoming maintenance appointments, provide you with customer loyalty incentives and provide you with a shuttle service when necessary.

Proud to service Both Harford County and Howard County Maryland!

Welcome to API Auto Service! Your one stop, on the spot auto service headquarters! Over the last 16 years we have serviced MDs Howard county in Elkridge and in 2006 we opened a second location in MDs Harford county located right on the Bel Air, Abingdon border! Our Harford county location is formerly known as Auto King, but dont worry Bill and Alan are still with us and have happily joined the family! Both auto facilities are full service with an emphasis on European/German vehicles. We have all the latest tools and technology to repair even the toughest vehicle issues. API Service has recently been accepted by the Bosch Corporation to become one of two Howard county based factory authorized BMW auto repair facilities. We hire and train only the highest caliber and most dedicated technicians to ensure your vehicle is fixed right the first time!

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Bring your vehicle to Buddy's Auto for boat and automotive services. From repairs to diagnostics, our shop offers great services you can depend on. We provide scheduled manufacturer maintenance, which includes oil changes and other major services. Our shop even provides free courtesy inspectionscontact us for details. Visit our auto repair shop in Abingdon, Maryland, for auto repairs, oil changes, and computer diagnostics.

Engine Services
Buddy's Auto repairs, rebuilds, and replaces engines. Our technicians install quality engines and transmissions by Jasper, which include a 3-year, 100,000-mile warranty. For outstanding engine services, visit our shop.

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Vehicle Service Plus opened its doors in February 2005. The shop is owned by Dave Serio. Dave has been in the automotive business since 1979. He has owned two shops prior to opening Vehicle Service Plus. His first shop was Moravia Auto Care in east Baltimore (1984-1989). His second shop was called My Mechanic in Randallstown, Md. (1991-2002). Both shops are still in operation with current ownership.

Vehicle Service Plus occupies a classic 5 bay repair facility in Downtown Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) built in late 1940s. We offer expert domestic and import auto repair.

Dave Serio has been in the automotive business for over 20 years in many different capacities. He started in the business as an auto salesman and graduated quickly to automotive sales manager. Dave's automotive past includes dealer service department management, finance and insurance manager, and service advisor. From 1991-2002 Dave operated My Mechanic, an independent auto service facility in Randallstown. Currently, he operates Vehicle Service Plus in Bel Air.

Dave started in radio while in Florida in 1979 at WRKT AM/FM. After a year of afternoon drive experience, he moved back to Baltimore and secured an on air position at WITH FM. Dave also served as president of a successful mobile disc jockey business until 1996. Since then, Dave has been host of the You Auto Know radio program on Baltimore's AM 680 WCBM each Saturday from 8-10am and ABC Satellite each Saturday from 10am-noon.

You may also recognize Dave from a regular feature which used to air on WJZ Channel 13's You Auto Know segment each Friday offering automobile maintenance and repair advice. Dave has three beautiful girls- Angela, Nicole and Samantha.

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