Serving Lanham, MD and all surrounding areas

Restore Smooth Shifting and Reliable Performance

Transmission repair that addresses hard shifts, slipping gears, and fluid leaks with precision

Diagnose and Repair What Your Vehicle Needs

Complete care for personal and fleet vehicles in Lanham

Alternative Motor handles transmission repair, brake service, tire work, battery replacement, engine diagnostics, suspension repair, AC and heating systems, emissions work, oil changes, and fleet maintenance all in one location. That range matters when you're managing a fleet schedule or juggling daily commutes across Lanham and the surrounding areas. You won't need to route different problems to separate shops.


Whether you're dealing with a check engine light, uneven braking, or a transmission that hesitates between gears, the goal is straightforward: pinpoint what's wrong and fix it. Practical diagnostics lead to clear answers, and that clarity helps you decide what to address now and what to monitor.


Alternative Motor serves personal vehicles and fleets alike, meeting the needs of drivers who depend on their cars daily and businesses that can't afford downtime. The shop brings together the tools, training, and scope to handle routine maintenance and more involved repairs without sending you elsewhere.

Keep Your Vehicle Running Without Interruption

Comprehensive auto repair brings every service under one roof for your convenience.

Transmission Repair

Diagnostics and repair address slipping, delayed engagement, fluid contamination, and internal wear to extend transmission life

Battery Replacement

Quick testing and installation keep starting systems dependable through every season

Brake Repair

Service covers pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic lines to maintain stopping power and pedal feel

Tire Services

Mounting, balancing, rotation, and inspection help tires wear evenly and perform safely

What Happens When You Schedule Service

Engine diagnostics start with a scan tool and move into testing sensors, fuel delivery, ignition timing, and airflow to isolate the fault. You'll know what triggered the warning light and what it takes to resolve it before any work begins. Transparency in that process means you're never guessing about the repair or the timeline.


Fleet repair follows the same discipline: documented inspections, coordinated scheduling, and repair records that help you track maintenance across multiple vehicles. When your business relies on vans, trucks, or service vehicles, predictable turnaround and clear reporting keep operations steady.


From oil changes to suspension overhauls, every service is designed to give you usable information and a vehicle that performs as expected:

Transmission diagnostics identify internal wear, valve body faults, and fluid condition before recommending rebuild or replacement

Brake inspections measure pad thickness, rotor runout, and hydraulic pressure to address fade, noise, or pull

Tire services include pressure checks, tread depth measurement, and alignment evaluation to extend life and improve handling

Emissions repair tackles catalyst efficiency, oxygen sensor response, and evaporative system leaks to pass inspection and restore fuel economy

Reach out to Alternative Motor to schedule your repair or request an appointment that fits your calendar.

Built on Dependable Work and Honest Answers

Alternative Motor approaches every vehicle with the same standard: test what needs testing, repair what's broken, and explain the work in terms that make sense. That discipline applies whether you're bringing in a sedan for an oil change or a work truck with a failing AC compressor. Personal and fleet clients rely on the shop for the same reason—consistent results and accountability.


Reliability in auto repair comes from thorough diagnostics, skilled execution, and the willingness to stand behind the work. When a repair is done right the first time, you spend less time returning for adjustments and more time driving with confidence. That's the outcome Alternative Motor delivers across every service, from brake jobs to engine overhauls.



If your vehicle needs attention or you'd like to set up fleet maintenance, contact Alternative Motor to discuss your repair and book a time.

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Kenneth B.

This shop is very good, did the work in less then a day very much appreciated that, I needed struts and shocks. Plus lower ball joints on both sides. Oh and I can’t forget the alignment. My new shop for my needs

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