A1 is an exemplar for automotive shops. When you bring your car here, you can expect both friendly service and complete transparency about the nature of repairs, pricing, and the timeline for completing work. I've been taking my 17-year-old Kia to them for the last several years, and they have done everything from replacing broken sway bar links to managing to fix the catalytic converter when a needed part was unavailable due to supply chain issues in 2022. They are upfront about the most that a repair might cost, but they always try to fix things in the way that results in the lowest price tag for customers. Moreover, they give realistic and reasonable timelines for how long things might take to complete, but they often finish up ahead of when they estimate. Once again: an exemplar for automotive shops! read more

Knowledgeable and honest - best mechanics. Few surprises; used for more than 15 years with multiple vehicles. read more

Called at 8:20am during posted open hours: no one picked up, no voicemail offered, only an automated "answering system off" announcement followed by auto disconnect. Gave up after two tries. Not a good sign, despite all the good Yelp reviews. read more

Jeff is very knowledgeable and I trust servicing vehicle here. This is my go to place for any vehicle repairs..

Gives advice you can trust and accommodating on drop-off/pick-up scheduling. Would come back for my next oil change and other repairs.

The only reason I don't want to get a new car is because these guys are the best. I can call them at any time and they help me out of whatever bind my car is causing me. They never over charge and are very honest & transparent. I can't say enough good things about them. Everyone should go here. read more

Typically I bring my car to the Toyota dealership for oil changes and other car needs, but I brought my car to A1 Automotive today for a 90-K tuneup on my corolla. I was impressed with the communication that I received about what my car needed throughout the day, and with the overall work that was done. It now feels as though I am driving a new car. With regard to the bill, I was quoted a higher price than what I paid, which makes me happy! I feel as though I can trust this place with my car, which is a good feeling. I recommend them to anyone who needs car work done. They're fair and reliable. read more

I went there to "fix" my tire light. The issue was that the light is always on, while the 4 tires look good. And I also tried many time to turn off the light myself, but after failed many times, I called A1 for help. The guys there are very friendly. After a quick inspection, and inflating the tires, he(I did not ask him the name) reset the light, then it turned off. I was super surprised. As I never thought it would be that easy. (I'd say professional is professional) He also gave me some advice how to "fix" this in the future. What's more, he did this free for me. Now, I am a fan of A1. read more

These guys are incredibly professional, super friendly, very knowledgeable, and the exact kind of place I want take my car to get worked on. I brought it in to have some work done, and they didn't complicate things, they didn't add on additional work, and they were super helpful throughout the entire process. Absolutely a must-go-to spot for car repairs. read more

They are the best -I thought other places locally where great until I began using A1 for repairs. Paul is polite and honest and gave accurate estimates and an itemized receipt explaining the labor costs, parts, etc. You never have to second guess your repairs when it's done there. Clearly by the ratings, I am not the only one who feels this way. read more

So, I know it may seem a bit harsh to give one star, however, I have good reason. I do not disagree that Justin is very nice and polite. However, I had taken my car to him 3 times for a complete, all over saftey check, as well as an oil change. I was very clear with him that I thought I needed a decent amount of work and that if need be we would prioritize and work through it all. I had put over $700 into my car for minor repairs, but the problem was never actually fixed. I knew there had to be something else going on since the noise was just getting worse. I decided to try someone else that came highly recommended by several friends. Thank God I did! Just to begin with my suspension was shot! This was something I had been questioning for a while. There were several other things that were major safety issues that needed to be fixed. On top of all that there was an EXTRA 2+ quarts of oil in my car. I had just had my oil changed( or so I thought?) at A1. I have kids in my car all the time(theres even a car seat) and all these saftey issues were overlooked when my main goal was clearly stated to have my car be safe to drive. So I ended up having to put over $2,100 into my car this week for major repairs/safety issues that could have been taken care of a long time ago. This is very frustrating for me. I am a single woman and I just wanted to find somone I could trust to keep my car in good shape. I guess some people just dont like to put in the hard work thats sometimes needed. read more

I love these guys! I dropped off my car yesterday morning. The car was embarrassingly loud....like a turbo jet or when gangsters rev up their car engines. Not for my Toyota Corolla thank you very much. Paul called me an hour later and told me it was the exhaust pipe. He also quoted me with a very fair estimate. After I got off the phone with him, I did my own Google search. Come to find out, his estimate was sweeter than sweet. I picked up the car in the afternoon. He gave me the statement. It was less than the already super sweet quote! Hooray! I found an honest garage! It apparently took them less time than he originally thought to fix my car. Can you imagine? I mean he didn't have to be so honest about it, but whoa, was he for real? My car is so quiet now, no more gangsta sound. I didn't even want to turn the radio on this morning when I drove it. The pure silence was soothing to my ears. And you know what? I would not even hesitate to send my 76 year old mom to their garage. They are so friendly and honest. Paul is like a guy you just want to hang with. I don't want my car to break anytime soon, but if she does (she is getting old, 2005), I know where to go now. Trust me, you'll be writing your own 5-stars review. read more

I am 19 and the engine light was on in my Audi A3. My mother and I were able to get in contact with A1 immediately, and they were more than happy to take a look at it. It turns out I needed a new fuel injector, and we were given all of the repair information upfront as well as a fair and accurate price estimate. They fixed the problem in a more than reasonable amount of time. The guys were friendly and professional, thoroughly answering my questions which was appreciated given my age. I will never go anywhere else! I highly recommend this shop. My mother is making the switch from her dealership to A1 based on this experience. 10/10! read more

My husband and I are fans of A1 Automotive Repair because we are just so sick of auto mechanics ( and contractors ) who seem to be always out there to get us and take advantage of us, treating us like kids, giving us unfair prices and treat every visit as a sales pitch. (Say, the other day, I went to an auto body shop in Arlington too and they charged me for $30 for an estimate. 30 bucks. It's just a body repair estimate, they didn't even have to touch the car.) Anyway, A1 Automotive is a breath of fresh air. The people who work here are ever so pleasant and they get an awesome job done on time. They are so trustworthy you'll be humming while you drive when you pick up your car from them and the scary sound that it makes (that haunts you in your sleep) is gone. Don't hesitate. Go here! read more

Good shop. I went in with a check engine light on and engine misfiring. They properly diagnosed it, but recommended I go to the dealer because it was a pretty complicated repair. Friendly and supportive to my issue. Recommended. read more

Justin and Paul are what all Auto Repair should be! They are extremely professional, honest and friendly. They kept me updated on my repairs throughout the process. My cars feels and drives like its brand new! Great Work ! Thank-You ! read more

These guys are fairly priced and do a great job quickly. Had my car towed in the morning they replaced the battery, the positive terminal and oil change. Car war ready by 11am. read more

This place is awesome you should definitely go here to have your car fixed here if you live in the Arlington area I've my jeep fixed by Justin and the guys they are awesome guys and are very nice read more

best repair shop I have ever used. Great job, fast service, pleasant and clean workers, You will love this repair shop eleanor read more

I brought my car in a couple of weeks ago with concerns about my tires. It turns out, all four tires needed to be replaced. They were very communicative about their findings and about the potential replacement tires, their cost, their quality, etc. I was impressed with the level of customer (and auto) service here and plan on coming back for the upkeep on my Subaru Forester from now on. Thank you! read more

I always thought that all auto service shops were the same - I was wrong! You can confirm from my previous reviews that I do not give out the coveted 5-star rating often. A1 Automotive Repair and their crew are truly deserving of this prestigious distinction. read more

Been here once, and was very impressed. Justin was quick, professional, knowledgable, organized and easy to understand. Everything you want in auto repair. I had the rear brakes done. He didn't try to upsell the front brakes. He recommended new tires but, again, didn't try to sell them. Great job, A1. Thanks. read more

Once again I needed some car help on my exhaust and Justin who runs A1 was honest, trustworthy, affordable and great to deal with. I highly recommend his shop. Good people, read more

I've had a few oil changes here and my 60k work done. Paul is honest, polite, and transparent with what needs to be done and how much it costs. As someone who doesn't know much about cars it's a vulnerable thing to go to a mechanic, and I'm glad that folks like Paul exist. Highly recommended. read more

Justin is trustworthy and does great work on-time at fair rates. Fixed oxygen sensor on my Subaru and was honest about my options. Won't hesitate to use again. 5 stars. read more

A1 Automotive made my day. After a series of difficult experiences elsewhere, I came to A1 and asked them to diagnose and fix a braking problem; and look over the car for anything else that might be in need of attention. I was quickly struck by how accessible and friendly Justin is; just as advertised here at Yelp. How nice. And it only got better from there. Justin called soon after the car was dropped off to fill me in on the findings and associated costs. We discussed it and agreed on what to do, and lo & behold, they did exactly that. One of the parts didn't affect a solution as Justin had expected, so he didn't charge for the part or the installation. It's a beautiful thing when there are raised expectations for excellent delivery of service, and those expectations are met or even exceeded. Many thanks to Justin & A1...and also my fellow Yelpers for pointing me in the right direction. It doesn't get better than this. read more

You can eat off the floors! Yes, it's that kind of shop. Paul was very professional and helpful with all his information, and I wasn't shunned at my DIY philosophy with an older vehicle. Although I was in for a simple AC recharge service, I will definitely go back for big projects in the future. Thanks guys! read more

Everyone at A1 was respectful and trustworthy. I came in to fix an oil filter cap and received great service at a lower price than what was originally estimated! If I have any other issues I'll definitely come back. A good recommendation for others looking for auto repair service. read more

I've been coming to Justin for 3 years now based on the recommendation of a friend from the area. He has expertly helped me with each one of my problems and I can almost guarantee that you will not find a better mechanic! And on top of that, he does all of his work at a very fair price! read more

Paul, the manager on the day I showed up, said it would cost maybe $800 to replace my old Honda's AC compressor and take a full day. He called back after a few hours and said the job took less time than expected and was done early -- something no other mechanic has ever told me. The price: $640, or about 20 per cent less than the original quote. A nice bonus is that everybody in the shop was very friendly. I really like this place. read more

Clean, well-run place, knowledgeable owner, saved me a lot of money by being able to analyze the problem and offer a logical, efficient solution. Very pleased and will absolutely go back. Don't go to a chain, support the local economy and get better service to boot! read more

This is place is so good I almost hate to let the cat out of the bag and just keep them all to myself instead. They defy the negative stereotype of auto repair. Incredibly friendly, great work that's done very quickly and the price was LESS than we expected!! When does that happen? Love this place!! read more

Will NOT take my vehicle any where else. Justin is honest and fair on pricing and does terrific work!

I went in just to have them check some fluid level, and I left knowing a lot more about cars. They gave me good advice about my transmission problems and did it free of charge too. Thanks! read more

Justin at A-1 Auto has given us many years of exceptional, expert, reliable, honest, and reasonably priced service for the cars in my family. read more

Honest, down-to-earth mechanics that really value customer service and treat their customers well. I went here to get my Mazda 3 tuned up after sitting out for most of the winter and these guys were straightforward with all of their advice and gave me a really fair shake when talking about the potential things that needed fixing in the near future. Paul was a really great guy and knows how to treat customers; I'll definitely be coming back to these guys for anything that I need in the future. read more

Always get great service at A1 automotive. Justin is honest and hardworking and very trustworthy. I'm so glad I found him never have to worry if my car needs service. read more

Great Service! Great guy! I had some odd sounds coming from my car and was concerned about driving down to DC for a weekend college drop-off. Justin told me to bring it in and he'd have a look. Not only did he find the cause of the clanking and repaired it but made sure everything else was in working order and safe for the long drive. Truly, an auto repair shop I trust! read more

I can't say enough good things about Justin at A1 Auto in Arlington. When my previous mechanic moved his business out of town about 3 years ago, I was referred to Justin across the street. I am leery of dealers and strongly prefer independent mechanics. I wanted someone I could trust, and who could keep my older car running and safe at a reasonable cost. I didn't want to have to worry about someone taking advantage of me because I'm female and don't know a lot about cars. Justin turned out to be excellent. He is knowledgeable, honest, and very pleasant to deal with via phone and in person. He is always very patient about answering my questions, discussing my options for addressing a problem, and dealing with any anxiety about the costs of repair. I trust him implicitly. When my 12-year-old car finally died in May 2013, he even helped me replace it. Justin confirmed that the transmission wasn't worth fixing, answered my questions on what models I should consider buying, and took a look at my new (preowned) car before I bought it. I plan to continue going to A1 for maintenance of my new car. While I'm happy to have a new car, I'm sorry I won't need to see Justin as often. read more

this is hand down the best and only place i will take my cars!!!!! justin(owner) is very nice,honest,and polite, very hard to fined in a auto repair shop. he never try to push some crazy repair that you dont neeeeed he has saved me thousand over the years.even my mom and sister love him.i have used justin for over 10 years. never have i or friends or family ever had a complaint. i evan trust him with my benz. my only complaint is that there are not more people like him in the trades!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HONEST!! read more