Came in here with a Groupon, but I hadn't realized that the Capitol Auto website had a separate appointment slots for customers with vouchers, and I had selected the wrong type of Groupon for my car! When I walked in, Mr.Nguyen was extremely patient and helpful in getting me sorted, and was kind enough to slot me into a opening they had available. They had a lovely sitting area in the back of the building that serves as a nice reading nook while they made quick work of the oil change on my car. read more

Absolutely fantastic service. Easy to make appointment online, on time, speedy service for oil change, and really well priced. I can highly recommend. read more

This place is really wonderful. Great prices, quick service, responsive and attentive staff. It is very easy to get ripped off when you are new to the area, but Cory and his staff are so incredibly nice and honest. I have followed this business to their new location because of how great this place is. Cannot recommend them enough!! Thank you! read more

They tried to scam me Purchased a Groupon for $19 oil change. They wanted to charge me $45 additional because my car supposedly doesn't support synthetic blend only works with Full synthetic. I change my oil every 3000 miles and use synthetic blend at an factory authorized dealer. Location. Even the manufacturer recommend regular oil They must think customer are stupid Buyer Beware read more

Very pleased with this place. Came for an oil change (covered by a Groupon) and a tire rotation. The waiting room is very well designed with comfortable places to sit, there's hand sanitizer and Lysol, and even a wireless charging station for your phone. Massive TV mounted on the wall, but I didn't need to use it because the whole appointment only took 45 minutes. Cory even threw in a cabin air filter and engine filter replacement for $28 each without adding labor costs. I was sitting near the garage so I could see the mechanic through the window. No complaints about his work. Would come back again and recommend. read more

The best place to go for your car needs. Corey does great work and everyone there is friendly and fast. He even found what would of been a very costly mistake by another mechanic terrible job, and actually showed me everything he was doing. They are very fair with their prices and their work is at the highest quality. I will be going here for all my car needs and will recommend this place to everyone. read more

After my dispute with the manager Corey I went as far as contacting the Arlington police department to solve the issue but of course, they recommend to write a review or contact the better business bureau since it's a civil issue... however, what lead up to this whole issue was the lies they created after they took my money. The CAPITOL AUTO LAND manager and mechanics are bunch of lying and cheating scumbags. Couple of months ago, I had two major issues that needed immediate attention, which was the engine and a water leak on the passenger side of the vehicle which created a puddle when it rained. I have two kids that I transport on a daily basis so I need to deal with it as soon as possible. The engine was fixed and I paid $450 to get the work done. Then I was told the water leakage need to be diagnosed which cost me another $50. I agreed to pay and they notified me that the water lines were clogged. I paid another $50 to solve the issue but couple of days later, it rained and there goes that puddle once again. I went back two more times until he switched the mechanic to take a deeper look at it. He supposedly realized the cabin air filter cover is missing. I have a 2002 Chevy impala so the part was discontinued in every Chevy dealership. I notified him about it and he directed me to the junkyard. I went all the way out to Culpepper VA to get the part and as I came back to get it fixed, they told me it's the wrong part. They repeatedly said the part I was missing is the cabin air filter cover. Later they said 'we call it a cabin air filter cover but it's the part that goes beneath the cover'. After checking with other mechanics, the only part that goes beneath the cover on that model is the filter only, which I already had. I had both parts on my vehicle already but since they did not wanted to admit their diagnostic was wrong and the fact that they already took my money; they told me to leave the premises and not to return. My issue is still not solved and my money was basically a donation to the company and now the smell in my car is very bad because of the water still entering the vehicle. I'm forced to take my kids to school in this condition. I'm beyond furious and highly discouraged in there customer service and professionalism skills. For anyone out there I hope you read this review before you go to CAPITOL AUTO LAND on 3800 s four mile run Arlington VA 22206 for any service you get done on your car. They are a bunch of foney thieves and I hope you choose to go else where. read more

We got an oil change there with a Groupon. They were super kind about it. Not grumpy at all. They charged me a minimal amount to hang my license plate on my car (a special request I made--it needed to be done with a drill). The office is very small and definitely not the place to wait with children, but it's a short walk to the library and the park so we did that while we waited. Their time estimate of how long it would take was accurate, and they charged me a fair price to change my air filter (I googled it to price compare before I agreed to it). I'm not the savviest auto mechanic consumer, but I'm often dissatisfied with car care places and I wasn't there. I'm planning to take my car back there for real work too. read more

I took my car here early September 2022 due to my car experiencing acceleration problems and cutting off without me doing anything. This shop informed me that the only problems was the car needed a fuel filter. They put one on and assured me that I would have no problems going forward. A few days after picking up my car I was driving less than 5 miles from my home and out of no where the sputtering got started again and my car cut off at a stop with cars behind. Fortunately, I was not on the highway otherwise I would probably not be here writing this review right now. I was able to get back to my house. I had the car towed to Meinke Auto Car Center and they fixed the problem and I have not had any acceleration problems or the car cutting off. As a matter of fact their competent certified mechanics fixed my problem. For safety reasons, I could not recommend anyone to Capitol Auto Land. read more

I've been a customer of Capital Auto Land for at least 7 years now, and I will continue to be one for years to come. They are upfront with estimated costs, and will inform me if anything changes. Cory is a friendly, down to earth guy, who is willing to explain the cost & procedures necessary to repair your vehicle, which makes it easier for me to recommend female friends to them. I have also referred a coworker and friend to them, and they were happy with the services too. As a matter of fact, I just picked up my vehicle today, after getting my air condition repaired.....works like new. Thanks again. read more

I have been going to Captiol Autoland for a few years, Corey has always been good at explaining things. He is honest and personable, gives you choices, affordable, by no means cheap but not as expensive as going to the dealership. My entire family and extended family have been recommended to him by me. As a female I am always skeptical, taking your car to a garage most of them generally wants you to do everything on your car without a cause. Ladies, this is the person to take your car to. Thanks Corey, you are the best! read more

Very disappointing. Took my classic car in for a front-end alignment. At first he said they couldn't do it, but then agreed to do a manual one, on what was likely a best-effort. I agreed, he seemed nice enough and the reviews are generally good. Big mistake. His tech 1)did not know how to drive a clutch car as he was popping the clutch and couldn't find 1st gear, so for the 2nd test drive, I drove and he sat in the passenger seat. 2) His "tech" jacked the car up one side and then the other; you can't align a car this way, the wheels have to both be on the ground and the springs settled; 3) the alignment was crap, the car still pulled to the same side, possibly more than before. I paid the $140 and left, my time is worth more than sitting here letting an incompetent mechanic try a manual alignment and possibly trash the clutch or main bearing on his "test" drive. Oh and I did the alignment manually at home, getting the car completely centered on the road. Now to find a reputable shop to firm everything up. read more

I first met Corey in 2011 when I purchased the famous "Groupon" oil change they actually still run sporadically. Truth be told I had no plans other than to get a cheap oil change and move on with my day. As we all know finding a right, honest mechanic is not an easy task. However, I noticed Corey and his teams attention to detail, how transparent they are in their process and how they conduct themselves from drop off to pick-up. Capitol Autoland is fair, honest, and gives a variety of recommendations at the end of every consult so you can choose what is practical & within your budget. I have been going to Capitol Auto ever year because of these traits and the reason I'll keep returning in the future. My car battery recently died and left me stranded at my apartment complex. I texted Corey and he sent his technician out that day, to me where I live to fix it for me. If that's not customer service from your mechanic at it's highest degree I don't know what is. Keep doing your thing Capitol Auto Land, it's appreciated and shows why your rating is as high as it is. read more

Came into my get my car winterized (which sounds so serious since I'm from Florida). I easily made an appointment about a week before. Once I got to Capitol Auto Land, I simply walked into the office dropped off my keys and everything was taken care of. The whole process took about 30 minutes and I could see them working on my car through the window. Once finished, the manager was super courteous and explained every step of what was done to my car. He even pointed out some things that I should check but wasn't pushy about it at all. Overall, I had a great experience and the pricing (look out for specials on Groupon) could not be beat! read more

This is the only place I'll bring my car in the NoVA/DC area. Great, affordable service and team here really works to help you understand what's going on and what your options are for getting things taken care of. read more

I really appreciate Capitol Auto Land and how fast and efficient Cory was able to help get my cars oil change done. I will definitely be coming back for any further car issues I may have. read more

I love Capitol Auto Land! Cory was great and super helpful and I didn't feel intimidated at all. The work was quick and reasonably priced. He explained everything to me and I appreciated it. I'll definitely be returning. read more

After a terrible experience at another auto shop nearby, I had the good luck to find this place and be treated with some honesty and fairness. Cory and his team are professional and concern themselves with the business at hand i.e. accurately diagnosing and fixing car problems. Better yet I was provided with transparency and successful/efficient follow through. I'm only speaking on behalf of personal experience. For fast, friendly, professional and reliable car service for both minor and major work, you are likely to have a good experience here. read more

I have had my oil changed twice at Capitol Auto Land. The manager is great. Very communicative and accommodating. The service was quick and efficient. The online booking portal makes reserving an appointment incredibly easy. Thanks again! read more

Cory and the mechanics here definitely treat you like family. I've found them to be an honest broker who will recommend if you need something done (or if you can put it off) and give you a fair price. I met Cory after being quoted a small fortune for suspension repairs by the Shell service station up the street. He came in at nearly 60% of the original quote and had my car back to me in two days. I was sold after that. If you don't want the hassle of an up sell, call him for a quote. It's a small location, but they do a lot of good work in there. read more

6 legit reviews and 63 filtered? Hmm... This is as legit as it gets and I dare Yelp to filter this. OK. So originally 2 weeks ago I bought a Groupon for an oil change that I wanted to use the same day. It would expire before a certain time if you didn't use it by that time. Well, something came up and I couldn't make it. I called the GM, Cory, to ask if I could use it a different day. He said that would be fine. Again, I was not able to go that next day I schedule because of work conflicts... Cory was nice enough to say he would redeem it 3 days after the second scheduled appointment. That was great and I could have made it! Guess what? Groupon took it away! I went under my purchased Groupons and the oil change deal was no where to be found.... Fast forward a week later. Capitol Auto is advertising a long term oil change Groupon that you can use up to June. Perfect. I will purchase this and use this and accept that I am out $15 on the previous one (or so I thought). I made the appointment for this oil change and followed through. I got to Capitol Auto Land, and I figured why not just get my whole car checked. I had not gotten a good check up for my car since driving here from Saint Louis in August when we first relocated here. His mechanics did a thorough inspection and turns out there was about $500 worth of stuff that needed to be fixed. No, I wasn't thrilled, but he threw in a free light that was out in my car to be replaced. Before having them fix my car, I contacted my family's friends who own an auto shop in my hometown. They had been opened for 60+ years and had worked on my car, and my family's cars for the longest time. When I spoke with them and gave them the run down, they told me that CAL was under estimating me! OK, so if I really need $500 worth done, then so be it. I left my car there overnight to be fixed and couldn't be happier with the results. Before going through with it, so showed me what needed to be fixed, and even showed my boyfriend again when he arrived to pick me up. They're very professional and thorough. I know they did an excellent job and my car is running like a gem again. I've had my car for 8 years. I am going to run the miles out of my Toyota Corolla until she dies. I will definitely return and thank you Cory for being so professional and nice! read more

Highly, highly recommend this place for their great service, friendliness, and best value!!! My bf and I came here to get our cars' oil change since we first found them on Groupon & we are so so glad we found Cory's place because he'll now forever be our auto expert. Cory (the GM) was super patient, didn't pressure us at all to get anything done, and was honest with his recommendations (in terms of what was extremely urgent to get fixed or what could wait). I got an estimate for power steering and transmission flush at the Van Dorn Auto shop that's right next to the Exxon gas station and they were gonna charge me $100-$150 more than Cory's place. So value alone, Capital Auto Land is amazing! I also really appreciated Cory's willingness to teach me some facts about car parts & how they work whereas other places, they're too "busy" to answer any of your extra questions. Def check this place out for any of your car maintenance or issues!! read more

I have been a customer here for over 3 years now and only have great things to say about this place. Cory and his team are friendly, professional, and simply the best. I love having a mechanic that I can trust. I know that I'll get a good deal here, and that if anything comes up to be wrong with my vehicles it'll be explained to me in a way I understand plus much of the time he'll actually show me the part itself so I can see with my own eyes where there's a problem. I never ever feel pushed into having work done, and get honest feedback from Cory on whether something is crucial to be repaired or if it can wait. They have always been fair and honest. I highly recommend them!! read more

My very first experience with Capitol Auto land was when i rolled up to the shop with my groupon in hand for an oil change. That was probably a year ago and I have been a returning customer ever since. The moment you step through the door till you step out, Cory, the general manager there, takes care of you. This is pretty much for every customer that came through (since i was observing, while in the waiting area) and you can tell he wants to make sure that you are well taken care of. It's a family run business and you do feel like they put customers first. Finding a good mechanic is just like trying to find a good doctor. And let me tell you, this place is pretty awesome. They do not try to push service on you that you don't need. If they see anything wrong, they'll tell you to keep on eye on it. I've had repairs done at this place and the prices are competitive. They also do collision repair as well and they also take credit cards. The true test of any business is, are you a returning customer and would you recommend it? the answer for me is yes and yes. Updated Review: 6/17/2015 So I've recently found out that they also do safety and inspections, which I didn't know about. I've recently acquired a used car and needed to get it checked out. I had work performed at another shop for this car (not 2 days prior), where the work done happened to be faulty (wrong part / installation). Cory took me into the garage to show me the faulty work (which was a huge safety issue) and recommend that I go back to the shop to get it fixed. I also had an oil leak problem which the other shop failed to inform me about. Cory again, took me into the garage to show me where the leak is and how they will address the problem. After they had fixed the problem, Cory showed me the warped seal gasket that they had replaced. I've been to a fair share of mechanics over the Arlington/Alexandria area and it's safe to say I would return to Cory's shop. read more

Came here for an oil change. They were super quick & easy. Definitely will come back for more service if I'm in the area.

First time customer today--had a great experience. The owner/manager was very kind, attentive, and open. And I felt the prices were fair and transparent. I'll definitely be back! read more

We have been coming to Capitol Auto Land for 4 years and counting for all our car troubles - whether it be oil change, safety check, weird sounds coming from my car... the staff is very trustworthy and efficient. I have some trust issues when it comes to car repair shops but Cory definitely have won my trust - he lets me know what my options are when there is a problem and he explains things in layman's terms so I can easily understand. The waiting area is actually not bad in my opinion, contrary to some of the reviews - they have fast WiFi which means I can usually get work done while I wait. It does get crowded during the weekends (especially towards the end of the month) so come early and come during weekdays. They also take appointments which is very helpful if you don't want to wait. read more

I've been going to Capitol Autoland for the last 3 years even though I live in Washington, DC. Corey and his crew of experienced mechanics have done a great job servicing and maintaining my SUV. Corey has always been upfront about services he recommends and the prices are very reasonable. I recommend Capitol Autoland to all my friends looking for a quality reliable able auto shop. read more

I discovered this place because of the livingsocial deal posted a few weeks ago. Never would I trek across Northern Virginia just to get my oil changed, but I'm glad I did. Probably the most comfortable and honest shop I've been to in a long time. Cory is very straight-forward, sticks to his estimates, and professional. I had an appointment and was in and out with a minor delay because it was a few days before Christmas. They have a lot of suppliers for their parts so the delivery time is quick, sometimes even in 15 minutes. Best of all, their prices are great! Had my brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced for hell of a lot cheaper than had I gone to the dealership. I'll be returning in a few months to get my next oil change and future auto needs. read more

Very attentive service with quick and excellent results. We appreciate Capitol Auto Land's honesty and hard work on repairing our car and making it safer to drive. read more

I've been coming to Corey and his team at Capitol Auto land for almost 3 years now since I first bought my used Acura. I am not the best at maintenance on my car and Most often will wait until things are starting to make noise / the last minute to bring my car in (mainly financial reasons). Corey is always flexible with me in helping me understand what is most important for maintaining my car. He never pushes me to purchase anything but does a great go of informing me. More than likely if I have the funds I will scrape them together and pay because I know I am not getting ripped off! I've never had to come back for any work that was done and that says a lot. read more

Thanks to Groupon, found another great place to take my car. I was in and out of this place in 45 minutes flat thanks to their fast and friendly service. I also saw a few people complain about an additional fee on top of their Groupon. Their fine print states there is an additional supply fee and we all have to pay tax so... I wasn't surprised that I still had a few more dollars to pay when it was time to leave. They also changed my tail light bulb for a teeny tiny fee. A+!! Note: there are several auto-body shops on four mile drive and parking can be a little difficult. I just parked, told them what I was there for and let them move my car. Save yourself the headache. read more

In the span of two weeks, Cory took care of two of my cars. My wife needed an oil change and new brake pads. This week, I needed a new battery on my car. Cory is professional, honest, and quick. Hard to find good mechanics but he runs a tight ship and does good work for great value. Gave me discounts just for mentioning having come before. Highly recommend. read more

PROS + Cory is very friendly, patient, and professional + Easily scheduled appointment CONS - Limited and difficult parking; quite easy to have an accident - Small office/waiting area that seems pretty run-down - Papers and car keys strewn across the office desk (maybe, it was just a hectic day, but it didn't really project a comforting image) - $3.99 surcharge for "shop supplies" and $0.24 sales tax on top of LivingSocial voucher. Though the voucher says certain cars may incur additional charges because they require a special oil filter, I have never encountered this before with my 2002 Toyota Solara. And I don't think I've ever encountered a merchant -- auto, restaurant, spa, whatever -- who actually collects the sales tax. read more

Wow, I can't believe I haven't written a review for Capitol Auto Land yet. This place ROCKS. Cory and his staff are incredibly friendly - they treat you like a professional, respect your time, and always keep their commitment. They've been taking care of my 2001 Honda Civic for a year now and it's been runnin' better than ever. The best thing about this place? The prices. Almost every repair I've been quoted elsewhere was marked up 20-40%, but Capitol Auto Land ALWAYS came lower. And the nice thing is that you aren't sacrificing the quality of the work by going to Capitol Auto Land -- if anything, you'll get more attention here. read more

It's a real relief to have found an auto mechanic I feel comfortable with, that I don't suspect is actually trying to cheat me out of money or get me to do unnecessary repairs. I've heard way too many horror stories and way too many of the places around here have horrific reviews on this site and others. My car was having trouble starting. I brought it into Capitol Auto Land without an appointment around 8am and by 11, Cody called me telling me which part he would be buying, how much it would cost and the total I could expect to pay for the service. By 4pm my car was ready to pick up (starter needed replacing). I took the car to Midas on Glebe Rd. for the same problem a couple months ago and they replaced the battery and sent me on my way. (Whatever you do, don't go there, I have had way too many bad experiences). The owner even called me the next day to make sure everything was fine with the repair! I'll definitely be back when my car starts acting up again. read more

Wanna get the best estimate in NoVA? Want it fixed quick? Go see my new friend Corey @ Capitol Auto Land. I'm thrilled to have found them. Fixed my transmission at half the cost of the lowest estimate I got elsewhere. 100% professional the entire time. read more

Hi-tech, tap-to-pay system was a breeze. Great communication, super clean office and site location. Competitive quote and quick service. Ten out of ten would recommend. read more

I agree with the other reviewer...this is NOW my auto shop; this is NOW my entire family's auto shop. We brought all 5 of our cars here on a Living Social coupon and we will never again have to look for a great place to take our cars. This family owned business boasts a GM (Corey) who is so happy to be in the family business running this shop saving the lives of people who NEED their car, that he is perpetually pleasant, smiling, sincere about solving your car's problem (therefore solving your problem), doing it all with grace and good prices AND maybe one hand tied behind his back. I would trust this place with my Lamborghini! read more

My husband and I bought a groupon for oil changes over a year ago. We had just moved to this area and didn't have an auto shop already, but had already had some bad luck with some other places in the area. We met Cory and he actually TALKED to us and wanted to get to know us, which was a big deal for me. I'm used to going into a shop and being treated like a woman (other women will know what I mean). I felt very comfortable with him and they did quick work. Fast forward a year from now - we have gone to Capitol Auto Land several times for a variety of different services and it has been awesome customer service every time. Cory will not nickel and dime you - in fact he goes above and beyond to make sure he is treating you fairly. My husband has a really old car that is almost falling apart. It was having trouble starting and we took it in. Cory said they would fix it (which they did) but he also was honest with my husband and said if it were him he would just get a new car. I really liked the honesty. I just took my car in and it should probably have a lot of expensive things done, according to the manufacturer. Cory told me that but also said that in his opinion I could get away with a bit less at this time. I really trust him and feel like we are in good hands. I also took my car for body work, which I don't think the shop advertises. I think they work with some of the other businesses along that street. I got my car fixed up for less than what I was going to be charged elsewhere. Later it looked like the paint was yellowing in a spot so I took it back and Cory took care of it. We will be bringing our cars back as long as we live in this area, which is such a relief! Thanks Cory and Capitol Auto Land! read more