Another successful project by Joe at Corvette Motorsports. Joe just finished up a 3 month restoration on my '57 Bel Air. He installed a brand new A/C system, fuel injection system, wiring harness, gauges, gas tank and many more upgrades to the car. The car runs amazingly even on the hottest day. Joe is truly a magician when it comes to GM/Chevrolet muscle cars. He is an encyclopedia on the engines and mechanics of these vehicles and he truly cares about the outcome he provides and from my experience will work on your car as if it is his own. He always goes above and beyond with his research, explanations and the final product. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, reliable and honest muscle car expert in the Mid-Atlantic area, you should get in touch with him. It will be one of the best decisions you will make! read more

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2015 Corvette Stingray Z51, 3LT, w/ 40k miles Truly awful service experience from Corvette Motorsports and Joe (the owner). DO NOT take your Corvette here! I picked up my car from Corvette Motorsports on May 1, 2020. Services I had performed included: Replace front brake pads and rotors, brake fluid exchange, replace coil #5 and spark plugs, transmission fluid exchange, and replace all 4 shocks. Price quoted was fair and Joe came off as knowledgeable via email initially. After picking up my car and beginning my drive back home to DC, I expressed via phone call to Joe that there was an extremely loud rattle coming from the rear left of the car during my drive home. There was also a large scratch on my leather dash that was not present before dropping my car off with Joe. I've attached the picture for reference. There were also boot scuff marks on the inside door panels. To this, Joe responded, "Mystery to me...All I did inside was drive the car..One hand on the wheel, the other on the shifter..Try some cleaner on it perhaps it's just a smudge of something." As far as the rattling, Joe expressed that he didn't know anything about it, but he'd be happy to take a look as he offers a "12 month/12k warranty" on all of his work. I knew during my drive home there was no way I could possibly bring the car back to Joe, warranty or no warranty. He had clearly proven himself an incompetent/incapable mechanic by handing me back a car that sounded like it was going to fall apart ($3,800 later), leather damage included in that price.. I needed to take my car to an actual CERTIFIED Corvette technician. Never making that mistake again... Once getting back to DC, I decided to drop the car off at Jack Winegardner Chevrolet that same day to get a second set of eyes on the work performed. I've attached their invoice for reference that details exactly what they found... "Customer states rattle coming from left rear while driving (Customer states struts and shocks replaced at another facility) Performed diagnosis, checked suspension, nothing loose. Removed left rear interior panel, found clips not secure, clips and retainers missing. Reinstalled clips, retainers, reinstalled panels, NOISE REMAINED. RECHECKED SUSPENSION. FOUND TOP BOLTS AT 35 FOOT POUNDS. SPECS ARE 74 FOOT POUNDS. RETORQUED REAR SUSPENSION. COMPLETED RETORQUE ON SUSPENSION AND RETEST. RESOLVED CUSTOMER CONCERN." Labor: $420. It turns out the shocks were not installed and torqued to specs (74 foot pounds) by Corvette Motorsports, thus causing the rattling! It took the dealership 4 hrs to pinpoint the cause of the rattle, but I'm glad they did! The service manager at Jack Winegardner Chevrolet recommended I forward the invoice to Corvette Motorsports and should be able to receive a $420 credit since they did not perform the services properly and to spec. Joe, of course, declined, and stated his "warranty" as the reason. Joe's "12 month warranty" and "fair" prices hold ZERO water when he doesn't actually know how to service your car to spec! He torqued my shocks down to only HALF the foot pounds they required! Maybe he is better with C6 and older corvettes? Certainly, don't even think about taking a C7 to Joe! This is not his field of expertise. On top of it all, the scratches in my leather dash and scuffs on the door show a general lack of attention to detail and carelessness. Again, prices appear fair, but TAKE YOUR CORVETTE ELSEWHERE! You truly get what you pay for here. Avoid the frustration, lost time, and future expenses of the incomplete work. read more

Corvette Motorsports - Auto Repair Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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Had my 2006 corvette at the local automotive shop a few years back for some basic maintenance repairs. Was told at that time that my left side axle seal was leaking. They told me it would be about $800+ to have both the left and right seals replaced. I asked why they would need to replace both when only the one side was leaking. However, before addressing my question, they indicated that it really didn't matter as they didn't have a mechanic who could actually do this type of work. This was a wake-up call for me, and I needed to find a reliable and knowledgeable corvette mechanic ASAP. As I refused to go to a dealership for any corvette repairs, my research led me to the highly recommended Corvette Motorsports in Chantilly, VA. Spoke with Joe, the owner, and told him about my axle problem. He knew exactly what the problem was and explained that it was a noted problem with the C6s. He did the work at a very reasonable rate, and I was quite pleased with the entire effort. To date, Joe has replaced the harmonic balancer and the dreaded shifter assembly on my corvette. All work was performed in a timely manner and Joe guarantees his work. He also told me to give him a call anytime if I have any questions about my C6. It's nice to know you can trust somebody with your cars in this day and age. read more

I went by the shop with my 1979 Corvette that had engine problems. The engine had to be replaced, and I consulted with Joe on that. Joe Replaced the engine and the carburator, among other parts. I had also asked Joe to change change the exhaust system up on his recommendation. Joe was right on with his analysis and I certainly appreciate his experience and skills. I drove the car after everything was done and I'm very happy with the work . Thank you Joe for taking care of it you are a super star. read more

I brought my 1999 C5 to Joe and he looked the car over and spent 2 days with the car. The car had a couple of problems that needed to be addressed but was in a drivable state and with 97000 miles may not be worth putting a lot of money in. When I came in to discuss the situation, Joe went on a test drive with me and explained that the car was probably not worth fixing and to just keep driving it as is. He could have easily sold me on a job or two. He was so open and honest about everything that I felt that I owed him for his time and when I asked him "what do I owe you ?" he said "nothing...I didn't fix anything". I couldn't believe it. I felt bad and offered to buy his lunch but he wouldn't accept a tip. Not many guys like him around anymore. read more

Joe has expertise and integrity combined at a standard setting level. Can't say enough great things in a short review. He solved the problem with our 2003 Anniversary Corvette quickly -- while working with our schedule (we are in the middle of a move). He knows Corvettes better than anyone I have ever encountered--his passion is second only to the depth of his detailed knowledge. On top of it all, he is a delightful, articulate professional. While he took care of us while we were traveling, we will gladly make the trip back to Chantilly to have him take care of any future issues. Finding someone this skilled is a rarity. read more

I have a 1971 Corvette . I have learned the hard way to only bring my Corvette to this shop . I have payed mechanics to learn how to work on my car and still get it back not working correctly . That doesn't happen at Corvette Motorsports. They do it right the first time . I have had major work done and minor here. No body knows mussel cars like Corvette Motorsports . read more

Corvette Motorsports - Auto Repair Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Joe Scerbo of Corvette Motorsports is a "magic man" with Corvettes. I have a 1973 Corvette coupe that had been floundering for 5 years in the restoration process at 2 different garages. Finding Joe & Corvette Motorsports was a godsend. Joe took my shell of a car, and I drove it out of his shop after only 4 months...time would have been much shorter except for some delays waiting for back ordered parts. As in any restoration process, there are decisions and trade offs to be made. Joe's wealth of knowledge on Corvettes allows him to present numerous options in every situation. Joe has many contacts and sources for hard to find parts. He is easy and enjoyable to work with. My Corvette now looks and runs better than it did the day I drove it off the dealership lot in 1973! Bonus: you don't pay an arm and a leg for fantastic results! read more

I didn't have a good experience here. I wish I would have looked at the other reviews around the internet first. You pay a premium price here for what looks like a one man operation. Needless to say, Joe appears very well versed in Corvettes. He is very blunt and direct so be ready. His communications and updates were great. Now to why I'm un-happy... I was having issues to where the original wiring harness needed to be changed. I asked if he could take pictures, because I document everything I do to my Vette. He was unable as he doesn't own a camera. I asked for all parts to be returned including the old fuse block. The front turn signal was replaced and that was the only part that was returned. The center console had to be replaced because of a missing support, I did not get that returned. I have lambo doors on my Vette and he understood the directions to operate them properly. I had paint chips on both doors when returned. I then noticed the seatbelts were dirty where he was sitting in the car and working, along with the door panel where the door pull is on the driver side. I have a hidden kill switch to disable the ignition to help keep it from getting stolen. The switch wasn't lit when I dropped it off, now the secret switch is lit up. I also had a lighted electric fan switch where I can reach it. This was relocated on the kick panel right next to my clutch and is now no longer lighted. I can't tell when it is on or off now when my foot accidently hits it. The speakers in the rear were left unhooked and for me to resolve. I run a cable to my stereo hole to hook my iPhone up to my amp. The iPhone adapter is now gone and I had to disassemble the kick panel to get my cable run back over to my opening. I had my wires and vacuum hoses re-routed through my fender well, inside a protective tube to clean up the engine compartment. He was unable to run the new harness through the tube I had, so it was agreed to just run it normally. No problem, except he also re-routed my vacuum lines, removed my tube inside the fender well, then mounted the horn relay in the opening where he removed the tube...this would have allowed water to drench my horn relay if I got caught in the rain. The master cylinder cap hold downs were painted when I dropped it off, by the time he was done, I had to strip and re-paint them. Here is why I'm even posting this review..... When I got the Vette back, the top of the steering wheel was floppy. At some point he broke it, most likely getting the dash out or having to push the car around in the shop. He denied he could have done it. It's not a he said, she said kind of thing, I know it wasn't broken when I brought it in. It is dangerous to drive at this point. This is the ONLY thing I asked to be resolved out of everything. I was happy to settle for a replacement wheel and I would install it myself. This was not to be.... You can tell his background as a Service Manager, deny everything that costs the shop a loss. Needless to say, I had quite a few Vette friends that have been looking to get work done on theirs...I was the test subject. The steering wheel was the only thing I complained about out of everything. That ended up being a costly item to the shop in repeat and referral business from myself and friends. Do your research and don't pick hastily like I did... read more

I brought in my '73 Z28 to Corvette Motorsports to diagnose and troubleshoot why it was running so rough. It was so bad that my car died on the way to the shop! Joe had me fixed up in no time and it's now driving like a champ. Joe is very honest, professional, and a pleasure to work with. read more

I took my '59 to two different shops to get some work done. None were able to help or diagnose the problem. Joe not only took a look but was able to correctly solve the issues and keep me informed all the way. He also fixed a few other items that were not correct on the car I was not even aware of. The car drives amazing now. Job well done! read more

My '69 Corvette suddenly started to leak and the anxiety began. I needed to find a shop that had the expertise to fix and not experiment on a classic Corvette. I took the car to Corvette Motorsports and I am very glad I did. Joe showed me exactly where the problem was and what he was going to do to fix it. I am very happy with the repair and recommend this shop to any Corvette owner. read more

Joe is a magician with classic Corvettes. I recently had work done on my '69 Stingray and Joe did a fabulous job. Not only did he fix the problem I came in for, but he cleared up some other things so that I would avoid big problems in the future. And the cost is reasonable. Finding a good, honest and reasonably priced shop for a classic car is unusual and can be a worry when something goes wrong. However, you can be confident that Corvette Motorsports will treat you and your classic well. read more

Took my 81 C3 to Joe and was amazed to find an honest mechanic!!! He could have taken advantage of my lack of knowledge but didn't and was very informative as I am a first time Corvette owner. Due to his knowledge and ability to provide a couple different options, I was able to get what I needed fixed and within my budget. Can't say enough good things about Joe and won't be taking my ride anywhere but Corvette Motorsports! read more

Finding this shop was nothing short of divine intervention. My 93 Corvette's temperature control has been inoperative for years.After three area "So Called" Corvette shops told me that my electronic A/C controls are not repairable, I called Joe at Corvette Motorsports.He said this is a common problem that they see all the time and he had an easy fix and needs the car for a couple hours. The next day I drove to his shop, waited less then two hours and it was operating perfectly.After being given quotes from other shops of well over $700, Joe's charge of $200 made me a Corvette Motorsports' customer for life.In my opinion, they are truly, the only "Corvette Specialist" in Northern Virginia! read more

I have a 1975 C3 Corvette that needed a going over and modifications to make it more reliable. Joe provided the needed expertise and thorough solutions and solved a very difficult problem of fuel tank overflow that was truly unsafe. He ably diagnosed the issue through thorough troubleshooting techniques and resolved the problem in short order. If you have a corvette regardless of vintage, I highly recommend that you take your vette to Corvette Motorsports. You will not regret your decision. read more

Had the total interior (carpet, seat covers, headliner, weather strips, and several switches) replaced on my 1985 C4 Corvette. Also he found and repaired reason for engine surge that my local repair shop could not determine why. All of the work Joe did was top notch and I feel that his costs charged was very reasonable and fair. During the whole process Joe kept me informed of progress and any additional replacements he recommended as well as a couple that I requested that he said didn't need replaced after he cleaned the original parts up. Joe was very easy and pleasant to work with and a great find for a mechanic that actually knows and can work on older Corvettes. read more

I have dealt with Corvette Motorsports for about 7 years restoring my Corvette's suspension, engine, exhaust, wiring, intake, interior, stereo, HVAC, distributor, brakes, etc. All parts used were correct for that model year and have performed exactly as quoted ever since; no returns. I see a one star review here and kind of laugh at the comments about the owner being blunt. I call this honest and direct; did someone get their feelings hurt? I have been in and around garages my whole life, since my father was a mechanic for 30 years and I grew up with cars and the people who work on them. If you are used to the dealer and need your hand held, a warm gentle smile with your coffee & cream, then go to the dealer and get that while your Corvette gets incorrectly diagnosed and ultimately incorrectly repaired; if at all. It's next to impossible to find any of these kids who can even work on a carburetor any more or vacuum headlamp assemblies. Yeah, right! If you want vintage cars to be maintained/repaired nowadays, you have to find a vintage mechanic. Good Luck, it isn't easy, especially for Corvettes... read more