I highly recommend GT Peace Automatic for any car repairs or maintenance. I brought in my 2014 VW Jetta for a timing chain repair, and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Galean, Daniel, and AK were honest, communicative, and very thorough in explaining what was going on with my car. I never felt out of the loop, which I really appreciated. I dropped my car off last Thursday, parts had to be ordered, and they still completed the repair right on the timeline they promised. Picked up my car yesterday (4/1/26) My car is now running like new! I was referred by a mechanic friend who said they're the best in the area--and he was absolutely right. I'll definitely be coming back for any future work. Thanks again, GT Peace team! read more

Title: Lost a 7-year customer over dishonest inspection tactics. I have brought both of my vehicles to this location over the last seven years, spending over $5,000 in loyal business. Never again. During my recent visit for a new battery the service advisor told me I need a Virginia State Inspection for my pristine 2021 Mercedes GLE 350. Then after doing it the service advisor attempted to fail my vehicle. He claimed the front left rotor had "gravel grooves" that required a complete replacement of both front brake pads and rotors. Curiously, he claimed this damage was strictly on the "inside portion" of the rotor where I couldn't visually verify it without crawling under the vehicle. Knowing my vehicle's meticulous service history (the current pads only have 18,000 miles on them), I declined the massive upsell and researched Virginia State Police inspection rules (19VAC30-70-80). Minor cosmetic scoring or pebble grooves are NOT legal failure points unless the rotor is cracked or worn below the manufacturer's strict minimum thickness--measurements the advisor failed to provide. I took my vehicle down to the Mercedes dealer in Chantilly this morning for the inspection. It passed with absolutely zero issues or safety concerns. To make matters worse, I reviewed my recent tire purchase receipt with this same advisor. He promised to price match Tire Rack, but I discovered he secretly billed me $179 for road hazard protection--a service Tire Rack includes completely free. This shop broke my trust by padding invoices and using false inspection failures to push unnecessary repairs. Check your bills, know your state laws, and take your business elsewhere. read more

In my opinion, GT Peace is one of--if not the best--automotive service providers in the Northern Virginia area. Their team is exceptionally skilled, versatile, and knowledgeable. The owners, Galen and his brother Sean, are top-tier professionals who truly understand their craft. Whether you drive a foreign or domestic vehicle, you can have complete confidence in their ability to service it with expertise. I highly recommend this shop. Their professionalism, technical proficiency, and attention to detail are evident from the moment you walk in. I have personally trusted and patronized them for nearly ten years, which speaks to the consistency and reliability of their work. When it comes to pricing, you are receiving outstanding value. The quality of service is absolutely commensurate with what you pay for, and they stand behind their work with confidence. It is rare to find a shop that combines integrity, skill, and consistency at this level. Simply put, you will not be disappointed. read more

amazing, honest, and knowledgeable staff all around. super easy to set up appointments and communicate with the shop regarding your vehicle. they are very on top of things! i have gone to this shop since i acquired my e46, a little over a year ago for various services, including a ppi, mutiple diagnoses, wiring harness repair, and inspection. never doubted their prices or integrity. will always recommend these guys for anything! read more

Went for a routine maintenance and the staff was very knowledgeable not pushy on additional add-ons. Wait time is about the norm but felt quicker overall. Price was good compared to dealer. Very good quality. read more

Excellent service. They really know how to take care of you and do the job right. I love this shop. Just wish they had weekend hours

Easy scheduling and follow up from the GT Peace Automotive team to confirm. Regular updates on progress for my service which involved an oil change and repair for my 2012 Mini Cooper Windshield Washer system. We'll be back - good prices, excellent customer service, and top notch results. read more

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Great service. Honest service!! They'll tell you what you NEED, not what they want to sell you.

Once again great Job at GT Peace Auto. I have not and will not take my Porsche anywhere else . The work they do says it all and it's hard to get Value for money these days , but when it comes to GTPA you will not be disappointed . read more

GTPeace was a referral from a friend and not particularly close to where we live, but when you get "a guy" you can trust and does great work, you go the distance. We had them look at and evaluate an aging Mercedes to see the ROI on repair versus letting it go. They were honest and helpful in assisting us with that decision (btw it was to let it go, very sad face). Second, they assisted with repair of our other vehicle. They are helpful and knowledgeable. Of note, and this is what matters: - even though they are not open on weekends, they make it easy to drop off and pick up your car with a drop box and safe parking - they are very responsive to calls, emails, and questions - they don't talk you into repairs or work that is not needed and respect that whether you are driving a high-performance vehicle or a 20-year-old Benz you have a budget and it's your money they are asking you to spend We've found "our guy" now and plan to stick with them. Highly recommend. read more

Sylvia ( 2005 4runner sports Ed) couldn't be in better hands. The dreaded check engine lights were on and it was time to come in and see what's going on. After I spoke to Freddie about the Sylvia's symptoms, she was taken in for a diagnostic. Sylvia had to stay overnight to make sure that nothing was amiss. Thank you to GT! Sylvia is now good as new. Would make future appointments as needed. Love the waiting area. Highly recommended. read more

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The folks at GT Peace Automotive, absolute rock stars. I had to get a flat tire patched up. Called a few other auto shops in the area, mentioned I had an emergency as I only had one car currently, and urgently needed to get this patched so I could have mobility. When others failed to accommodate, Freddy came to the rescue. He checked with his guy on the floor and they fit me in the schedule. Promptly attended to, out the door in 30 minutes and reasonably priced. Very professional and dependable. Thanks for saving the day you guys! You have earned yourself a customer for life..!!! Rock ON!! read more

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Yet again GT Peace has come through with another flawless job! I have been bring my M4 to GT Peace for close to two years now and everything from maintenance to aftermarket upgrades have been handled quickly and professionally. On this visit, I had a performance front lip splitter I wanted installed after the insurance provided shop was unable to get it installed properly. The guys at GT Peace were able to get me scheduled quickly and then day of service took fantastic care of my car. The alignment on the lip was absolutely perfect, I could not have been happier. The guys here run a great shop and you can tell they're enthusiasts as well. I always love talking cars with them, when they have a free min. You're def in good hands with GT Peace and I'll definitely be back again for any other maintenance or modifications to my car! read more

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I was looking at a used car in Sterling and (of course) wanted a pre-purchase inspection before I handed over a pile of money for it. Yelp led me to GT Peace Automotive and holy crow, these guys are the best. I called before leaving RVA and Shawn answered right away. I apologized for the short notice, but he completely understood ("These are always short notice!" he said.) and I told him roughly when I'd be there given the vagaries of traffic on I-95 and the beltway. Shawn was completely unfazed, showed genuine interest in the 4Runner I was interested in and revealed himself to be a heart-felt car-guy. Just the kind of people I want to work with on my cars. I arrived pretty much when I thought I would. He assigned Scott, a 4Runner specialist who's active on the 4Runner boards online and builds offroad rigs for people. He went over the condition with me carefully and we had a great discussion on the used car in question, on my old 4Runner and what I might be able to do to fix it, and some philosophical speculation on the nature of automobile enthusiasms and the pluses and minuses of... well, you get the idea. They charged a very reasonable fee and spent two hours going over the car and discussing options with me. It was a valuable experience and I dodged a bullet on a car that _appeared_ to be pretty solid. As it happens, I found another car later that evening, drove up AGAIN the next day and had them inspect that one, a completely different kind of car... a Benz diesel... since I'd decided to repair my old 4Runner. A Mercedes master mechanic on staff checked it over and gave it two thumbs-up. I bought it and am loving it. These guys are a national treasure if you're the kind of person that wants to deal with thoughtful, communicative car enthusiasts. Shawn, Scott and the other guys were knowledgable and clearly care about serving their customers. They LISTEN, and give unselfish advice. I couldn't have done better for honest, knowledgable car advice, and consider GT a resource in future for upgrades and repairs. Highest recommendation. read more

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I can't remember if I've left a review for GT Peace/Galen/Shawn before. If I did, a second one is not unwarranted. This guys are the best! Easily the best auto shop I've ever dealt with. Their prices are reasonable but for me, as a DIYer, they have been absolutely invaluable as a source of knowledge for various projects I've undertaken with my Mini Countryman. They have always been super helpful, and never seem bothered when I have a bunch of questions, like when I replaced the clutch in my car. When I have needed them for work and I was going to be without my car for several days, they let me borrow one of their shop cars so I could get back and forth to work, etc. Above and beyond! Thanks, so much, GT Peace! read more

GT Peace Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

This is the only place I really trust to work on my BMW X6M. The guys are knowledgeable, friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I always feel like they take care of me here. read more

I'm sooo overdue for an updated review . . . I have been a very happy customer of GT Peace for about seven years now and I can't say enough good things about their rare ability to quickly diagnose a problem and fix it right the first time. That alone should make them my go-to auto shop (SMILE). GT Peace has been a solid partner in my resto-mod 1954 Chevy. They have suggested cost-effective solutions to my performance needs, fixed all the issues with a 67-year old truck, and been creative when recent supply chain issues delayed the availability of parts. Perhaps most importantly, Galen and Shawn have never forgotten it's MY truck. I know I can rely on them to do the right thing that results in my satisfaction, not just something to get me down the road. GT Peace has treated me and my cars and truck with courtesy, professionalism, and honesty for seven years, and I expect they will treat you equally as well. read more

Absolute best in the business. Galen and the team at GT Peace have been taking care of my vehicles for the past year or two and there isn't a single negative thing that I can say. They are knowledgable, friendly, efficient and fairly priced. I've had them complete rod bearing replacement, alignments, suspension component install and I have yet to have a single complaint. These guys are awesome. read more

I found GT Peace searching for a performance car repair shop To start on doing some of the mods to my Mustang. Freddy and Cory quickly and accurately figured out what was going on and solved it at the lowest possible level, delivering superior service and a quick turnaround. Specifically, my GT had been lowered too far and the guys were able to bring it up sufficiently just by putting on a bigger set of tires. They recommended adjusting the springs etc but didn't insist. read more

Gaylan the owner is your very rare, honest and professional which we all hope to find. My son in law made this recommendation which turned into a gold mine! After fixing my BMW, he even took out to the race track to see if it is performing well! Awesome and reasonable! -Don read more

Saw in a group on Facebook that they had a deal running back in the beginning of summer for lift kits. I called them up a few weeks ago and they said they could still honor that price and do the installation and everything for me. I dropped my truck off yesterday evening using their drop box (very safe) and today they installed the lift and did an alignment for me. Picked my truck up before they closed and everything seems to be perfect. Great service and top notch technicians. Will be coming here for future stuff down the road. read more

Needed oil change and spark plugs on my vehicle. GT gave me the best price compared to 3 other auto shops. Spoke with Freddy on the phone and he was able to answer some questions and schedule me for service. Wife's car go a flat day before appointment and GT offered me a free loaner car so I could drop my car off and then take care of my wife's car. I also had the dreaded "CHECK ENGINE" light come on 2 days before drop off and they were able to check it out as well. Gaylen was great with explaining everything and he was always prompt in letting me know what was going on. Car had to be left overnight due to a part not being on hand and they let me keep the loaner car overnight. Upon pick up Gaylen explained that the "CHECK ENGINE" light needed to be reset because there were several codes flashing and they did not want to start guessing which I appreciated. Some shops would have given me $3,000 estimate to repair EVERYTHING so I'm glad they didn't just look at me as a giant $. He said the reset was temporary and to bring in the car if/when the light comes back on asap so they can get an accurate diagnosis and go from there. Will definitely bring my car here again. read more

These guys are straight shooters. I stopped by with concerns that I needed new brake pads and rotors. They came out to the parking lot to check out my car and told me I had 50% left on my pads and was good to go ... no charge. I won't hesitate to go back. read more

Took my BMW there for 4 years until I relocated. Great work, great communication, fair pricing across everything from regular oil/filter/fluid changes, brakes, tires and state inspection, to replacing worn shocks, a dead water pump/thermostat and a failed starter and even registering a new battery I'd installed. Tried several shops in the area, this is the one I stayed at. read more

Just picked up my minivan last evening and it drives like a brand new car!!! They do not disappoint and are very honest! In the past they've worked on my BMWs with the same great results! It is very hard to find an auto shop with the level of expertise and knowledge! The most important is the honesty and caring! A shout to the whole team! A very rare gem!!! read more

I'm sooo overdue for an updated review . . . I have been a very happy customer of GT Peace for about seven years now and I can't say enough good things about their rare ability to quickly diagnose a problem and fix it right the first time. That alone should make them my go-to auto shop (SMILE). GT Peace has been a solid partner in my resto-mod 1954 Chevy. They have suggested cost-effective solutions to my performance needs, fixed all the issues with a 67-year old truck, and been creative when recent supply chain issues delayed the availability of parts. Perhaps most importantly, Galen and Sean have never forgotten it's MY truck. I know I can rely on them to do the right thing that results in my satisfaction, not just something to get me down the road. GT Peace has treated me and my cars and truck with courtesy, professionalism, and honesty for seven years, and I expect they will treat you equally as well. read more

Tldr; Top notch! Great service and pricing. Do not hesitate to bring your performance cars here! I had heard a ton of good things about this shop from various sources. When a friend was looking for somewhere to get regular service done on his Volvo, I told him to check them out. He was super pleased with the price and service. So when it was time for me to get some more stuff done on my Audi, I reached out to them to get a quote while checking with one of my regular performance shops. Not only was the quote almost half the price, but they could also schedule me in a couple of days, for what would be a most of the day affair. I was getting quite a bit of work done on my car; a scheduled service which is a few hours of work, installing 4 different differential and transmission mounts/inserts, and a supercharger pulley upgrade so I could go stage 2. While they had my car on the lift, they brought me out to show me some really uneven wear on my tires. I immediately checked my sources for a new set, but found they were back ordered for a few months. GTP checked one of their local sources and found a set for the same price I could, so we setup an install for a few days later. My original plan was to catch up on work for an hour or so, then get a ride back to my office. I ended up getting comfortable and working for over 4 hours there before taking off. I was only gone less than 2 hours before I got a call saying that they were done. When it came time to pickup and pay, there were no surprises. Everything was what they said it would be from the quote. I went back for the tire install a few days later, and that was just as smooth. Barely paid anything over the cost of the tires themselves. They are definitely going to be my go to shop going forward! read more

I had a great experience with this shop. As a woman I always feel at a disadvantage however, I didn't feel that way at all with GT. Daniel was very responsive, helpful and had fantastic customer service. I will be a return client for sure. read more

10/10 would recommend! Called in the evening on Monday to have some tires mounted, Shawn answered and just told me to drop by and slotted me in for the next day. The staff were friendly and professional. I dropped my wheels off in the evening and they were done by 10am the next day! Super fast (yes just to get tires mounted) but solid work. Wheels came back to me in the same condition as they went in. Definitely coming back if I need anything else. read more

Shawn and Freddy & team here does great work. Super nice to talk. Very knowledgeable and will take time to share info. I take all my cars here now...my 2010 Mercedes, 2018 audi, 2019 Honda Odyssey, and 2019 Porsche. As a self admittedly very demanding customer, I'm very happy here with the service and experience. read more

Great communications and reasonable prices. Everyone acted professional and friendly. Good experience overall.

Update: Had an aftermarket intercooler installed here and the team did an excellent job. I knew it was a challenging install due to the front end of the car having to be taken apart and the radiator/intercooler/condenser sandwich had to be disassembled meticulously. I would have no hesitation to continue to recommend GTPA for performance upgrades or routine maintenance. read more

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This shop is the best shop in VA. All the staff is very professional and knowledgeable. The shop is extremely clean and awesome. Service is fast and prices are very fair. Definitely bring your car in for all its needs you will not be disappointed. read more

Very upfront with pricing for different services rendered. They even worked hard to cut down on labor cost, to make sure I get the most out of their service. I find that very refreshingly honest and customer-centric. Trustworthy! Will definitely be my go-to place for all future vehicle repair needs. read more

I took my 335 in for aftermarket suspension installation and alignment. Not only did GT Peace provide a very competitive price, they knocked the work out of the park. They also let me know about a couple of things to look at for future awareness. Overall I am very pleased and will be bringing my cars back there from here on out. read more

Galen was helpful from start to finish in helping me with a broken charge pipe on my BMW 435xi. They were able to expertly diagnose the problem and clearly are experts with European cars. I appreciated that they kept me up to date during the whole process and did not feel that they were trying to oversell me things I didn't need. Pricing was extremely competitive. Will be a return customer for sure. read more

GT Peace Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

They offer shuttle services if needed which is a huge plus for me. I have an oil change and the state inspections and the job was done quickly. The waiting area is nice too! They even reminded me that my plates were about to expire in a few weeks. I will definitely be back. read more

Been coming here for years. Very professional and reliable. They have been working on all of my 4 cars. Competitive hourly rate and will not charge you for unnecessary work. read more

Experts at what they are doing and very caring. Gladly I've been taking my car to them for anything I need, and every time they deliver the quickest and most enjoyable experience from scheduling to picking up my car and even waiting at their location. Definitely recommend them. I've had the chance to work with Daniel, Galen, Freddy and the other guys and they all care so much for their customers. read more

I have an old 530i (e39 vintage) for which I'm trying to nurse some more years of reliable service. Galen was a champ yet again on some necessary suspension work. Car drives on glass rails again. Great shop, highly recommend! read more