Headline: Tax Evasion Tactics and Dishonest Pricing - Avoid This Shop!…read moreI had a very disappointing experience at this shop. They use classic bait-and-switch tactics to avoid taxes and overcharge customers. Initially, they quoted me a ridiculous $930 for labor on my Lexus ES350, then offered to "lower" it to $790 only if I paid in CASH. This is clearly a tactic to avoid taxes while still charging premium rates. I provided all my own parts (spark plugs and two catalytic converters). Even though they only installed ONE of the two converters, they still forced me to pay the full "cash price" we had discussed for the entire job. When I asked about the second converter--which is a simple 30-minute job in the front of the engine--the mechanic tried to extort another $350 from me! To make it worse, the mechanic lied to my face about the technical difficulty of the job to justify his price hiking, claiming the rear catalyst is easier to access than the front one (a blatant lie to anyone who knows Lexus engines). These people are not honest mechanics; they are predators looking for cash-heavy transactions. The shop is empty for a reason. Check the other reviews--I'm not the only one they've tried to scam. Do yourself a favor and go to a professional shop that accepts cards and provides honest estimates.

Was on this side of town and early for an appointment. Decided to get my car inspected. Found this…read moreon Yelp. A little challenging to find although the GPS took me right to it. Garage door closed (it was winter) but clearly marked for inspections. Realized later that there was a big vehicle parked in front of the entrance with the name of the company. That door is to the right of the garage door. Interesting waiting room. Lots of antiques to look at. Creepy dolls, age old magazines, Christmas decorations, and piles of 8-tracks! The wait was very entertaining!! Great music while you wait too!!! Everyone super friendly. Inspection was $20. I'll be back in a year :)

"I recently had an issue with the lights on the back of my 2018 Ford F-150 and brought it in for…read morerepair. Initially, I received excellent service from Julian, a serviceman who assisted me at the front desk. He provided a lot of helpful information about my warranty and offered various services related to the lights. While waiting for the repairs, Julian kept me informed about the expected duration and when the parts would arrive. I appreciated his communication. However, things took a turn when Julian had to consult with his service manager, Tamara, regarding the battery and whether it would be covered by the warranty. It was at this point that problems arose. Tamara suddenly claimed that none of the work on the lights would be covered due to pre-existing superficial damage to one of the taillights, which I had not mentioned when dropping off the vehicle. It's important to note that the issue I brought in the vehicle for concerned all four lights malfunctioning, not just the damaged taillight. Throughout the process, Tamara displayed rudeness and a lack of professionalism, refusing to assist me in any way and making the situation needlessly difficult. To make matters worse, Tamara decided to reissue a report that had already been sent to me, now including a charge for a diagnostic fee for the lights. The existence of the small damage was already known when I dropped off the vehicle, and no mention was made of a diagnostic fee until Tamara became involved. When I arrived at the office, I was surprised to find a new bill that included this charge, even though Julian had previously sent me the same bill without it. Julian seemed almost embarrassed to hand me the updated bill, knowing that Tamara had added the charge. Throughout the entire process, Julian tried his best to maintain professionalism and rectified the situation by removing the obviously unfounded diagnostic charge. Moreover, when I entered the office, Julian was kind and provided me with good service, acting as if there were no issues. However, Tamara positioned herself aggressively close to me, making me feel confronted, and repeatedly asked if I was satisfied with her service, despite our previous conflicts and my expressed dissatisfaction. It appeared to be an intentional attempt to provoke a reaction. Overall, the experience with Julian was positive, but Tamara's behavior was unprofessional, aggressive, and tarnished the reputation of your company. I was under the impression that inspections were covered by my warranty based on previous visits, but Tamara insisted otherwise unless I could provide specific warranty clauses. In the end, it all felt very unprofessional and was an embarrassment to your company's name."

Sketchy at best. I would have spent thousands and most likely broken down in the near future had i…read morelet them do what they wanted. Took my 2000 Lincoln town car in for a trip check. They gave my whole car a clean bill of health(this will be important later) except for a "coolant leak". They said they needed to pressure test and dye my system and see where the leak was coming from to the tune of 150$. NEVER PAY FOR A PRESSURE TEST!! auto zone will rent you a pressure test system FREE OF CHARGE. So I went and got an autozone test kit and pressure tested the system. No leaks!! It was my ac compressor that was leaking a bunch of PAG oil. The leak had nothing to do with my coolant at all. A day later my ac compressor completely broke down so that's when I went ahead and replaced my compressor and dryer my self which cost me about 250$, but it can be an extensive job, a shop will charge you well over 600$ for it. If I had been someone who wasn't car savvy and just let them pressure test it to find no leak then charge for ac compressor replacement I'd be out a lot of money. The " professional technicians" should have seen that it was clearly leaking from the compressor, the coolant was not low even a little. Either they were trying to take advantage of me and charge me for a service they know I didn't need and rip me off or they were too incompetent to see that liquid clearly dripping from my ac compressor wasn't coolant. Not sure which is worse. Steer clear

My Alternator on my 4Runner seized near Delaplane so had it towed to Haymarket location. Needed…read morealternator replacement and new serpentine belt. Price seemed fair, quality of repair was excellent.

Very fair and honest. Rich, the gentleman at the counter is a very friendly and called with status…read moreupdates.

Agree 100% with all the other positive reviews. Scott is extremely honest, knowledgeable, and is…read morevery fair with his prices. I'll definitely continue to bring my vehicles, especially the older ones here.

Great place to service our car, Scott was very attentive to our situation. Will definitely tell our…read moreneighbors about the great service.

The owner is very friendly and fast…read more They work on car engines and car Windows also They are Pretty careful with your cars engine and fixes car windows

Charlie is always honest, does his work quickly & well. Have been going there for years and will…read morealways be my trusty mechanic.

While on a short trip from Ohio to Fredericksburg, our truck broke down. We managed to limp it to…read moreDoc Auto around 3 p.m. and rented a car to continue our plans. That's when I met Dawn and Jason in the parking lot. I explained that we wouldn't be in town for long, and without hesitation, they made us a priority so we could get the truck repaired in time to drive it back to Ohio--no need to leave it behind in Virginia. The next morning, Dawn called to let me know the truck was already fixed and ready for pickup. I was blown away by their honesty, speed, and incredible customer service. I truly can't say enough good things about these folks. In a moment when I could have easily been taken advantage of, they went above and beyond to treat me fairly and get us back on the road. Thank you again, Dawn, Jason, and the whole team at Doc Auto! (And by the way--I traded that truck in today for a 2020!)

Do not, I repeat do NOT go to Doc auto. they suggest expensive fixes, then brake stuff while…read moreworking on your car, then charge you to repair what they broke. then they will try to sell you a used part you don't need for $2600. they are scammers. do not trust these men. I can't say it enough. this is not a reputable business update. A friend of mine asked about a binker Switch. It's a $40 part and a YouTube video the priced $600

The VW dealer told me I needed new rear brakes, but the price seemed way high (pads and rotors. I…read morecalled Gainesville to get a price quote, hoping to save a few bucks. They asked me to come in so they could look at it, as Atlases have a couple of versions, and they wanted to verify the setup. I came in, they pulled the wheels and told me the price (much better, 30% lower), but that I should wait 5k miles, that there was plenty of life left, and it would certainly pass inspection. No charge for the inspection. I was fully ready to do the job. I am impressed by their honesty and will return for the job in a few months.

Staff is polite and professional. Be careful if you have a large job, as they don't cap the shop…read moresupplies charges, which is a standard business practice to avoid ballooning charges for large jobs. I was just charged their standard 8% on a brake repair job, which brought the shop supplies charge to $82.00. Shop supplies charges are for rags, other supplies, environmental fees, etc. Further, when their service rep gave me the estimate, the shop supplies charge percentage was not discusssed. AI advises most independent garages cap this charge at $30-40. I won't be a return customer.

I've had 3 servicings done at Toyota Warrenton. Their staff is friendly and the prices are…read morereasonable. I've never had issues of them trying to overcharge for services or provide something that wasn't needed, unlike my experiences at other Toyota and non-Toyota dealerships. I live in Fairfax now so the Fairfax Toyota is closer, but after a recent negative experience there I decided it was worth it to make the drive to Warrenton. Warrenton did the same work for $240 cheaper, and confirmed I didn't need an extra brake flush that Fairfax wanted to charge $160 for. The waiting room is clean and quiet, and they have wifi. The service has always been prompt, although I book ahead of time online and note what I need.

Prepare to be overcharged…read more Warrenton Toyota had a used, rare‑trim vehicle I had been searching for, and unfortunately that's where things went wrong. They did provide a Carfax report, which showed the vehicle was a corporate fleet car -- not the "owner's personal vehicle" as stated. That alone was concerning. The test drive was limited to a slow neighborhood loop until I insisted on evaluating the suspension, acceleration, and braking. Only then did the salesperson reluctantly allow a proper drive. Once inside, they accepted my offer quickly, but padded the "dealer service fee" (documentation fee) to an excessive $795 -- far above the typical $250-$350 quoted elsewhere. This fee is set by the dealer, not Virginia, and I should have walked out. Financing was worse. They only ran my application through Toyota Motor Credit, returning an 8.63% rate despite excellent credit. They did not shop for better rates. When I questioned the sudden increase to 8.77%, the finance manager dismissed my concern, claiming the difference "only amounts to $70 over the life of the loan." It was not what we agreed to, and only after pushing back did he revert it -- then announced he would not change anything else on the paperwork. It left me wondering what else was buried in the contract. I was also told I could either return to the dealership for my plates or pay $60-$80 to have them mailed. After being charged nearly $800 in dealer fees, this felt unreasonable. The most concerning part came afterward: the dealership never collected the rather large 2/3 cash down portion of the purchase intended to be paid from savings via check. When I called the dealership when realized, a manager admitted they should have collected it and instructed me to drive back -- a 2.5‑hour round trip. Only after mentioning inclement weather did she offer certified mail. My bank advised wiring the funds instead for security, but even that is risky if as they could just claim they did not receive it and it is essentially just like cash. The finance manager ultimately came to my home as the weather got worse so to pick up the deposit check. Even then, he refused to issue a receipt for the payment. He also refused to refund the $250 that the DMV paid the dealership after they incorrectly listed me as an uninsured motorist -- despite the fact that I had produced proof of insurance before driving the vehicle off the lot. This was extremely concerning and felt like yet another predatory practice. The entire experience left a sour aftertaste. Between the inflated fees, questionable financing practices, lack of transparency, refusal to correct errors, and logistical mistakes, I cannot recommend Warrenton Toyota.