Reliable and honest service. That hasn't been the case with a few other shops in the area. I can trust that the work has been done.

This is a solid place to get your car fixed. Mr. Kim was able to help me fix several issues with my car very quickly, and he seemed pretty reasonable. I was recommended to come to him by people I know, and I do not regret it. I trust that he is giving me a reasonable quote, and that he is doing a good job. Mr. Kim also seems like a nice guy. I will be coming back here in the future. read more

What a rip off!!! They are take advantage of people, don't fix your car, over charge you, they don't know what they are doing. They will tell you one thing is wrong with your car, and keep adding "issues" and continue to tack on the cost, they break your car only to charge you more to fix what they broke, DO NOT take your car to these guys, Awful place. They will rob you blind. They don't deserve 1 star. Beware of this shop, take your car anywhere but here read more

Kim, the owner, is temperamental, rude and inconsistent in the price quote. When I came for oil change, he gave me a quote for parts replacement. A few weeks later, when I came by again, he gave me a different quote, 50% higher than before. I remind him that his new quote was 50% more than what he said. He lost his temper and yelled at me, saying "I double my price now, or ,,,,,,,". Such a ridiculous owner. behaviors like spoiled kid. read more

Their website said they give complimentary diagnostics. After I got here, they took my key to do the check without mention anything. Then they charge me for check the car. Great! read more

Kim's Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I HIGHLY recommend this family run business! My friend JB who has been a customer of Mr. Kim's for a long time just took my SUV there regarding the engine light being on. He quickly looked at it and diagnosed that there were no issues. I was about to take it to Mercedes-Benz for $$$, but I trust Mr. Kim. I promise, he's worth the drive over there! Even if you've never met him, your car is broken down, and have to have your car towed somewhere (and you are reading this post on the side of the road), again, I highly recommend having it towed there. Mr. Kim is very honest & dependable. What else can you ask for in a mechanic! read more

I visited this shop to have a caliper/rotor/break pad replacement. Soon after leaving, I noticed an unbearably loud squeaking coming from my recently replaced equipment. I drive around for a few days hoping it would go away but it didn't, so I returned to have it serviced. After about an hour of test driving and inspecting, the diagnosis was that the break pads that the shop initially installed were generic and not specific to my make and model (2003 Chevrolet - nothing crazy). I was told they would have to order new brake pads that were specific to my car's fit and to come back in a couple weeks for a free install. This was over a month ago. I haven't received any follow up from them as promised and whenever I call, they keep pushing back the date saying they haven't received them equipment yet. I even purchased my own brake pads that are a fit for my car (from advanced auto parts) and took it to the shop to have them put it on, but they declined, saying I would have to leave my car for the afternoon. I ended up installing my own brake pads and remedied the squealing, but the entire interaction with Kim's Auto after my initial install has not been considerate or professional. I don't recommend. read more

I go to this shop for all my car needs. The prices are reasonable; don't push unnecessary repairs, but most of all, the went extra mile to ensure services are performed to the manufacturer spec. To ensure that, they asked me for manufacturer documents, and waited for my response instead of winging the repair out of convienience which is generally what happens when you let non dealers do work. read more

My go to for all future car repair needs. Mr. Kim is extremely friendly, and he and his team replaced my brake pads quickly and precisely. I left feeling relieved knowing that the repair was done well, but also that I now have found a hidden gem that I can count in for fairly priced and well-done service. You will not be disappointed in Kim's Auto! read more

Mr. Kim is good!! He has fixed numerous of my cars and I was pleased. What I can say tho he marks up his parts astronomically. I started to bring my own parts and then it was oh you didn't get this and I need this. That turned into well can you hurry up I'm waiting for it!!!! I used to go all the time but I have since found else where but if you really need something fixed and done right go here. Inspections, 2nd opinions he will get you straight!!!! read more

Mr. Kim is by far the best auto repair mechanic I've ever had to deal with. He's kind, he cares, and he truly takes the time to see what is wrong with your vehicle. I always refer people to them and I have yet to hear back nothing but praises and thank you's. read more

Nam Kim's small auto service shop is just plain excellent. Mr Kim might seem a bit gruff at first, but he's a really nice guy and would never oversell you or rip you off in any way. I don't even ask him how much it will cost to fix something anymore - I know he'll charge a reasonable price and trust him completely. The first time we took a car there he opened everything up on an old Honda and told us the timing chain was fine and didn't charge us for checking it out. Most places would have just changed the chain and charged the customer a lot of money without them ever knowing. read more

I trust Mr. Kim with my Mercedes and Honda. His crew are loyal to him and reflects in their work.

I took my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 to the shop for replacing and installing ABS Speed Sensor which was difficult to find. The part was located at a local dealership but the labor installation cost was prohibited, especially given the simplicity of the repair. I contacted Kim's Auto Service Center, Centerville, VA, for an estimate. The owner immediately indicated he could make the repair which was deemed to have been a fair price. I left the vehicle with him and within a short period of time. I received a phone call from the shop indicating the vehicle was ready for pick up. I drove to the shop and paid the bill. I drove off the lot and I noticed the ABS Speed Sensor brake light was still on. Upon, returning to the shop, I asked why the indicated brake light was not reset. The owner called out the mechanic who made the repair and he advised he didn't reset the light without explanation. The mechanic started speaking in his native language which was not readily understood by me the customer. I walked out. I got into my truck and drove to the nearest service station for the indicator sensor light to be reset. The owner was very accommodating. At this point, it would be difficult for me to return to this place of business based upon my initial expectation and experience. Hopefully, the owner will regain control of his employee's disrespectful behavior and ensure his future customers are treated with the upmost respect at all times. Fair prices and good customer service from the owner and male receptionist; but I was rudely treated by the mechanic. Paul Garner read more

I am maybe in minority here, as most reviews are excellent, but I still feel like I need to pass along my experience. I went for an oil change over the weekend to Valvoline in Fairfax and by the time I got back home, I had a light on my dashboard, which at that time didn't know meant "tire pressure". The next day when attempting to run to a store, I noticed my front tire was totally flat. My first instinct was the oil change and them refilling the air in my tires had to cause that. I called them but they said I would need to bring the tire and they would be happy to check it for me. This is when I researched this place and called. Kim asked me to come in as he could look at the tire right away, which at that time was in my trunk and I was on the spare tire. He examined the tire and said the pressure sensor was damaged. In the meantime, I also asked if he could look at my windshield washer as it wasn't spraying. He did and said I needed to replace the pump, even though, while talking to the other mechanic, he said it was disconnected. He said it was from the time someone hit the front bumper of my car, which made sense because I did run over something about 6 months ago. It all made sense and the story was checking out. He called for the parts pricing and quoted me for the pressure sensor and windshield pump at almost $300. At that point I didn't have time to have those done right away and I also wanted to give Valvoline a chance to look at my tire and correct the issue. Kim charged me $30 for examining the tire, so I left with $30 less in my pocket and nothing resolved. I went to Valvoline and left the shop with: my tire fixed (only the valve stem needed to be replaced and not the pressure sensor which I was told was very expensive, but it didn't need to be replaced) and put back on, windshield washer pump was only disconnected and needed only to be popped right back in ($0 cost), a pair of new windshield wipers and some bolts replaced. It all cost me less than $75 to actually fix the problems (with some extras), while Kim charged me $30 for taking my time and giving me false information and pulling his numbers out of thin air. I am sorry but I will never be giving a chance to the small shops like Kim's. It makes it so difficult to get repairs done, when you have to get multiple quotes and band backwards not to be taken advantage of. It is sad but that is the reputation this industry has. The Valvoline in Fairfax gave me hope for an honest and excellent service. They have my service for a lifetime. Please do your homework before committing. read more

brought my truck for differential oil gear change. after it was done. I have same issue with the differential. Took it to another mechanic and they check the differential and it was very low on gear oil and the oil color was black which shows it was never changed!! read more

My car wouldn't shift gears and couldn't start so I had it towed to KIM's based on yelp reviews. Mr. Kim quickly fixed the issue, explained to me the problem and charged me for the labor. He didn't try to sell me anything or come up with random charges like a dealership. I was very happy with the service and I'll be bring my car here for any future repairs. read more

I brought my Lexus in for a custom muffler system installation with made to fit parts. Well, so much for the made to fit...things were not quite lined up right. You know a little thing like a bracket in the wrong place! Mr Kim's team did a fantastic job of getting things adjusted and installed even with the extra challenges. I found the shop by Googling for 'performance exhaust near me'. I'm really happy G lead me to Mr Kim's Auto Service. I'll use this shop again! Super nice and reasonable prices. read more

I am purchasing a used car and wanted my vehicle looked at. I came to Kim's Auto Service because it is nearby and had good reviews. Mr. Kim charged $50 and gave me confidence that this is a good purchase. His shop is clean, there were a number of other vehicles there, and another customer who seemed satisfied. I look forward to bringing my vehicle to Mr. Kim when it needs service. read more

BE CAREFUL FEMALE DRIVERS, don't bring your car to him. At first I trusted him based on my friends reccomendation. First of all he lied that he fixes GERMAN cars, I have a BMW, so after I got my car, I was like how come the "service light" still on can you reset it? Their answer was NO WE DON"T HAVE THE MACHINE. I'm like but you said you have it before I agreed to bring my car in. But whats next is whats ABSURD. 10 min into driving out my car signal "WARNING do not drive more than 15miles/h" When I called back immediately and ask what's going on. He was non chalant about it and said "look everything is fine it's late and I don't work on weekends usually so you can leave your car here if you like and i'll take a look at it tomorrow." Cut the long story short, I HAD TO TOW MY CAR TO A CERTIFIED BMW DEALER (go to Autowerke by the way I highly reccomend) and it turned out that KIM forgot to sscrew one part and I was driving on LOOSE SCREW WTF? I could have died!! When I confront KIM about it, not only was he angry (mind you I should have been the one angry because Im paying double), he was not sorry, wont give me my refund, and yelled at me for going to another COMPETENT dealership saying if he fixed it it would have been ok. This man in unprofessional, cuts cost, lies to customers, and something I would not trust my car or my families car to fix. read more

You know, i'm surprised that there are not more reviews of this place as it truly is a hidden gem. I've been to this place twice, once about 2 years ago and just as recent as last month. My first experience was when I had an issue with my cooling fan and radiator. I drove in and Kim asked me to leave it there for a couple of hours to evaluate. When I came back, he let me know that this was something that they wouldn't be able to fix themselves but outlined for me in detail what does need to be done. He said my best bet was to go to the dealer. Not too many places would turn down business but he gave an honest evaluation which ultimately did help me negotiate with the dealer although still expensive. With this experience in mind, I went there last month to have a check engine light code evaluated. He confirmed what I had suspected and gave me a quote on the spot. I needed an ignition coil that needed to be replaced for one of my cylinders. Since he was going to be in that area of the car, I also asked him to quote me on replacing my spark plugs, which were actually due at that time. I had called a few places but none of them wanted to give me a quote without charging me a $150 diagnostic fee which is on top of whatever the charge would be for repairs. I had the code pulled at Autozone for free and scoured forums to determine there was a high probability of it being the ignition coils. Kim was able to figure this out in just minutes and confirmed the error code. I mean it literally took 2-3 minutes. I went ahead and had him change the spark plugs as well going off the quote he gave me on the spot for the last minute decision. I had quotes at home from earlier in the year but couldn't remember the cost off hand so went ahead and gave the green light. As soon as I got home, I checked other quotes and to my happiness, the quote I got from Kim was extremely competitive, i.e. much cheaper than what I had been quoted at a few other places. What a great feeling that is! The work was done in a timely fashion and about a month later, the car is humming well. My experience at Kim's was as easy as it could be and I left there actually not feeling cheated like you do at almost every other place. I will absolutely bring my car back here for any future repairs that may be needed. Hopefully not for awhile though! I give this place 5 stars. How could you not when you find a mechanic you actually trust. If you're looking for a trust worthy mechanic and competitive prices, look no further, this is the place to take your car! read more

i called this place based on some good reviews. Mr. Kim picked it up quoted my a very inexpense price which I was happy about. But then when i asked him if had worked on lexus cars, he did a 180 and started literally yelling over the phone saying "i've worked for 15 years, what do you think!? how can you even ask me that!" His attitude gave me a scare along with the fact that his price was half of the other 10 shops I called. I would beware in that he might be cutting corners to pickup business. Not sure if this guy knows what customer service is and how to even talk to people. read more

I have had several cars worked on by Mr. Kim and yes he is fair. His prices are great and he will go out of his way to take care of your issues. I am dying laughing as I read these reviews. If you own a BMW or a Lexus and you aren't going to the dealer or as the one said Autowerke, hello!!! Wake up, if you can afford those vehicles why would you go to a small shop. LOL read more

There is rarely in life a point in time when you can say that you completely trust a mechanic. Well, Mr. Kim's Auto is the exception, and I believe that the dozens of people who have sent him since I found his shop would agree. Often times he'll even point out how estimates from other shops will say something needs to be replaced when it doesn't. You can trust that every cent you spend here is money well spent! read more

mr. kim, the owner of kim's auto service is excellent. i got my car all fixed with a one day turnaround and the price was very reasonable. i definitely recommend him and i would go back again. i had some muffler and intermediate pipe problems with my car. he fixes all makes, but definitely give him a call to see if he can help. read more

I recently moved from LA to this area and on the top of my "worry" list was finding a good mechanic. After being served by a trustworthy, experienced mechanic back in LA, I was not too sure if I could find one. But I believe I have. The manager at Kim's Auto Service is customer-oriented, friendly, and knows his stuff. I was served very well and I will be visiting here for any car needs in the future. read more

Affordable, reasonable, speedy and polite service! I got my serpentine belt replaced as well as my brake pads. Mr. Kim was very polite! Ill definitely come back for future car maintenance! read more

Mr. Kim was great to work with- he fixed my AC for half the price the dealer had charged me. It was a very slow leak- I had taken it to another mechanic who couldn't even find the leak. Mr. Kim took the time to locate and fix the leak, and also explain all the charges. read more

Brought my Mazda Miata in to replace two rear sway bar links at around noon, not only Kim was busy with other cars but he took care of me anyways. Great guy and honest and you have my business. Thank you read more

This is the place to take your car for any repair work. Mr. Kim is honest, fair and his guys do outstanding work. Can't recommend him enough. read more

Mr. Kim is the man! Also, the mechanic David, done a great job! A+ service! 1. Mr. Kim and his staff tried their best to satisfy their customer. He told me the car would be ready at around 12:30 pm, which is a little bit late when I have to rush to NYC for a presentation at 6:30pm on that day. What surprised me was that he called and said the job is done at 11:20 am, wow! 2. He's proud of his work, make sure I got the right deal when I got a quote for $700 at another garage (University Mall Sunoco) but he charged me half of that and told me what's necessary to fix. 3. Thank you Mr. Kim! I will definitely come back. read more

I recently moved to Fairfax from DC and had no idea where to take my car for a complete exhaust replacement. After soliciting a few estimates, Kim's Auto Service came in with the lowest estimate. When I took my car to the shop I met Mr. Kim personally. He was very polite and appreciateive of my business. He and his staff were very honest and seemed proud of the work they do. I absolutely recommend Kim's Auto Service. read more

Asked for an estimate to have a/c repaired and front axles, brake pads and rotors replaced. After getting the estimate, I was told there would be a $50 charge if the work was not done there. Kim's was well recommended. Prices for some items were less and others only a bit more than prior estimates from elsewhere. Decided to have the work done by Kim's. Something happened to the clutch while at Kim's. Mr. Kim and I had a robust discussion over a period of more than two weeks about how to handle this situation but we did finally come to an agreement. I got my car back today and so far I am happy with all the repairs. read more

New to the area, I looked to Yelp to help me find a reputable auto service shop for my aging MDX, and once again, Yelp comes through! This is a very honest shop - here's my story: Mr. Kim replaced my timing belt for a very fair price, and all was good. Fast forward a couple of months, and I noticed the gas mileage on my car was dropping pretty quickly, so online research suggested maybe I need new spark plugs and other fuel related maintenance. I asked Mr. Kim to do the maintenance and explained why, but he looked at everything and said I don't need spark plugs at all. He suggested a couple other things on the car that may be failing, but again said 'don't fix or replace yet. Wait til the check engine light comes on, then we'll diagnose for sure. Don't spend the money now. Your car is old, the gas mileage drops.' I agreed and thanked him, but then I called him back and said "Let's go ahead and replace xyz now rather than wait for a light." He assured me it's ok to wait, better to not spend the money now. Let's be clear, the item I asked him to replace would have been close to $1000 out the door. And this after he already advised me I don't need spark plugs, which any other shop would have just replaced and charged me, since that's what I brought it in for. So here I am practically begging him to take my money, but his best advice was no, nothing to fix right now. How many times have you had a shop encourage you NOT to replace stuff? Especially on an old car, I'm an easy sell because it's just expected stuff will need to be replaced and repaired, right? So he has definitely earned my trust. Nice people, good work, fair price, shop you can trust. Thank you Mr. Kim, and Yelp! read more

I bought some tires at a big-box store recently, and the man who changed the tires said I needed new brakes all around. I always take my car to Mr. Kim to get his opinion when I hear things like this. After his inspection, he told me my brakes were almost new. No charge for the inspection. A year or so ago I had a muffler replaced at Midas. They told me I also needed steering ball joints, which could be taken care of right away for a mere $400 each. They even went so far as to take me out to the car and show me that the ball joints were loose and were moving all around. When I took the car to Mr. Kim he told me that there was nothing wrong with the ball joints -- they are supposed to move all around like that. No charge for the inspection.` The air conditioning compressor went out in my car, and knowing how much those can cost I asked Mr. Kim for any help he could give me on getting the repairs done for less on my old car. He found a used compressor that worked just fine until I sold the car more than 5 years later. The cost was about 30% of what I would have paid at a dealer. read more

I am from Michigan and the Power steering arm detached from the frame of my car. Kims' was fast, reliable, and most of all reasonable. Very satisfied at this very honest repair shop. (He came highly recommended) extremely honest and I am very satisfied. Chuck Varner, Mio Michigan read more

It's rare these days to find an honest and reliable mechanic, but I believe I did in Kim's Auto Service. I brought my Audi A-6 to Kim after an unpleasant experience with Audi of Tyson's Corner (see separate review.) Kim gave me a reasonable estimate (substantially below Audi's) and performed the work promptly. When I had a subsequent problem he urged me to bring the car back immediately and he and his chief mechanic spent 1 hour and 15 minutes checking the area thoroughly, tightening everything and eventually fixing the problem. Kim wouldn't charge me a penny for this. The car now runs perfectly. read more

Mr Kim is the best. Will offer the best price and is honest and fair

honest person. gets the job done .. descent repair

I am thankful to Mr. Kim and his Auto Service Team. His business is conveniently open on Saturdays (bright and early, beginning at 8AM). In April 2011, his team fixed my brakes. The car dealership offered to fix them, but they would have charged me $350. But Mr. Kim and his team fixed them for $149. The brakes work fine. My father has always believed in the quality and reliability of the service and team at Mr. Kim's auto service. He also believed that their pricing was great; it was hard to find other service teams with such good pricing. He started being a customer of Mr. Kim's twenty-five years ago. Although in that time he moved down south to retire and I moved to Rockville, Mr. Kim's Auto Service is still as honest, reliable, and with reasonable pricing today as it was twenty five years ago. And I am willing to trek 30 miles for auto repairs. I appreciate Mr. Kim for maintaining his business with the same principles as he always had. read more