Extremely bad work and shoddy parts…read more I had them install new brakes in the summer of 2024. By the winter of 2025, the brakes were wobbling. Apparently the brakes they installed were faulty (the rotors warped), but they still charged be $200 to replace them even though they were still under warranty. That would be fine, I guess, if they had done a good job or used good parts the second time, but it's been 2 months and my brakes are grinding and slipping. Apparently, the pins, the rotors, the pin boots, the pads, and a few other parts are so low quality that they're falling apart already. At this point, I'm not trusting my car to these guys again. I took my car to the mechanic near my work in Fredericksburg and paid him $500 to just do the job correctly. I deeply regret not taking my car to him in the first place, as he would have done a good job, stood by his work, and I wouldn't be out $700 for bad work and bad parts. Do yourself a favor and go to a different mechanic.

this is one of the best automotive places ive been to in northern VA! they're very friendly,…read moreinexpensive, & informative. i went in for a code scan and overall inspection & they reassured me that everything is looking great! :)

A fuse blew on my 2026 Camry. Fuse panel under dash; hard to access. Made an appointment with the…read moredealer and went there. Despite having the appointment, they told me it might take 4 hours before they could get to it. Went to Quantico Tire and Auto. Immediately replaced fuse. No charge.

I call him up and ask for a quote on some work on my vehicle. They put me on hold for 15 minutes so…read moreI hang up. I call back and I tell him I want to get a quote for work on my vehicle and the guy starts asking me my phone number my first name and my last name all kinds of information that I don't wanna give him until I get a quote for my vehicle so I hang up on the guy. These people are ridiculous. How hard is it to just get a quote for some tires on my vehicle

The staff was very accommodating and professional. I was kept updated on all the details and the…read moreprogress of my repairs. Thanks Marie Ellen for answering all my questions!

Went in for a quick state inspection and was in and out very quickly. Everything went well, no…read moreissues with paying or with service, just smooth sailing.

I simply will not bring my car anywhere else! The honest, dependable service here is what every…read morebusiness should strive to provide for their customers, especially in the auto industry! As soon as my free warranty services were up from the dealership, I have been taking my car to Caton's Auto Repair. They have NEVER made me feel like they are trying to upsell unnecessary products or swindling me by saying my car needs repairs when everything is fine. They also go back to look at your records, so if you aren't sure what maintenance services you need at your current mileage, they will ensure everything is done. The employees are always incredibly courteous and knowledgeable. With the thousands of dollars that I'm sure I've saved from not flushing my money away to a dealership that would nickel and dime me, the value of honesty and trust cannot be beaten. I enthusiastically recommend getting all your car needs taken care of with Caton's!

I called Caton's in the morning around eight and asked about a price for a few repairs. I wanted to…read moresee what they would charge. I had not been there before but had heard they were competitive with their pricing. The employee took my information and said he would call me back with an estimate. He never called me back and I completed my 2000 repair elsewhere. They seem to have all of the business they need.

The team there is helpful, good with explanations, thorough, and they listen. We've had everything…read morefrom oil changes to an engine replaced. Definitely recommend!

I had an extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional phone call from Hometowne Auto Repair today…read more Which I recorded and will be putting on my socials. A woman called me without even identifying herself and immediately said, "You left two negative reviews, and I was surprised to see you on the schedule. I wanted to make sure we were good." What exactly was I supposed to take from that? I had to ask her multiple times whose name was even on these reviews before she finally said mine. One review was from years ago, and the other was from about four months ago. During the conversation, she even acknowledged that in the more recent situation, their employee had given me incorrect information. She stated that she was new manager finally and attempt to "address the issues". So why was I being confronted about an honest review of an experience your own staff mishandled? The entire call felt less like an attempt to resolve a customer-service issue and more like an attempt to make me cancel my appointment. When I finally asked directly whether she still wanted me to bring my vehicle in, suddenly she was stumbling over her words. If you wanted my business, why call me before my scheduled appointment specifically to bring up old negative reviews and tell me you were "surprised" I was on the schedule? It also leaves me with a serious question: Is this how Hometowne Auto Repair contacts every customer who has ever left a negative review, or was I singled out as a Black woman who criticized the service she received? Customers should be able to leave honest reviews--especially when a business acknowledges its employee provided incorrect information--without wondering whether those reviews will later be held against them when they try to obtain service. Bringing up a review from years ago and another from months ago immediately before my appointment was unnecessary, intimidating, and incredibly unprofessional. After that phone call, I certainly did not feel that my business was wanted or that I could comfortably trust this shop with my vehicle. TAKE YOUR CAR HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK! At the end of the day I blame myself for trying to give them another chance since i had been going to them for almost 10years! I can assure you no more chances will be given so you don't have to worry about me anymore.

Joe's is in a row of mechanics. It was dumb luck that I picked them, it's the right shop. Stop…read morelooking. You found it. I was helping a friend with limited money and even less English find an honest mechanic to do a good job at a fair price. The pressure was on me. But isn't that what we all want? After talking with John about tires, man-hours, and other job related questions, I knew I had the right shop.

He and his employees are honest and family friendly. Always professional and kind. Knows everything…read moreabout cars and answers directly to questions.

Everyone here provided me with great customer service, they take time to explain what's wrong with…read moreyour vehicle & I don't feel taken advantage of.

Decent service, but some room to improve!!!…read more I took my car to Aquia Auto Repair Center for a routine repair. The staff was polite and explained the issue clearly, which I appreciated. The work was completed as promised, but the turnaround time was a bit longer than expected. Pricing felt fair, though I wish communication during the process was a little more consistent. The shop itself is straightforward and functional, nothing fancy but it gets the job done. Overall, Aquia Auto Repair Center is an okay option for basic repairs. With better time management and clearer updates, it could be a much better experience.

Looking for a reliable, honest, local auto repair shop in the Dale City/Woodbridge area? This is…read moreit. Quality work, fair prices, prompt service. Shop staff take the time to show you the issues identified, proposed fixes, and up front pricing. You'll be greeted at the desk or on the phone with polite welcomes and knowledgeable responses to your questions. If you wait for the repair work, (rather than drop off), you'll be treated to some visits from their dogs who are super sweet and love to be rubbed behind the ears.

This review is after a month since I had service on my car:…read more The good.. the staff was very friendly and the way they communicate is kind. Through the 2 different reasons I've had to go there, they eventually got the issues fixed. It took two trips but because they misdiagnosed an issue the first time, they didn't charge me for labor the 2nd time so I appreciate that. The not-so-good experience.. they didn't call to say to what extent the diagnosis was neither did they call to breakdown the cost for everything. So by the time I got my car back, everything was already done so I'm inclined to pay at that point. Not to mention, the cost of parts was over the average pricing that you can get online so if you're familiar with car parts, I recommend ordering it elsewhere and asking if they're able to use that instead of theirs. Overall, I'd come back here for maintenance and inspections. I think they are trustworthy but could improve method of communication to the customers.