Probably my first negative review and interaction with shop owner or employee. there were few shops next to each other and I parked under sign of dad's garage to see to figure out which shop to go to fix my tire . After i asked him and said he can't fix my tire asked me to move my car because his customers coming while he had two other spots open . He could have said we don't do tires but we do offer some other services if you need it in the future and maybe one day they could have earned another customer . I understand there are probably some other people park and leave their car and not going to their business but that conversation could have been a lot different! read more

My Dads Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

My car was making some noises and had some dash lights on. I called a couple of places that had good reviews. My Dads Automotive got me in a couple of days after I called. My car's pretty old, so I was worried something pretty bad was going on with it. However, they found my car had just been leaking oil from the last oil change (I did myself). The cheap fix was a huge relief! I'll definitely visit them the next time I have an issue. read more

They are the most professonal and knowledgeable repair shop in the area peroid. If you want trustworthy honest sercice for your car this is the place. I have taken my car to them twice and was taken care of beyond my expectations. I normally do all my own work but when I'm in a bind I take my cars to them. The gentlemen that runs the front desk is amazing! read more

My Dad's Automotive is the best around! We've trusted them for years with our current cars, a Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sequoia, and they always deliver top notch, honest work. Jerry Soriano is professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, and owner Brian Mosholder is a true master technician. Their whole team takes pride in what they do, and it shows. Our whole family and so many friends go here because they treat everyone like family. Just honest, professional, and genuinely good people who care about their customers and the community! read more

I purchased a brand new 2024 vehicle. I took it to My Dad's Automotive b/c it local to me. I was told I had roughly 5,000 dollars worth of repairs. I declined service and took it back to the dealership. In which I was told there wasnt a need for any of the repairs they suggested need. This place is a complete scam. Front desk service is also unprofessional and kept me on hold on several occasions. read more

Look no further,great customer service, integrity and value. Call for an appointment. They are usually booked. I'm officially been adopted by My Dad's automotive! read more

Always appreciate Brian, Jer and the entire team here. They are so attentive, reliable, with a great work ethic to boot.

Been there once but definitely looking forward to remaining a loyal customer. Great service, reliable, and pleasant to deal with.

I was searching for quality company that could work on my Mercedes. Additionally my father had just passed and left me with his SBA to run in a field I had no clue. I saw "My Dads Automotive" signs on my way to Walmart and decided to give them a try. They EXCEEDED my expectation You are ALWAYS greeted with a friendly face and a desire to dive into noises, funny way car operating so they have a starting point. I know first hand that they take your car and get right to the finding they problem and resolving the issue. If you want a RELIABLE, HONEST and KNOWLEDGABLE set of mechanics you have to go to My Dads Automotive! You will surprised that not only will your car work but you will not pay exhortant prices. They deliver on Value! read more

I definitley recommend My Dads Automotive. I've been coming here for a few years now and they are always friendly, knowledgeable, honest and reliable. I never feel like they are trying to upsell me and I really appreciate that! read more

I highly recommend my dad's automotive. They are honest, trustworthy and overall great. They have helped me and my fiancé with our older cars. read more

So glad we found My Dad's Automotive. We will be bringing all of our cars to them from now on. We were very impressed with Brian and Jerry. They are knowledgeable, honest, and just keep it real. No awkward high pressure sales tactics and they were very reasonably priced. They took their time with us explaining what was wrong with our car before they did anything and even when picking up our vehicle, were so informative and friendly. It is so hard to find honest, reliable and reasonably priced auto repair shops. We're so glad we don't have to look any further. They are worth the hour drive; they are that good! read more

I will never go anywhere else for car repairs ever again. After my car sustained some damage that would've cost me thousands at a big chain 'competitor', I took my car to the professionals at My Dad's and they had me in and out in one day and saved me close to 1000 bucks! The level of technical expertise between these two guys is incredible, they knew how to get into places that the other guys would've had to take my entire engine out to reach! They conducted a full inspection in just a few hours, then showed me everything going on underneath the car and walked me through everything I needed to get done, and nothing that wasn't necessary. They called me early the next morning and told me my car was ready, everything went as planned, and provided me with a detailed list of everything that was done, everything that needed to be done very soon but wasn't immediately critical, and even things to take care of down the road to keep my car in peak physic condition. These guys aren't 'salesmen'; they're absolute professional mechanics who know how to do everything better and faster than the competition, will be completely honest with you, and keep in close communication throughout the entire process. Do yourself a favor and go to them for everything. read more

I performed a cross-country road trip from my home in California to Virginia. While in Virginia visiting family, I had a few automotive needs on my truck, and through recommendation, reached out to My Dad's Auto to get my work done. Ordinarily, I can do most of my own maintenance on my vehicle, bar requiring a lift as I don't have one in my garage. This makes me very aware of the various things that can go wrong/be ignored when working on a vehicle, and makes me extremely cautious about taking my vehicles to any mechanic. When I look for a mechanic, I make sure to talk to them to get a feeling for their personality, as I do not want anyone that would even consider cutting corners on anything. Let me just say, this is a very professional independent shop, and I would absolutely bring any vehicle of mine to them for any sort of work, from routine maintenance to even swapping an engine. Brian is an awesome mechanic, and definitely pays attention to detail which seems to be quite rare these days. They have other techs that work there as well, and while I did not have the opportunity to have my vehicle worked on my them, I wouldn't hesitate to trust any of them with my vehicles. They know what they're doing, and have access to all of the data required to make sure that things are fixed/maintained the way things are supposed to be. Jerry is an awesome advisor, and is definitely someone I would trust to provide me with an accurate information about my vehicle. Thanks guys read more

This place makes me want to have car difficulties. Yes, it's that good. OJ is the man - he treats you like family. Both him and Brian (the owner) emanate trust, something that I've found rare in this line of work. I know that they're not trying to sell me any services that I don't need, and for that reason I will go nowhere else for my car repairs. Don't believe me? One automotive shop claimed I needed an engine air filter replacement for $100. The next day I came to My Dad's Automotive for a different reason (check engine light), and I asked OJ about the filer replacement, and if it should be that expensive. OJ actually brought me to my car, popped the hood, and showed me not only was my air filter fine, but how I could replace it if I ever needed. Likewise, when I have an issue with my car, Brian explains in layman's terms so that I understand exactly what's going on, and what service they're going to perform. There's a reason this place has nothing but 5-star reviews. Heck, I rarely leave reviews, but I honestly feel like this place deserves more business. For any automotive services, My Dad's Automotive is the go-to place, bar none. read more

Got oil change done here for my mercedes gl350 diesel, staff is very professional, they did oil change with incorrect spec oil, when informed they replaced the oil with correct spec free of cost, appreciate the honesty, I recommend working with this shop. read more

I worked with Brian and Jerry when I went in to My Dad's Automotive. They were both kind, informative, and professional. Brian brought me to the car to show me where and why he was recommending the repair that was suggested. No one has done this for me in the 25+ years that I have been driving! I even got follow up calls to check to see how the car was running. I asked questions about the car buying/selling process for future reference and they gave advice and suggestions that I hadn't thought of before. Great service! Thank you. read more

Brian and Jerry were fantastic to work with! They were quick and reasonably priced. If you need anything done with your vehicle(s), this is the place to go! read more

This is an A Plus ++ operation. The owner Brian has incredible automotive knowledge, and knows how to communicate this to his clients. He found ways to greatly reduce costs for me, instead of charging outrageously as I have found in Fairfax County. He went to the trouble of presenting a short and low term auto care plan for me in priority order with costs. This plan really helped me make intelligent financial decisions concerning my older car. I would recommend My Dad's Automotive to all friends and colleagues. read more

This is the first of my 260+ reviews that isn't restaurant-related and it's because I feel compelled to let people know how great this place is. What sets My Dad's Automotive apart from most other automotive shops is that you get a super-high sense of assurance, from the front desk guy to the owner Brian himself, that you're not being upsold on unnecessary services or receiving subpar or just good-enough service. My Dads model seems to be on maintaining long-term patronage by focusing on what you're asking for and really need and then delivering a high-standard of quality of service. For this reason, I genuinely trust them and they're going to continue to get my business. read more

Easily the most trustworthy mechanic in the area. Brian is great! He gives you an honest and fair assessment of your vehicle and provides advice/guidance on what maintenance NEEDS to be done to maintain your vehicle. What NEEDS to be done...not what he WANTS to do to your car to upsell you. He's even suggested at times of choosing the cheaper (less expensive) route in certain situations. He provides you his advice and gives you options..and of course you have to choose what is best for your car (and wallet). Brian has a wealth of knowledge but specializes in Honda/Acura and German made vehicles (Audi, BMW, etc). Overall great guy and accomplished professional. I've been going to My Dad's Automotive since the company opened and will continue to go there for the life of my vehicle. I live in Arlington and travel to Chantilly just to have my car (2005 Acura TL) serviced by My Dad's. There are plenty of mechanic shops around but this is the only shop I trust to provide an honest evaluation of my car. Definitely a 5 star rating. I highly recommend visiting My Dad's Automotive for your vehicle maintenance needs. read more

Trustworthy, reasonable and helpful. So happy to have found a place to take my car where I don't feel taken advantage of. They always explain the issues in a way that's understandable. read more

This place was amazing with me when I brought my car in to be serviced. I know hardly nothing about cars so most places will take full advantage of that; My Dads did not. Instead they educated me, fixed what I asked them too, gave my car a full look over and didn't try to sell me any of the usual things other places do. I would highly recommend them and will be bringing my car there any time I need my car to my serviced in the future. read more

What a wonderful day I had over at this place! As one comes into the office Brandon, a very pleasant and friendly young man with a big smile, is there. Brian is the mechanic and he is absolutely awesome! According to the car dealer the power steering hose and pump in my car were leaking. They claimed the motor mount were cracked; needing replacement. The Mechanic at this place is like a blessed-man. After he checked my car he took me over to showed me and explained what he had found. He said there was no cracks on the motor mounts nor leaks from power steering hose or pump. Is this not a beautiful example of honesty? He could have done the repairs and charged for it but instead he peacefully instructed me on how to understand the parts of the engine with so much love! I am a 65 year old woman with very little knowledge of cars, yet, he was so kind as to not make me feel ignorant. He worked on my air-conditioning and a wheel problem for which he charged me a very just price of $143. The story with the dealer was so different. As I went just to have an oil-change they asked me if there was anything else I would like to have checked on my car. I told them no but still they came back to tell me all that was wrong with my car; quoting me over $3,000 for the repairs which Brian reported to me as unnecessary. Writing this review is not enough to appreciate the experience I had over at this shop. Brian is a true example of decency which one does not find often in dealings with cars and many other issues. read more

Great auto shop! They are honest and reliable. They don't pressure you into fixing unnecessary repairs but let you know of any issues they're watching. So glad I found a mechanic that doesn't call while fixing your car to let you know about "issues" they've found that need immediate repair, only to get a second opinion that's everything is fine. They are super friendly and family owned. read more

Awesome auto repair shop! I was able to comfortably work while waiting for my air conditioner to be replaced. Brian thoroughly explained his assessment to me and my father. My father is usually a hard sell, but he felt comfortable enough with Brian that he fully trusted his assessment and encouraged me to get the repairs done at My Dad's Automotive. OJ made me feel at home, which is something that I don't usually experience when getting work done on my car. Both Brian and OJ made me feel like family and a valued customer. Real people run the shop who care about delivering quality at a fair price and value your business. I was able to see that in every interaction I had there. Glad to finally find a great auto shop in NOVA! read more

I just discovered this place today through yelp and I am really impressed with the service! They are very honest when it comes to pricing. They are upfront about what it is going to cost and don't keep adding on charges like other places tend to do. The service was also great, they listened to my concerns, as I wasn't sure exactly what was wrong with the car, however this past week it just was not driving the same. They were able to figure it out, fix it and I got my car back the same day. I will be back when needed! read more

If I could give it zero star a I would. I had my alternator changed a year ago here. It started giving me trouble and I took my car back and they "checked it" and they said it was fine. Instill didn't trust them, I took my car to the dealer turns out the alternator wasn't guvung low power to the batterym , so I spent over 500 dollars on an alternator that just broke down a year later. Trash! Don't waste your time and money with these people. read more

We finally found a car place where we could trust the assessment and the work. Will never go anywhere else.

Brian is very trustworthy and does a great job. My husband and I will only go to him for all our vehicle needs. He completely restored a Volvo we had and charged us a fair price. We recommended him to family that was told they needed over $600 of work from another shop and Brian told the truth that it wasn't necessary and only did the work that actually needed to be done. We can't say enough great things about Brian and his awesome service! read more

These guys are fantastic. I had my car towed to My Dads when my starter failed, and they had my car diagnosed and repaired within hours, all at a reasonable price. I even received a check-in follow-up call a day or two later from OJ to ensure all was still well. I'll trust My Dads with all of my future auto needs, from oil changes and annual inspections to minor or major repairs. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. read more

Came in on my (rare) day off without an appointment, asking if they might possibly have time for an oil change, air filter replacement, headlight restoration, and a state inspection. Soon as I walk in, I'm greeted with a smile by an incredibly friendly and personable receptionist saying, "yes, we do!" Clean/neat lobby, free coffee, TV playing... 30-40 minutes later my car was ready. Bonus, I was actually shown other parts of the car that need a little extra monitoring for the future, and not simply told a bunch vehicular jargon... extra time taken just to help me get a better understanding. Great crew at "My Dad's Automotive". Would definitely recommend. read more

I arrived 30 minutes early and they took me right away. I had a State Inspection and Emission testing done along with an oil change and an all over check out. I was out in less than an hour. I have been going to this shop for a couple of years and I love these guys and always refer others to them. Very friendly and Honest. read more

Best mechanic and customer service team I've found in the area. Honest, up-front and excellent knowledge and communication. Stephanie, the office manager's confidence and service builds trust from Day 1 and Brian ensures it is never lost. This team builds trust, loyalty and will be our mechanic of choice as long as we remain in the NoVA area. We recommend you check My Dad's Automotive first before going anywhere else. I'm glad we found him. The other options, quotes and service did not compare close to Brian and Stephanie. read more

I will never go to My Dad's Automotive again. Brian, the owner, does great work and I have gone to him previously, but the woman who runs the business side of things is rude and unprofessional. I brought my car in and Brian gave me a list of things to repair. One of the items was under warranty at another shop, so I discussed it with Brian and he told me that the diagnostic fee would be applied to the repair work when I came back in. I took the car to get the one warranty item fixed and made an appointment to bring my car back to My Dad's a few days later to get the rest of the work done. When I tried to confirm that the diagnostic fee was still going to be applied, as Brian & I had discussed, the nasty woman refused to honor the agreement and wouldn't even let me speak to Brian. I was appalled by how rude she was to a returning customer. I was about to give them $1600 for repair work, but since she refused to credit the $122, agreed to credit, I canceled the appointment. If I can't trust the word of the owner on a transaction, then I can't trust them with my car. Customer service is not important at this shop, unfortunately. read more

I needed an oxygen sensor and a transmission cooling line repaired. I read the reviews on yelp for this shop and decided to give them a try. All the 5 star reviews posted about them here are accurate; fair pricing, honest, accurate, fast, friendly, competent; just straight-shooters in general. After years of being abused by the dealerships and other repair shops, these guys are a breath of fresh air; I highly recommend them. read more

Brian is my most trusted mechanic! Most recently he spent an ample amount of time reviewing a CRV my boyfriend was interested in buying. He test drove it, put it up on a lift, and discovered quite a few issues that we never would have known about! Brian saved him from making a $5,500 mistake. Brian is knowledgable, kind, and honest. I will continue to give my business to My Dads Auto for as long as I live in the NoVA area. read more

Just discovered these guys. Been looking for mechanic for some time, and although I only had an oil change I'll be going back. Impressed with the family feeling and courtesy they showed me. read more

Believe the 5 star reviews folks...this place is the real deal. I was already quite surprised when setting up an appointment for an oil change. I found Dan to be extremely professional and pleasant to deal with over the phone. When I went into the shop, he immediately made me feel welcomed and even asked if I wanted any refreshments while I waited for my car to be serviced. Previous autoshops I've been to told me I needed to have my brake pads replaced as well a whole other list of issues that needed to be addressed asap. The mechanic/tech at My Dads ran a complete diagnostic and told me my brake pads were actually sufficient and wouldn't need to be changed until another 2 oil changes later. Brian (the owner) was very honest with me about what was important to get done from a safety perspective and this level of honesty was very refreshing to me. I will undoubtedly be recommending this place to friends and family for as long as they are willing to stay focused on the customer like how they were today. Definitely try them out...you won't regret it. read more

My pappy used to say to me- "Son, if you are lucky enough to ever find an honest mechanic hang on to him." Well, I now have Brian and My Dad's Automotive on an unbreakable leash and do not intend on ever letting go! But complete honesty is not the only great advantage one receives at My Dad's Automotive- no sir! Brian and his staff not only know how to fix properly any problem that you bring your car in to be repaired, they also make sure that you know of any other problems that exist, or of any potential problem that may present itself down the road. My Dad's Automotive deserves the number of stars one sees when outside on a clear winter night looking upward! Absolutely the very best- hands down, without a doubt, not open for discussion, end of argument, case closed, final answer!! In the immortal words of Forrest Gump- "And that's all I have to say about that." read more