I have been a customer for years and have never had a bad experience with Abbotts. they have been…read morein business for over 50 years run by the family for 3 generations. They are founded on honesty, customer service, and a great dealership alternative. I would recommend Abbotts to anyone who is seeking for a long term mechanic shop.

Hi Melanie, Engine…read moreOil Message is not Check Engine oil light. Here is the message I got after on Apr 3rd 2026 after https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v2-AP0_-ICw55sEAS8nXZMHegDGjNPEG/view?usp=drive_link Abbott's Auto Service Oil change was in March 4th week ( Thursday/Friday) 2026 Engine Oil Message issue explanation Video: Explanation by Acura showroom. (Apr 3rd 2026) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idRmiA_rTb79Px86Dh3ciyBIhWDttizr/view?usp=drive_link The quote to replace that Oil pan and labor was more than 1000$ and Acura temporarily fixed it as I was driving and in a hurry and was away from home /Abbott's Auto Service (more than 120 miles away) that too over weekend. Following Monday I called Abbott's and informed. The response was "Bring the car, We are going to look at it". I told front desk that Acura fixed it temporarily and am hesitant to reopen that engine oil jar again next day. so told Abbott's, we will look at it during next oil change or if starts leaking again. I should not have treated as friendly neighborhood service shop. That was my mistake. ------------------------ Previous reply of yours is your understanding of the recent situation, but I want to be entirely clear: this was never about money, nor did I ever ask for a refund. My concern has always been about receiving basic respect, proper service, and professional conduct. To clarify the timeline of events: August 5th-6th (First Vehicle): I dropped off my first car on the 5th. Although I never received a call with an estimate, I paid for the DRL service over the phone without question when told it was ready on the 6th. When I picked it up after hours, I immediately noticed incomplete assembly work on the fender--including missing screws and plugs--without even needing to bend down (photo attached). August 6th-7th ( Refund Mistake & Escalation): I dropped off my second car on the 6th. When I returned on August 7th to pick it up, I paid for that car. Once it is completed, I showed the photo of the botched assembly on the first vehicle. Instead of listening or handling the matter professionally, the front desk employee became aggressive immediately, mechanic joined to his rant, and ordered me out of the office simply for asking questions about work I paid for. If you have a front desk video take a look. To make matters worse, the amount your shop later returned was actually for the second vehicle--which was less than what I paid for the DRL service on the first car--proving the refund wasn't even for the service in question and highlighting the sheer arrogance and negligence of your team. As a paying customer, I will not tolerate that level of hostility and entitlement--especially over an error as simple as failing to reinstall screws and body plugs. At the time, I mistakenly assumed the front desk employee was the owner, which is why I tried to reason with him directly. If you saw how your staff behaves when leadership isn't around, you would realize how severely they damage your shop's reputation. To make matters worse, on August 10th--only after I posted my initial review--the front desk employee called to apologize and admitted his behavior on August 7th was wrong. I declined to speak with him further, only to see your response on Yelp shortly after. This sequence makes it glaringly obvious that your shop prioritizes online damage control over treating in-person customers with basic respect. Excuses I heard on that day. 1) My screws are dirty. 2) Repeated MECANIC ARGUED QUESTION: "ARE YOU OK IF I CHARGE YOU 120$ TO FIX THOSE SCREWS" YES OR NO. He asked me to answer YES OR NO answer only. what is your answer if you are in my shoes? I would like to hear that to understand what your answer would be as customer/business owner? I will hear what your explanation also.

I've had terrible car maintenance experiences in the past, and was skeptical of the five star…read morereviews for Broad Street Auto & Tire. I'm now so glad that I gave them a try; if every service is this painless they have a customer for life. I booked only a few days in advance for a state inspection, and was in and out in 25 minutes for a grand total of $16. No hassle, no upselling, just pleasant interactions with a polite employee in a comfortable waiting room before going on with my day. In comparison, last year I went elsewhere and had to schedule weeks in advance. I was promised the inspection would take 30 minutes only to be left waiting at the dealership for 3 hours. And despite passing inspection I still had to go through the gauntlet of rude sales reps pushing me to spend more than $2000 on unnecessary services. Never again!

The team at Broad Street Auto always are able to get me in and out and work with my schedule…read more They've been upfront and honest about the needed work and what isn't needed. Their hard work, honesty, and integrity are the reasons I keep coming back. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

Professional. On the ball and affordable…read more Will back up his work if there are any problems. Honest, and not reaching for every penny he can get, he's fair.

Prompt service. Very professional. They tuned up my Chrysler 300 (as requested). During the…read moreservice, an additional issue arose with a cable connection to my alternator. After determining the issue, they repaired that as well. I will use them it the future.

My car's check engine light recently came on, and after reading the outstanding reviews on Yelp, I…read moredecided to contact Elliot Automotive. From the moment I called, the experience exceeded my expectations. Jay was incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. As someone new to the Richmond area, it was reassuring to have such a positive first interaction with a local business. Everyone I encountered was friendly, welcoming, and truly focused on providing exceptional customer service. Based on my experience, I can confidently say "Yes--I highly recommend this business and will absolutely return in the future". Thank you for such a great experience. C. Rosser

What great service! I've been looking for a new auto shop since the dealership I went to has sky…read morehigh prices. Found Elliot Auto was a small, welcoming, and recommended biz. Getting an appt was easy, I called in & they gathered my info to send me a quote. I got a quote via text that I accepted to set the appt. There's no waiting room, so you do have to drop off the car & head elsewhere to wait. I had a scheduled maintenance done, and it was ready before the end of day. Upon pickup they explained what was done & made sure I didn't have any questions or concerns. All the staff was SUPER nice! Definitely recommend.

I contacted Lee's mobile garage to replace a worn-out alternator. He is extremely professional and…read moreknowledgeable. He was able to replace the alternator the next day. He was thorough in providing pictures/video of the work that he performed. I am impressed to say the least. Pricing was incredibly competitive. Will use him in the future for any further repairs. Thank you Lee!

From the owner: At Lee's Mobile Garage, our mission is simple: to provide top-notch auto customization, repair, and…read moredetailing services with a personal touch. With three years of hands-on experience, we've honed our craft and built a reputation for reliable, friendly service. We love helping people make their cars uniquely theirs, whether it's through custom upgrades or fixing those unexpected hiccups. Our team is a group of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the work they do and the people they serve. We understand that your vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation; it's a part of your lifestyle. That's why we take the time to listen to your needs and work with you to find the best solutions for your car.

I'll just say this: after 2+ hours for an oil change at Firestone, they quoted over $600 in repairs…read morein order to pass inspection. I decided to get a second opinion down the road at Wallace Automotive. I was in and out in 20 minutes and the only issue they found was with my wiper blades. Twenty minutes and $57 later, I passed inspection. I've only taken my car to them a few times now, but each time I've had an honest and positive experience. They are efficient and hardworking people, unlike other thieving mechanics. And, they provide good snacks for their customers while their car is serviced!

Very friendly and knowledgeable place Customer service is great. They keep my wife's 1997 Honda Crv…read morerolling.

This shop has became my go-to since moving to Richmond, they always get me straight…read more Every time I've been they do an amazing job, and have also SAVED ME MONEY by letting me know when they've overestimated the cost and/or a service doesn't need to be done yet. Everyone is so kind

I called about getting my car inspected and was told to be there right at 7:30 AM. I arrived five…read moreminutes early. There were two people also in line. I only needed a state inspection. They had my car for almost 11 hours and never touched it. They never called me with an update. I called several times and the technician was short tempered and unhelpful. In the end, I had to pick up my car without the service being completed or the car being touched at all. We will not return.

Every single time I call them they say they can't do what I need done....no matter what it is! My…read morestep father (RIP) took his vehicles to Jeter(sp?) since he opened the place and he would always help him. And me when I grew up. He was just a nice guy that wanted to help. I have not been able to get anything done to my last 3 vehicles and it started as soon as the poor guy was in the hospital fighting for his life. Just not nice people or a good place anymore. They turn down work and you can call & say 2 words and they say "We don't do that here" SMH‍

always go here for any car repair AND they do state inspections too! total convenience and great…read morework

Mechanic doesn't know what he's doing. Office guy ( the short one ) always angry. This is in Bon…read moreAir, Va. Don't recommend at all.

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! Took my 350z with a very specific set of instruction, and asked for the 21.99…read morecar walkaround because of some very weird wheel wobble I was having; just to see if there was something obvious. The owner was speaking to me like I was dumb, and called me, little buddy even though I am grown 22-year-old man. Anyways, they wanted to tell me that I absolutely needed to replace both front wheel bearings, took it to a different location. Turns out the whole time I was missing two lug nuts. They didn't even bother to see that. WHICH IS WHY NOBODY SHOULD COME HERE, OWNER IS AWFUL, techs are prob middle school students!! Again a general walk around is the exact kind of thing you would expect to find missing lug nuts.