Last week I took my wife's Nissan Altima to Guaranteed Auto Service in Newport News for a VA State…read moreInspection & Oil change. This was the 2nd time I have used this shop since moving to Hampton July 2020. When we moved to Hampton, I immediately began searching for a family owned & operated auto repair shop. I searched Google & Yelp for the BEST shops throughout Hampton Roads. All my research indicated Guaranteed Auto Service was the place to go. I have not been disappointed! This shop is laser-focused on providing great customer-service, and top quality work at an affordable price point. They are not going to perform unnecessary work. They treat you like family (a friendly greeting & cold bottled water when you walk in the door; free car wash before you pick up your car and Thank You Note on the seat). You just don't find many businesses like this nowadays! Mr Barr & his great team will get ALL my auto repair/routine maintenance business in the future. When someone asks me where to take their vehicles for maintenance & repairs needs, I am sending them to Guaranteed Auto Repair in Newport News!

They fucked up my bmw fuel lines and told me take it somewhere else 0/10 all I asked was them to…read morelook under my car cuz some loud clinking now my entire oil and fuel is sitting on the ground and they won't take responsibility and told me take it to another shop to verify ts like I can verify when I took it in I didn't have a giant puddle under my car and just got a oil change, after the visit I can't even take my car on the road and I drive it there fuck this shitty ass shop

I called on a Friday to make an appointment for an oil and filter change, and was able to drop it…read moreoff at 8 am the following Tuesday. The shop opens promptly at 8. Ed recognized my voice when I dropped my car off and I signed his log book and left my keys less than 5 minutes later. I received a phone call from Ed a little over an hour later that my car was finished. Total charge: $90. Quick, professional, efficient, and cordial!

The good: they fixed one part on my car that they determined - caused my car to fail inspection…read more The bad: after they fixed that part, they failed it again saying they wouldn't let my car pass inspection for two additional things that they hadn't previously identified. And when he asked who had inspected it before and told me what I needed to fix, I told him that HE was the previous inspector- and he became indignant- saying he will fail it again. No, I will not come back and patronize this place. I will also actively discourage my friends and family from patronizing this shop.

This was my first experience with this shop. I brought my truck in for three things: an oil change,…read morea state inspection, and a windshield washer fluid hose repair. All three items were completed, so this isn't a review claiming that nothing was done. My concern is with the quality of the service and the follow-up afterward. During the inspection, I was told my truck needed a new engine air filter. The problem is that I had recently installed a high-quality reusable K&N filter. That recommendation immediately made me question how carefully it had actually been inspected. During the oil change, I noticed I was being charged several dollars more per quart of oil than the nearby auto parts store charged. To their credit, after I questioned it, they adjusted the bill. However, I shouldn't have had to catch that myself. In addition, when I left the shop, the "Check Oil" maintenance reminder had not been reset. My biggest concern involved the windshield washer hose repair. I was originally charged a diagnostic fee for what turned out to be a straightforward repair. After I questioned it, the charge wasn't removed--it was simply reclassified as labor. Before leaving, I asked exactly what had been done to repair the hose. This is a known issue on my model truck, and simply reconnecting the hose often means it will separate again. A simple zip tie is a common preventive fix. I never received a clear explanation of what repair was actually performed. To be fair, I contacted the owner before posting this review. Ryan responded promptly to my first email, which I appreciated. I then sent a follow-up email on June 8 asking one straightforward question: "What work was performed regarding the windshield washer hose repair?" More than a month later, I still have not received a response. No repair shop is perfect, and I don't expect perfection. I do expect careful work, fair pricing, and clear communication when I ask reasonable questions. Unfortunately, too many small issues added up, and the lack of follow-up from the owner ultimately led to this rating. There are many repair shops in the area, and this experience didn't give me enough confidence to return.

These guys are PROFESSIONAL! No pressure, great customer service. The best diagnostics ever! Fixed…read moreup 2 of my vehicles. I love the way they listen to customer concerns and address them immediately. S O L I D!!!

I needed someplace that could do a state inspection quickly. Childress was recommended by a friend…read more I called the night before and a friendly service person let me know that state inspections were done on a first-come, first-serve basis and that it would be best to be there early. I arrived at 6:45 to find several others present, just as the gentleman said. The check-in process was simple and quick, yet friendly and personal. I was finished and out of there by 8 am, having met some very nice people as I waited. Don't look for a waiting room nor a lot of amenities, but expect great service!

Avoid at all costs. I took my antique truck in it had a bad rear brake line and I just didn't want…read moreto crawl under and do it. I left it told them what I wanted. Next day 1200 estimate they did a whole truck review and included all sorts of things some I had just fixed ???? I said no just fix what I brought it in for. They refused said 1200 or nothing and by the way you owe us 80 for the inspection I never authorized or requested. They figured they had me because I couldn't leave. Luckily a neighbor close by I could escape to after paying their 80 dollar ransom. Can you say CROOKs

The main reason I am giving 5 stars is because of the integrity with which the work is done. I…read moredon't feel that anyone has tried to up-sell me, or have me do unnecessary repairs to my vehicle. The turn around time is very reasonable. I noticed too that even when Bobby, the owner, isn't in the shop, his employees still check-in on me while I am waiting for me work to be done. The last time I was there, I had to wait half an hour or so for a part to come in. While that employee was taking care of that, another one came and asked me if I was doing okay and being helped. That's really good service, and it's nice that he thought to do that even while his boss was not there to see that. I don't know if they still offer this, but when I first starting using Leading Edge Auto last year, they offered a warranty through TechNet (which I did use once.) Definitely my mechanic of choice.

We were traveling from out of town and our car broke down in the area. It was late on Friday…read moreevening and they were still at work and answered the phone. They recommended an excellent towing service and took our car in the same evening, after hours. It's a foreign car, so it took a couple of days getting parts, but they expedited the repairs and we were back on the road in two days. The owner, Zach, was very friendly, respectful, thorough, and was great about communicating the ongoing status of the repairs. Overall, we were extremely pleased and would highly recommend this repair shop.

I came here on short notice when I noticed my state inspection was about to expire! They got me in…read morethe same day and completed the inspection in about 45 min. The waiting area is separate from reception but was clean and had a TV and coffee available. They did a nice job and were prompt and friendly. I'll definitely consider them for autowork in the future, although the limited hours are a little bit of a deterrent for when I have long work hours.

We continue to take our cars to Bill Smiths after over 25 years because the service is…read moreprofessional, helpful, and reliable. Our most recent service was inspection and mileage service for a 2002 Honda Accord. They looked it over, checked and performed all maintenance items that were due, and completed the service as expected. We are confident the car is in good working order after the service, and there was no trying to upsell us additional maintenance that was not required. They are a very busy shop in the summer with a lot of a/c work, so call to make an appointment.

Pro Alignment provided superior mechanical services to my 2001 Mazda Miata. It's hard to find a…read moregood and fair mechanic in this area but these guys know what they are doing. Not the cheapest price, but, very fair and they do it right the first time! Great Mechanics!! A+++++ service!!

Very honest every time I have ever brought my automobiles by for any type of service necessary…read more Always best to have them double check any car work done by a friend! I will definitely return in the future and they have my upmost appreciation for the quality work done and best value in pricing I've found around. Would highly recommend to a friend!

I took my 1985 F150 here because the exhaust was unsafe, and the fuel gauge was not reading. they…read morere-fabricated and considered the exhaust so it is now safe. the staff is nice and they provided an uber to and from the shop because I didn't have a ride.

Best shop in town, Awesome job, Great team and quality work. Comes with 3 year and 36k mile…read morenationwide warranty!