This garage was recommended to me by two Nelson County locals, so I thought they'd be a great choice to help me with some issues on my '03 Tundra. Called a week ahead to make an appointment--they're very booked--and made arrangements to drop the truck off for brakes and an oil change. All good, right? Well.... For starters, when I show up with my truck on the appointment day I'm greeted with blank stares and told that I don't have an appointment. Which is funny since I arranged for someone to meet me at the garage and give me a ride into work. ANYHOO... They ended up taking truck and I explained quite clearly what the problem was: the front rotors seemed to be warped because I had a wobble in the wheel when stopping and I have a lot of screeching, bussing, and noise coming out of the back brakes. Also I needed an oil change and the cold air intake filter and air filters changed. No problemo, they said. We will let you know when it's ready. About a week--yes, a week--later, I get the call they have my truck done. I was presented with a bill for nearly $600 for the repairs, which included an oil change, air filter (not the cold air intake, which they said they couldn't do because it's aftermarket. Ummm. Wut?), and front brakes with new rotors. Seemed pricey to me, but ok. I'm told these guys are good. I asked about the back brakes and was told they just needed cleaned out because of debris and dirt in the drums (which makes sense. I live and work on a farm). Ok then. Hand them a couple weeks salary and I'm out the door. The next day I had to travel about 400 miles round trip for business and, as soon as I had to really apply the brakes...the entire vehicle shuddered and felt WORSE than when I had originally brought it in. I will say I noticed a slight roughness at low speed when I took the truck home that day, but I attributed that to the new pads needing to be broken in a bit. I don't know. I'm not a mechanic. The entire trip I was worried the truck was unsafe. The shuddering and bucking increased as the brakes heated up and it just got worse and worse. So, I called the garage back and told them I was extremely unhappy with the work and they needed to make it right. I also asked if a tech road tested the vehicle after the work was done because even at low speed the brakes didn't feel smooth. To their credit, they took the truck back in and re-evaluated without complaint or cost to me. I mean, yeah. The least a mechanic can do is stand by their work. A few hours later I get a call from the shop manager who tells me that the rear drums are warped and need to be replaced. Wait. What? You intitially tell me that it's just dirt and debris and now you're telling me that the drums are warped? Was this not part of the inspection when you had the goddamn drums off the vehicle?! Did no one actually check to see if they were in spec? Apparently not. After some back and forth, I agreed to pay for the parts if they would comp the labour, to which they agreed. A few hours later I get a call telling me that they got new rear drums from the parts store across the road and they were worse out the box than what was on there. I asked if they took that up with the parts store, or if they tried ordering from another supplier and was given a rather opaque explanation about how you just can't trust parts from parts stores anymore and, hey, Toyota has the drums in stock for twice what we quoted you before on the same part. Now I'm pretty upset. To recap: $600 to make my vehicle LESS roadworthy than it was when I brought it in. An entire WEEK to do LESS than what I asked them to (apparently after market parts are like confusing?!). And every time the shop manager opens his mouth it's costing me more money. I know for a FACT they did not road test my vehicle after the work was done. If they had, even a day-one oil change tech would have felt something off with the brakes. So I was let to leave their shop in a vehicle that could have been catastrophically unsafe. My rear brakes still shriek and squeal and I don't like driving on the freeway if I can avoid it. Since I handed Stoney Creek Automotive six bills to fuck up my work truck, I can't afford the money I need to ACTUALLY FIX IT. So if you have a lot of money, a lot of time, and don't care too much about quality service, I guess take your vehicle here. Otherwise, a shady tree mechanic and a sixer of PBR tall boys would likely be a better bet. Worse. Mechanic. Ever. Do not take a tricycle to these jokers. read more

Do not put Wintergreen, Va as your primary address or tell them you have property up there or they will take advantage of you! You are much better off saying that you are a local - maybe then they won't rip you off. They charged me $200 to change my cabin air filter. I had an oil change, cabin air filter change, front brake pads and rotors and back brake pads done and they charged me $1,100 - they wouldn't give me the quote beforehand and I was in need so I guess I was prime prey for this terrible business. Then they wanted to get me to buy new tires These people are swindlers and I highly recommend that you do not come here. Avoid it like the plague. read more

My RV threw a serpentine belt on the way to Devils Backbone. Troy took the time to find a belt and drive over himself to install it at a very very reasonable price! Thank you for taking the time to make my time here better!! read more

Stoney Creek Auto Center - Not much room to work but it got done! - Towing Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

Nicest place, nicest people and a rare positive experience in car repair. We've been there for oil changes, inspections and big repairs (like brakes) and every time they have been quick, fair and reasonably priced. They saved me when my poor, ancient and ailing 15 year old car needed some TLC by just fixing what was wrong and understanding that given the car's age, patching it up, rather than rebuilding it with major repairs makes a lot more sense. read more

Have brought one of our cars here multiple times for oil changes and general maintenance while we are up at Wintergreen- friendly staff, professional and quick service. Last time I came in for an oil change they were done in about 15 minutes! ( I did have an appointment but that was quick!) Here's a tip: there is a great coffee shop/bakery with wifi across the street if you are waiting on your car. read more

I was heading to Smith Mountain lake in VA from MD for our family Vacation which we have been doing for 29 years towing my boat when the wheel fell off the boat trailer on RT 29. Stoney Creek Auto was working on towing a rollover car accident about a half mile just past me as we tried to call a local towing company which ended up being Stoney Creek Auto. They had told my wife that they would be at our location after they cleaned up that wreck. Jim was the tow truck driver that showed up first, which seemed not too long after my wife got off the phone. After Jim was trying to get the boat and trailer onto the tow truck without hitting the outdrive on the boat, he needed some assistance from his coworker Parker. These two guys did an awesome job getting the boat and trailer onto the Tow truck without damaging it. Fast forward I needed a new trailer axle and all new bearings, Brake pads and hubs. Turns out the axle was a hard part to find. Troy installed the axle and brakes for a very reasonable price. Everyone that works there was awesome. Just plain good people. I would highly recommend them. Thank you all!!!! read more

Hi guys, I have to write this review ASAP! This place literally just saved our life. So, my husband, dog, cat and myself are headed to NC from Manassas VA (5 hour drive) when at 10:15 pm our cruise control tries to kill us. It wouldn't shut off and the gas petal is stuck!!! We are going fast and can't slow down (on the curvy mountain road known as 29) My husband decides to put the car in neutral? We finally start to slow down when he turns off the road into a parking lot, I pull the emergency break and we are stopped (AND ALIVE) our Verizon roadside assistance sent us Troy, from Stoney Creek Auto. He came with a smile and a helping hand. We told what happened, he said pop the hood. With a jiggle we heard a pop sound?!?! He then helped my husband remove the engine cover and disconnect the cruise control all together. The car started right up and we are on our way!! Troy was our guardian angel and I will forever be thankful for his help. read more