I have to update this review to show the honesty and integrity of R&G. After the owner (Omar) read…read moremy initial review, he immediately contacted me. Acknowledging that I am a longstanding customer, he recognized how concerned I was about the previous visit, and immediately made a correction. I too understood his concerns, and we came to a happy medium. I can honestly say that I would definitely recommend R&G! And if you ever encounter any problems, please contact Omar.. he's a listener and doer!

I recently came here based off reviews and am glad I did! I want to pay it forward to the crew at…read moreR&G and leave a review for their great service! My 2016 Mazda 6 needed a replacement on the tensioner and serp / pump belt. My car runs like a top and am very happy with their work! These will be my new go to guys for any mechanical work I need done on my or my family's car.

they are extraordinary! They are polite, timely, and truly stand by their work. It's wonderful to…read morehave a repair place that you can trust. I certainly will not go anywhere else.

This place is legit! They're a friendly, professional, and super responsive team. Took my car in…read morefor an oil change. I waited about an hour and they did a thorough inspection too. Also, the oil change was on the house which was super generous and unexpected! I trust that they won't try to upsell or prescribe unnecessary services down the line. Recommend!

The good is that thus far my vehicle has been fixed. The bad is that service took longer than…read morepromised, communication could be better, what seems like predatory charges for unnecessary fixes, and surprise junk fee at the end. Relatively comparable to most experiences with mechanics these days though.

Brought in my 2014 Volvo S60 for an oil change, state inspection, emissions test, and to fix the…read morecheck engine light that would've made me fail said emissions test (the code read that my air flow was too lean in my fuel). Problem number 1: the "complimentary inspection" was free, however them actually diagnosing the problem was a whopping $219.46. So, then the inspection was not free at all. Problem number 2: the quoted me at $2900 dollars to do the bear MINIMUM of repairs (air/fuel induction service, replacing an 02 sensor, MAF cleaning). Took it to another place, and I only needed to do ONE of those things for $300. Problem number 3: They insisted on me replacing my crankshaft main oil seal which would have cost me another $5000 dollars. Problem number 4: when I said this was way too much money for what I needed as I stated when I walked in that I only needed whatever had to be done to pass inspections and testing for registration and that I would come back to get my car, my Lyft to get there that is supposed to be paid for was not. They did pay for my one home, but not for the one back. Problem number 5: I only asked them to look at 2 specific things, the oil and my O2 issue, however they decided to also try having me pay another $10,000 in preventative maintenance services. problem number 6: They performed a service without asking me when I had clearly told them not to perform any service on my car after they provided the prices to me. However, they still performed the oil change anyway and charged me $119.95 for it. So despite me not wanting ANY service done, I still had to pay $389.53 just to get my car back and take it to another place. I simply cannot recommend this business to anyone when this is the kind of treatment and prices. If I had gone along with their business they were providing, I would've paid for more money in services than I would have just buying the car. I bought this car for $14,000. They were wanting to have me pay over $1500 more than what my car was even worth when I had purchased it. Save yourself the headache and wallet pain and go somewhere else.

If you have a Japanese or Korean used car, they're the specialists if you don't want to pay…read morestealership prices. Service is done on a first come first serve basis, no appointments required. They'll be honest with you about the work you need and don't need. Waiting area is clean and has cold water, and coffee. So far they've done a a/c compressor replacement, transmission fluid, and an oil change and I plan on continuing on taking my 10+ year old Toyota to them because I trust their care and attention. Thank you, K&B!

I felt I could trust them to be honest immediately. He told me what was needed now and what could…read morewait. Enjoyed the friendliness and openness.

I needed an oil change and in the past I use to take my car to other overpriced shops just to have…read moremore issues come up with my vehicle. Then my dad use to work on our cars but now he is unable to. So when I found Bradham Automotive on Yelp it was a prayer answered. When I took my car to them I felt like my dad was working on my car because they showed me in videos of the work they did and broke it down if I had any additional questions. This built trust, made me feel at ease, and safe. Thank you for always taking care of my car.

Exceptional service and communication. The Bradham team went above and beyond to get my car back on…read morethe road, and even had me bring the care back a month later so they could make sure everything was perfect. If I wasn't moving states soon, this would be the only place I bring my car. DJ, Jay, Billy and the rest of the team thank you! Special shoutout to DJ and Jay. Appreciate yall!

Called for an estimate on my car. They told me to come in pretty much the following week. Really…read morebusy on a holiday Monday yet they took the time to see my car and squeezed me in. Turned out my wheel bearings were rusted on (something I suspected). They waived the inspection fee but it was still pretty pricey. At the end of the day you do get what you pay for - good friendly service and no BS. There were other minor issues with my car that any other provider would have happily tried to overcharge me for but the service tech mentioned them and either knew I could get them done (battery change, wipers, etc) or was not a pressing issue. Expect their prices to be on the higher end. For quality service, I'd recommend it.

I'm extremely disappointed with my recent experience here. I previously had my vehicle inspected at…read morethis shop on December 20, and it passed inspection despite the same minor damage to the rear light being present. This crack has actually been there since October 2022 and has passed Virginia safety inspections multiple times since by a myriad of safety officers at different shops. Now I'm suddenly being told that the vehicle will not pass because of this crack, and I was quoted - nearly $500 to replace it which is way more than twice what I have found this repair can cost elsewhere. When I questioned why something that has repeatedly passed inspection is suddenly being rejected, I was told they have a new safety inspector. I understand that inspectors must follow Virginia's requirements, but that explanation raises concerns about this shops consistency. Customers should be able to expect the same inspection standards regardless of which employee happens to perform the inspection. What was especially concerning to me was the apparent lack of a consistent standard operating procedure. If one inspector repeatedly approves an existing condition and another rejects it, there should at least be a clear and consistent explanation for the difference. I have no issue repairing something that legitimately does not meet Virginia's safety requirements. My issue is the combination of inconsistent inspection practices and then immediately being quoted nearly $500 for the repair. Given the history of this light passing inspection and the amount being charged to replace it, the entire experience unfortunately felt like a money grab to me. This experience has seriously damaged my confidence in this business. I would recommend that anyone receiving a rejection here ask to be shown the exact reason for the failure and get a second opinion and outside repair quote before authorizing any work.

Because of the Yelp reviews, we tried this place out…read more Can't add to the great reviews more than people have already have said. We've gone back several times and recommended this place to others. They are honest and don't overcharge--so unusual these days. I don't hesitate to recommend this business. They have nighttime drop-off which is very helpful. You may not see their location immediately. They are located behind the 7-Eleven on Columbia Pike. If you have car troubles, you need to call Jim's Automotive!

I'm honestly struggling to write a review as mine would just echo what everyone else has said. This…read moreis a good shop. Mechanics are honest, don't overcharge, and in my case, actually undercharged me the last time I was in. They only charged me for 1/2 an hour of work, $80, even though two different mechanics had looked at it multiple times to try to identify a slight rattling noise. They said it is not a safety issue, they will look again the next time I get an oil change, and if it gets worse they will be able to identify and fix it but as it isn't a safety issue they don't want me to put money in it unnecessarily at this time. They did let me know of some repairs I will need in the next year. I never feel like anyone there talks to me differently or charges me differently for being a woman, which is a stereotype you hear about mechanics (though honestly I've dealt with that more with HVAC techs, but I digress). When I dropped my car off on a thursday evening for a friday appointment, Rich called me back an hour later just to let me know he had looked at it already and didn't think it was anything to be concerned about but would do more work in the morning, which i really appreciated. When I was leaving after picking up my car I spoke to a woman who had been going here for, I think 15 years and said Rich takes great care of her antique car. The only other thing I'll add is the store has stickers on the door in support of gay rights and BLM, which you just don't see at mechanic shops, and I feel good about supporting a shop that supports my values. My assumption is the stickers signify all customers are welcome and will be treated fairly, which maybe isn't always the case in mostly straight white male-owned spaces.

I brought my car here after the temperature gauge started running higher than normal during my…read morecommute. I initially thought it might just be an aging coolant issue, but I didn't want to keep driving it and risk turning a cooling-system problem into an engine problem. Their technicians inspected the heating and coolant system rather than simply topping off the reservoir and sending me home. They found that the coolant level was low and traced the issue to a leak that needed attention. They also checked the hoses and other components of the cooling system and explained what they found before doing the repair. I appreciated that because I wanted to understand why the temperature had been fluctuating instead of just being handed a repair bill. While they had the vehicle, they also checked the heater operation because I'd noticed that the cabin heat wasn't getting as warm as it normally did. The technician explained how the coolant system affects both engine temperature and the vehicle's heating system, which helped everything make much more sense. After the repair and coolant service, the temperature gauge stayed exactly where it should during both stop-and-go D.C. traffic and longer drives. The heater also returned to normal operation. I love that they didn't immediately recommend replacing expensive parts. They inspected the system, identified the actual problem, explained the repair, and then verified that everything was operating properly afterward. That's exactly the kind of approach I want from an auto repair shop. Plus, everyone was professional throughout the visit, and the technicians clearly knew what they were doing - very reassuring!

Honest estimates, great service. Very efficient and always professional. This place is a gem.read more

Honest. That means a lot. I came in to service squeaky Mercedes brakes and the owner and technician…read moreimmediately worked on the car while I waited. A few minutes later they called me back and showed me that the brakes all looked solid and I had nothing to worry about. No charge. This place seems like the real deal. I will definitely come back.

1 star. Absolutely terrible experience…read more I brought my BMW here thinking I would save money compared to the dealership. Big mistake. They quoted me around $2,950 for an oil housing replacement, while the dealership quoted $3,000. So there is basically no price advantage at all. Then it got worse. On the first day, they gave me my car back without the underbody cover at all. When I came to pick it up, I clearly told them that I would take the cover myself and they didn't need to install anything, but instead they handed me someone else's cover, which does not even fit my car. On top of that, I had insurance that was supposed to cover specific damage, but they opened a claim for everything they possibly could, creating unnecessary complications. I would not recommend it to anyone.

The Mobile Mechanic is great. I had them do a pre-purchase inspection. He responded pretty much…read moreimmediately and was able to schedule the inspection the next day. After the inspection, he sent me several photos and explained what he saw. He even gave great advice on how to negotiate with the dealership. I will definitely call them the next time I need any service.

Mobile mechanic was hired to inspect a vehicle up for auction online. The response was very fast…read moreand flexible on schedule. HOWEVER, the shining review given was very erroneous. I was told it was in great condition. I purchased the vehicle and after taking delivery, the local Lexus shop in my town put it up on the rack and showed a lot of rust, and virtually all after market parts throughout. What did I get from the inspection I paid for? Fast lotta nothing. And a rust bucket full of junk parts. Beware.