Knowledgeable mechanics who leave very detailed notes. They explain any issues they find well.

I couldn't start my 1971 Chevelle, but managed to jump start it at my house and get it over to Tenleytown Automotive. Although Mike was busy, he took me out of turn, diagnosed the problem, and replaced the battery, all while I waited. He ordered a special part, kind of a cut off switch connected to the battery, to prevent the battery from draining when not in use, and I drove by the next morning to get it installed. Mike is an excellent mechanic, steeped in knowledge, and highly recommended. read more

They provide you with a level of comfort that they know what they are doing; they are charging you fairly; and that you can trust them. Their emails and text messages concerning service issues, status reports and invoices is excellent. They are customer focused. read more

They were very quick and thorough with the finding the issue with my engine and fixing it. Services were done for a VERY reasonable price as well. Will absolutely go back for future car needs! read more

My car broke down and Tenleytown Auto was the closest repair shop so I had it towed there. Ultimately the repairs were not worth it, given the ago and condition of my vehicle, so I had to get rid of it. But over the course of two to three days, Phil and was extremely patient with me as I arranged for the car to be picked up. He was honest and generous, even though he ultimately got no business from me, other than the initial diagnostic fee, which I'm sure did not cover all the time he spent documenting the dozens of issues my car had. I was very impressed. Next time I have a problem with a car, I am going to take it there. read more

Tenleytown Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great every time! Quality service, friendly, professional, and very fast! Well worth the price.

The great reviews on here are TRUE! Tenleytown Automotive is actually a reliable and honest repair shop. They are so reasonable compared to the dealer, they breakdown what's going on, what you need to do now, what can wait and for how long. They also send you a detailed breakdown of their diagnostics with photos. What a relief it was to find this shop! I'd give them 10 stars if I could! read more

Well run service. Easy to schedule a time for dropoff. I was able to call ahead of time and talk to a mechanic to explain my situation and get a rough estimate of what to expect. They ran full diagnostics and clearly documented their findings with photos, explanations, and cost estimates. Was able to talk on the phone with mechanic to walk through each item and discuss tradeoffs of doing the service. I didn't feel forced or rushed into paying for anything. After agreeing to service, they were quick in performing it. Prices seemed reasonable and well documented. read more

Very professional service. Had a gearshift issue that they addressed. They care about keeping their word and ensuring you are satisfied with the job. read more

Thoughtful service and v. responsive. Super. Convenient location. Pricing in line with other service stations. read more

Couldn't be more pleased - a relief to find Mike and his team at Tenleytown Automotive. I built and restored cars with my neighbor growing up, so know enough to feel when I'm being taken for a ride. After many states and cities, so happy to find a shop that has clear communication, fair and transparent prices, no pressure to do $$$ work. They diagnosed a sensor issue with our tire and did a full inspection of the car. We got a complete report with pictures and written descriptions - not just random codes, three word explanations or abbreviations. Mike then called and we reviewed the report together and focused first on safety. His knowledge and experience was evident when discussing each line on the report. There were no "probably should replace this filter" it was instead an explanation of the state of the filter, priority level, how they would go about resolving the issue (I bring up filters because we've had them swapped before and was very aware of what he was describing and was blown away when he said that not only do they swap the filter for the cabin but they also clean and sterilize the filter box, the duct work, all the way to the vents in the cabin. In the past, I've watched mechanics just take the old out and drop in the new one) if they take this level of detail on something as simple as fresh air in the a/c system, then I know the care and detail will extend to all the systems of the car. We needed to bring the car back after service to get something tweaked and the professionalism and customer service I frankly have not experienced before at any place of business let alone an automotive shop. Got a customer for life. read more

I have to appreciate easy communication, quickly getting a appointment and even quicker fix.

I took my 2015 Nissan Versa here for the first time based on the excellent reviews from other customers and they surpassed my expectations! Within a few hours of dropping my car off, they sent me a link to a report detailing their findings including pictures and Mike followed up with a phone call shortly after. Because I know nothing about cars, I asked if he would call my dad and he happily did so. He explained what was necessary versus optional and didn't push for extra services. They had my car done when they said they would and it was an overall stress-free experience. If you're like me and get anxiety taking your car in, this is the place to go! read more

I'm a young woman who knows nothing about cars and procrastinated getting an oil change and tire rotation because I was scared of getting tricked! But I'm so glad I went here -- they were incredibly friendly, transparent, and honest. They did a thorough inspection of my car, which honestly freaked me out a little bit, but then they immediately followed up and told me what I actually needed to get done (which was not that much). They completed the oil change, a tire rotation, and a cabin air filter replacement (which they told me wasn't urgent but I decided to go for anyway, when in rome, you know?) in the morning and I was driving off into the sunset shortly after. I found it to be more affordable than I anticipated as well. read more

Had a brake light that was out. Was told to "just stop by". They did a quick check which took less than 30 minutes. So I grabbed a cup of coffee down the street. They diagnosed the problem and although it was three brake lights... It was all fixed, and I was on my way in under an hour. That's the resolution I had been hoping for. read more

They don't waive diagnostic fees even if you pay for hundreds in services. This is fine, but if you ask, the owner launches into a manipulative ramble about how "that would take money away from his guys". He could simply pay them the same and profit $50 less. Fast service and fancy online portal but on the pricier side for sure. read more

Best auto place In town! They are knowledgeable, flexible and responsive. Whether I'm taking my car in for a six month check up and they're walking me through what's urgent versus not, or whether I need something really silly like a mount for my license plate, I can rely on fast service with integrity. read more

Excellent mechanic and service center, great quality and value. They serviced my Lexus UX 250h. The dealer gave me. $1,200 estimate for my 30,000 mile service. Tenleytown Automotive provided the necessary service for less than $500.00. Highly recommend. read more

Super helpful and friendly service! Very honest staff and you can tell they care a lot about the customers. I would definitely recommend!

First things first I think I know a few things about cars. I mean I spent six years in the Air Force repairing airplanes and a lot of my friends were car nuts. I am no pro but did change my own suspension 20 years ago. At this point in my life, until I own a 1956 hard top Corvette convertible, (which I will) I am happy to let someone else do the work. I do a lot of my maintenance at the dealership since I bought the 7 year warranty that does not exist anymore, but anytime they propose something out of pocket I go to Tenleytown Automotive to get the truth and low and behold the dealership is not honest most of the time. My favorites were "Oh we don't have that part in stock even though we sold 10k of them," and your brake pads are toast even though I just replaced them." Or you need new tires, (I spent six years in the Air Force as a Crew Chief, I know tires and breaks!). So far they have been very straight forward and fair in their pricing. Great customer service, don't always answer on the first call because they are busy. but it is a auto repair shop not Panera. Pro tip: Walk them through the problem you are having to make sure what you want. Also they use premium oil and hydraulic fluid so no need to worry. Don't believe me you can see it in the back of the tiny shop. Second pro tip: Best to schedule on like a Thursday for a Monday/Tuesday repair. They are busy most of the time. Third pro tip: Never buy gas there unless you are running on fumes. read more

Great service! Needed fluid film applied to my car and Tenleytown Automotive did a great job!

The mechanics are thorough and honest. My son attends college near by therefore leaving me at the mercy to find a good mechanic when something goes wrong with his car. Once I found Tenleytown automotive they have provided me with outstanding service and have always stood behind their work. Their prices are fair and their turnaround time is outstanding. I have never questioned their workmanship and I've been a loyal customer for the past three years. read more

I'm an old lady with an old car and, for some car repair shops, an invitation to be ripped off. Not at Tenleytown Automotive. The opposite. I had a problem with tire pressure and they easily could have said I needed four new tires for safety reasons. They most certainly did not try a hard sell. They tested for leaks and the valves and diagnosed that the pressure drop was likely from the bitterly cold weather and the car sitting for days. The charge? Not a penny, even though they spent about a half hour on the car. Not only were they honest, but happily so, including tech Chris. So impressive. I'll definitely be back! read more

I had seen very positive comments about Tenleytown Automotive on the Chevy Chase listserve but used Yelp to find it. I needed a major brake job on a Suburban. They gave me just what I needed and no more, and the price was $500 less than another estimate that loaded on unnecessaries. I love these guys and will definitely come back! read more

My car battery could not have picked a better place to die all of a sudden! After pumping gas at the station, I had the unfortunate experience of hearing clicks when trying to start my car again. Stuck at one of the pumps, I went to the cashier to report my situation. At first he was unsure he could help since it was late in the day, and then out of nowhere one of the technicians from Tenleytown Auto came out, inspected, the situation, and changed my battery on the spot! The friendly and super quick service was amazing and appreciated! In all, the entire impromptu experience took 20 minutes. I highly recommend them to anyone who values incredible service from experienced people willing to go the extra mile to provide the best service out there! read more

Wonderful service, competent and friendly employees. I will definitely be coming back here for all of my automotive needs..

Outstanding! Responsive and honest. I was thoroughly impressed with Mike and his approach. He was able to quickly assess my wheels and diagnosed that there was no problem. I will be back read more

Quick and efficient service, without telling me my car needed a ton of work (unlike the dealership that looked at my car last week)

Came to get a second opinion and they were thorough and confirmed different issues. I decided to have them complete the work. They were efficient and fair with pricing....will use them again! read more

I was very pleased with the overall experience at Tenleytown Automotive. I was able to schedule a service appointment within a couple days. I appreciated the text format of reviewing the recommendations, estimates, and approvals. The communication and service was also very friendly. I will continue to use TA for my future vehicle maintenance. read more

Mike got me in and out at the last minute when I was in a hurry. It was much appreciated

When the friend dealer who maintains my Porsche Macan told me to see a local business to get a muffler noise checked to avoid a stupid dealer overcharge, I went to Tenleytown Automotive. Phil, Tom and Kevin went out of their way to check everything, found the issues and made the necessary repairs at a fraction of dealer cost. I will not hesitate to bring my Macan here when necessary. read more

I used this shop 2 years ago. Honest, quick, and reliable service. Dec. 28, 2022: My car wouldn't start. I had installed a new battery 3 month ago. Tenlytown automotive said my new battery was bad. They sold me another battery. I also ask them to check my charging system to make sure that there wasn't something causing my battery to die. I also trusted them to do an oil change. I was assured that everything was OK. A couple weeks later I had to get some body work done. I was told they needed to jumpstart my car after letting it sit outside for two days? How can that be when I just got a brand new battery?The next thing I noticed is all of the Lexus fasteners that hold the motor covers down were missing. Someone who went under my hood took all the fasteners off my car? They are very expensive. Tenlytown hasn't admitted to removing them when they changed the battery and did the oil change. I took a picture of the battery to see if they had given me the battery that was in my car. They haven't responded. It is so sad what people are doing nowadays, but I believe that every dog gets their day. read more

Can I give them a -5? had multiple problems, went back to them multiple times, Go to DP around 4900 Wisconsin , DP knows what they're doing. but here are just 2 of those problems and why I think they're terrible.-- heater wasn't working. they changed the thermostat. sound simple but it still didn't work. took it back and they told me i needed a new radiator. I DID need a new radiator, and it's theoretically possible I also needed a thermostat but my guess is they were lazy in their diagnosis, jumped to the conclusion I needed a thermostat since that's usuallyt the problem, when I just needed the radiator... but here's the second problem: I smelled gas all the time. they dropped the gas tank -- a very expensive labor charge of $400-- and put in a gasket around the fuel filter. drove away. went to DP at 4900 Wisconsin for the radiator which was $350 cheaper than Tenleytown's estimate. But car still smelled of gas. DP put the car on a lift and I could see the fuel filter was leaking. How could tenleytownnot have seen that? Had to pay the labor cost again of dropping the gas tank but they felt sorry for me and gave me a break on the labor. (Yeah, Tenleytown might have done that but I had had it with them and I saved so much on the radiator i still came out ahead.) read more

Tenleytown Automotive is my go to mechanic. They are organized, knowledgeable, thorough and seem to be happy with their work. I am very happy with their service. I highly recommend them. read more

I took my 2015 Honda Civic in for a spark plug change. They do a very comprehensive inspection of the big items of auto maintenance. Turns out my spark plugs were fine. Also my brakes whose condition I was unsure of. So I got an oil change and tire rotation. Everything was completed in a couple of hours. read more

Tenleytown Automotive was very helpful! I needed an oil change, brake work, and some other services. They were very responsive and transparent throughout the entire process. read more

I found this place on Yelp and scheduled an appointment right away based on other reviews. I have a Ford Fiesta that needed an oil change. Their comprehensive vehicle check was very helpful at identifying some issues I needed to get fixed. I loved the online system that allows you to see pictures of everything that needs to get done. I dropped my car off at 8am (my scheduled time) and I told them I needed my car back by 2:30pm and if they needed more time to work on my car I'd bring it back another day. By 12:30 I had a text saying my car was ready to be picked up!!! I was so happy. The prices are very fair and they send a great estimate. My front tag needed to be put back on and I didn't even ask them to do it but they did it for me. I am so grateful! After going to 4 different places including my dealership and being told it would be too much of a hassle to put my tag on, these folks did it with no problem! I will be coming back here and telling all my friends! As a woman I find it difficult to deal with any car related things and be taken seriously, but not here. The people here are kind, knowledgeable, and understanding! read more

I have been taking my car to be serviced by Tenleytown Automotive since they first opened and their service has always been A+....I highly recommend them read more

I've been very happy with the service I've gotten at Tenleytown Automotive. They're reliable and efficient, and they're in my area, which makes everything so much easier. read more