In a recent visit to Tysons Auto Specialties, Richard Cottingham went out of his way for me; he personally did the leg-work to help me, put my mind at ease, and solved the problem with my car. He did so honestly, professionally, and efficiently. Another time, during an emergency visit, Richard got my car up and running within a few hours - the same day. I feel very lucky to have found Tysons Auto Specialties and to have followed my instincts a few years back. Richard is a man of tremendous integrity. He is one of those very rare people that will do everything in his power to help you; and for those extremely rare occasions where he can't do a certain type of job - he points you in the right direction. Other mechanics (especially in dealership service departments) will take advantage of their customers, do a job even when it is outside their scope of expertise, or say they fixed things with your car when they never even opened the hood. As a repeat customer I can attest that Richard and his team look out for their customers first and foremost. They are straight-shooters that save you money, time, and worry. read more

I am so impressed with the crew at Tysons. For the past couple of years I have been using Tysons Auto and highly recommend them. My Audi was experiencing many "issues" some of these due to high mileage, etc. The first couple of times I did go to Tom for repairs he mentioned that the vehicle would be costly to maintain and I should be looking to replace the vehicle. I really didn't think much of it at the time. But as the repairs continued it became obvious to Tom that my decision to maintain the vehicle was not a good choice. He analyzed the car top to bottom & strongly suggested I look for a new vehicle- now! He assisted in the selling of my vehicle and the purchase of a new vehicle. I have found the crew at Tysons to be HONEST, RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, FAIR and PROMPT. Certainly the best auto mechanics around....I have traveled much had mechanics in NY, NJ, Cincinnati and VA. PS. In our current economy do you think other businesses would do this ? I think not. Many would continue to have you come in for repairs. read more

You will never regret bringing your vehicle here. Both Tom & Richard are as honest as the day is long. I have been coming here for years. Initially started when I was having numerous repairs to my vehicle....they showed me what I was spending in repair expenses and educated me as to what to expect and next steps. Ultimately they told me to purchase a new car due to the ongoing repairs the car would need. I have never worked with such trustworthy guys! Just today I was told I needed a $600.00 repair. Richard took my car out, did minor adjustments and my car is ready to be picked up...saving me $600.00. Not only are they trustworthy; they explain in layman terms what needs to be done, are courteous and provide excellent service. I would highly recommend Tysons Auto Specialties. Thank you! read more

Highly recommend! My car start shaking while we driving above the highway near Vienna,VA. So I was drove slowly to the nearest Auto Service shop (Tysons Auto Specialties) . The owner coming out of the shop and exams my car and went back and forward inside the shop with his mechanic to diagnosed my car where the issue was( #3 ignition coil) and I was told him we from NY and had booked the hotel in Williamsburg tonight. He said today he has one mechanic only, not able to complete this job on time. But he recommends his neighbors Auto Tech of Tysons, Inc. He wasn't accepted the tips I given him and just told me to save time to the Auto Tech... so we was so lucky to get the car fixed and continue on our trip. The owner of Tysons Auto Specialties simplify our life to trusties. read more

Incredible service. I went to get a second opinion on work that my dealership had conned me into believing I needed on my car, with an estimate of over $4000. I gave Tom Ivey the list of repairs from my dealership, which included replacing my power steering, rear brake pads, driver belt, battery and much more. After taking a look over the car, Tom informed me that the only thing I needed to replace were my wiper blades! He then took the time to go over every item on the list to explain the condition of each item. His honesty is priceless, and his integrity unmatched. The service was professionally fast and thorough. I can't recommend highly enough! read more

Tom, the owner, goes to great lengths to perform at the highest levels of professionalism. I was referred to his shop by Tire Rack to mount and balance a set of tires on our Mercedes-Benz. As a very particular and knowledgeable owner I appreciated Tom's no nonsense demeanor on our first telephone conversation and appreciated him taking me on a same day basis. I returned later in the day to find an absolutely perfect result without one single flaw. After forty years as an automotive professional, thirty five of which representing Mercedes-Benz, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a competent, professional operation. read more

I took my Honda to the Tysons dealer for some recall work. While it was there, they called and said it needed a power steering pump, rear brakes and some flushes. I had doubts because we did not feel any problems. We had a good experience with Tysons Auto Specialties a few years ago with our old car, so we asked them to check it out for us. They found the power steering pump that the dealer said was leaking to be "completely dry" and the brakes only half worn! These guys saved us from spending over $1000.00 on stuff we really did not need!!! We only wish that we had stopped going to the dealer years ago! read more

I've been taking my cars to Tysons Auto Specialties since 2008 (a Honda Accord and a BMW 328i). Tom and his crew have done a masterful job of keeping them running - everything from routine oil changes to referring me to good body shops for big repairs. Tom treats his customers well; he charges me only for the repairs and upkeep I need. With other mechanics, I felt like just a dollar sign. Tysons Auto Specialties' work has always been reliable and the prices are reasonable. I will continue to take my cars there, and I will continue to recommend this business to others. read more

I came to Tysons Auto based on a friends recommendation and the reviews in Yelp and I wasnt disappointed at all. I came by this morning with a complaint of some noise from the front wheels . Although I didnt have a prior appointment , Richard still agreed to take a look despite his busy schedule. The car didnt have problems as such but I appreciate him taking the time to look at it and being honest about it. Moreover , he didnt charge me . It seems to be a very honest place. I will definitely come back for my car's next maintenance. read more

I have used Tysons Auto Specialties for more than 10 years for all my cars and all my family's cars - and I would njever go anywhere else! Their service and advice have been the best I've ever gotten from a repair service. I have also recommended them to more than 50 people, and none of them has ever complained to me. Many of these referrals have complimented me and told great stories about how TAS saved them hundreds of dollars! I will continue to recommend TAS to anyone! read more

Tom and his staff are every bit as good as the other five star reviews indicate. Don't be fooled into thinking that the reviews can't be real This shop is truly a five start auto repair shop. Honesty, quality work, and fair pricing are hard to find in the automotive repair business You will find it at Tyson's Auto Specialties. They flushed the heater core on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and had it back to me in a few hours at a reasonable cost Look no further than here! read more

I would not trust any other mechanic with my car. Tom Ivey and his crew are great! Several times other mechanics have told me I needed expensive work done on my car, and I took it to Tom and he said no my car did not need that work! Other times, he concurred that work did need to be done, and he did it for less than the other mechanics! He is honest, good, and stands behind his work!! I drive from Ashburn to have him work on my car, because he's worth it!! Dawn Squires read more

We have been taking our cars to Tyson's Auto Specialties for over ten years. Wouldn't take them anywhere else. They are honest, and the work is excellent. In fact, we bring the cars we are thinking of purchasing to Tom's before we buy to get his opinion. This is a person who would stand in the service bay at dealerships because I did not trust them or their work. Tom was very patient with me and walked me through everything they would do. Now I just drop and go. read more

I don't know exactly how long I've been having my cars worked on by Tom and Richard, but it's been at least 25 years. My loyalty to these gentlemen is driven by their professionalism, honesty and fairness. I am very confident that I will always be dealt with honestly and get a good job at a competitive price. I buy late model used cars and never buy one without the TAS stamp of approval. I would not hesitate to recommend TAS to a friend and have done so many times. read more

Had an issue with what I thought was the ignition switch on the column. Richard and team did a great job of troubleshooting and determined the problem to be the ignition module. In and out in a reasonable time and reasonable cost. Car works great. These guys really know what they're doing with cars. They go beyond looking for a book solution based on a trouble code or indication of trouble. They actually fix things the first time! read more

Good guys still exist! I was SO pleased to meet Tom Ivey this morning who came to my rescue and fixed my brake light -- all in less than 20 minutes -- whereas the dealership quoted me an hour. Tom was honest, forthright, told me what he would and wouldn't do and just aimed to please. Will definitely return for future auto work on my foreign car. What I won't do is return to the dealership! Marilynne Gisin McLean, VA read more

For many years I have gone to Tysons Auto Specialties for my car repairs. Tom and Richard are true professionals: committed to customer service and satisfaction, have a long, lifetime of auto repair experience and expertise, honor their commitments, communicate effectively and are honest in their dealings. You can't ask for anything more. read more

This place was great. I called bc I had an Oil Pressure issue. All major dealerships were gonna make me wait days/week, and this place was available in a matter of minutes. Great job, good price. Couldn't have been happier. I will definitely use them in the future. read more

This shop is absolutely the best place to have your car serviced. They let you know the cost up front and explain what needs to be done. There are no surprises. I have never had a problem with the work performed. These guys are professional. read more