I could not be happier with R&j Auto Shop!…read more I have a 99 Chevy Silverado that has sat for years. I put a charger on it, which read 14.4 volts, but still it would not crank. I reached out to a number of shops, and R&j was the most responsive and reasonable. I am so glad I did. Jorge was very communicative, and texted me to let me know when he would be arriving. He brought all the tools needed to diagnose the problem. Since it was an easy diagnosis, Jorge did not charge a diagnostic fee, which was very reasonable. Jorge let me order the parts I needed, and even suggested I replace the serpentine belt at no additional cost. He replaced the alternator, battery and removed the aftermarket alarm that was draining the electrical system. He even diagnosed the brake issue that we found once the truck was running. R&j Auto Shop is my go to for quality, quick auto repairs. Jorge is a great guy and easy to work with. I highly recommend R&j Auto Repair!!

I had reached out to Jorge when my car failed the Virginia safety inspection due to a faulty…read moreABS/VSA module. Most shops recommended replacing the module at a whopping $3,000. I decided to do the sane thing and look at repair options instead. I had found Circuit Board Medics in South Carolina (these guys are the real deal btw) who would go on to do my repair for a 10th of the replacement price, but almost all of the shops around me were unwilling to remove the module for me to ship it out and then reinstall it once it was shipped back to me. Except Jorge. He gave me a reasonable price and service dates which was a little too close to the reinspection deadline but I had hoped it would be done by then. The first appointment, Tuesday, August 11, went really smoothly, Jorge came to my location and took off the module for me to ship out to the module techs down in SC on express delivery. Unfortunately there was only one day between me shipping it out and Jorge's Thursday appointment to reinstall the part. The techs in SC had a same-day turnaround but they ended up shipping it back out to me on the day of the appointment for it to arrive on Friday. Things had been going superbly up to that point. Because Thursday was the last day of the 15-day grace period, I was anxious to get it done as soon as possible because the fact that the period ended created new complications. Unfortunately, Jorge informed me that he would not be available until the following Monday. I understood his booking situation so I let him know that I might look for someone else to complete the job sooner because of the deadline that passed. He then offered to try to come on Saturday to which I offered to pay extra for him to try to come out on Friday, to which he agreed. Friday comes and I had asked him to let me know if he's likely to come out that day. He tells me that he couldn't make it that day at 7:30PM which was odd but things happen so I hoped he'd be able to come out on Saturday. Saturday comes, he texts later in the afternoon that he's busy and would come on Monday at 12PM. I didn't want to try to get a Sunday appointment at that point so I let it be. Monday comes and he's not here. A little while later he lets me know he's on his way, arrives at 1:30PM, gets the job done, and then we parted ways. Obviously, this was not the kind of service I expected to receive. I felt mistreated because of the following reasons: 1. I could have had someone else come and finish the job by Friday or Saturday. I completely would have understood if Jorge was unable to come but he sold me false hope and I believed it because, 2. I didn't want to rent a vehicle until he could come out but I could have! I thought it would be unnecessary since he'd definitely come today, tomorrow, the next day, when Christ comes back, etc. 3. I have lost earnings for nothing when I could have rented a car out and recouped some of the expenses that I had incurred and will incur because, 4. The car still failed inspection for another reason I didn't think would fail it and had I been working this past weekend, I would have been in a better position to get that new issue fixed. 5. I can't legally drive on public roads because the grace period has passed. Though it was the module techs who delayed the module, I had asked Jorge if he would be able to take off the module one day earlier so we could avoid a situation like this. He said he would try but he never confirmed it. The first appointment took literally 20 minutes and I would have paid extra for him to come the day before at an off hour or something so the inspection window would have less risk of closing. Though fixing this ultimately didn't stop the car from failing inspection again, at least I would have had more time to prepare for the next repair BEFORE the window closes. 6. After all of this grief, he was still late by an hour and 30 minutes on Monday without a single word of acknowledgement of the fact! I am so angry and disappointed in the way this all turned out. What had started off as an exceptional service has ended up costing me what I never expected it to, simply because an edge case scenario could not be handled properly and professionally. I hope Jorge can clarify any wrongdoing on my side and maybe rectify his end. I still reluctantly encourage anyone to give him a chance based on the other reviews written about this business and the factoring of "things happen"-ing, but he has lost my confidence. This is technically a one-star review but I didn't want to be any more blunt.

I had such a great experience here - I originally went in for a brake inspection after another…read moreshop told me I needed work done, and Kevin took the time to thoroughly check everything for me. Not only did he explain things clearly, but he was also honest and reassuring -- he let me know my brakes were actually in good condition and didn't need any work at this time. That kind of transparency is rare and very appreciated. What really stood out to me was his integrity. He didn't try to upsell me or push unnecessary repairs, saying "sometimes you just gotta help people out." That genuinely meant a lot. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust, and this experience gave me a lot of confidence in coming back here for future maintenance. Highly recommend to anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and kind service.

Amazing mechanics doing honest work, enjoyed my experience getting my car serviced. The pricing is…read moresuper reasonable and they were very transparent about what had to be done. Super friendly staff. Definitely recommend taking your car here. They will be our go to for both me and my boyfriend's auto needs.

I was in desperate need of same day car service, so I put out a project on Yelp for responses…read more Matt from Mesiah Mechanics reached out to me almost immediately. He agreed on a time for my appointment, and gave me a very competitive estimate. Matt showed up at the correct time, and made quick work of the repair. I would absolutely give my highest recommendation to this company. They are punctual, reasonably priced, professional, will come to your residence, and the communication was quick and easy. What more could you want? What a life saver this was for me today, and I will definitely give them a call again and recommend them to anyone in the area. Thank you, Mesiah Mechanics!

Mesiah is hands down the best mechanic in the ENTIRE DMV!!! If you're looking for a knowledge…read moreprofessional who knows the inside and outside of car maintenance, Mesiah is the man for you!!!!!!

My wife and I have taken our cars to Haas Auto for years. This is the mechanic you've been looking…read morefor, they are knowledgable, and provide excellent service at a great price. They have never tried to up-sell us on an unnecessary repair, they clearly explain what the car needs, and what kind of repairs might be needed when. They do routine maintenence on most types car but can also troubleshoot complicated or confusing issues and will work to find the correct repair in the least expensive way. They are reliable, personable and professional.

I asked them to do a PPI on a vehicle since I live in Michigan. The report was a bit unconventional…read morebut talking about it cleared up things. Bill is very knowledgeable.

Have been going here for years and this is the best auto shop on the planet. Wouldn't go anywhere…read moreelse with my car. The entire experience is always fair, honest, efficient, professional, knowledgable , skilled and talented from customer service, to the diagnosis, to the repair, to the final bill. Started going here after having gone through several botched jobs at some of the best known names in auto care. Gotta give a special shout out to Jenna. She ROCKS and always goes the extra mile for her customers.

Long time customers who have become friends. We trust them…read moreand value their honest and good service.

Trustworthy mechanics with great customer service. Family owned shop. Reasonable prices…read more They work on classics, high end sports cars, European cars, and general American made cars, all with expert care and diligence, I normally do my own work because of the bad experiences and poor workmanship from dealers and other shops. I don't hesitate to use Clark's, even with my Corvette C8. First mechanics shop I could recommend in 30 years.

If you own a Corvette, old or new, and live in northern VA, you should be taking it to Clark's for…read moremaintenance! Dave, the Corvette specialist, goes above and beyond to keep my 1993 C4 running great, and their pricing is very reasonable.

John has been working on all our family cars for over 10 years. He along with his staff, I whole…read moreheartedly endorse, and consistently recommend. His honesty is demonstrated in the money you save, along with his exceptional work. I wish I could give Olde Towne 20 stars.

Quality friendly prompt service this and every time some service is called for. Easy and responsive…read morescheduling of service also. The cost for the service required is reasonable also.

Great service!! Incredibly friendly!! Helped my husband with his F-250. I cannot recommend them…read moreenough.

From the owner: Services: Brake Replacements, Electronic Diagnosis, Engine…read moreReplacements, Factory Services, Fluid Services, Light Replacements, Oil Changes, Safety Inspection, Tire Replacements, Tune-Ups, Engine, Engine & Transmission Diagnosis, Batteries.

G&C Tire and Automotive in Manassas has been great to work with. Their prices feel fair for the…read morequality you get, and they really pay attention to the little things that make you feel like your car is in good hands. What I appreciate most is how they explain complicated issues in a way that's easy to understand without talking down to you or trying to push extra work. You walk away knowing what's actually going on with your car and why it matters. It's the kind of shop where you feel comfortable asking questions because they're patient, straightforward, and genuinely trying to help. Definitely a place you can trust. Also check out their customer lounge.

This shop has gone downhill fast. Can't professionally balance tires or hire a state inspector that…read moreknows it's regulations. My shop has forwarded customers to this shop every month for years. NO MORE! I don't need the aggravation. Perhaps the owner needs to be more involved in the operation and get back to what made his store a trusted and honorable business. But, looking at his negative reviews. I'm sure the owner will fail to see the value and ridicule the customer. Poor attitude from a failing business.He has already lost one store, perhaps he can save this one before it's too late. Joe Corvette Motorsports Chantilly, VA,

Called today May 30th around 415 for a last minute inspection that my adult son waited until last…read moreminute and thank god they said sure come on over. I told him that inspection station would be busy and waiting until the end of the month was a bad idea so I am beyond thankful for fries garage. I will definitely be back with my car to get an estimates on a few repairs my car needs.

I took my deceased father's truck to have it inspected at a local place in Gainesville as a favor…read moreto my mom. When they failed it citing that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced, as did a bearing in a front wheel, I took it to Fries to confirm since I was unfamiliar with the original shop. After looking at the truck, they replaced the bearing and said the brakes and rotors were fine, and they passed the inspection. A couple of months later, the ignition locked up, so I had AAA tow the truck to Fries to have them look at it. I also asked that they look at the check engine light, which was on, and a squeak that was coming from the rear of the truck. They called me back and let me know that it would take a while but would be $600; I authorized this. I received a call as promised that the truck was ready. I asked if they'd looked at the check engine light or the squeak. They had not but said they would. I received a call that a pressure sensor was causing the check engine light. I did not authorize anything and asked about the squeak. They had not looked at it but said they would. During this time, they continuously called my husband despite us both asking that they call me. They called me only a couple of times, and when I called back I left a voicemail. I never received a return call from any of my messages. Two days ago, I received a call when I was out of town for work. They said the calipers needed replacement, so I assumed that was the squeak. I was told it would be $2,700 so I said I would need to check with my mother (who is on a fixed income and lives alone since my dad died two years ago but insists upon paying for things herself). Today, I called to say that I would be picking the truck up and would pay the $600 bill. At that point, they informed me that the bill was over $2,000 because they had replaced the brakes and rotors, claiming that my husband had authorized it, which I knew to be untrue. The employee even admitted that my husband had said he would not authorize repairs. He told me he would find out who authorized it since it appeared to have happened while he was on vacation and he would call me back. Knowing I could not actually expect a return call, I got in the car with my husband and drove to Fries. When I arrived, I explained to Billy that I had come there to avoid getting swindled by a shop I didn't know when I was told the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced in the not-so-distant future, and that Fries had (upon passing my dad's truck in the safety inspection) had agreed that this was unnecessary. I asked why this work was suddenly authorized and done without my knowledge at all when just a month or so before Fries had told me it was unnecessary, and I had take the truck in for an ignition problem and simply asked them to look at a few minor things. He explained that he could make a call to see if there was anything they could do on the pricing, but that he would have to call me and I could not take the truck then. I asked him to call someone right away, because I was not leaving without taking the truck as it had been almost a month. When Billy walked in the back, I was surprised to see him followed by Gene, the owner, who apparently was onsite not requiring any call back. When Gene came out, he immediately informed me that my husband, who he did not know was in the car, had authorized the work before telling Billy that he was uncomfortable authorizing anything because it wasn't his vehicle, but my mother's. This obviously made no sense, so I called my husband in. My husband informed them that no such thing had happened. Had Fries simply admitted to the mistake and attempted to make some kind of concession, I probably would have been fine. I work in the service industry myself, and I understand these things happen. Instead, my husband and I were essentially called liars, and I was told that it was my fault that the vehicle had been there for so long because I didn't answer my phone. They had no excuse for constantly calling my husband instead of me, and for not returning any of the (at least six) voicemails I had left, or the call I had made directly with a human being last week. I was told that I was not leaving with that truck unless I paid the bill they claimed was due. Once I realized I was being held hostage, I will admit, I went COMPLETELY off (not sorry), at which point the owner's wife felt the need to say that her husband was no liar (again insinuating that my husband and I are), and further stating that if I didn't like it, I could just take them to court. I had to truncate this for space, but you get the idea. I would never recommend this place.