My car's check engine light recently came on, and after reading the outstanding reviews on Yelp, I…read moredecided to contact Elliot Automotive. From the moment I called, the experience exceeded my expectations. Jay was incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. As someone new to the Richmond area, it was reassuring to have such a positive first interaction with a local business. Everyone I encountered was friendly, welcoming, and truly focused on providing exceptional customer service. Based on my experience, I can confidently say "Yes--I highly recommend this business and will absolutely return in the future". Thank you for such a great experience. C. Rosser

What great service! I've been looking for a new auto shop since the dealership I went to has sky…read morehigh prices. Found Elliot Auto was a small, welcoming, and recommended biz. Getting an appt was easy, I called in & they gathered my info to send me a quote. I got a quote via text that I accepted to set the appt. There's no waiting room, so you do have to drop off the car & head elsewhere to wait. I had a scheduled maintenance done, and it was ready before the end of day. Upon pickup they explained what was done & made sure I didn't have any questions or concerns. All the staff was SUPER nice! Definitely recommend.

Excellent work, estimate, & customer service. The Staff are…read moreall Professional and friendly.

Great customer service and work. Great communication and very thorough. Will happily do business…read morewith again in the future.

honest, fair, reasonable, knowledgable and just the best! we have been using this company for over…read more10 yrs and they have never disappointed turn around time is quick and the quality of work is a-1

I took my son's 98 jeep to Hylton's for what I thought would be a major transmission issue. They…read morewere able to diagnose the issue and repair it for a fraction of what I thought it was going to cost. Their honesty, integrity, communication, and knowledge are much appreciated. I will definitely use them for future issues, if needed for any of my vehicles.

They are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I've been taking my cars to them for several…read moreyears and never had a problem..

I got my car inspected at Turner's and had a very positive experience. It was quick, affordable,…read moreand they gave me everything I needed. The waiting area was very pleasant as well. Couldn't recommend more!

Shoddy service, take your money with no accountability and never really even resolved the problem…read moreleave wires hanging under your vehicle when they're frustrated with it and then tell you it's okay just drive it as is after costing thousand plus dollars...

3:41 I finally got got someone on the phone... and they have not even started working on my…read moretransmission! This is very frustrating being without a vehicle for so long and not even knowing when it will be completed. I know that all mechanics give estimated times, but 2 full weeks and not even started! They should have told me to bring it later as I need my auto and it was driveable. Just very frustrated with the lack of communication. As of now the plan is at the START first of the week, Mon-Wed.... I will continue to update as I impatiently wait for my vehicle to be completed.

I have been a customer for years and have never had a bad experience with Abbotts. they have been…read morein business for over 50 years run by the family for 3 generations. They are founded on honesty, customer service, and a great dealership alternative. I would recommend Abbotts to anyone who is seeking for a long term mechanic shop.

Hi Melanie, Engine…read moreOil Message is not Check Engine oil light. Here is the message I got after on Apr 3rd 2026 after https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v2-AP0_-ICw55sEAS8nXZMHegDGjNPEG/view?usp=drive_link Abbott's Auto Service Oil change was in March 4th week ( Thursday/Friday) 2026 Engine Oil Message issue explanation Video: Explanation by Acura showroom. (Apr 3rd 2026) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idRmiA_rTb79Px86Dh3ciyBIhWDttizr/view?usp=drive_link The quote to replace that Oil pan and labor was more than 1000$ and Acura temporarily fixed it as I was driving and in a hurry and was away from home /Abbott's Auto Service (more than 120 miles away) that too over weekend. Following Monday I called Abbott's and informed. The response was "Bring the car, We are going to look at it". I told front desk that Acura fixed it temporarily and am hesitant to reopen that engine oil jar again next day. so told Abbott's, we will look at it during next oil change or if starts leaking again. I should not have treated as friendly neighborhood service shop. That was my mistake. ------------------------ Previous reply of yours is your understanding of the recent situation, but I want to be entirely clear: this was never about money, nor did I ever ask for a refund. My concern has always been about receiving basic respect, proper service, and professional conduct. To clarify the timeline of events: August 5th-6th (First Vehicle): I dropped off my first car on the 5th. Although I never received a call with an estimate, I paid for the DRL service over the phone without question when told it was ready on the 6th. When I picked it up after hours, I immediately noticed incomplete assembly work on the fender--including missing screws and plugs--without even needing to bend down (photo attached). August 6th-7th ( Refund Mistake & Escalation): I dropped off my second car on the 6th. When I returned on August 7th to pick it up, I paid for that car. Once it is completed, I showed the photo of the botched assembly on the first vehicle. Instead of listening or handling the matter professionally, the front desk employee became aggressive immediately, mechanic joined to his rant, and ordered me out of the office simply for asking questions about work I paid for. If you have a front desk video take a look. To make matters worse, the amount your shop later returned was actually for the second vehicle--which was less than what I paid for the DRL service on the first car--proving the refund wasn't even for the service in question and highlighting the sheer arrogance and negligence of your team. As a paying customer, I will not tolerate that level of hostility and entitlement--especially over an error as simple as failing to reinstall screws and body plugs. At the time, I mistakenly assumed the front desk employee was the owner, which is why I tried to reason with him directly. If you saw how your staff behaves when leadership isn't around, you would realize how severely they damage your shop's reputation. To make matters worse, on August 10th--only after I posted my initial review--the front desk employee called to apologize and admitted his behavior on August 7th was wrong. I declined to speak with him further, only to see your response on Yelp shortly after. This sequence makes it glaringly obvious that your shop prioritizes online damage control over treating in-person customers with basic respect. Excuses I heard on that day. 1) My screws are dirty. 2) Repeated MECANIC ARGUED QUESTION: "ARE YOU OK IF I CHARGE YOU 120$ TO FIX THOSE SCREWS" YES OR NO. He asked me to answer YES OR NO answer only. what is your answer if you are in my shoes? I would like to hear that to understand what your answer would be as customer/business owner? I will hear what your explanation also.

Where do i start with this place i was treated very nicely let me start with the positive note. The…read morestaff is very friendly and nice. However my car suffered from this place so i had taken my car to another repair shop but because of the costs i didnt want to pay 12k so speedys actually towed the car for me to their shop and said the could do it for damn near half of the other shop price. I paid roughly 6-7k to obtain a used engine with 32k miles on it . Took a while but i didnt want to rish them since it was a big job. They also replaced my catalytic converters for like 1500$ I should have just spent the 12k with theother shop because after taking it back to speedys three times because my coolant alert kept popping up and it was literally draining out of the car. I knew something was wrong . They said they didnt see anything only for the car to begin blowing out a bunch of smoke from under the engine and the check engine light came on. I literally spent an additional 8k to fix what this place messed up. I should have reported this place to the attorney general's office since the other shop stated everything wasn't even in spec . As a place that does emissions i could have had the shut down but only because they were nice i didn't make the call. I should have taken it to court but again they can read about it here on this review . I would not recommend any foreign car owner to take your car here theres clearly a lack of knowledge and understanding. I have an audi A8 btw. Never again

i have a 2020 toyota tacoma men this guy are very proffessional and respecful and there price was…read morevery low compare to other shop i have visit they job was done fast i recomment them to anyone that need a transmission to be replace i give them 10 out of 10 the best ever you i had to do was call them and they gave me a free towing service for pick up at my house and free diagnostic

Diagnosed my vehicle, repaired fast, great quality and pricing! Excellent shop with great…read moremechanics!

Performed a rapid repair. Other mechanics could not find the problem. They did a great repair and…read moresaved me about $4,000. They were great to work with. Chuck Stewart

I own a large truck a Chevy Silverado to be specific. I wanted to get new tires mounted and…read morebalanced on my truck along with an inspection and they did a wonderful job. friendly people done in one day and reasonably priced.

Everyone at Axselle was amazing. I can't say enough about this auto service. We drove in from…read moreNashville with car issues and they took us in immediately, two days before Thanksgiving holiday. I loved their honesty. The big issue was a sensor problem, not a safety issue, which saved us over a thousand dollars. They also took the time to explain things for a second time after having just spoken with my husband earlier on the phone. They made time to fix a minor problem, the air conditioning. On the way out we talked to two of the mechanics, wishing us a Happy Thanksgiving, and learned they also checked all of the cars fluids and made sure they were taken care of. I could tell we weren't the only happy customers because there were gifts on the counter from other happy patrons. I can't recommend them enough.

I am filing a complaint against Heims Transmission LLC regarding my 2018 Chevy Silverado Z71,…read moredropped off Dec 17, 2025 for a warranty-covered transmission repair. Two weeks later, a third-party inspector approved the work. The repair was completed on Jan 23, 2026, but the shop refuses to submit required documentation (PDF invoices, mileage verification, business license) to the warranty company. The owner stated it may take 1-2 months because he does not handle paperwork and suggested I pressure the warranty company, which is unacceptable and unlawful. The shop is withholding my vehicle, leaving me without transportation in hazardous winter conditions. I have observed the owner driving my truck without permission, which may constitute theft and unauthorized use under Va. Code §§ 18.2-102, 18.2-102.1, and civil conversion under Va. Code § 8.01-234. I have sent multiple complaints, written requests, and legal inquiries, all ignored. This behavior is deliberate, obstructive, and in bad faith, violating both warranty obligations and Virginia law. I request immediate BBB intervention to: Ensure the shop submits all required documentation to the warranty company. Secure the immediate return of my vehicle. Ensure the shop acknowledges legal and civil responsibilities, including potential criminal and civil liability. If the shop continues to withhold my vehicle or refuse compliance, I will escalate to law enforcement, civil litigation, and regulatory authorities. Submitted by: Kenneth Jenkins

Poor service, unprofessional and disappointing. There was hair and clippers left in my car after I…read moresimply came to get my transmission fixed-very nasty. Expect services to take months to complete and expect a damaged car that now needs further repairs. The owner, Jimmy, was inebriated/under the influence. At your own risk, do business with these people.