Had to get brake pads & rotors replaced. The owner was very professional and notified me within promised time. Feels relieved that I found the place and the owner I think I can rely on going forward for our vehicles. read more

Do not visit. Before dropping off my car here recently for the safety inspection, I hadn't noticed anything wrong with it, but the new owner of this shop claimed later on that his team had repaired a few different parts of it (without giving me any estimates nor a chance for me to get a second opinion elsewhere first) and then charged me an exorbitant sum for the supposed repairs. read more

classic first gen. mechanic. little rough in communication but excels on job fullfillment. Owner Steve seems very down to earth no bs guy. would definitely visit again read more

A-1 is a great place to go for your car needs. Kevin is honest and reliable. He doesn't try and upsell you on unecessary repairs that so many other places try. Definitely recommend A-1 without hesitation. read more

Never fixed problem after bringing in several times. Calvin is gone, new owner Steve. Cannot recommend bringing car here with new ownership. read more

Brought my car in several times for same issue, problem was never resolved. I will not bring my car back , nor can I recommend A-1 since Cavin has left. read more

A very trustworthy and dependable service center. Kevin and his team are really good and always provide a fair price. Kevin will give you options and recommendations so you can decide on things like OEM or aftermarket parts and control how much you want to spend. I've never had a problem with any of the services or repairs they've done for me. I recommend them all the time to friends looking for an honest and reliable shop. read more

I had break pads & rotors replaced here. On-point, no-nonsense service. Friendly staff. Became a regular.

My husband and I have been taking our vehicles to Kevin at A1 Auto Care in Chantilly for at least 8 years now, maybe longer. I will never ever take any of our vehicles any where else! Being a woman, I always worry that sales people and mechanics will try to "rip me off", but I've never once felt that way with Kevin or any of his other mechanics. The entire staff has always been extremely friendly, helpful, accurate, fair, and HONEST with me, something I appreciate more than I think most people realize. I just picked my mini-van up from having a pretty pricey repair taken care of and as I was sitting at the light I noticed Kevin was already outside warming it up for me and making sure it was starting with no issues. You don't see service like this much any more, but you truly feel taken care of when you take your vehicles to these fabulous people! :) read more

I have been going here for over 7 years and it's the only place I go. I literally drive over 20 miles to take my car here. It's worth it not to have to worry that I'm being ripped off or making unnecessary repairs. Cavin is also extremely good about knowing how long you can go before needing to fix something that is already going. For those of us that are budget conscious it helps me prepare for that cost. I have NEVER heard him yell at anyone, staff or clients in my 7yrs. Cavin treats customers on a first come first serve basis. Maybe some people who give negative reviews aren't used to having to wait! read more

Started coming here as my dad trusts this shop with his car. Came in for the second time this time was something I never saw coming and i'm use to normal shops charging me an arm and a leg and here they did the work in a fraction of the time at a reasonable price and everything looks good as new. I would highly recommended to anyone who has a 10+ year car or older to check out Calvin's Shop and his team will help you get back on your feet. read more

The folks at A-1 are very honest and always polite, and the prices are always reasonable. Even once I moved to WV, I still take my vehicles to A-1. Oftentimes he will find a problem and note something else that he found, but will always suggest doing just one of the fixes to see if that will work. He's never pushy and never insists on fixing multiple things at once. He always wants to fix just one thing to see if that works and then move on to the other more expensive solution only if the problem persists. Which it never has. A-1 is my go to place for all of my vehicles. From my Mercedes to my old Cherokee. read more

Asian man that works at front desk is VERY rude and Beyond disrespectful. I saw a customer walk in and he started belittling them on the spot and he never said anything in the first place. I don't recommend anyone bring their car here. Unprofessional as it gets. Nasty man with a very nasty attitude. read more

This is most honest guy ever. Cevin with a C not a K. He is a gentleman, he is honest, he does amazing work. I can not give a higher recommendation other than, he is my mechanic and I hate all mechanics and contractors because they are never honest and don't have to be. Ever bring your car in and they describe stuff you have no clue. Cevin would never do that. He is best. There is no second place. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE, VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE- YOU WILL GET BELITTLED BY THE ANGRY ASIAN MAN. I wish I had read the one-star reviews before going to this shop because I had the same experience: the asian man was very unprofessional, started raising his voice with me and telling me that he had a lot of pride and didn't want to be underestimated, kept cutting me off, and was extremely unhelpful. He kept saying he'll charge me and not to come back to him if there was another problem with the car. Also told me he could give me a free estimate on the phone and then when I took my car to his shop he started yelling "why would I give you anything for free? what can you give me for free?!" I would like to give him a free counseling service because he has many unresolved issues that he will project onto you. *Check out all the one-star reviews on google review, they are more informative read more

Very unprofessional, Owner told another possible client that his current client "belittled" him, because he took ten days to do a simple task that should have taken a few days. The receptionist would always say the owner is "away" when called. I've also heard he's cursed at clients and is very aggressive towards them. Took car to the Ford dealership, they fixed the car in less than two days. read more

I love reading the good experiences of this shop, because they are so true! I started using A-1 back in 2006 or 7 when it was still owned by the Middle Eastern owners and have been hooked ever since and the Kim family have done nothing but raise the bar. I can't say I haven't taken my vehicles other places, out of shear desperation of a quick fix, but I know when I bring my car here, it will be done right. Honest service and honest prices, always. read more

Attempted assault!!!! Police called!! Will be filing criminal charges against Owner Calvin! Please read this.. Took the car in for safety inspection Wanted charge me $35 for wiper blade and $40 for h1 bulb. One bulb!! I asked the mechanic what size I need to get and he refuse to tell me and said u find out since I'm not paying $40 for a bulb. Ok that's fine. I said to the owner can he give me discount And he said just take it to different shop and I said wow what a way to treat customer and told him to shut up and he said come out!! And he got a wrench and swung at me! Luckily I didn't get hit and called police right away but as u know family sticks together and all of the employees told police nothing like that happened lol. Got a case number and I will press charges against him. I will c u at court Calvin! read more

Diagnosed a problem with my car very quickly. Quoted me a price for parts and labor which I verified to be very reasonable. Work was performed quickly. Also, performed a State Inspection and advised me of a brake issue that will need to be addressed at a future time. I will be coming here from now on for my auto care needs. read more

A-1 Car Care is great! They are upfront and honest. Cavin and his team will research and provide multiple parts and quotes and he is upfront with all expenses. Its a smaller shop and might take a day more than another place BUT the service is guaranteed and good advice and experience always!!!! read more

Calvin is a great Specialist. It's seems to be under Midas shadow, but is the example of the humble hard working of the personalized professional customer care. He saved me a lot of money through honest expertise. I went before to Midas. No comments. Calvin did resuscitated my car,. I highly recommend his shop. read more

I've been going to A1 Car Care for the last few years and I have been pleased with all the work provided by Cavin and the team. Cavin provides honest diagnostic estimate and advice, which is hard to find nowadays. read more

I see the one-star reviews below and I have to say, like many others here, that I have never trusted a car repairman like I trust A-1 Care Care, and Cavin in particular. He tells me just as often what I don't need to do, as what I should do. He's completely straight-forward and honest, and the work is always done well. This is the trouble with reviews; you never know whether the problem is the reviewer, or the reviewee. From my side, this is the onmly place I go, for every repair. read more

I've been taking my car here for more than ten years, everything from oil changes to a complete engine transplant. I trust them completely and would never go anywhere else. They are great to deal with, explain everything completely and give you options. They are the best. read more

Omg!! The recommendation from my family member was a huge mistake. Cavin was rude, unprofessional and treated me disrespectful. When a sin

I've been going to A-1 Car Care on and off for 8 years, several years ago the original owner (Middle Eastern or Indian man) sold the business to the Kim's, a husband and wife dynamic duo. Since they've acquired the shop I've not taken my car anywhere else. They are absolutely fantastic! Honest, accurate and fixed the first time every time. Not only are they exceptional mechanics, they will also not try to fix something that isn't broken like so many dealerships/shops do. Generally once a year I take my car in and ask Cavin to give my car the once over and provide a list of "possible" future issues, i.e. breaks, rotors, engine seals, bearings, belts, etc., he even provides really accurate time frames. For example, "looks like you'll need new break pads in about 4 months".... here's the cool part, he's 99.8% accurate! Keep in mind, this is the ONLY place I take my car too so they know my car and how I drive it. (like I stole it, that's how) Did I mention, prices are far cheaper than any dealership and almost every other shop?! I have nothing but awesome things to say about this place and I tell everyone about them! It's family owned and they treat their customers as family, I swear it seems like they know all their customers by their first name. Oh, if you go ask for the "Chris Discount", seriously..... they'll get a kick out of it. read more

A-1 Car Care is one of the best car repair shops I have used in my driving life. I am a long distance driver and I love to take care of my cars. These folks are not only honest and excellent in their trades but also provide a service that is prompt and reliable. Almost always I rely on them to keep my car running in excellent condition. All my questions are answered promptly and the owner is very knowledgeable. I recommend this shop to all my friends and family as I want everyone to have a safe driving experience. Keep up the Good Work ! Families rely on your craftsmanship to transport their loved ones safely every day. p.s. please ignore the reviews that say that they are angry or provide poor customer service; they speak English well. read more

My man Cavin Kim has always been honest, accurate in his diagnosis and speedy in his service. He always gives me options for saving money and he gets the job done to my satisfaction. I've been bringing him my cars for years and while his shop is hard to find, next the the Midas in a strip mall (strange) its right next to the Lotte in Chantilly. They have consistently been good to me and I recommend this honest mechanic! read more

A friend of mine recommended A-1 to take my Infiniti in and they're awesome! Very reasonable rates and honest care. High quality repairs and straight to the point advice. read more

We brought our minivan to A-1 Car Care to get a thorough look-over preceding a cross-country drive. Cavin and his team provided excellent advice and guidance - no upselling - and delivered the state inspection, oil change and numerous parts replacements and major repairs in less than two days. Definitely recommend A-1 to anyone looking for honest and high-quality car repairs. read more

I have been taking my car to Cavin at A-1 for years and he always takes great care of me. He maintains all of my vehicles and is very honest with me. He has always properly diagnosed my car and makes sure I am not spending money unnecessarily. I own several cars with 2 of them having over 200,000 miles on them and they are still running very smoothly. Because he works on them and takes care of them so diligently, I feel very safe driving them anywhere. I have referred countless people to him and they all come back with great things to say about him. Very sincere thanks for taking great care of my family and friend's vehicles throughout the years. read more

Cavin and Jenny are great.. good people and kind,willing to help their customer above and beyond! very honest, fair price,always give out helpful information and recommendations~ highly recommend read more

I had A-1 as my go to mechanic for several years. I owned a courier business using my personal vehicle, which I drove an average of 300 miles a day. If it wasn't for Cavin and Jenny i would have been out of business years ago. I have since retired and moved to Alabama but I still drive that same vehicle, a 2006 GMC Sierra with 378,000+ miles on it. I just hope I can keep her going to 400,000 miles so that I can get a pix of the odometer. My truck would have died at about the 150,000 mark if it had not been for the never say die ethic of A-1. Ernie Thurston DACOPS Courier Service read more

I found A-1 Car Care by accident when I was looking for someone to do my yearly inspection. They were very nice, and I decided to try getting my oil change there the next time it was due. Their labor rates were cheaper than where we had been going and my husband and I have been taking our 3 cars there ever since! Cavin and Jenny are wonderful, honest people - when service took longer than expected one time Jenny even came and picked me up to get my car. I trust Cavin to make recommendations when I needed new tires - he picked ones that were near the cheap end and said they would be best for the winter weather - and even if he can't do the service at his shop that we need, he can tell us where to go and I trust him completely. The waiting area is usually a little cold so bring a warm coat - that is the only thing I can say that isn't nice :) We will continue to use A-1 forvever! read more

I have been going here for years. They are honest and very fair with prices. I will not go anywhere else to get my vehicles serviced.

A-1 Car Care is the only mechanic I trust! I've been going for about 10 years now and they have always been dependable and honest. They don't try to upsell me and Cavin is great about telling me if something is needed or not and how long it can wait. Whether it needs to be fixed asap or if it can wait til next payday. Their rates are also cheaper than other places I've been to. They're definitely trustworthy mechanics that I highly recommend! read more

ABSOLUTELY the worst customer service of any auto repair shop in the DMV area! I brought my vehicle into the shop this morning and no one was at the front desk, after ringing the bell, a mechanic came to the front and I started to explain the recurring issue with my vehicle.......I got one sentence out and he turned away without saying a word and walked to the back again because another mechanic had come to the front desk. Okay I thought, let me start over again. I preceded to tell this mechanic that my vehicle was having starting issues half the time now and he said they can't diagnose an issue if the car still starts sometimes (mind you I'm experiencing a starting issue half the time now but I guess it's still not enough to warrant their time). He told me when the problem really gets worse, then bring in the car and they'll take a look (basically when my car finally dies, then I guess I will need to have a tow truck bring it to them before they will look at the vehicle). I'm guessing these guys never heard of the term "preventive maintenance". All I can say is thank god these guys aren't doctors or they might say once you really really have a heart attack and almost die, then come in and we'll take a look at you. Potential customers beware. read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the customer service and repair quality. Very grateful that this place exists.

Yesterday my son was out and his car wouldn't start. He called me and I was also out running errands. I called our auto mechanic who owns A-1 Car Care in Chantilly. I drove and met my son and so did the owner, Cavin. Cavin figured out what was wrong with it and got it started. I actually started to cry tears of joy when the car started and gave Cavin a hug. What incredible customer service this man offers! I know other people who go to him and can tell you other amazing stories of this man and his prices always beat out the competition. My son then drove to A-1 Car Care and they installed a new starter for us. The car was ready for pick up by 2:30, which was only about three hours later. I have been going there for years and have recommended them to everyone I can think of. They really are the best! read more

Cevin is the only car mechanic I have ever trusted. On multiple occasions I have brought my car in only to have Cev tell me that after inspection my car is fine....and he charges me nothing! He has even gone so far as to offer to drive my car back to his home just to ensure that the car was working properly again. And if you ever need an estimate you can call and they will search the part for you and give you an estimate in 3-14 seconds. And then there is the atmosphere. The waiting room is cool enough to be an after school hangout. The front desk woman is like a mother who pampers you and lets you stay home sick. she serves you hot tea and plays only the latest blockbusters on repeat. I kid you not I have very happily chosen to wait for my car to get fixed- even though I had a ride-just so that I could watch both pride and prejudice and harry potter 7 in their entirety...bottom line: you will NEVER be screwed by Cev cause he's the man. read more