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    4.4 (413 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Services - Capitol Hill Auto Service

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Oil changes

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    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto exhaust repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

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    I don't like to leave reviews but I just couldn't get away from it this time. The guys there are friendly enough, but within a year I've had to redo all of their work. I left it with them multiple times and they ended up installing rotors that had to be immediately replaced, a muffler that was too short and just about fell off, and a hit or miss oil change where the car was even telling me the oil hadn't been changed. This was $2,500+ in repairs over a year that I had to have COMPLETELY redone by a different shop. I even went under the car with the second shop and saw it with my own eyes. For context, this is what the muffler ended up looking like. Take your car somewhere else. It's just not worth it here.

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    The workers are friendly here, but unfortunately they couldn't solve the problem with my car even after having it for a full day.

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    Great craftsmanship and honest price. they did not look for other problems to jack up the price

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    Great business. Dependable, trustworthy, and convenient, rare in DC. More letters for review ha

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    Ask the Community - Capitol Hill Auto Service

    Do you offer new or used cars, or both?

    Unfortunately, we do not offer cars for sale. Carmax or local dealerships are an option.

    Hi there! We have a Hyundai Kona EV. We need an accessory trailer hitch installed. Web research says that the EV Kona may require some minor body panel cutting to access bolts for hitch, and not to use U-Haul. That something you could install?

    We can help with that. Email is for details please. capitolhillauto@gmail.com

    Can you repair a leaking sunroof and drainage system? Passenger seat side floor fills up with water in heavy rain.

    We should be able to help. What kind of car do you have? can you drop off the car today?

    Do you have any experience working with Smart cars? I have a fortwo from 2008 and I'm hoping to get an oil change and a rear taillight replaced. I have the car part, but I just need it replaced. Thank you!

    We can help with that.

    Would you be able to replace a battery in an apartment building garage nearby your location?

    I do need the car here to replace the battery. What kind of car do you have?

    Do you have experience with Mini Cooper?

    yes. What can we help with?

    I have a 2018 Hyundai Tuscan I need a converter engine is a 2.0 AWD can't find part can u help?

    I can track down the parts. Can you email please? capitolhillauto@gmail.com I'll need info on the car

    Does Capitol Hill Auto Service also do autobody repair?

    Yes we do.

    Do you replace brake pads?

    We do brake repairs. What kind of car do you have? what is going on with the brakes?

    Hi, Have you successfully repaired a 2014 Mini Countryman that keeps misfiring due to oil and extra gas getting on spark plugs?

    We should be able to diagnose / repair that. Need to see the car first. Is it drive able? or will it need to be towed?

    Do you clean foggy headlights?

    We can help with that. if the headlamp lenses are still ok, we will wet sand, polish and buff . I'll need to see if the lenses are still repairable.

    I'm looking to go somewhere other than the dealer for the 40,000-mile service on my 2017 Audi A4. I want to go through Audi's service menu and pick the items I really need (and not pay $1400). Is this doable? Thanks.

    We can definitely help with that. I'm positive we can offer the same scheduled maintenance for significantly less. Let me know when you are ready to drop off the car. Thanks.

    Hi! Getting a warning on my 2014 Mini Cooper- "Chassis stabilization. Drive moderately. Consult your nearest service center." Looking through my manual but what is says to try is doing nothing. Steering wheel feels like I'm steering through mud?

    Let's take a look at the car. Hard to say what that is exactly. Will the car need to be towed? or do you feel comfortable enough to drive the car over for drop off ?

    Are you a Napa dealership?

    I can't say I've heard of a Napa dealership. Did you mean a Napa parts store?

    Are you familiar with Volvo's? My wife's XC90 stalled out while she was driving and I needed to have it towed. Not sure what the issue could be.

    We can help with that. Do you have road side assistance that can help with towing?

    Are you guys dc dmv certified mechanic?

    We can repair most vehicles that need to pass the DC emissions inspection.

    Have 20 year old Mercedes in NC that has been giving me airmatic problems. Car runs great around town but as soon as get on freeway the message pops up to visit shop. Worth transporting here or cut my losses? Thoughts?

    This is by far the most honest up front car repair shop I've been to in my 20 years of driving. They don't bs around and will give you a price point that's realistic. YES. COME HERE.

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    Review Highlights - Capitol Hill Auto Service

    "Man, money ain't got no owners, only spenders." - Omar Little, 'The Wire' Just note - Chris is easier to get in touch with by email.

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    Auto Tech Service - Their waiting room is great. I had my feet kicked up on the leather recliner with the remote in my hand and writing stories via Wi-Fi.

    Auto Tech Service

    (462 reviews)

    First time customer. Extremely easy drop off and pick up, quick turnaround. Very fair price. I will…read moreabsolutely be coming back here for repairs in the future.

    First of all, let me just ask: Why is it so difficult to find a good mechanic?…read more I've been to Auto Tech before and loved their personalized service, but since then I've moved to Baltimore. I tried another mechanic for my Honda Civic, but it just wasn't the service I wanted or expected. So, fast forward to an issue with my window. Long story short, I had it replaced by a certain well-known company, and three months later it wouldn't roll all the way up. They came back out to honor the lifetime warranty only to tell me it was the regulator. IMO they/he was responsible for breaking the regulator, as there was no problem with the window until it was replaced. There was definitely a nexus. But I digress. Instead of having to search for another mechanic in Baltimore, I just returned to what I already knew was good--Auto Tech. Todd and family are very personable and make you feel like you're at home. They're not trying to cheat you out of your hard-earned money by making up things that need to be repaired. If there's an issue, they'll lay out your options and let you choose which route you'd like to take. Again, I'm in Baltimore. But that's not a problem, as their waiting area is superb. You'll find the Wi-Fi code right there where you can see it. At one point Todd came out and said I could change the channel if I wanted to. They've got a nice coffee machine, snacks, and leather chairs that are as comfortable as the ones I have at home. My AC was also running warm so they checked that and topped it off. I also had them check my brakes. And they quickly repaired my window. The price was very reasonable. So, I'll just have to keep coming back to Bowie to have my Honda Civic serviced. No problem.

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    Ben Nielsen's 10th Street Automotive

    (133 reviews)

    Brought my car here as i caught a cracked rim/wheel and had to be towed to the nearest shop…read more Pros They provided my car with good work. Cons They had my car for 24 hours and i had to call them to ask for updates. They gave me 8k estimate for a full scope of work that was needed. I declined all but what my car got towed for and 3 new tires. That total cost was $1500 When my car was ready they called me 15 mins before closing so i could not get my car until the following day. Would not have been an issue but they parked my car on the street where it received a ticket. When i mentioned the ticket they collected it and said they were going to pay it. A month goes by and the ticket has not been paid and it doubled. I didn't follow back up before the month went by because my dad passed 10 days later so it was not on my mind. When i called the shop to explain about the ticket they said they don't usually pay this kind of parking ticket. Lol after it doubled they conveniently do not pay this type. All of this could have been avoided had they looked at the ticket type and called me to notify me. They will never get anymore business from me. Sad because all they had to do was call the customer. Amended 5/6 The GM Mike called me to rectify the situation. He listened to me and apologized for the level of customer service I received. Being that this location is in DC and has a small lot they easily run into issues with ticketing. He made sure the ticket was paid within an hour of our call. I appreciate small businesses and ones that make it right with their customers.

    When I dropped my car off I was assured that it would be in good hands and that I would receive a…read morecall and email that day. Two days later after not hearing anything, I decided to check on my car. Nothing was done to it and it was parked around the block from the shop. I got my keys and just took my car. Read these reviews before you take a chance with these people. All the negative reviews is spot on .

    Capitol Hill Auto Service - autorepair - Updated May 2026

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