I simply will not bring my car anywhere else! The honest, dependable service here is what every business should strive to provide for their customers, especially in the auto industry! As soon as my free warranty services were up from the dealership, I have been taking my car to Caton's Auto Repair. They have NEVER made me feel like they are trying to upsell unnecessary products or swindling me by saying my car needs repairs when everything is fine. They also go back to look at your records, so if you aren't sure what maintenance services you need at your current mileage, they will ensure everything is done. The employees are always incredibly courteous and knowledgeable. With the thousands of dollars that I'm sure I've saved from not flushing my money away to a dealership that would nickel and dime me, the value of honesty and trust cannot be beaten. I enthusiastically recommend getting all your car needs taken care of with Caton's! read more

I called Caton's in the morning around eight and asked about a price for a few repairs. I wanted to see what they would charge. I had not been there before but had heard they were competitive with their pricing. The employee took my information and said he would call me back with an estimate. He never called me back and I completed my 2000 repair elsewhere. They seem to have all of the business they need. read more

How can I explain how very trustworthy this business is. Please read my previous posts. This business constantly shows their honesty and integrity that you do not and will not find from other auto care businesses. As a woman without a male partner, as a female POC, this shop is the real deal to place your trust in. I totally vouch for them with my whole heart. read more

We needed a new right passenger light for an older model car. The particular light can be difficult to locate. They fixed the light & fixed some other minor issues with car. The overall costs for the repairs were very cost efficient. We were provided outstanding service! read more

I've been going to Caton's auto repair for over thirty years and these guys are completely trustworthy, great mechanics and honest , reliable and friendly. read more

Always great quality work. I've had oil changes to full mileage services. Decent prices. Unfortunate that they didn't have a safety inspection person when I went there. Also unfortunate that the desk person wasn't made aware of that. Hopefully they get that service back. Everything else is always a good experience. read more

This was my second visit to this shop. I am a 67 yo woman, and have lived from NY, NJ, GA, VA, MD, FL, SC, NC multiple times and in UT; also lived in countries overseas. I am currently back in the VA area. Many, many, many decades ago, you could find shops that were trustworthy - that would give you an honest appraisal: of work required; of work that needed to be done immediately; or could wait until a necessary repair schedule. That is not easily found nowadays as many shops/dealers take your money for: unnecessary repairs; and time and cost for early repairs. At my dealership, I spent hours (4 hrs) for an oil change for which I had an appointment; Caton not only cost me about $30 less, they completed the oil change in 30 minutes. These guys at Caton Auto are the real deal! Not only do they give me honest repair schedules, they did not on 28Sep2025 charge me to give my vehicle an overlook, which took ~30 minutes of their time. They even took the time to discuss why I felt it necessary to come in. I have so much trust in them that they have grown from my dealings with them; they have proven their business to be reliable, dependable and honest. I have watched their interactions with other customers - it is amazing to see all their customers leaving with a smile. No sharp words, no one dissatisfied. I have been extolling the virtues of this shop to everyone I meet. It is so very important to have an auto shop that is honest, and this is that shop. They have my unequivocal my recommendation. The Yelp reviews are 100% on point. read more

Had a major exhaust leak and they did a good job, though was a lot. They did come in $500 under estimate, which I'm grateful for. I feel better about my car and the experience as a result. They are often booked out a week or more so you have to plan ahead. They do not do Virginia inspections. The folks are friendly and so it has retained a small town feel. They are convenient to where I live, which is a plus. I think busses run by there and it's near Wawa and the commuter lot somewhat. read more

Outstanding Service every time! My 2002 4Runner has been serviced here for more than 15 years and I trust them completely. Adam is highly professional, honest, and communicates well. He's fair and a man of his word. I trust him completely - he's a great American! I stopped servicing with other auto shops because Caton's beats them in price and quality. read more

Just recently my truck was in there three times for numerous repairs. On the second trip they were doing my brakes/rotors and suspension control arms I picked up the truck and it was making this knocking on front left of truck. It's really loud and annoying and MIND YOU it wasn't making that noise before repairs So I feel they should fix the problem for free. Now all of sudden need struts for 1000.00 dollars. Very disappointed !!!! Unsatisfied. read more

They have been my family mechanic for years. I can not recommend them highly enough. Fantastic service, trustworthy and extremely competent. Most recently they got both of my cars ready for travel to a funeral out of state on short notice. They one again knocked it out of the park. I wont take my vehicles any where else. read more

I recommend Caton's to everyone who's willing to listen! Today they replaced my taillight on the spot with 5 minutes notice and didn't charge me, and it's not the first time they've replaced my taillight for free. (And they're just the nicest people). read more

I highly recommend. My needs were addressed and I felt I was in good hands. Thank you

Not familiar to the area since i moved from cali to VA. Was searching to where i can bring my car for repair.. Did some research and found Caton's brought my car to the shop and the staff are very friendly very respectful. Went to a dealer shop they told me i need to replace some parts and it would cost me $1-2k. But the guy helped me was very honest and gave me good advice. went back to have an oil change it was quick. Overall im so happy i found this shop reasonable price, friendly and respectful people. read more

They are perfect every time, impeccably honest. reasonably priced., and just plain great people!

I've had rhree cars worked on at Caton Auto Repair. The service is excellent and as promised every time. I highly recommend them! Several personal friends have used their services and thanked me for introducing them to Caton Auto. read more

I can't say enough about how honest Caton's Auto Repair is. After being told that I needed a plenum gasket and other assorted nonsense by the people that regularly change my oil, Caton's told me no repairs were needed. And they didn't charge me for the trouble of inspecting my car. Caton's will be doing my oil changes from now on. read more

No surprises, no upselling, they did my oil change as requested and in the time promised- very happy! I will use them again if possible for work (their mom and pop hours are difficult for my standard work schedule). I had to wait for my car and there's only like 3 chairs in the front area lol that's fine, it served the purpose. Note- they don't accept AmEx. read more

Great service and excellent work on our minivan. We appreciate their professionalism and the quick turnaround on our family vehicle. We will definitely be returning. read more

I've never and will never take my vehicles anywhere else since I started driving over 20 years ago. if your new boyfriend or husband says "I prefer my own mechanic let's go there" drop him to the curb. Always honest, accommodating and timely. Best customer service. read more

Discovered Caton by checking reviews for the area couple of decades ago, and after having 3 different Toyota dealers screw up routine maintenance checks on cars within warranty period. Dealers here only see my vehicles for recall repairs. Never disappointed with Caton's service or price. Never had to go back after a service or repair. They have earned my trust. Have no worries about being overcharged or their doing less than superior work. read more

This team is the best! They are fast, reliable and fair. I have never felt like I was being taken advantage of. My car is older and they have never tried to sell me unnecessary repairs or maintenance. If you're looking for a great team to care for your vehicle these guys will definitely help you! read more

I am almost loathe to give this review because I want to keep the secret, but Caton's is one of the few auto repair shops around that still runs an honest business. They are always booked for weeks in advance because they have loyal customers and a sterling reputation for excellent work and honest mechanics. When I moved to Woodbridge, I was looking for a place to have my car worked on and made the mistake of going to Lake Ridge Auto. Big mistake: let me just say that they are your worst nightmare and epitomize the typical con-artists people are familiar with from shady auto repair shops. Car Doctor up the street on Minnieville is almost as bad - and don't get me started on the gas stations. Luckily, I found Caton Auto through a recommendation from a friend. On the first visit, I had a problem with a slipping belt that was making a squealing noise. Many of my friends noticed the pulley on my compressor wasn't moving and said it looked like I was going to have to replace it. Caton could have ran me through the ringer and replaced the compressor but it turned out to be only the pulley itself - A BIG DIFFERENCE. Any other mechanic would have raped me blind, but Caton saved me alot of money and they earned my loyalty. This was only the first example of how they were so honest with me and I can give you more examples with other work they have done. The people there are super friendly and always attempt to accomodate you in any way that they can. I cannot sing enough praises for these people. read more

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This was my first time going Caton's Auto. I went in for a oil change and ask for a quote for three services the dealership said I need right away ($1400 all together) . Turns out everything was fine and I only needed the oil change. Not only did they save me $1400 but the service was fantastic. I will definitely be going here from now on. read more

Very welcoming and will make you feel comfortable! Mr. Caton helped me out today and I appreciate him so much!! If you're looking for an honest auto shop... here it is! read more

Took my honda crv to Caton's to get replacement front rotors and brake pads. The dealership wanted to charge me over $600 but Caton's only charged about half. They responded quickly to my email and the repair done just as fast. First time satisfied customer! Would definitely recommend. read more

I can always rely on getting an honest assessment and recommendation on required maintenance. My first visit I had a taillight assembly replaced for less than the dealership wanted to charge me for the part. I highly recommend Caton's. read more

Known Bobby for years. Honest and reputable!

One of the lights on my dash came on, indicating my electric throttle needed repaired. I know nothing about cars. I drive a 2008 Sebring and have no warranty. I'm a single mom and don't have a lot of extra money for repairs. I drive by Catons every day and decided to take it there. I didn't have an appointment and just dropped it off Sunday night. I had a friend research that part etc. and told me about how much to expect to pay if it needed to be replaced if the shop isn't trying to take advantage of me. I got a call Monday afternoon saying the electrical throttle needed replaced, and the price quoted was exactly what my friend said it should be. I approved the repair and they told me it would be ready the next day. I went in to pick up my car and it was actually a few dollars less than quoted. I am very pleased; my car is running well, and I know where I'm taking it in the future. I can't afford a new car and I think that I found a garage I can trust. read more

Excellent communication, reasonable rates, and they take appointments! I tried Caton's based on the Yelp reviews when another shop refused to make an appointment to fix a radiator system leak. I was pleasantly surprised by the low cost of the repair and later brought my car back for brake replacements as well. As difficult as it is to find a good, trustworthy auto shop, I think I can finally stop looking! read more

I want to second what JP L. said. I too had been burned by a lot of mechanics, both independent (off Craigslist) & shops. I had wasted A LOT of money being scammed by these guys. BTW, I'd stay away from Craigslist mechanics. All those I encountered were con-artists who couldn't get real jobs & just stole money from people. Some of them don't even know what they're doing & will mess up your car as well. I read the reviews for Catons & decided to try them. They fixed our brakes as the rotors where messed up. It cost less than I thought it would. They took our car to get the inspection done also. It saved me time & hassle. I too, was impressed that they took the time to talk to me, explain things & actually seemed like they care about the quality of their work. They are a family oriented business & have great customer service. You can tell they care & you're not just another buck to them. They truly want to make their customers happy. I will be calling them again soon. I have more work to be done & that is where I'll go. I finally found someone I can trust! Thank you Caton's. read more

I have been going here since about July of 2014, and I must say, they are one of the best people I have met in my life. I own a 1989 Dodge Dynasty, and have come in here for many repairs. Bobby and Adam have always taken care of me and have always been there to answer my questions. I have had some small jobs and some heavy jobs but they always keep me happy. The pricing is very reasonable and if there is ever an issue, all I have to do is bring her back and they will fix it. I just wish one thing, well two things, is they could do State inspection and emissions because these gas stations are not all that great. I know if my car was in here and I know I needed an inspection and there would be a problem I know they would fix it for me. Guys keep up the good work :) read more

I started going to Caton's in 1990 when I moved to the area and they always did a great job. At some point I moved to Alexandria and started buying cars with generous bumper-to-bumper warrantees and just started using my dealerships for car maintenance. Two weeks ago I brought my car in to the dealership to get my state inspection and while I passed, they said that I needed new breaks, as well as break and transmission fluid flushes. They quoted $800 for the breaks alone - which seemed extraordinarily high. I also needed an AC charge, and a general check in preparation for a big trip we are taking. After getting a few quotes, Caton's was by far the most economical. I made an appointment, they did a fabulous job, and the total bill (including the AC, trip check, four breaks, break and transmission fluid flush) under $800. This was a fraction of the price fo the dealership. I will definitely start using them again - as they do great work, are extremely helpful and friendly, and charge a very reasonable price. read more

Came in to get some maintenance items done. I usually wrench on my own cars but these jobs were difficult to do at home and you only need to do them once every few years/tens of thousands of miles. Their prices were very fair compared to the dealership. They completed the work the day of the appointment and also recommended a few items that will need addressing in the future. I wouldn't hesitate to have my car serviced here, highly recommend. read more

My BF brings his car to Caton and tells me of his experience. So my car needed some service.. I hate car dealerships, mechanics places all the like bc I feel I have been treated unfairly bc I'm a lady. However at Caton it was completely different... I told the mechanic my issue and he was like we'll look it now. I didn't have to call my BF to tell him to meet me or anything. Everything was straight to the point. The customer service guy is really nice too... I highly recommend this repair shop. read more

You will never come across a friendlier, more accommodating, fair, and professional auto repair shop then Caron's. They've ALWAYS treated me the outmost care and go out of their way to do the absolute best they can and be accommodating. I can't say enough about them. All of them!! read more

Great shop! First time coming in for an oil change and tire rotation. Their service was speedy and the price was reasonable. Would definitely recommend over going to a dealership. read more

I came here because it was recommended to me by my Boss. Amazing Service. I made an appointment to have an oil change right when they opened. I waited for only 20mins max, speedy service and it was done properly. The price was also super reasonable. I will be returning for all other services that may car may need. The owner also seems very trustworthy as well. They do not do state inspections, but was able to direct me to a near by gas station that also completed my inspection in a very timely manner as well. Very good Customer Service at Caton's Auto Repair and I will be recommending it to family and friends. read more

Caton's was recommended to us by a few coworkers. Over the past few months we've had to get some work on our van and took it here. I trust the information given to us about what work needed to be done and trust the work is being done correctly. The shop is clean and the mechanics have been extremely professional. We live in Stafford but we will make the drive to have our vehicles worked on by people we can trust. read more

If you live in the Prince William County area, I strongly recommend that you use Caton's Auto Repair to service your vehicles. We have used them for years, but I had an issue with the Vette top and took it to Ted Britt Chevy (in Sterling) Chevy told me that the motor was bad and that it would cost $2200 for the part (which I found online at GM for $1200) and another $300 to install and fix. This alone cost me $160 for their diagnostic shop time. I retrieved my car back knowing that Chevy was full of it and took it down to Caton's.... Caton's just called NOTHING needed to be replaced. They got it working fine with just a few minor adjustments. Can't tell you how thankful I am to find a reputable repair shop. I took it to Chevy because of convenience... they will never see me again. Adam ROCKS!!! - well all the guys do, but thanks to Adam for this HUGE save - Swiss Chocolate for all!!!! read more