I told them upfront I suspected a bad alternator because I could hear a bad noise coming from the…read morealternator. Also asked them to check my squealing brakes. Brakes were fine, just dust build up, so no charge and appreciated. However, I was charged $531.95 for the alternator part alone (GM part #20911162), before labor/tax/fees. The same exact part number is available from Amazon ($199.70), GMPartsGiant ($268.81), and GMPartsClub ($318.59) -- all about half off what I paid, even accounting for normal shop markup over retail. Labor ($192) was fair. I wasn't shown itemized part pricing before authorizing the repair. Ask for the exact part number and price breakdown before agreeing to a repair here, or get a second quote. If you don't, expect to pay completely avoidable and unneccesary markups.

They advertise treating customers as family, not true! Just got ripped off! A $20 inspection costs…read morealmost $60 with no phone call to me to ok the additional charges! Just a $60 surprise at pickup! Not a good way to get repeat business or new customers!

Great communication about what work needs to be done now versus what can wait, reliable, reasonable…read moreprices, and I can always trust their work.

Needed to borrow my son's spare vehicle and it needed a state inspection. The place I usually use…read morefor inspection could not get to me for 3 days. Clover Hill is just a mile from where I live, so I stopped there. It was after 4:00 in the afternoon; they had me leave it and had it ready the next morning by 10:00. The vehicle failed due to an exhaust leak. What impressed me was they said they could fix it, but I would get a better price at a muffler place. Who does that, right? Very appreciative

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.

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.

Excellent Service, Superior Staff and Good Value as Usual!…read moreWe first went to Roy Hendricks when we moved to the area in 2016 because they were top rated on Yelp, it was a better experience and value than anywhere else we have gone in multiple states, and this still holds true today! Since then, we have brought all our family cars to Hendrick's many times and have always been very satisfied with their friendly and knowledgeable staff, good value, and their speedy repairs (their turn around repair times, even for large jobs, put dealers to shame).

I've been taking my personal cars to Roy for over 20 years. He is as honest & knowledgeable as…read morethey come. His waiting area is clean and customer friendly. His staff is professional, courteous and family friendly. I have NEVER had a bad experience with Roy's shop. You can make an appointment, he also has a night drop service and you always get a call about what is needed and the cost. They are not the type of shop that will charge you for things you don't need. I've trusted him with my cars for 20+ years and he's never disappointed. Why go anywhere else??

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.

Excellent service! I was impressed with the attention to detail and thoroughness of the maintenance…read moreservice. Highly recommended!

From the owner: My goal is to provide the convenience to customers when they are in need of automotive repair or…read moremaintenance by being mobile and flexible. I am able to provide service when the customer is not able to get the car to a shop or wait until a shop has an open spot to take them in. i would be able to save the customer time and money on their vehicle repair.

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.

This is one of those family-owned businesses we should be proud to support. Jim has always done…read moreright by me and gotten the job done. When one repair didn't stick, he did a different fix and only charged for the new materials. What really tipped me over to writing this review is how Ryland and Kyle helped me with a stuck sunroof lid. Kyla squeezed me in right before closing, and Ryland took care of it in 15 minutes. Brilliant! Thanks, guys!

It is refreshing to find and honest local business owner. I have never been steered wrong by Jim…read moreor his team. They may not be the fastest in town but I'll take honesty and pride in their work over fast!

Budd's is a good place to service your car. He's up front about what he can or will not do. He…read moreworks mostly by himself as mechanics of the kind of work he expects are not easily found. Not only those attributes he's a personable guy as well. Glad he was recommended to me.

I had a great experience here. I took my car here for a second opinion on a leak and Bud saved me…read more700 dollars by taking look and telling me it was a misdiagnosis. I am very grateful to have found a place I can trust with my car.

Made appt for state inspection. Took right an hour to do it AND oil change etc. Great friendly…read moreservice and to top it off, they attach actual photos of the work and inspection requirements to the emailed receipt! All of this work for less than I pay at a "stay in car"oil change! Will definitely return in future!

From the owner: Virginia Automotive Service (Formerly Platinum Plus Auto Repair) is your one-stop tire and auto…read morerepair provider with highly-trained technicians and a sales and support staff second to none. We have built our business to change the way people think of auto repair, concentrating on customer service, convenience, and an all-around exceptional experience. We are always innovating, improving processes, and setting the bar higher for ourselves, the automotive service industry, and our customers. We love what we do, and it shows!