I can't recommend The Car Doctor enough!…read more My transfer case catastrophically failed, and I was incredibly lucky that my car broke down just two minutes away from their shop. It was around 10:00 PM, so I searched Google for the nearest repair shop and found The Car Doctor. Even though they were closing, one of the employees took the time to help me drop off my car. That alone showed me they genuinely care about their customers. The next morning, my car was fully diagnosed, and they clearly explained the issue and gave me multiple repair options without any pressure. Since replacing the transfer case is a major job, I was told it would likely take a few days. To my surprise, I received a text message the very next day around 5:00 PM saying my car was ready for pickup! I honestly couldn't believe how quickly they completed such a big repair. The price was very fair, but what really stood out was the outstanding customer service, professionalism, honesty, communication, and efficiency. Everyone at the shop treated me with respect and made a stressful situation so much easier. Thank you to the entire team at The Car Doctor for taking such great care of me and getting me back on the road so quickly. You've earned a customer for life. Highly recommended!

I came to get a safety inspection and realized that I left my key behind and was driving on my…read moredigital key. Sigh. So 30m later I returned with my key. I got there Sunday morning so went to the Mexican restaurant around the corner (it wasn't bad!) and then had a couple beers at the brewery around that corner. About 2.5 hrs later, I decided to come back and just in time, my car was ready! They told me it was on them! I didn't have to pay for the safety inspection! I was floored! That was pretty cool.

Very clear availability and rates…read more Very clear availability and rates love that they had so much detail in the estimates which include included photos. You're definitely feel like you're making an informed decision. Service at the counter was outstanding and the workers were really friendly.

Update. Summer 2026. State Inspection. Asked your state inspector for a reinspection. As one of…read moreyour arch rivals failed me. He refused. Per Commonwealth law, I can get it reinspected anywhere. I wanted a second opinion. He didn't oblige. However, I obtained a quote from your shop on the repair to correct the fail. Inspector was cordial. Just wished that he would have given me an inspection. I was willing to pay. Please educate the inspector, as I've read the statute. As you can tell, I was happy with the previous inspection years ago Community Car Care.

I have to update this review to show the honesty and integrity of R&G. After the owner (Omar) read…read moremy initial review, he immediately contacted me. Acknowledging that I am a longstanding customer, he recognized how concerned I was about the previous visit, and immediately made a correction. I too understood his concerns, and we came to a happy medium. I can honestly say that I would definitely recommend R&G! And if you ever encounter any problems, please contact Omar.. he's a listener and doer!

I recently came here based off reviews and am glad I did! I want to pay it forward to the crew at…read moreR&G and leave a review for their great service! My 2016 Mazda 6 needed a replacement on the tensioner and serp / pump belt. My car runs like a top and am very happy with their work! These will be my new go to guys for any mechanical work I need done on my or my family's car.

I took my car here just from a random google search "4x4 alignment" I thought a shell gas station?…read moreI had taken it to 2 pro 4x4 shops and they hadn't been able to fix the steering issue. ALI FIXED IT! A few spacers, fixed the camber and did an alignment. Ali was telling me he went to school at the Hunter alignment manufacturer, pretty much the best laser alignment machine out there. All this and he actually listens to what the problem is and gets it instantly. RARE around here. He had it done on time, perfect communication. I met 2 customers at the shop and both said the same thing about Ali and how he was honest and how they followed him from one shop to another where he worked. Now I think he's part owner. Great Customer service and fair pricing. Thank You!

It's a gas station, lol, but it's also an auto repair service station. This Shell station is very…read moreconveniently located super close to my work, but I still hardly ever fill up here because the Shell closer to my house is cheaper, only five minutes down the road, and this station is literally right on Little River Turnpike, and it's small & a bit tight. Still, I love that I can use my Giant Foods Shell gas rewards at any Shell Gas station, and this location is another great option for that. I have both heard and read many great things in my local community about their auto repairs, but I have never used them and cannot attest to the validity of these claims; however, it would be worth checking them out.

Because of the Yelp reviews, we tried this place out…read more Can't add to the great reviews more than people have already have said. We've gone back several times and recommended this place to others. They are honest and don't overcharge--so unusual these days. I don't hesitate to recommend this business. They have nighttime drop-off which is very helpful. You may not see their location immediately. They are located behind the 7-Eleven on Columbia Pike. If you have car troubles, you need to call Jim's Automotive!

I'm honestly struggling to write a review as mine would just echo what everyone else has said. This…read moreis a good shop. Mechanics are honest, don't overcharge, and in my case, actually undercharged me the last time I was in. They only charged me for 1/2 an hour of work, $80, even though two different mechanics had looked at it multiple times to try to identify a slight rattling noise. They said it is not a safety issue, they will look again the next time I get an oil change, and if it gets worse they will be able to identify and fix it but as it isn't a safety issue they don't want me to put money in it unnecessarily at this time. They did let me know of some repairs I will need in the next year. I never feel like anyone there talks to me differently or charges me differently for being a woman, which is a stereotype you hear about mechanics (though honestly I've dealt with that more with HVAC techs, but I digress). When I dropped my car off on a thursday evening for a friday appointment, Rich called me back an hour later just to let me know he had looked at it already and didn't think it was anything to be concerned about but would do more work in the morning, which i really appreciated. When I was leaving after picking up my car I spoke to a woman who had been going here for, I think 15 years and said Rich takes great care of her antique car. The only other thing I'll add is the store has stickers on the door in support of gay rights and BLM, which you just don't see at mechanic shops, and I feel good about supporting a shop that supports my values. My assumption is the stickers signify all customers are welcome and will be treated fairly, which maybe isn't always the case in mostly straight white male-owned spaces.

Amazing experience. My car felt like the transmission was going to explode and took it in last…read moreminute on a Saturday - so glad they were open. Turns out the last mechanic I went to didn't even install the transmission lines correctly. They were able give me a loaner car to go support a friend that day in Harrisonburg. They then didn't try to upsell me on a bunch of things and made it clear what should be immediate fixes vs what could be delayed or not done based on what I care about. Great service across the board. Will be going back for any other service needs.

I'm extremely disappointed with my recent experience here. I previously had my vehicle inspected at…read morethis shop on December 20, and it passed inspection despite the same minor damage to the rear light being present. This crack has actually been there since October 2022 and has passed Virginia safety inspections multiple times since by a myriad of safety officers at different shops. Now I'm suddenly being told that the vehicle will not pass because of this crack, and I was quoted - nearly $500 to replace it which is way more than twice what I have found this repair can cost elsewhere. When I questioned why something that has repeatedly passed inspection is suddenly being rejected, I was told they have a new safety inspector. I understand that inspectors must follow Virginia's requirements, but that explanation raises concerns about this shops consistency. Customers should be able to expect the same inspection standards regardless of which employee happens to perform the inspection. What was especially concerning to me was the apparent lack of a consistent standard operating procedure. If one inspector repeatedly approves an existing condition and another rejects it, there should at least be a clear and consistent explanation for the difference. I have no issue repairing something that legitimately does not meet Virginia's safety requirements. My issue is the combination of inconsistent inspection practices and then immediately being quoted nearly $500 for the repair. Given the history of this light passing inspection and the amount being charged to replace it, the entire experience unfortunately felt like a money grab to me. This experience has seriously damaged my confidence in this business. I would recommend that anyone receiving a rejection here ask to be shown the exact reason for the failure and get a second opinion and outside repair quote before authorizing any work.

The entire team at Mike's Turnpike Auto are fantastic!…read more They are the most honest and fair-priced garage in the area. They are affordable and the quality of service you receive is top notch! This is a family-run business and Ben and the rest of the team always get the job done well and in a timely manner. The customer service is excellent, they explain thoroughly what is going on, and you know you are in good hands. We have used them for all our routine maintenance and just used them during a snowy weather related event. They were not only open but fixed the damage in one day! Simply wonderful!

Needed to get my Audi serviced because not every car mechanic knows what they are doing with these…read morecars. First stopped at K & B Auto and they referred me to these guys. Benjamin explained EVERYTHING to me and gave me options. THIS IS HOW YOU DO BUSINESS AND HOW YOU RETAIN CUSTOMERS! These guys didn't try to rip me off, overcharge me, or recommend unnecessary services. As long as I live in this area, they have my business for life! Honesty is the BEST policy.

Prompt, knowledgeable and trustworthy…read more I requested service at 4pm. The next morning at 10, he showed up, immediately was able to diagnose the problem and get me a same day estimate for my 2018 Audi A4. He also was able to quickly identify a completely unrelated issue and remedy it. Don't hesitate to book an appointment, this guy's good.

Haydar was fantastic. He arrived exactly on schedule and got straight to work after a quick…read moreintroduction. Due to a manufacturer error with the kit I provided (it contained two different sizes of the same part), Haydar actually had to perform the labor twice after the initial test. Despite the job taking nearly double the expected time, he honored our original price. On top of that, he identified and replaced a faulty part, only charging me for the cost of the part itself. He had to order the part, so he had to come back the next day. Truly honest and professional service. I highly recommend him.

The term "honest auto mechanic" is usually an oxymoron, as it's virtually impossible to find an…read more"honest auto mechanic" these days. So-called, "ASE certified mechanics" at the STEAL-erships are more part replacers rather than, technicians. These "mechanics" just take their fancy tablets/scan tools, and after plugging into your car's ODB port, spout off some diagnostic codes with parts to replace leading to hundreds if not thousands of dollars in "repairs." Thanks to Yelp and always trusted Yelp friend, Hannah H, I was guided to Hillbrook Automotive several years ago and have been coming ever since. The owner, Mr. Choi, is well-known in the Korean community for being an experienced mechanic, and more importantly HONEST when it comes to your auto repair needs. While Hillbrook Automotive' s clientele may be predominately Korean, over the years I've been coming here, I've noticed folks from all races, creeds, and socio-economic classes take their vehicles to be serviced by Mr. Choi and his team of skilled mechanics. A sure sign that of a garage does honest and good work, is (1). How busy it is and (2). the type of cars they work on. At Hillbrooke, I've seen not only the more common Hondas, Toyotas, etc. being worked on, but it's not uncommon to find higher-end vehicles like Mercedes, BMWs, Lexus, Acuras, in the garage bays. If folks with these high dollar vehicles come to Mr. Choi for service, that speaks VOLUMES. I've even witnessed a few times where people who live in MD will have their cars TOWED here, because they know Mr. Choi will do good work and at a fair price. According to a 2023 report from credit agency Experian (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/average-monthly-car-payment), the average car payment is $729 for a new vehicle and $528 for a used car...ouch! It's no wonder that many Americans are opting to keep their cars for longer and keep driving it, until the figurative "wheels fall off." My front brakes needed replacing, and just out of curiosity since I had one of those STEAL-ership coupons in the mail, I took my car to get a quote. After nearly spitting out the "free" coffee, I said thanks, but no thanks, and wouldn't you know that Mr. Choi was able to install new rotors and brakes pad for $700 cheaper than big-box STEAL-ership?!?! Just a few things to keep in mind if you take your vehicle here for service: * The parking lot is small (since there is also a gas station here). So after pulling in and finding a parking spot, look for or ask for Mr. Choi. Provide him with a brief description of work you need, and he'll take your phone number to call you after diagnosing the issue. Note: It can be very chaotic in the morning during peak drop off time, and also don't be surprised if you have to wait some time to speak with Mr. Choi. He'll be easy to spot since all the staff wear name tags, and he'll be the older Korean gentleman that everyone will be congregating around. * You will likely need someone to drop off / pickup while your car is being serviced. There isn't a "waiting room," per se. There are a few chairs inside where the cashier is located, and a small uncomfortable bench. But you aren't really going to want to wait there for a few hours, if possible. * I HIGHLY recommend getting there before 9am. After a certain time (usually around 12pm noon), depending on the complexity of the repair, you will likely have to leave your car over night, or Mr. Choi will ask you to bring your car back the next day. Not that Hillbrook Automotive needs any more 5 star reviews, but I'm so thankful that Mr. Choi and team have extended the longevity of my car well north of 100K miles. I know at some point, I'll need to get a newer vehicle, but until then, I'll only bring my car here when it needs service.

They are skilled and professional. I was impressed by their speed, efficiency, and honesty. They…read morequickly fixed the noise issue with my car.

I came here on a Monday around 11 am and found there to be very little wait (just one car ahead of…read moreme). The gentleman who greeted me at my car led me to the waiting room which was very clean and organized. What set this location apart was that they showed me that my air filters needed replacing but didn't try to sell them to me. It was more like a FYI. They also showed me two nails in my tires and provided the water and soap leak test (which thankfully none of the holes were leaking). They did my oil change and tire rotation in about 35 minutes. This same service at the Toyota dealer would have taken me several hours to wait for. Moe is very nice here and provided me with some friendly conversation. Overall I would totally return here in the future. Easy 5/5 stars!

Came here for oil change. All took 25mins total and was about $95 for synthetic blend…read more Really liked how quick and easy was experience. Good service as well.