Octane was recommended by a trusted family member over a year ago, and they've been consistently reliable in repairing my old Hyundai Santa Fe ever since. Replaced the starter in a day and charged much less than general online estimates quoted for that make and model. Installed a replacement interior door handle and let me buy the part to save $$. It wasn't quite right, and they reinstalled it, after a long delay due to personal health issues, and didn't bill me again even though some time had gone by. It works like a charm. Don't be put off by the crowded parking lot and general appearance of the shop. They're crowded because people know they're the best! I almost hate for the secret to get out, but by all the great reviews, I think it already has! Many thanks, Octane, you all are wonderful! read more

Great and fast service that's well below dealership prices for the same service. Can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for service on your car read more

They forgot to put my tire back on after a rotation, and the manager was absolute terrible to deal with. Do not go here under any circumstances. I went in for an oil change and tire rotation, thinking I would support a local shop in the area. The mechanic forgot to screw in the nuts on my front left tire and as soon as I drove off the car started shaking. I pulled into the gas station next door and the tire came off completely, and my car fell onto the tired denting the front left fender. I walked back, told them what happened, they came and put the tire back on. And that was it. My car was damaged from their negligence and the manager/owner (Vince I believe his named was) seemed ready to let me walk away. I asked him what we were going to do about the damage, and even offered him the choice of paying for the repairs or repairing it himself, not involving insurance. He said he would repair it himself, but was absolutely awful to deal with the entire time, treated my girlfriend rudely when she asked for a receipt of the work, and didn't even apologize or seem remotely sorry for the ordeal I had to go through when all I needed was a routine oil change and tire rotation. The other staff in the office who helped me were great, but because of Vince's poor management I'm never going here again, and highly recommend everyone else to avoid this place. read more

I decided to buy four new tires for my car ... one was flat, and there was too much junk in my trunk to get to my spare tire and jack, so I had the car towed in. The other tires were showing dry rot, so definitely time for new tires. Because of the tow, I couldn't give the shop a precise arrival time, but they IMMEDIATELY hopped to work on my car, practically the instant that I walked in the door. They had given me a quote for the four tires, installed and balanced, etc., which I thought was very reasonable. When they were done, their final bill was almost 1% LESS than their estimate! So, now I no longer have to add air about once a month to that one tire that ultimately went flat, nor worry about the other tires on my car. But I still do check them before leaving my driveway, out of habit! This, by the way, was my first visit ever to Octane, but I think that they will become my goto place for car care. read more

Pricing was at least half of what was originally quoted by the first shop we went to. Service was great and job was done in a very timely manner. read more

I recently brought my vehicle in for a coolant check and to address an issue with the engine's starting sound. I contacted the service center an hour later to inquire about the status of my car, only to discover that they had proceeded with repairs without prior notification or approval. Despite requesting only a diagnostic check, the issue was addressed without informing me of the specific problem beforehand. After settling the bill, I drove the car, only to find that the battery light illuminated, and upon returning the next morning, I encountered the same leak, along with additional issues related to the battery, noise and overheating. *New Management read more

Inho and his team at Octane Auto Care are excellent. It does not get any better than this from a mechanic. I have relied on them for years and never been disappointed. Today they repaired front brakes the same day. I am so grateful for their service, skill and no nonsense approach. I highly recommend them. They graciously installed a mirror I purchased on line without a charge. Ruth D read more

Excellent. Fixed my daughter's Ford Escape transmission which had failed. Price was fair and work was done quickly. Inho is a great guy.

Octane Auto has always done a great job for me. I am still going there. Hard to find a good auto shop. Never had a problem with them.

Great service, quick, efficient, effective communication.

I love Octane Auto Care! I've only come for standard oil changes and tire rotations, but I still have no complaints about this place. From the start, It can be a little bit off-putting when you first walk in and you see a bunch of keys and paperwork on the counter. It looks disorganized, but somehow they make it work. I don't question their methods, given that I've never seen them screw up, so don't worry about the initial appearance. They do super high quality work here, and they do it pretty quickly! The biggest plus about this location is their prices, which are absolutely the best I've found so far in the area. I drive a Mazda CX-5, which uses synthetic oil, and the prices for the synthetic oil change are much cheaper than other prices in the area. I was able to get a synthetic oil change with a tire rotation under $65, AND they removed a nail in my tire that I didn't even know was there for free. They also checked my car the last time I was there and found an issue behind my tire (I can't remember what it was, but it was affecting my brakes), and they fixed it for a pretty low price. Inho and his father who run the shop are extremely friendly and provide great customer service. Overall, I would highly recommend Octane Auto Care for all of my car service repair needs. read more

They stole stuff out of my car ! Like what the fuck i have money missing as well as damage to the interior of My fucking car. I left it there for it to get fixed and it came out even worse. Oh yeah! They messed up my hood latch as well and sent me on my way with it open! I hope nobody chooses this place because they are careless and sloppy mechanics. Never choose octane autocare. Also if you have to return the car to the customer after its finally done, why steal? read more

My blower motor (what gets the AC and heat going) had gone out. I'd heard quotes anywhere from $150 to $400 even though I had already bought the replacement motor myself. Called Octane and they said they would install it for $65! Dropped my car off early on a Wednesday and they had it back to me by Thursday afternoon. Because of the affordability and convenience they do get pretty crowded so I suggest coming in as early as possible. Good, honest work! read more

They were responsive, communicated well, and did the work quickly. They also saved me a ton of money. If I had done the service with the dealership rather than them, I would have spent $3k more. They did state inspection, oil change, and tire repair all in under an hour. Could not be happier. read more

Providing another update, because Octane really does go above and beyond as well as providing real integrity for their business, something that I feel is rare these days. I've been taking my car to Octane for everything now, because when you really do trust a business, you don't let that go, and I really trust Octane. They don't have a dedicated person answering the calls so they are hard to get a hold of, but that's what they do to keep prices low. When I've taken my car for other state inspections and told me I may need repairs, Octane will let me know if any of them are really needed or not. When I have had a repair with a faulty part, Octane has owned up to it and replaced it at no cost, whereas I feel other mechanics would still charge you for the labor. It's rare to find a business with as much integrity as Octane Auto Care has, and I'm glad I have a mechanic/shop to go to that I really do trust because that is so rare. read more

Best auto care in Northern Virginia. Honest, quick, and friendly. Don't waste your money elsewhere. Don't judge on appearances, they know what they are doing. give them a try, you will never go anywhere else. Took my suv to Pep Boys 5 times, yes! 5 times. They said nothing was wrong. My suv broke down on the way out of their lot. I took my suv to OCTANE, Never had another issue with my suv. read more

I take my fleet at Impact Roofing to Octane and their work is excellent and efficient! appreciate the hard work you guys do.

I don't post many reviews but I have never been to a more professional, honest, and competent auto repair place. This is a long review, but I will up front say that I will never take my car anywhere else. The most important characteristic of a mechanic is honesty. My engine would not turn over even though the battery was fine and I had just recently had the starter replaced. I was afraid that I had a faulty starter installed. Some auto shops would give you the run around or just install a new starter without trouble shooting and have you pay a heavy labor fee. At Octane they found the problem - a loose wire going to the starter - and fixed it within an hour. Because it was a small fix, they didn't charge me anything. I have never received such excellent service anywhere. I will never take my car anywhere else. read more

Super qualified, super honest mechanic. Anybody with a car needs to know these people. They go way above and beyond on service. They sent a person out to my house to get a lug nut off one of my tires that was stripped to save me from having to pay for a tow truck. Granted I live kind of close to one of the employees. They will tell you if you need the service that your dealership is pushing. read more

Been using this place for many years. They are very honest and recommended by many tow truck drivers in the area. Best deal in the Annandale Falls Church area for sure. Just dropped off and give them several hours. My go to place for all my car maintenance needs. read more

I moved from nj where labor is low price or can be done by causal people in the streets who know what to do. I was concerned about fixing a leakage in my power steering system. One guy gave me a ridiculous estimate of at least $250, but when I came here it was same day service (I came at 8) for $108.25 including labor, parts and taxes. I thought those 5stars rating a scam but when I came here oh boy, Inho and his workers are the best. They work $75/hr. read more

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I love Octane Auto. They short and to the point in both work ethic and conversation. I never have to worry about them upselling or trying to guide me to more purchases, and they always do honest work. I've been coming here for ten years now and no matter what car I'm driving, they always know exactly what's needed. I trust their advice, their prices, and their work. read more

Can I give Octane 10 stars? Again, I was having trouble with my car. I gave them a call, and Inho's father answered. He told me to come in and his son would take a look. He did, flicked a few switches and said I needed to change my oil in 1000 miles. No charge. Not only is Octane open on Sundays, and packed, but they make time for their customers to put them at ease. Many car repair shops would do well to model their way of doing business (I.E. customer service and expertise) after Octane. This place has my business for life. I've already referred several friends to them, and will wholeheartedly continue doing so. read more

When my car broke down they fixed it within 2 hours. Without a appointment on a Saturday. They saved the day!!!!!

This is about the customer service desk. I had no service done....I went in to ask for an oil change on my 2014 SUV. The lady at the front desk said it would be about $77 but she wasn't sure because she didn't know how many quarts it would take. I asked her if she could look it up on the computer and she said no. I've never paid more than $40 for an oil change this is strange that they can't (or won't) look it up. read more

The only HONEST shop in the area. They don't take advantage of there customers. The fix the problem right the first time and they don't try to cheat you. Wish I could give them more stars. read more

I had a great experience with the friendly and honest people here. I received good price and value for the service that was done. The communication was excellent as well. read more

I came here late July last year because my car's steering felt funny. I really appreciated that the guy at Octane called around and found used parts so that my bill would be lower. Last week, I ran over something metal on the interstate and my car suddenly became 10 times louder. I was worried I had done serious damage to my car. I took it to Octane thinking I would be happy if whatever damage I'd done could be fixed for less than five hundred. Turns out Octane repaired it for only FIFTY TWO dollars, even though I had punched a large hole in my exhaust. I am certain another mechanic would have charged much more and probably would have found other things that "needed" fixing. Octane is the most honest mechanic I have ever dealt with. read more

Mr. Kim was obviously brought up well. He understands that honest business practices, good customer service and fair prices leads to customer satisfaction and word of mouth customer organic growth. I have a mechanic I can call on and refer buiness to now. read more

Octane Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

They are efficenit and did a great job on my car with reasonable afforable service price.

Inho is great and all his team!! Have been using their service since 2014. Always tell you truth and what really needs to be done.

At the suggestion of a very exacting friend, we went to Octane for the first time. Since then we have been there four times. I feel I can now make an informed review: We have finally found an excellent mechanic for our car. In doing so, we also found an extremely honest, thoughtful and fair owner with character and integrity who backs up his work. We feel like we hit the jackpot! Out of five stars, I'd give him a 10! read more

My husband and I are very loyal to Octane. Never once felt like we were being taken for a ride. Honest, fair, efficient. He's a modern mechanic who's willing to fix something, too, rather than ordering a brand new part and charging an arm and a leg. Amazing! Thanks for the hard work, guys!! read more

Wow fast service! So convenient. A hidden jem! Who knew? Went in for an oil change and got in just in time! read more

The best Auto Care in Fairfax VA. The only down side is time. They are very busy so don't expect to wait around, but the best trade off is the quality and pricing. My whole family, extend family, co-worker, and friends are all satisfied with their services. Such an honest and reliable auto care. read more

I have used octane auto multiple times for various reasons. I can't say enough about the quality of work and honesty from them. They tell you exactly what you need to do, no nonsense and extremely fair pricing. I would go to them first before any other mechanic in the area. read more

Honest, fast, capable. You can count on Inho to tell you what you need done on your car, and what you don't need. Pricing is competitive.

Quick, affordable, and willing to hear any questions and explain answers thoroughly. Highly recommend!

You see a lot of people saying "Honest" in these reviews. What they mean is that he won't overcharge you. They won't recommend things you don't actually need. Their labor prices per hour are the same everyone else and yet their estimates are always lower than other places. I don't want to say that other places pad their bills, but Octane has always given me significantly lower estimates for work than anyone else. Its not fancy or shiny, the desk is covered with catalogs and receipts and invoices (you literally can't see the countertop) but do yourself a favor and give these guys a call. I used to call 3 or 4 places to get quotes for work in the past. I never have think about who to call when I need a mechanic anymore, I just call these guys. read more

Definitely only place I will ever take my car. Great and upfront pricing. I never feel as though im being ripped off. From what interactions I've had with him, Mr. Inho seems to be a very honest, hard-working man. If you plan to bring your car expect a little wait. Best bet is to take it when they open. I don't normally write reviews but after coming here I feel obligated to let others know of this gem. read more