I should've known better than to go back to this location. I needed a quick and simple oil change. When I left I noticed something red peeking out under the hood of my car (I could see it from the windshield). It was my battery cover!! Completely unattached. Beware that they do complimentary inspections on your car without telling you. They removed my battery cover and tested my battery as part of some complimentary work up, when I came in for an oil change! They never bothered putting the battery cover back on. Luckily I grabbed it before I flew off. For a service I never asked for... read more

Pep Boys - Battery cover unattached - Auto Repair Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I've had multiple bad experiences at the Pep Boys on Richmond Highway. Every time I come in for my lifetime alignment (which I purchased at this location), they refuse to take me in without asking for the original receipt -- even though it should already be in their system. The staff doesn't seem willing to help or even try to look it up. It's always a hassle here. When I go to the Pep Boys in Woodbridge, they take care of me quickly with no issues at all. The difference in service between locations is disappointing. read more

No customer service from the corporate office. They take your complaint and no one ever call you back to discuss the issue.

Staff members could care less. Took over 2 hours for a patch. Waiting area was freezing. Average price for bad service, just go somewhere else. read more

My oil change took almost 2 hours with a morning appointment, which was a bit frustrating. The employees were friendly.

Call and check on your appointment because they will have you scheduled for a service that they do not provide.. then lie and say they tried to contact you when you get there. read more

Called for service, quote and availability. Set appointment, all went terreific. Colby answered more suestion I had and checked out my tires and provided a quote for that too. Winston did the work. Free coffee, clean waiting area with close restroom. Will use them again! thank you pep boys! read more

If you have 5 hours to kill, I'd recommend spending it at Buffalo Wild Wings. Might as well get a drink as you wait, because it will be a while! read more

Customer service at desk isn't great. I've been here 4-5 times now to fix numerous things on my over a decade-old Elantra, and I've never walked into this place without having to wait for the 1 person working the desk to get off the phone or finish up paperwork. Usually the person is also disgruntled and likely just overworked so I suspect this place is just understaffed. Anyway I called this morning to see if they could fit me in and the guy (store manager I think) told me they might be able to fit me in between appointments to get my a/c issue at least diagnosed. Told me to get there within an hour so I left my house immediately. I waited for him to finish multiple phone calls and look through papers for 15 minutes. He was more interested in answering the phones than he was responding to the customers in line. He took my info finally and it took about an hour and 15 minutes for them to do an a/c diagnostic (the mechanic found me to talk to me). Then I had to wait in line again to check out... The whole time I was there, I had to wait for the desk guy to answer about 6 calls while I stood there waiting. ALL THAT SAID-- the mechanics here are fantastic. They get to the point, tell you exactly what's happening without wasting your time. This time, he let me know that the dye would take some time to move through the system so it'd be better for me to come back in a week than to just sit here and wait the whole day. He refilled the coolant or whatever and said it'd probably work fine until then. As a systems engineer, here's my free consult, Pepco: maybe train the people at the checkout counter to answer the phone about scheduling an appointment so that in-person customers don't need to wait for the customer service rep to answer phones. read more

I brought my Nissan in here last Friday to get new tires, along with front-end wheel alignment. A friend of mine from work recommended this service station, and he said that they provided great service for the brakes on his Honda. I came here late on Friday afternoon, and even though there were a few customers in line in front of me, I was helped right away by a Service person. Since they already had a backlog of cars in front of me, they promised to have all of the work completed by today Monday. I showed-up right at about 1:30pm and my car was ready for me. I paid the rest of my bill, and took the car out for a ride on the highway in front of the store. It seemed like the alignment was slightly off, because the car still veered off to the left, whenever I let go of the steering wheel. I came back and my car was immediately brought back into the service bay. It took the mechanics just 15 minutes to make a slight adjustment. Now when I drive, it moves perfectly straight. They said if there were any future issues, I could return at any time without any additional charge. I feel that I received great service from here, and for all of the services that I received, it was a good value. read more

Pep Boys - Auto Repair Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Don't waste your time with the Pep Boys on Richmond HWY. I went in for a simple maintenance procedure, only for their staff to tell me an hour later "one of their bays was down and they were behind schedule". Most times you go in the store and no one is behind the counter. Lousy customer service! read more

COMPLETE waste of time. Spent 8 hours waiting for them to start my tire changes. It should not take that long to get tires to the store and mount them especially when I scheduled this appointment weeks in advance and even called the day before to verify. It's not 1 star cuz the assistant at the front desk was very understanding and kind. read more

I came here early Saturday morning (when they opened). I realized I had a flat and came right in when they opened since I had no appointment and it was the weekend. The man at the desk didn't even look up when I explained I had a flat, and said "I won't be able to even touch your car till later in the week". I explained I didn't think I would be able to drive it anywhere else and he said without an appointment there was nothing he could do. I realize places get busy but why not block off space for such occasions? People can't predict, let alone make appointments for these instances (flat tires). Overall, I will not return or recommend based on his rude interaction and the way I was treated. read more

My service here at Pep Boys in Alexandria was Excellent with Jason! He was so good in knowing about vehicles and treated me with respect and kindness his Customer Service Skills were Excellent as well!! I will recommend Pep Boys to anyone! Jason did a Excellent job in helping me choose and Compare for a good Battery for my truck.. because I have a lot of electronics.. Thanks again PepBoys/ Jason!! read more

Went online two days eRlier and made an appointment for 830 am so that I could be one of the first ones in. I arrived at 815 for a battery replacement and my car was not pulled into their bay until 10am, with just one person in front of me I don't know why it too almost two hours to pull my car into the shop. Thw waiting room was spacious, but without any heat what so ever, it was colder there then outside, I had too keep walking around to stay somewhat warm. For a place they prides itself on working quickly, it took almost half a day for a battery replacement. I can't see myself going back there again. Oh, once in the bay the battery was exchanged in an hour, the only somewhat bright spot. read more

The first time I came here with an appointment time I wanted 5 HOURS to get 4 new tires. This is with booking an appointment a week in advance. I firmly believe in second chance so decided I would try one more time with another vehicle that needed tires. Surprise, surprise!!!!! I HAVE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT AND GUESS WHAT?!? I'm now 2 HOURS PAST MY APPOINTMENT TIME -and they just NOW got my vehicle to the back to change it's tires. I'll have to wait another damn hour or so to get them changed. This place is an absolute joke. DON'T take your vehicles here. read more

Trash and low class service managers and service. Brought my car in for NEW tires and wheel balance and Mount and alignment check. They mounted tires improperly by not aligning the high points of the tires (red tire dots) with the wheel air stems and did not perform any of the other services paid for (balance and alignment/courtesy check). I scheduled ANOTHER appointment to bring it back after speaking to the service manager lady. After bringing it in for schedule appointment, she told me "we can look and diagnose but can't fix today." I got pretty irritated and told her i do not need it "diagnosed" I need the improper Mount and services i PAID for actually corrected from the first time. She was low class and could not care less as she spoke on her airpods to someone in her ear. She did not even know that the tire dots were supposed to align with the air stems as I had to break it down for her and explain. She's the SERVICE MANAGER and doesn't know basic tire mounting. She finally relented and had someone do it. After waiting 3 hours and explaining to the service tech exactly what was needed, he did it properly. Only because I broke it down simple that the old wheel weights were still on, the wheel was vibrating terribly over 55 and the tire high spots where not aligned with the air stems. read more

I wish I had reviewed the Yelp prior to setting an appointment for an alignment. They deserve one star. My appointment was for 9am on Friday. I thought I could wait and they'd take care of it. No. Drop off service only as I was repeatedly told that they only have one bay available for alignments. Ok. My car was ready at 2:15pm. I was a bit annoyed as it took them so long and didn't look at all the paperwork on the alignment prior to leaving. When I got home, I noticed that the rear tires were still misaligned on the computer-generated results. I took it back on Monday. The rep behind the counter said they'd recheck it. I asked when is the best time to drop it off. He said to bring it by on Wed, at 9AM, which was today. I was there promptly at 9AM and he said (again) they only have one bay yada yada yada. I said ok and to please do it asap as I had a meeting in the afternoon. I never got a call. I went to the shop at 5:30 knowing that they close at 6pm. When I arrived, the rep (same rep throughout my experiences here) said they had it back now working on it. At 6:10pm, the rep said that they couldn't fix it and suggested I take it to Pep Boys in Annandale or I could get a refund. I chose a refund. When I looked at the latest computer-generated alignment results, the alignment on the back wheels was even worse. Okay -- Lesson learned. I will never take my car to Pep Boys again. I'm totally annoyed that they held my car for almost 2 solid days -- setting my expectations (because i had a 9AM "appointment") that I'd get my car within an hour or so of this time. The fact that they couldn't do the alignment properly or offer an explanation as to why they couldn't is unbelievable. I agree with other recent comments....complete waste of time! read more

This Pep Boys on richmond high way has the worst customer service. I had a broken heater and they tried to SCAM me out of $700 when I went to a mom and pop shop and had a 5 star service and they took my business and fixed my "so called broken heater" for $175. Don't GEt SCAMED they are misogynistic company who take advantage of women. If you are a woman go to another location because this location does not respect your business. And they talk down to their customers like who does that. They all need to be fired and all they do is STEAL your MONEY! read more

I've taken my car to Pep Boys a couple of times. The tire light kept coming on and I wasn't sure what was going on. One of the guys working was able to explain why, showed me how to check my tire pressure, and put air in my tires going forward. I'm not at all car savvy and was prepared to buy 4 new tires. Very happy with the service!!! read more

Absolutely horrific. Such business should not exist in the USA. I got four new tires Saturday and the TPMS (tire pressure) light was on. I went back immediately and was told the technician will be there after two days. My brand new tire was flat in less than 48 hours! Hope the attorney general of Virginia will order closure of this shop. read more

The manager Chris is incredible and I would recommend that you speak directly with him. The corporate office is slow and unresponsive. It took almost two weeks for corporate to address my Oakes Chris was on the spot. I would never go back to Pep Boys .......except for Chris. Give that man a raise !!!!!!!! read more

Do not waste your day at the Pep Boys on Richmond HWY in Alexandria VA. I had a 12 pm appointment for rear brakes and checked in at 11:45. I asked several times about the estimated time because I had an event later that afternoon. Was told that my car would be finished in 2 hours max. I returned 3 hours later to a guy standing at the register with a brake in his hand. He tells me that they didn't have a part etc etc and that they werent sure when the car would be finished. I should of been informed the minute they knew they would be delayed. Don't waste your time. read more

Horrible, said I had to come back next week, and only gave me 2 appt times, screwed 2 other dudes

I was in a hit and run accident driving down from Massachusetts to Virginia. It was super scary and the next morning in Alexandria, I went to Pep Boys just to make sure the car was safe and my alignment was ok. Chez and Damon took my car in right away, checked it out (it was fine) and even went the extra mile to screw in the bumper so it wouldn't fall off. They were friendly, helpful and they didn't charge me anything. It's so wonderful to find people who are "the helpers" as Mr. Rogers would have said. read more

This used to be a decent place to get minor maintenance performed, tires, and items for your car. I was greatly disappointed to see it was moving over to be a tire and repair shop only. I was even more disappointed to have made an appointment for tire repair and there was NO mechanic on-site and there was no idea when the mechanic may arrive. I get it things happen but if this place is going to be a tire and repair shop it should probably have employees available to perform those tasks. If they are going to make appointments they should probably honor those too. The final thing is the waiting area furniture looked like it came from the dumpster. It was all broken, worn and torn. I'm sure there are plenty of excuses to have such a poorly run store. The good news is I don't have to hear them and can go elsewhere which I did and so should you. read more

Tyrone helped me install new wiper blades at a price you really can't beat. He was fast, kind and new what he was doing. I always come to this Pep Boys even though it's a little out of my way because I love the service here. No one does it better than this crew. read more

These guys worked amazing as a team. I accidentally booked the wrong tire size for my vehicle, and they were able to find a similar tire they had in stock for the right price. Reggie helped me from start to finish with my car, and was overall very amazing and very sweet! These guys deserve much more recognition!! Thank you guys! read more

By looking at Yelp, it seems like customer service here has gone down the tubes in recent times. On my daughter's way home from college, she found out she has a brake light out. She went up to Pep Boys in Alexandria on her own today to get the bulb and see if someone could help her. I sent her there because I've had work on her car done there and gotten auto parts there and, until now, had good experiences. I work at Ft. Belvoir and have referred people to the shop, too. Not anymore. She's 20 and doesn't know diddly about cars so this was her first experience trying to get things on her car fixed on her own. She called and text and said the employee "helping" her was extremely rude. She told me that he was wearing a name tag that said "John (training)" on it. She explained to him that she needed a bulb because her right brake light was out. He asked her if it was a 4 cylinder. She had no clue but said she thinks so. He "could" have helped by looking up the VIN and finding out to be sure. But when she said she didn't know, he was condescending to her and said "You don't knooooow?" in a "why are you an idiot" tone. He then said he couldn't help her put the light in. It literally takes 5-10 minutes. So, she went to the Service Desk. She said the lady working the desk wasn't "rude" but she barely made eye contact and said it's $9.95 if the service department does it but it's free if she can get someone in the main store to help her (which I've done in the past). She went back to rude John and asked him if there was someone else who could help her. His response was rude and curt and his favorite word, "no." She was treated like she was bothering them by bringing them business. We just spent $60 in there just last week buying seat and steering wheel covers. I've Googled how to do the light bulb myself. I have a bad shoulder, but as long as I can get the assembly out, I can do it. After past good experiences, I am shocked and disappointed in how my daughter was treated. I won't be making anymore referrals and don't know that I'll ever return as a patron. There are plenty of other places that know what customer service means. If John is in "training," you're training program is severely lacking. And if he's still in a probationary period, I'd think twice about keeping him on your team; he's guaranteed to cost you more business losses. I've already emailed the email address I saw in other Yelp reviews. Waiting to see if I get a response and, if so, if it will just be some kind of canned response letter. UPDATE: I just took out the light assembly and did it myself in less than five minutes. EPIC customer service fail Pep Boys! read more

Disgusting service. Came to replace battery that was still "under the warranty", called them first to see if they will replace it and will accept warranty. Of course they said yes. When came in, they said no, that they cannot combine online price and warranty. Nowhere it says that. They could not show me any policy regarding that. Later on I am realizing that from the first time they've installed in my car wrong battery, which now faild, and I guess if it would be wright one, it wouldn't. Ugh well what do I know. Then I called corporate, they said it is okay, come in. Of course same thing happened again. Overall I have been there 3 times and every time its another excuse. Thats really sad that I always went there with my and my wife's cars instead of any other store and now i would just never come back. Way to go Pep Boys. read more

Get the road hazard insurance! I left with two brand new ties Friday at 10:30a.m. and within 24 hours I had a 2 inch screw in my new tire. Dang, was I relieved there was No cost to patch the tire. read more

I went to the pet boys and Annandale made appointment a day before I got there at 12 the person made me wait to tell me that they're not gonna be able to do it. Horrible customer service.! read more

This a horrible place! We went to have our oil changed and on the way home, I smelled a very strong smell. We checked and they left the engine cap off! So the oil was spilling over while the car was driven or even turned on. We went back there to complain and inform them of what happened and the associate was giving an attitude. If we did't say what we want done, they probably would just let us go without remediating the problem. Like really?? Never going back to this one again. read more

Pep Boys - Auto Repair Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I took my 2012 F150 because a fault light was on. They quickly checked the codes and were able to narrow down the problem with my vehicle. The manager, Stephen, and his team thoroughly explained my options without trying to upsell or BS with me. Best part...once I decided on the correct remedy, they brought me back to the shop to show me my fouled spark plugs, and even let me watch them put the new ones in. William, my mechanic, was extremely knowledgeable and willingness to explain everything to me. I will come back. read more

THIS PLACE WAS A COMPLETE WAIST OF TIME! I previously made an early morning APPOINTMENT. So I left work and planned to go back. My engine light was on, I knew I needed a tune-up and asked for a tune-up. The guy at the front desk kept telling me they have to charge an $100.00 fee to check why my engine light was on. I agreed to just get the process started. I sat there for almost 3 hours and watched other mechanics take other cars back and other individuals leave out with their cars. I went up to the front desk and asked the guy when would someone start on my car he states "yours is going back now" I wait for about 30 more minutes until I was the last one left waiting. I look to see my car still sitting in the same place as before. I asked the guy at the front desk again when would someone start on my car. Once again he says "yours is going back now". Until I see him attempt to take my car back on his own. At that point, I explained to him I had an appointment and asked for my key back. He had absolutely no excuse. The very next day, I went to a reputable shop for a TUNE UP and I'm so glad I did. I was not overcharged for anything I didn't need, they were honest and I was in and out at a reasonable time. read more

Had to get some tires replaced so I scheduled an appointment for 1pm here. The store itself was easy enough to locate and parking wasn't too bad. That being said, two major complaints: I had an appointment at 1pm they didn't even take the car back until 2pm. 2 hours to replace two tires is a little ridiculous. Second, the customer bathrooms were filthy and in the TWO hours I spent here there not a single attempt was made to clean it. Service was ok, overall 2 and a half stars. I won't be coming back. read more

First customer 3.5 hours for an oil change.. horrible service... I give them 0 star if I can and the most Dirtyest place I ever seen Dirtyest coffee machine specially the bathrooms.. wow wow wow... horrible place I will never ever ever come here again... unprofessional staff.... run run run from that place as far you can run.... read more

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I went there to have tires put on my truck and when I picked up my truck, before I got my keys back I noticed that all four of my rims were scratched. I talked to the cashier who said I'd have to file a claim and that the manager would have to see the truck the next day because he wasnt availiable then. What a nightmare. I'm still waiting to hear the results of my claim which is a joke. The scratches were all in the same placement on the rim....all four rims. Clear coat flakes were still falling off, and they still acted like they weren't sure it happened there. I'm disgusted and would highly recomend d going somewhere else for any work. read more

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I drive almost 45 minutes out of my way to go to this location. The techs were able to put me back on the road with a smooth ride.

I've been to Pep Boys several times and I've been trying not complain about the poor service. This time, I'm just fed up with how this is happening everytime I come here. Today, I brought my car to purchase tires and to have a wheel alignment. I've been waiting for over an hour and I still see my car at the parking lot. When he saw me looking at my car, that's when he jumped out and tried to move my car to their garage. I went out and told him I'm cancelling. If Reggie would have been here today, service wouldn't be this poor. read more