I had a great experience with R & R Auto Service and I would definitely use them again. I trust Robert Carter to tackle any repair on my car, no matter how complex.
I'm a picky, fastidious person and have always taken excellent care of my car. I've lived in several states, and whenever my car needed repair, I always took it to a dealership. Unfortunately, my last experience with a local dealership was less than positive, as they tried to charge me to replace a part that was in fine working order.
My car recently developed some problems: the air conditioner stopping working, the battery stopped charging, and the alarm started going off during very rainy weather. But I did not want to go back to the local dealership, believing they would probably charge me exorbitant prices for these repairs. I wished I knew of a private shop that did great work but for reasonable prices.
Through the grapevine, I heard about R & R Auto Service in Sterling, Virginia. I thoroughly inspected the shop's website and was impressed at how well written it was, even down to fine details of grammar and spelling. I was particularly impressed that Robert Carter, the owner and chief mechanic of R & R, has a degree in Physics. Even though Sterling, Virginia is a long drive from my residence, I decided to give R & R a try. I am glad I did.
The shop reception and repair areas were clean and organized-looking. I had a thorough conversation with Robert Carter about my car's issues. I made a point of asking him some probing mechanical questions to gauge his expertise. He gave me the impression that he is highly intelligent, knows auto repair inside and out, and that his physics degree provides him with a deeper understanding of complex mechanical phenomena in automobiles.
When I picked up my car after repairs were completed, I was surprised at how reasonable the bill was. Robert Carter seemed to take pride in taking the time to thoroughly explain what had been done, and I did not get the extremely rushed feeling I get at dealerships. Months later, my car is working fine and I realized that Robert Carter did only what was necessary and he did it well. I feel that Robert Carter is an uncommonly honest man and this coupled with his intelligence and expertise make R & R Auto Service the place I will trust to repair my car. read more