ALEXANDRIA , FAIRFAX, CHANTILLY, MERRIFIELD, MCLEAN & Sterling/Cascades AUTO REPAIR

Parenthood… I remember the warnings of sleepless nights in my future, but nothing about my lack of time. So, how does your vehicle maintenance change as a new parent? It doesn’t. And just because there seems to be no time for it, doesn’t mean it should all go out the window ... read more

We’ve noticed an expensive trend that has occurred during the pandemic – putting off regular maintenance for your vehicle, thus a new infliction has surfaced: “Car-thritus Blues” “Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis): When your vehicle s ... read more

Instead of New Year’s RESOLUTIONS, we have SOLUTIONS to celebrate vehicle maintenance for the New Year! 1.First, ENTER our shops WITH CONFIDENCE! Our showrooms are disinfected regularly with AMP BioPledge disinfectant that is proven to ... read more

Check out this Sexy New Beast! Who ever said servicing your vehicle’s Air Conditioning System isn’t Sexy?  Introducing the next generation of AC Service that is now available at Craftsman Auto Care. We’ve invested in this new ... read more

“Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis) When your vehicle sits unused for a long length of time and suffers from stiffness and deterioration.  Common symptoms include poor engine lubrication, rusty brake rotors & engine components, battery degradation and ... read more

“Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis) When your vehicle sits unused for a long length of time and suffers from stiffness and deterioration.  Common symptoms include poor engine lubrication, rusty brake rotors & engine components, battery degradation and ... read more

Let us help you refresh the safest mode of transportation you have! Our vehicle evaporator service, when done every year, kills germs inside your AC system and creates a healthy environment for you and your family while traveling in your vehicle.  This service features our line of top-quality ... read more

Are seasonal inspections really necessary?  It’s that time of year when our industry is recommending a Fall vehicle inspection and/or holiday road-trip inspection and here’s why it is an important part of your vehicle maintenance: Those leaves!  Once all the l ... read more

The most frequently asked question about maintenance is how long stuff is going to last. Here’s the quick and dirty list of some of the averages so you can have a rough idea on how to schedule your maintenance and plan your budget! Keep in mind that these are averages. Your intervals will be ... read more

These major components of your brake system are actually stopping you: Rotors Pads Calipers Your brakes operate through a hydraulic system that uses brake fluid to engage the calipers, cylinders, pads, rotors, shoes, and drums to stop your wheels from turning. Most cars have disc brakes and work ... read more