Northern VA Auto Repair

Spring cleaning should include your vehicles! Here is our checklist to make sure you and your vehicle are able to safely enjoy the sunshine and open road. 1. A Good Washing. After months of cold and winter elements, this is a good start to clear off any corrosive road salts, m ... read more

Go further on a tank of gas with these tips:1.  Check your Tire Pressure.  Don’t rely on your TPMS to gauge your most efficient tire pressure since this system will only warn you when your pressure drops/rises 25% from the man ... read more

With vacation season among us, we’re here to share the importance of car tire maintenance before you hit the road. Check out our list of the top tips for car tire maintenance to keep in mind this summer. Top Car Tire Maintenance TipsCheck Your Tire Pressure ... 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

Tire packages that beat big box stores in quality and convenience! Tire Services DONE RIGHT!  Enjoy our value-added services from Craftsman Auto Care that are FREE.  It just makes sense. All tire packages at Craftsman Auto Care include tire installation, tire rotation, road-force balanci ... read more

If Thursdays weren't already good enough (1 day to Fri-yay!), our #ThriftyThursday specials make it that much better! From $10 over cost tires, 1/2 price oil changes to FREE state inspections.. It's everyone's day to store a little extra cash in your pocket for the weekend. Whe ... read more

Here are our Top 10 tips for getting your car ready for the spring. Some will help your vehicle look (and smell) better, but most are designed to help it perform more efficiently and get better gas mileage. 1. Clean Your Undercarriage. Winter road salt can be a real problem by eating away at its u ... read more

How often should I get my tires rotated? As a general rule, you should get your tires rotated when you get an oil service performed. (about every 6-8k miles or every 6-12 months) Changing the location of the tires on your vehicle allow them to wear evenly and will give them a long ... read more