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

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

During daylight savings, we drive in the dark more often and definitely need our headlights to be as bright as they can! With the new HID headlights on the newer vehicles, it’s hard to see if you have older headlights that have lost their shine and must compete with this HID technology. We h ... 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

We're singing the tunes to "The 12 Days of Christmas" to wrap up your vehicle with everything it needs this season. Check out these cool video shots that are color-coded: green = good, yellow = caution and red = safety warning! 2 WIPERS BLADES Windshield wipers event ... read more

Your cooling system consists of more than just the radiator! The water pump circulates coolant to the engine and heater core then returns it to be cooled. Temperature extremes compromise the entire system with rust, corrosion and sc ... read more

Q: What is Carbon Buildup? Carbon buildup is mostly a problem with today’s newer “direct injection” vehicles. Think of your engine like a fireplace. When a fireplace burns fuel, it releases fumes – waste byproducts of smoke and carbon. In a fireplace these ... read more

Potholes can wreak havoc on your tires, rims, alignment and shocks & struts. If you hit a particularly nasty one, beware of these warning signs that could be exacerbated if you ignore them: Vehicle is pulling to one side (alignment or steering system issue) A particularly bouncy or loose ride ... read more