Northern VA Auto Repair

Tire Tips for Fall Weather After the heat this summer, the crisp, chilly fall weather is a breath of fresh air! However, the cold, wet fall weather can bring a host of dangerous driving conditions such as skidding, sliding, and hydroplaning. You will need to have the most reliable tires possible an ... 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

Anytime is a great time to do performance upgrades on your vehicle - Here are our favorites (and most popular!): Brakes Replace your regular brake pads with performance pads and braided stainless steel brake lines.  ... 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

How do you know when your tires need to be replaced? Here’s your four-point checklist from our tire experts and ASE-Certified Master Technicians at Craftsman Auto Care: Tire MILEAGE: Most tires will last about 40-60k miles or 4 to 6 years. ** Tire TREAD: Legally, tire tread depth cannot go b ... read more

  Have tires rotated regularly.  This is vital to ensure even wear and improve longevity.  We recommend rotating your tires with every oil service (about 5-7k miles or 6-12 months).  Tires purchased at Craftsman Auto Care are rotated for FREE.  Simply visit ... read more

  Knowing your driving habits is the first step to ensuring you purchase the right tires.  Is most of your driving in stop-and-go traffic, or do you regularly make long commutes with higher speeds or shorter trips at lower speeds?  Evaluate how many miles you typic ... 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

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

Location of Repairs Repairs must be performed by removing the tire from the rim/wheel assembly for a thorough inspection of the inside and outside of the tire. Repairs are limited to the tread area of the tire. Punctures greater than 1/4" in the tire tread and punctures outsid ... read more