Northern VA Auto Repair

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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Quality auto care with a 3 year 36k warranty in repairs. Can't beat it!

You really can't beat a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, Dug! Thanks for trusting Craftsman Auto Care with your auto repair needs. -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Thanks for the stars, Kassandra! We appreciate your business. -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Do not trust these guys. I brought my vehicle here for a standard safety inspection. After replacing two tires and battery terminals they failed me for the passenger safety air bag sensor. They told me that they had to order a new sensor and would call me when it came in. They called me on a Monday and told me the part had arrived, so I scheduled to bring my vehicle in on Wednesday. I was out of town, so my wife had to go to the appointment. After she waited for over an hour, they said they actually had the wrong part - so she had to wait another hour for them to go get another. They “replaced the sensor” but told her that it was actually a different problem, so she’d have to bring the car back another time. They did such a shoddy job that when she got the car back the turn signal did not work. I called them and they said they must have knocked it loose when they were putting in the sensor (which they said they took back out so I still had my old sensor). For my inconvenience they literally offered to “be as efficient as possible” if I brought the car back to fix the air bag issue. The fact that these guys think being efficient is some sort of special deal for a customer is all you need to know about this business.

Hi Travis - We apologize that we initially had ordered the wrong air bag sensor. We had no way of knowing it was not the correct part until the bumper was removed. As soon as we realized this, we sent someone out right away to pick up the new part. Unfortunately the problem went deeper then the sensor. We realize you did not have the time, so we offered to provide you with our loaner car. Though we charged for the pre-paid part, we didn't charge you for any labor. We had also explained that we wouldn't charge you to look further into the situation to diagnose the problem, but you denied the offer. Please call us at (703) 719-7606 if you would like to discuss this further.

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

BEWARE - NOT TO BE TRUSTED!! Do not trust this place with your vehicle. Had our company van towed here because it would not start. 1. Claimed fuel pump had no pressure and needed to be replaced. 2. Claimed distributer shaft had play in it and needed to be replaced. 3. Claimed ignition wires were bad and arching, causing the distributer to go bad. Would need to be replaced. Finally - Claimed that they would need to replace the fuel pump and distributer just to get the vehicle running. BUT... the distributer would eventually fail again if the spark plugs and wires were not replaced. Total cost $2,470.58 After reading previous reviews on this place I decided to call my local Chevy service department only to discover it to be cheaper to have this vehicle towed 100 miles and have the work done at a Chevy dealership... but the kicker was that none of that was required. Fuel line was clogged which worked itself out after all the towing. There is no play in the distributer shaft. Wires and plugs were fine. My mechanic hooked up a pressure gauge to the fuel pump and showed me 70lbs of pressure. Actually a little high.

Hi Kevin - Having your vehicle towed anywhere outside a 100 mile radius from northern VA will always be cheaper, as costs in these areas are generally higher. The failed fuel pump may have started working again after traveling that amount of distance on the back of tow truck. We have tried to reach out to you, but unfortunately we only have the number of your driver. Please call us at (703) 719-7606 so we can discuss this further!

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
5
Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Have been going there for years. (Before it changed) Very good service!

Glad we were able to keep up the Auto Repair service you deserve, Wayne! We're always here to help. -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Thanks for the stars, Rachel! We appreciate your business. -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Lack personality far as customer Service and the guy acted if I didn't know how to redeem my groupon voucher wasn't happy with him at all he told me that they weren't running a groupon and checked to see if my groupon was valid but good work on my car I guess they take forever

Hi Shaka - As far as we remember, your visit with us went smoothly and you were not upset when you left. When it comes to length of service, you had come by our shop without an appointment during a very busy time of day. We were able to fit you in and accepted your Groupon without an appointment and got the service done quicker then we initially anticipated. We've called and left a voicemail to try and get to the bottom of this - Please give us a call at (703) 719-7606 to discuss.

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Love this place! They are always super nice and prioritize their estimated work.

Thanks for the love, Malena! Great customer service and helping our customers create a plan for their vehicle repairs is some of the things we do best. We're always here for you! -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

I've had a trusted mechanic for 20 years, but moved to NOVA in 2016 and couldn't find a replacement until I found Craftsman Auto. They truly put my import back together after sitting for over 6 months. they upgraded my turbo, exhaust manifold, high pressure fuel pump, installed high flow CAT, fixed broken vacuum and return lines, radiator flush, inatalled rear motor mount, tightened my suspension, ordered missing gaskets, conducted an oil change, COBB Tuned it and passed my state inspection, ALL while keeping me updated throughout the process. I'm very happy with their work and customer service and hope to continue this relationship for a long time! Thanks guys!

Thanks for sharing, W Paz! We were more than happy to help piece your import back together - it's what we live for. Keeping our customers informed on the status of their vehicle is always a priority of ours. Happy to gain a new loyal Craftsman customer, please let us know if you and your vehicle need anything! -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria
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Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria

Customer service is very professional. The waiting room & shop at the KINGSTOWNE, VA. location are very clean, well-maintained and welcoming to customers & their pets (w/ dog treats & a water bowl for Fido). They did take a LONG time to complete the work. My 'brake job' on one axle (w/ new rotors) took almost 6 HOURS. The 'delay' was partially due to their ordering the "wrong" parts from their warehouse? Once the error was caught, & the correct part re-ordered, the job went smoothly. I really like the 40 pt. full auto 'inspection' Craftsman provided. They caught many problems proactively, & provided very good recommendations & 'alerts'!!!

Thanks for sharing, Alex! Creating a welcoming environment through a clean shop and friendly service is important in the whole customer experience at Craftsman. We apologize for the mix up in parts - happy we were able to get it switched to the right one and get your car's brakes back in tip-top shape! Please let us know if you need anything. -Your Craftsman Team

- Craftsman Auto Care - Alexandria