Capitol Auto Land Inc
“Really good service and great communication, also a good place to wait while they get your car done.”
Best Auto Repair in Arlington, VA
15 professionals listed · 13 in Arlington · 9 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 9, 2026
Arlington Autocare
“Had an issue with passing inspection with my 19 year old car but they fixed it right away!”
J&F Motors Ltd
“They explained the issue, walked me through a few options at different price points, and never pressured me to spend more than necessary.”
Jim's Automotive
“Fair price were and unlike other shops, they were willing to install customer supplied parts.”
American Lube Service Center
“Have been going here for 8 years now with all family cars and appreciate the professional, friendly, well-run operation that it is.”
Baird Automotive
“He has worked on everything from simple maintenance like oil changes to more complex issues like replacing a steering column.”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington, VA, these 15 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Arlington, VA
Of the 15 professionals we list here, 13 are in Arlington itself and 2 come from Falls Church (4 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 6,355 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the professionals on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
11 of the 15 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Cherrydale Motors
“I can tell they're honest, and have great rates for the area.”
Pham's Car Care Center
“Would not hesitate to come here again for service or inspections with the confidence that I will not be ripped off!”
Auto Stop Arlington
“Immel was great, very professional and knowledgeable, very patient with my questions and doesn't urge you to do everything at once so you can divide your bill.”
Old Ox Tire & Auto
“Noah was very very welcoming and got me in and out within 30 min!!”
Reinharts Garage
“Victor, the owner / lead mechanic helps me prioritize which repairs to do based on my priorities and gives me an estimate of when which 'good to dos' will become 'must dos.”
Arlington Auto Repair & Body Shop
“Did a walk in appointment on a weekend for a state emissions inspection - all the people were very nice and was in and out in 30 minutes.”
Arlington Auto Clinic
“I recently took advantage of their offering for a car detailing, which I am unsurprisingly very satisfied with.”
Shah's Automotive
“Took my truck for sensor issue they fixed it in 20 min thank you so much.”
Gray's Auto Services
“Did a tire repair while I waited took about 10 minutes total.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Arlington
- “I’ve been serviced by J&F Motors ever since my warranty ended and appreciate their excellent service, transparency, great communication with me as a customer, as well as their fair prices.” — customer of J&F Motors Ltd
- “Excellent service & honest staff – my repair ended up costing $500 less than the estimate.” — customer of Auto Stop Arlington
- “Professional, friendly, fast, and efficient! They called to explain what was going on with my car and what they needed to do to fix it, along with the estimated cost (which was extremely reasonable, especially for this area).” — customer of Jim's Automotive
- “From ease of appointment booking, to having shuttle access to get home after dropping off our vehicle, to getting efficient and fair communication with price estimates along the way, their team was professional and easy to communicate with and at fair prices.” — customer of J&F Motors Ltd
- “Brought it to Richard and he took care of it same day, honoring the warranty with no hassle.” — customer of Jim's Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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