Capitol Auto Care LLC

Aby Thomas

★★★★★

7 years ago

It’s always hard to know when to trust an auto mechanic shop but through multiple interactions for 3 vehicles, I feel that Wahid and his shop provide great service and stand behind their work. Most recently we had an issue with one of our vehicles which took some time to diagnose and Capitol was able to repair it but Wahid was honest with us that the root cause was indeterminate. He was up front and gave me options to consider. Highly recommend this shop for your automotive needs.

Neha Ramani

★★★★★

a year ago

I am so grateful to Mr. Walid, who kindly offered to fix my license plates on a snowy day promptly and at no cost. A big thank you for your generosity to do a non regular service and that too kindly.

David Qualley

★★★★★

7 years ago

What a great experience! I had the misfortune of hitting a pothole so hard that it cracked my radiator and I broke down right in front of Capitol Auto Care by some twist of fate. I was at the mercy of being broken down far from my regular trusted mechanic. Wahid and his guys were nice enough to take a look at my dilemma and quickly diagnosed the cracked radiator, which had emptied my radiator in only two blocks. Wahid was very friendly and gave me a rough estimate on the spot which was quite reasonable. He had the car fixed within 24 hours at the very reasonable price as promised which was great considering I had to get a whole new radiator. The shop is kept in immaculate condition and you can tell that Wahid and his crew really care about their customers and their facility. I would highly recommend Capitol Auto Care and would not hesitate to return for any of my service needs.

Laura Fries

★★★★☆

4 years ago

Wahid and his staff know there stuff. They are friendly, knowledgeable and will give you there absolute honest opinion. They can be busy and if you need your car back quickly, you need to let them know. They are not speedy, so be sure to arrange alternate transportation. However, I don't trust easily. But I trust Wahid. When we were looking for a new car, I called him to get an opinion. I told him I didn't want to see him very much! Lol. And he gave an honest answer. He knows that car repair costs a lot and he helps us try to avoid that.

Maddie K

★★★★★

7 years ago

Fantastic service. I was able to drop my car last night after work for a check engine light. I got a call this morning that they'd diagnosed it and received a quote for a faulty valve and an hour of labor. By around 2pm this afternoon, I got a call for pickup. The quality of customer service is unparalleled for this area, and I'm impressed by the speed and quality of both service and customer care. 10/10 would recommend.

Jordan Womble

★★★★★

a year ago

The owner is honest, knowledgeable, and friendly. He does not recommend unnecessary maintenance. His prices are fair, the service is excellent, the communication is refreshing. He usually provides same-day turnaround and if he cannot do the job quickly he will let you know.

Lukas Zajac

★★☆☆☆

Edited 2 years ago

I'm going to give 2 stars as I want to give benefit of doubt to their team and actually believe that some of the customers get here an honest quote and repair. Unfortunately I think zip code has a lot to do with prices at this particular location. After our household got a second car I was in a situation that allowed a second opinion and to my surprise it was fraction of the cost that Capitol Auto Care team quoted me (I spent $250 instead of $1600) car passed the inspection without any issues. The owner seems to be a nice guy but the prices and recommendations are not right. To be honest he told me that the only customers he makes money of are the ones that still hold on to their older cars. I supported this local business for as long as I could but I don't trust the quotes and repairs that the shop is offering. Get a second opinion but not it the same zip code.

Z. Johnson

★★★★★

2 years ago

I've taken my auto here for years and have been consistently happy with the service. I particularly appreciate Wahid's honesty - he will tell me what does and does not need to be done, what needs to be done now and what can wait. I've never felt like I've been upsold on services and parts that I don't need. I've occasionally sought a second opinion on large or complicated repairs, but for the most part, they've been in line with Capitol Auto's first assessment. Prices and wait times are reasonable given the quality of service. This will continue to be my first stop for auto repairs.

Jay Fisher

★★★★★

a year ago

My man! Listen, good mechanics are hard to find. Good mechanics who are honest and fair are INCREDIBLY hard to find. These guys are all of that. I can tell you from first-hand experience that they honestly care more about helping you than taking your money. If anybody needs service, this is the place I send them. Very happy to live close to them. Thanks guys.

Ian Warthin

★★★★★

2 years ago

Not just my preferred mechanic but also an amazing human experience. Having issues with your car is never fun, but as soon as you walk in your greeted with a genuine smile and the knowledge that you won't be over charged. Once my oil was running low, although I didn't realize it. I pulled in because the check oil light came on and he filled it up for $20 flat. Beyond that the owner is a grateful, humble man who has a optimistic outlook on life and feels blessed for the life he leads. It's impossible to leave this place without feeling some sense of joy.... and I remind you, it's a mechanic shop.

Polina Kuzmina

★★★★★

4 years ago

I have gone to this shop a number of times and they are amazing. No BS, just simple facts. Took my car in with a number of issues and the price tag on repairs was great. He gave me an assessment of outstanding issues that was direct and accurate (as these are issues I was aware of previously) and I felt absolutely no pressure about the using their shop, which was refreshing. I had bad tires among other things and the mechanic was honest and said I could get the tires for a better deal elsewhere. Great place - will be coming back for all my future work.

Salem Mohamed

★★★★★

a year ago

The service here is very amazing, the mechanic easily explained what was going on with my Corolla and what they recommended. They had an immense wealth of knowledge, and they made me feel like I was in great hands. I appreciate their help very much.

John Bashista

★★★★★

a year ago

We met Wahid when we lived in Burke in the 90’s. Always provided fantastic customer service. We moved 40 miles south in 2003 but my dad, who always did his own car repairs, started going to him in 1991. 33 years later we took his car to Wahid for brake issues today. He got us in and out in lightening speed and spent some Q time just reminiscing. Anyone who lives in or near Alexandria, I’d recommend taking your vehicle to him. The most honest, personable, and professional car repair professional I’ve ever known.

Nicole Gutierrez

★★★★★

2 years ago

As a 24 year old woman it is always difficult to find a shop that will not take advantage of you but I can honestly say you do not have to worry about that here! I had such a wonderful experience with this shop! I would absolutely recommend them for all of your vehicle needs. They were very honest and did not try to sell me anything I did not need. Wahid is very kind, professional and really cares about his customers like family. I dropped my vehicle off on a Friday evening before they closed and had both of my front lower control arms, an engine mount and an engine mount torque rod replaced and I got my vehicle back by Saturday afternoon. I only paid $1600 for everything whereas the dealer had quoted me $3600 for the same work. My car is running better than it ever has. I will never take my vehicle anywhere else and will be coming back for my oil change soon! Thank you Capitol Auto Care for making this a stress free experience.

Sarah Sloane

★★★★★

10 months ago

Walid is amazing! We are on a road trip halfway across the country when we start experiencing a wobble that got progressively worse. Trying to find an auto shop as an out of towner is rough, but based on the reviews we decided to try Capital Auto. We dropped off the car right after opening and within 2 hours Walid called with the diagnosis - and while he could do the repair, the parts wouldn't be in until late. Knowing we had further to go, he recommended another shop who could do the work today and get us back on the road by the afternoon. He saved us money and time, and was incredibly kind. He'd be my go-to shop if I lived here!

Chris Tweedt

★★★★★

a year ago

My family's van broke down at 5:15 pm on a Friday in D.C. on our way from Virginia to Wisconsin. It couldn't go more than 40 MPH. We went to Capitol Auto Care just because they were open until 6 on a Friday. They quickly diagnosed the problem and were ready to fix it the next day - Saturday. Capitol was unknown to us, so we were a little wary, because we, being stranded visitors, were the perfect target for a scam or excessively high prices. One of their customers - a woman with a small child, who was with us in the waiting room and who heard about our situation, told us they were honest, fair, good people. After getting their diagnosis and quote, I also called my regular mechanics back at home, and all of them confirmed that Capitol's prices were very reasonable and that their diagnosis was correct (as far as they could tell). Everyone at Capitol was friendly, clear, and communicative. In fact, after we arrived back at home after our long trip, Capitol called the next morning just to check whether we got home safely. Really, these guys are great - honest, friendly, and fair. 100% recommend.

Kevin Johnson

★☆☆☆☆

4 months ago

Today I brought my 2018 lexus lc500 to get a state inspection. Now the reason I'm leaving this review is not because he lfailed me for sunscreen tint on the windshield is what he said but the fact that he started removing a little at the top corners so it has to come down now and of course he recommended someone he knows to remove the rest he also cut into it taking the old inspection sticker off . He never asked did I have or were able to get a dmv clearance . I wish there was a way that I could show photos .