Looking for a good independent shop, Fairfax, VA

[mjulian]

Anyone have a good indy repair shop around Fairfax? Just need basic maintenance, brakes, etc.

The recommended shops around Fredericksburg are a bit far for the routine stuff.

Thanks a lot.

 

[Devilmans Hand]

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[mjulian]

Convenience car care in Manassas
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Thanks!

 

[HoundDog]

I highly recommend the Annandale Citgo gas station at 7131 Columbia Pike, not too far from Kilroy's. It's run by a crew of Vietnamese who are extremely efficient. They fix your car right now. Literally, just tell the front desk what you need, and the manager snaps his fingers and your car is swarmed by a team of skilled Vietnamese mechanics. They did my front brake pads on my Civic last time in like 10 minutes, tag team style. They also have a brake disc lathe and will resurface your discs for cheap.

I asked the manager once "how do you fix these cars so efficiently", he said "this is how we compete with the dealer. The dealer wants you to make an appointment days in advance and wait a long time. We do it right now. That's how we compete." There are some old timer Vietnam Vets who take their old American Iron there and swear by them. They loved my 40. Reminded them of the old days back in Nam.

 

[Cris]

I highly recommend the Annandale Citgo gas station at 7131 Columbia Pike, not too far from Kilroy's. It's run by a crew of Vietnamese who are extremely efficient. They fix your car right now. Literally, just tell the front desk what you need, and the manager snaps his fingers and your car is swarmed by a team of skilled Vietnamese mechanics. They did my front brake pads on my Civic last time in like 10 minutes, tag team style. They also have a brake disc lathe and will resurface your discs for cheap.

I asked the manager once "how do you fix these cars so efficiently", he said "this is how we compete with the dealer. The dealer wants you to make an appointment days in advance and wait a long time. We do it right now. That's how we compete." There are some old timer Vietnam Vets who take their old American Iron there and swear by them. They loved my 40. Reminded them of the old days back in Nam.

As a result of this post I took my 96 FZJ 80 to Annandale Citgo to replace the CDL indicator switch on my transfe case which was acting finicky. I didn't have an appointment but they took me in as soon as a bay was open and were very reasonable on the labor. The mechanic that worked on it is named Andy; he owns a 95 80 and is very familiar with Land Cruisers. I swear by Ryan at OTRAMM and will take my LC to him for any significant work, however, I am very glad I read Hound Dog's reply and gave Annandale Citgo a try before going to Fairfax Toyota to replace the CDL switch.

 

[HoundDog]

Glad it worked out for you. I forgot that Andy owns a Land Cruiser too. Good honest folks there....