Auto Scandia

Always easy to book an appointment. Got my car in there by 8:30. It was ready by noon.

AutoScandia won't take you to the cleaners. They do a great job and are straightforward and honest. They won't try to sell you something you don't need. Services: Auto battery replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto A/C recharge, Auto maintenance, Vehicle safety inspection, Engine repair, Brakes, Air conditioning, Auto brake replacement, Tires, Oil change

I LOVE AutoScandia! When I heard on the radio that they were now servicing Porsche, I knew it was time to buy my dream car. I've been going to them for years.when I had a SAAB. The staff is super friendly and always makes me feel like my car is in the right hands. They go above and beyond. Thank you AS!

LOVE these guys! Took my car in today for brake work and a roadworthy check before a long road trip. The actual cost came in at LESS than the initial estimate but, more importantly, I'm now 100% confident that my car is safe for a long drive, can't thank them enough. ALL of them are so courteous, professional and friendly, they're a pleasure to deal with.

And if you need to wait, there's a very nice waiting area.wifi available, coffee station, etc. I think they're absolutely trustworthy and honest, so grateful for them. Thank you, Auto Scandia!

A couple weeks ago I took our Lexus RX350 to AutoScandia because the AC was being unreliable, working sometimes and other times not. The crew there checked the system, charged it, tested it, and put in dye to check for leaks. It seemed to be fine until yesterday when the AC again started acting up. We were especially concerned as we are traveling to a family wedding tomorrow and my elderly parents are our passengers.

In a bit of a mild panic, I called AutoScandia. They weren't sure they could help us today; but when they heard our predicament, Glenn told me to come on in. Somehow they squeezed us in, diagnosed and repaired the AC. To my surprise, Glenn said there would be no charge. I am so grateful for their above-and-beyond service.

I've been a long time customer of AutoScandia and when I had Gene as my advisor, I received very consistent and competitive pricing for good work on my German cars. Recently I was assigned Glen who quoted me over $400 for the same brake job I called and spoke to someone there a week prior - he honored the first quote after I objected. I just requested another quote and it was also 50% higher than a competitor (one with a better reputation too) - I'm done with AutoScandia.

They may be cheaper than the dealers that gouge their customers, but they are far from competitive or fair in their pricing and not even responsive. As for the owner's response that you get what you pay for? We all know that's a falsehood - if that was true, let's all go to the dealer and pay $2K to replace a couple of OEM rotors and pads - they serve free coffee, sodas and snacks too right?

They helped me out on a whim, even though they are among the busiest repair shops I've ever seen. I brought a Mercedes 190E driveshaft carrier bearing here for press-fitting because, amazingly, every other shop I called no longer had a hydraulic press. Definitely bringing my other cars here due to the professionalism and willingness to accommodate customers.

This is a repair shop you can trust and that's just the bottom line. As a woman, I feel comfortable taking my vehicle here without feeling like I'm going to get ripped off. Every time I've gone here, I had a quotes from somewhere else also. They definitely have best prices, use OEM parts and then explain to you thoroughly how the issues was diagnosed and different options fixing your vehicle and their recommendation on why an option is better over the other(s). This is at least, in all my experiences.

New to the area and went there after some online research. They did a great job, were trustworthy and the car was finished in a timely manner. Would definitely use them in the future.

Horrible. Takes a week to make an oil change appointment; leave the car before 9 am on appointed day and at 2:00 they are still not ready. If this is not unprofessional what is?

We've been taking my 2004 Volvo C70 to AutoScandia since we moved here in 2009. I have always found them to be thorough and professional. We don't drive the car a lot as I walk to work but on our most recent visit they called and told us that the tires had been on the car for eight years and were dry rotted. I was so relieved to hear this as I don't keep up with tire age just regular maintenance. I had no idea the tires were that old! It's such a joy to know that someone is looking out for us and our vehicle. Can't say enough good things about AutoScandia!

Best auto group in the area! My family & I have been bringing all our cars here for more than a decade

Brought my 2016 BMW X5 for an alignment after getting new tires, and Autoscandia did a great job with better than dealership wait and pricing. They also gave me a $100 discount for being a first time customer! I would get service here over BMW of Fairfax and Sterling.

A genuinely honest shop. Unlike many mechanics in the area, AutoScandia doesn't try to sell you fixes you don't need. I've had a few issues with them, but they are minor compared to the value of finding a mechanic worthy of trust.

So glad to have found my "go-to" auto service shop. Extremely happy with them with my first two visits! Thanks guys for an overall great experience!

Stellar. Brought my car in on short notice for a pre-purchase inspection. Despite a busy schedule the master techs fixed an oil leak in a few hours. Huge thanks to Dan T. and team! I was a bit worried about having to goto the dealership for repairs due to the make of the car. All those worries were assuaged today and now I am driving with 100% confidence. Autoscandia will, without a doubt, be my goto shop moving forward.

A family member from Kentucky was visiting us when the day before she was to return home her car's Check Engine light came on. AutoScandia worked her into an already packed schedule and repaired her stability monitoring, allowing her to traverse with confidence the West Virginia mountains between major snow/ice storms. We have been relying on the great folks at AutoScandia for a couple of decades.

Mark has created a customer-friendly business that has often been like a talented family, one you can be assured will treat you with honesty and friendliness. We continue to recommend them very very highly, without reservation.

We have brought our Volvo XC90 to AutoScandia for two major projects, and both went perfectly. You can trust these folks to do high quality work, finished on time, and for an excellent price. When they say it'll be ready by Friday, they really mean Friday! And they really know their stuff.

Went in for my first car servicing (first for the car and first since relocating to Reston). At first it seemed hard to communicate with them as I filled out the online form and didn't get a response (may have hit spam but either way). Called them up, Dan was apologetic and sincerely wanted my business. Dropped my car off this morning. Less than 2 hours later it was ready for pickup. Seems top-notch.

Only bit of confusion was when I needed to take it in for service (i came in at 5,000 miles, was told it was 7,500). Oh well. I'll continue taking this car in at 5,000 mile intervals. Thanks to Dan, Glenn and the team, look forward to being a long-lasting customer.

There should be a button for 10 stars. This place is a rare gem among service centers. The staff are friendly, available, and exceptionally well trained and experienced. My service advisor Rashid patiently answered all my questions and explained what was necessary and what we could delay. Service manager Mark was kind and generous, treated me like family. And John, the tech that actually worked on my car, what a pro! So impressed.

Th Auto Scandia team provides great work with solis customer service.

After bringing my car to the dealer to repair a brake light, they only replace the bulb and sent me on my way. However, that didn't correct the problem. The dealer also recommended thousands of dollars of other unrelated repairs (which were later determined unnecessary at this time by a different Volvo specialist). So, I brought my car to Auto Scandia and they quickly identified that the problem was pinched wiring between the frame of the car and cracked sheathing of the wiring.

The repair was very affordable and completed the same day. The experience was so positive, my husband now brings his BMW here. And, I have returned for other repairs. I like that they are willing to fix things for a fraction of the cost when the dealer would typically just replace them for a much higher cost!

They were honest and able to get me in quickly to check an oil light warning. I just moved to the area and previously had all of my Volvo work done at the dealer. AutoScandia was a much better price point.

"Dedication, integrity, and providing exceptional customer service" - these guys really live up to their name. I've been coming to these folks for years now with my various Volvo models and they've always done a great job, been very forthcoming & honest, with top-tier recommendations, but this most recent bit of working with them definitely deserves a shoutout.

Just days before I had to make a move (driving 1400+ miles away), before the Labor Day weekend, something went wrong with my cooling fan and the control module. Gene was fantastic when it came to coordinating finding last-minute parts, and understanding my concerns and urgency. Not only did he so courteously pony a part to the shop over the course of the long weekend, they had it done and repaired for me first thing in the morning when everyone came back in. I want to give Gene 6 stars! Thank you everyone at AutoScandia!

AutoScandia service has always been excellent. I have gone to them for years. The staff are very professional and polite. Work completed when promised. Services: Oil change, Wheel alignment, Brakes, General repairs & maintenance

Autoscandia is the authority on foreign car repair. They are not only extremely knowledgeable, but very courteous and helpful. Their customer service is top notch and they truly strive to make their customers happy, from front desk personnel to master mechanic.

I wouldn't say I know cars super well, but I have a decent enough understanding as long as it's explained to me. The guys here at AutoScandia were extremely professional and gave me a proper breakdown of the issues they found with my 2014 BMW 535i xDrive. As a consumer, I'm always worried that I might be overcharged for things I don't know but I didn't feel that here.

I had been quoted some prices from BMW of Sterling and they were obscenely expensive but here I was quoted way more reasonable prices - they seemed to match what I had read online from my own research on the issues. I talked to a few people who were also there and they were all long time customers. It's hard not to trust ~300 reviews and a 4.9 star rating so I'm glad I took a chance and brought my car here! I'll be doing so in the future again. Very professional, thorough, and honest from what I gathered.

I waited (procrastinated) until the last day of the month to have my car inspected. Even it being a Saturday and the last day of the month, I was in and out in 30 min. The team was super professional and friendly - I will definitely be back! Bonus points for being close to a Dunkin :)

After having 0 luck with auto repair shops trying to up-charge me an insane amount, I was luckily referred to Autoscandia. They were quick to call me after dropping my car off, updated me immediately, and best of all they gave me a realistic price point. When I picked up my car, they took the time to explain to me the process they went through. They were so kind!

Sometimes as a woman I get worried about getting scammed or overcharged because I'm not familiar with cars. They were so clear about everything. I will be taking my car here for future repairs. Thank you guys!

They took great care of my 2015 Audi Q5, at 1/3 of the cost that the dealership was going to charge. I had the 75K mile service done, as well as both the rear brakes and battery replaced. There was no up charging or BS that I have experienced at other places. The car is now actually driving better than before. They were very professional, very polite, and their service was timely. I will definitely be taking the car back here from now on.

Excellent service and quality every time. Fair prices, clean store, quick and efficient. Feel confident with the assessment of issues with my vehicle and know they are honest and straightforward with what needs to be taken care of right away and items that are recommended but not vital. Refer company to friends and family

Hands down.the best! When Auto Scandia announced on the radio that they were now servicing Porsches, I finally made the decision to purchase my Porsche.after test driving for four years.

Had another great service at Autoscandia. My tires were low on air and they checked the air pressure for me without charging me for it. I scheduled an oil change the following week and everything was taken care of well, even got a text from the owner Mark the next day asking if I was satisfied with the work done. Everyone in the shop is always so nice, accommodating and helpful and their prices are very competitive! Would recommend to everyone!

I don't normally write reviews but my experience here made me compelled to do so. I do most my work myself, but after moving to an apartment, it became difficult to work on my car. So, I brought in my Lexus to get a brake flush at my scheduled time and paid exactly what I was quoted. The waiting areas were clean and felt comfortable being there despite COVID.

The reason I got a brake flush was because I was trying to troubleshoot a soft pedal after replacing calipers and bleeding the brakes the traditional way. When I got home I called the shop back to ask Brian, the tech who worked on my car a few questions. He answered all my questions honestly and provided great customer service. I really appreciated that he took the time out of his day to take my call and provide detailed answers to all the concerns I had. He was very knowledgeable about my particular car and provided some advice. I had a great experience and would recommend AutoScandia to others.

Update: Mark, the owner of the shop personally reached out within a day, apologized profusely for the mistake, and offered a refund on the work. Paul, the tech, reached out as well. THATS 5 star customer service, and that's why I will always recommend these guys.

I brought my Jeep to AutoScandia twice and have had great experiences. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and most of all: reliable and trustworthy! Shoutout to Glenn for giving an honest assessment on what I originally thought would be a bigger repair. Turns out it was a minor fix on the battery attachments. Appreciate the quick turnaround!

When my Lexus broke down in the middle of the road down the street from AutoScandia I called them to see if they could help. They gave me the number of a tow company to have it towed. I expected them to just wait for the car to arrive, but on their own, they showed up while I was waiting for the tow truck, jumped it enough to put it in neutral and pushed it out of the street to a safe place.

I was incredibly impressed. They got the alternator and battery replaced that same day at a reasonable price. The folks were incredibly professional and went out of their way to help me. I was very impressed and will be taking my car here from now on.

I've used these folks a couple times and been satisfied both times. Friendly, timely, communicative, and I've been charged an expected price. Favorite mechanic in the area, and a convenient location. Great local business options for food and coffee across the street after you drop your car off.

AutoScandia is the only auto service shop I have ever ENTIRELY trusted. Unlike the barber who never said you didn't need a haircut, Mark Bredeson's crew advises me as though my three cars actually belonged to them. They've kept my '03 Buick LeSabre, '07 Lexus GX 470 (168,000 miles), and my '13 BMW 750i purring smoothly!

Friendly staff. Reasonable price. What else you need right? I needed my break pads to be changed to pass safety inspection. So, while waiting for my car at the shop, I received a call that my rotors were "warninsh" too, but since I needed to save the money, I said "no" to the rotors. I worried that I wouldn't pass the inspection and that the staff member would be convincing me to make the purchase to do that additional service. However, happily for me, there was no pressure, and I did pass the inspection with the knowledge of that I need to be prepared financially for the rotors next time. I moved in close by. So I guess I found my place for the car services, maintenances, etc. Thank you guys!

Not afraid of complex problems. So I own a turbo-charged BMW that has a reputation for difficult repairs. My experience with Autoscandia this Fall, specifically Doug, Brian, and Mark, reinforced why I have stayed with Autoscandia since moving to Herndon. The #1 wish whenever I take the car to the shop is to get the car back in the same shape that it was in before whatever went wrong occurred.

That did not happen this time. It actually came back a faster car than its been in years. It wasn't an easy fix, or a quick one. The actual problem was that a bad fuel injector fried the computer, which made diagnosis based on a lean fuel fault to be significantly challenging. The team at Autoscandia though made sure to keep me appraised while they were trying to figure out what was wrong with the car, walked me through the issues in-person, and identified and repaired some other vacuum and oil leaks along the way.

They also ensured that I did have a car while they were repairing mine -- through Enterprise which is right next door in the Spring Hill Suites. I also discovered that while the parking lot adjacent to the building is pretty tight and hard to get around sometimes, they also have an agreement with the hotel next door to use their lot as overflow. (This is especially useful because the only entrance to Autoscandia itself is from Spring Street headed toward Herndon -- you can access the hotel parking lot from both Spring Street and Herndon Parkway). Had I taken the car to the dealership, the cost of the repair almost certainly would have exceeded the fair market value of the car. Kudos to Mark and the team for being reasonable on cost given the labor that went into it, and helping me get out of there with an even faster car.

I just move to the area and needed to have maintenance done on my 1990 VW Vanagon camper. I try to find who really like and knowledgable to this old van. Then I found Autoscandia, which has very high reviews, so I tried them out. I have been exceptionally pleased with them for my first overall check and maintenance. Every time I have been there or talked on the phone I have experienced friendly, professional and knowledgeable service at the front desk from Gene, especially mechanic Paul who really know the old Volkswagen.

They let me know what was wrong with the van and what suggested to do before they work on it. They adhere to the agreed-upon mechanic work. They let me know when they see any issues that will need my attention in the future, and save me the money if it is not really need to replace. They have been great at diagnosing problems correctly the first time. I am happy I found them! and find a nice home for my lovely Vanagon!

I've come here years ago and recently and have had a good experience. I would recommend coming here to do automotive work that is more than just an oil change/simple maintenance as their specialists come at premium. Note: They do not allow you to supply your own parts (e.g. motor oil).