Merv's Auto Repair in
Lorton (VA)

I'm from out of town. Checked the coolant and it was low. Bought orange antifreeze instead of green. Add the orange then googled what might happen if it's mixed. Bad jujubees is what happens. Called Mervs, at 4:30, explained what I did. He said bring it over. Got there at 5:15. He pumped out the orange stuff and filled it with green stuff. All this for the price of a gallon of antifreeze. Left at 5:45. I can't say enough good things about MERVS. If I lived here I would always take my cars there. Thanks Merv!

Professional. Trustworthy. No frills. All competence and no games. I don't take my car or truck anywhere else.

Poor Merv has seen my cars way too many times over the past few months. They provide excellent service and diagnostics and were kind enough to look over my new used car when I finally gave up on one of my old ones. They do get busy so I recommend making an appointment. Great, trustworthy shop!

Great place to bring your car, super honest owner, he save me 1+k of no-needed work priced by the dealer. You are now my favorite auto repair shop. Thank you, Merv's.

My car's brake light had not been turned off, then I called them around 6:00 pm. I knew it was almost closing hour, but a receptionist was really nice. After arriving at the shop, a young and nice technician fixed my car without labor charge. I'll visit them again. I really appreciate for your staffs' kindness. ❤️ I have a really important schedule tomorrow in Alexandria. Now, I can join the schedule without any concern about brake light. Thanks a million!

These guys are the best!! They are super honest and have saved me 1000’s in repairs over the past 8 years. I live in Reston so it’s a little bit of a hike for my oil changes, but anything other than that I make the trip to Merv’s. That has changed as of today. Another local shop chain recommended $3k in repairs, per usual I denied and took it to Merv’s to get it checked out as I have a long road trip coming up. Not only did they confirm I did not need the repairs, but they also noticed on inspection that I had almost 8 quarts of oil in my car! They drained the excess 3 quarts and sent me on my way. Mervs is the only place that will be touching both our cars from today forward.

Brought my car to Merv to have a starter replaced. While they did the diagnostics they suggested changing the oil separator which is under the manifold that had to be removed to install the starter. The car was using some oil and changing the oil. Separator eliminated this issue. This was something they recommended that I do, which I appreciate that. Adding things to the repair that really need to be done is always a good thing. Merv has been a lifelong friend and I value having somebody so knowledgeable and honest taking care of my car.

Definitely would not recommend and will not be going back! First off, I initially sent my car to the shop to get my locks fixed so that the car would pass safety inspection. I'm reading the labor description and he claims that the key doesn't work for the trunk. Which is total BS! Because the key that they ordered was IDENTICAL! When confronted about it he stated "Oh I just threw that in there". I was definitely over charged for a key that I didn't need! Plus he never fixed the locks! And he would call every once in a while to badger me about money because I was slowly making payments to get the car out. Nearly 2,000 dollars for a key that I didn't need and my locks are still broken. Im so upset. Never again, Merv's ?

Very good experience with Merv's! Called, made an appointment, dropped off the car for a maintenance check up. Got a call a few hours later with a list of things to fix, picked what we needed done and it was ready the same day. Incredibly easy and efficient.

If I could give 10 stars I would. Had a car emergency just passing through the area, got a tow to Merv's about 6 pm on a Tuesday, Merv called around noon Wednesday and had patched up the car enough to get back home. Took me into the garage and showed some quick fixes if anything went wrong on the trip back. Called again on Friday to see how I had made out, and encouraged my mechanic contact him with any questions (it's an older classic and a rather strange issue). Unbelievable customer service. Merv, you are the man.

These technicians went ABOVE and BEYOND helping me get my 2008 Accord in shape. It has 200,000 miles and required a bit of overtime to get it in shape! A good, honest, fast auto shop is as important as a good doctor in my opinion! Next time my car need surgery, you better believe I'm going straight to Merv's! Thanks guys!!!!!!!

Took my car in for 100k mile maintenance check, which they performed and notified me everything looks great with the vehicle. At this point I told them about a noise I was hearing from the front right brakes (only while braking). They assured me nothing was wrong with the brakes and they did not hear any noise. Requested they take a 2nd look which they agreed to do so, and reassured there is no noise and no safety issue. Drove the car home and noticed the noise was still present. Took the vehicle back to Merv's, they tried to convince me it was noise from rust build up. Nonetheless, they took care of this issue. Took the car back home and noticed there was a new noise coming from the rear right brake. Took the vehicle back for the 3rd time, had the mechanic ride with me and made him confirm there was a noise coming from the rear now. Once again, they tried convincing me it was due to rust and rain. I had told the mechanic that i replaced the back brakes myself and there hasn't been any issues for the past 8 months. Anyways, went to the front office and they said that will not charge for labor and only for caliper parts, which the gentleman looked up and told me it will be $20. I agreed. The front office gentleman calls me 2 days later saying the car is ready for pick-up (NOTE: did not say anything else). Went to pick up the car and they are charging me $130 for labor. I do not bring up the point they had told me it will only cost $20, because they are telling me all this extra stuff they had to do and how when they looked at the brake piston, it was not retracted all the way in or something. I like supporting local business so I did not fuss about the charge and paid. Test drove the car and the noises were gone. Went back in to understand a little more what exactly was wrong because I like to learn and correct my mistakes. Another manager was there during this day and he was very dismissive about me trying to ask questions. Constantly interrupted while I was talking and kept saying it's the same when you do it at home and when you do it at a shop. I GET THAT, no duh. All i wanted to know is the theory and issue so I don't make the mistake going forward. All he had to say is at the end is if you don't know then don’t do it next time. I went home. I don’t write reviews, but this just hit me the wrong way. Also, gave them 2 stars solely for fixing my noise issues.

Merv's automotive excellent service and repair shop. If you want your diesel truck fixed or any other vehicle? His mechanics do not have tunnel vision like other mechanics. They get the overall view of the issue at hand and assess the problem. And then they fix it, not like other mechanics at other truck places nearby. Alban! Thanks Merv's for the correct repair.

Drove down from Arlington because it’s super tough to find a solid diesel mechanic near me that has openings. Got recommended Merv’s to do some work on my 6.4 Ford Powerstroke. Merv was super knowledgeable and we actually had a great discussion after the work was done about the “why” and some suggestions for better care in the future. He and his team went above and beyond to make sure the truck was running in top shape!

My car barely started as I went to leave work. I called Merv’s, and they were immediately able to take it in to check the battery and replace it. Fast service and reasonable price. Merv’s has been our go-to mechanic since moving to the area. Thank you so much!!

Hands down the most honest garage I have ever been to. I work on my own car when I can but, sometimes you need a little guidance. I had a knocking sound on the drivers side and could not figure it out. Scott told me to bring it in and they'll have a look at it. I was about to start replacing the suspension but, thank goodness I brought it to Merv's, all it need was some grease in the sway bar linkage. It was such a small issue they didn't even charge me a dime. Thank you Scott and thank you Merv for your decades of unmatched professional service and courtesy.

Our family has used Merv's since I was a kid, and we have always had really good experiences. Within the last two years I bought a car and ran into some issues with my wiper fluid coming out, and knew we have always been able to trust Merv's shop for car repairs in the past. After making a call to the shop, I was able to get into Merv's pretty immediately. From start to finish they were awesome, and the issue was resolved quick and efficiently; along with their team taking the time to talk through each step of the process along the way. We will continue to be using Merv's for our body shop needs, and would absolutely recommend Merv's to anyone in need of car repairs. Thank you again to the crew including Larry specifically for an all around great experience.

Wow! Wonderful experience! Needed new water pump and thought I was going to pay a ton because I’m from out of town and had no idea who to trust. Traveled 8 hrs into to town (Springfield, VA) and the screeching noise from my water pump turned into a rattling. I knew I wouldn’t make it back home and had planned to leave town the following day. Merv’s Auto was a recommendation from my hotel front desk. At Merv’s auto, I told Larry the manager my situation and they got it done within the same day. Excellent service for a reasonable price and wish I had them back home! Thank you so very much!

We have been customers for many years and always had a great experience and working relationship. Last night, our experience with Merc proved us, once again, of his kindness and integrity. As we pulled into the parking lot for a last minute tire issue, Merv had already closed the store and was about to leave. As I explained him the issue and our pending holiday travel, he re-opened the shop and fixed the problem. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude as he did not need to do it. Nevertheless, this is the type of service they offer. You can always count on them!

I have been taking multiple vehicles to Merv's Auto for a number of years. Merv himself is a master and the only man in northern Virginia I trust with the '66 Plymouth Barracuda. All of their work is quality, and they are totally honest and trustworthy mechanics. I therefore give this business the very highest mark in every category. No one could get my friend's '78 Cadillac Seville running-- Merv fixed it after three other shops could not. Merv is also a great asset to the community, donating to many worthy causes, including sponsoring many local softball and other teams. A+

I highly recommend Merv's for all of your automotive repair needs. Staff is courteous, efficient and helpful. Not only do they break down every aspect of what it will take to repair your car, they do not over charge for parts or labor. As a woman I feel very confident that I will not be taken advantage of while they are servicing my vehicle. Don't believe me, give them a try.

Merv's has been highly recommended by friends, and I spoke with them today when we needed a new transmission. They were prompt in providing an estimate and clarity over the scope of work and their professionalism and fair pricing inspired a lot of confidence. For logistics reasons, we're having the work done elsewhere, but will plan to go to Merv's first next time we have a car issue. Thank you Merv for your help and see you soon.

I found Merv's when my car broke down on I-95 not far from the shop. I managed to limp it into their parking lot. The alternator was shot. I was totally at their mercy since I couldn't take my car anywhere else at that point, but their pricing was very fair and they made the repairs as quickly as possible. Merv's also informed me that the alternator failed because oil was leaking from a valve cover gasket onto the alternator. Trying to save me some money, they tightened the bolt and told me where and how to monitor the leak going forward. Ultimately I went back to Merv's a month later to have the gasket replaced. Again, I was treated extremely well and the price was great. I would go back to Merv's in a heartbeat, and plan to use them for a Pre-Purchase Inspection in the near future. I know they are trustworthy and take good care of their customers.

I can recommend Merv's with confidence. Larry is a great guy and extremly helpful. They made my needed repairs promptly and did quality work at a fair price. I know this because I've been a mechanic myself for over forty years I just didn't personally have the facility/equipment to do the job myself. Don't hesitate to take your vehicle to Merv's.

Best mechanics in NoVA! I've been using Merv and gang since they were in Springfield. Why? Because they're honest and competent. They won't fix it unless it needs fixin'. BTW, Merv's is in Lorton now, see pic.

They do great work, charge fair prices, and are completely trustworthy. Merv and his team will give you honest advice about how best to take care of your car or what car you should buy. They've never steered me wrong or treated me with anything but professionalism, courtesy, and respect. I wish all auto shops were like Merv's.

I have known Merv for 30+ years and he has always been one of the best mechanics in the area. He is honest and extremely knowledgeable. Merv and his staff have serviced my vehicles a number of times and I have never had any complaints with their work. If you want honesty, integrity, and reliability, take your vehicle to Merv's Auto Repair.