Absolut Autoworks in
Sterling (VA)

Went yesterday. Great and amazing service. Got my inspection done quick.

I dont do reviews often at all. After having to deal with the lack of quality on a basic tire install I've decided to leave a review. I ordered tires from simple tire. Had them drop shipped here. Dropped off on Saturday and picked up later. This was back in May 2024. They left 1 tire at 50psi, I found this out after tpms would flash at me indicating over pressure. For those that don't know, they seat the tires at higher pressure then reduce to the pressure indicated on driver door sill. They scraped all 4 of my rims to install the tires. It's like they weren't even trying to do with care. These rims had the original factory tires on them before they were changed. They were relatively pristine before they changed the tires. Today I did my front brakes. I found They cross threaded a lugnut by using the impact to install the lugs. Most people will start and snug by hand then torque them to spec. I also noted the torque was all over the place while removing the other lugs. I realize it takes one person to do a poor job to get a bad review but the lack of care and pride in doing it right is evident in this case. I hope others had a better experience and I'm an outlier from the norm...

Went for a car inspection and it took less than 15 mins for me to get done with it. The owner was very polite and explained one of the wiper blade was ripped. Didn't try to upsell or any other repairs . I would definitely go back to this place.

Walked in off the street with a car problem. The owner RAN from the shop area to the office to assist me! I explained my problem and he said wait just a minute until I finish with this customer and we'll look at your car. Less then 10 minutes and he had my car up on the lift and he and his tech were checking it out. I needed to go out a buy a tire, which I did, came back and only waited 10 more minutes before my car was back in his bay. He finished up what he needed to do and I was on my way in roughly an hour from when I first showed up! 5☆☆☆☆☆+

Absolut Autworks is an absolute pleasure to work with. Julio is honest, polite and will give you an estimate that cannot be beaten. The car was taken care of and returned at the promised time. I would highly recommend the shop for all auto works.

This is absolutely a great place to do your oil change and repair cars. Prices are very resonator pricing and prompt service. Eddie is a great mechanic

I was recommended to Absolut by my coworker, and I scheduled a safety inspection with Julio. Everyone was very kind and professional, and they got me in and out pretty quick despite being very busy! I recommend Absolut to anyone in the Herndon/Sterling area :) I will definitely go back to Julio when my car needs servicing!

Absolut Autoworks is the absolute best! Not only are they amazing at what they do, but they have integrity and pride in their work. Every interaction I’ve had there has been positive, Julio is honest and upfront about my car’s needs, he honors his warranties, and it’s a great environment all around. I cannot recommend them enough, it really is the best place to go for your vehicle care.

Didnt fix my car. Charged us over $1,000 for "repairs" to the water cooling system because the car was overheating. Then we drive away and the car sounded worse and was shaking. We took it back immediately (we didnt even get out of the junk yard) and they ASKED FOR MORE MONEY to repair MORE. We left. Went to a dealership and they fixed some of it so it would atleast run. Now 2 months later the car is overheating again. Edit: This is not the wrong shop. It will not let me reply to the owners comment. The car was probably under my husband's name. But I stand by this review and I am not interested in some lame excuse or allowing this shop to touch my vehicle again.

Julio at Absolut Autoworks is a very honest expert mechanic. I’ve been taking my car and my kids cars to him for years. Very reasonably priced. He’s also done used car checks for us. If you’re looking for a great mechanic look no further! Highly recommend.

I recommend going to Absolut Autoworks for all of your brake and rotor repairs! The owner gave me a great price! Being under a time restraint, he made sure to complete the repair in a timely manner within about an hour. I appreciate his business!

I love Absolute Auto work it is the only shop that I take my automobiles to for service. The owner Julio is spectacular always friendly and always smiling and always providing great customer service. The mechanics are very focused on my car running great while providing friendly service at a reasonable price. I will definitely be going back and ALWAYS refer friends & Fam to this shop!!

Have come here multiple times, and it is always a great experience. They are the opposite of the cliche car shop, where they hustle, lie, and are untrustworthy. Julio and crew are humble, honest, and always bend over backwards to help out, and after so many years it's nice to find a good car shop I can trust. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great work, and great service!

Honest, good work. The mechanics at Absolut Auto have always treated me fairly. They work with me to make the repairs I can afford. And they stand by their work: when the brakes they'd just replaced started grinding, the guys fixed the problem on the same day they diagnosed it free of charge, and I was on my way in a reasonable amount of time. Definitely recommend.

I have been coming to Absolut Autoworks for the last eight years, when the previous owners were around. The new management is just as amazing and helpful. I cannot thank Julio enough for his exceptional work on my cars. I appreciate everything you all do. God bless.

Been using Absolut for a while now, Julio is always so helpful and knowledgeable when I come in with my vehicle. Very convenient for me that the shop is open on Saturdays with my busy work schedule. Always recommend Absolut to my friends and family!

Absolut Autoworks is awesome and that opinion comes from a long time customer. Yes there have been changes, including new ownership, and change is hard. I am still a big fan of the quality of service received from Absolut Autoworks.

Love the work that was provided on my car. The customer service was excellent. Very friendly very knowledgeable and very reasonable. This will be the place I will go for all my future maintenance. I will be recommending Absolut Autoworks to all my friends. Thank you Julio!!!

Have been coming here for years! Danny was the best and Julio is just as wonderful! These are the only people I will let touch my car. The staff here is seriously the BEST because they will literally go above and beyond for you. You cant go wrong with this place, check them out.

Everyone dreams about having an auto repair shop like Absolut Auto available to them. They are honest, do excellent work, will evaluate your problem immediately and charge a fair price. You will not worry that they are trying to add extra cost and unnecessary repair to pad the bill. If it's a small job they do it immediately. You'll think you discovered auto repair heaven.

I have been taking my car to Absolut for over three years now. New ownership has severely destroyed this place. Julio doesn't care about the customer, he wants quick and easy money. Be careful of what he tries to tell you to do with your car; he comes from a fast lube type place, not the old fashioned mechanics that Absolut has always maintained.

When you move away, sometimes it's difficult saying goodbye to the old neighborhood. Only then, do you realize how difficult it is to leave behind a good mechanic! They did great work on my 01 Subaru Forester for years. And even when I moved away, if I gave them a call for some advice, they happily gave it. So very appreciative of an honest, quality shop like Absolut. Bottom line: Absolut does quality work and provides exceptional guidance as it relates to how to best service your vehicle.

Danny, Michele and the rest of the crew at Absolut are just the best. I only discovered this shop after I lived in Reston for a few years and went to the local shops there where I was cheated time and time again. If only I had discovered this great auto shop sooner, Dan is honest and fair and will never make you pay for something that isn't necessary. This shop took great car of our cars and we'd come back in a heart beat just to leave our vehicles in their capable hands. It's worth the drive out to Sterling for the money you'll save and knowing you're dealing with an honest business.

I never thought I would say this but I really love going to this mechanic. I never feel like I am being ripped off and they always do a wonderful job. I have gotten quotes at the dealer and they wanted to charge me over 2x what Danny and Todd estimated - that's what had me sold. My husband and I will only take our cars to this shop. We appreciate their hard work and honesty!

We have been customers of Absolut Autoworks for over 20 years and I trust them like family...in fact when we drop a car off, Danny and Todd both say that they would not return a car to someone after a repair that they would not want their family to ride in. They are great about helping- even if it was a problem that someone else created the problem. They have helped is keep three cars running well with 125,000 miles plus. Don't go anywhere else- they are the best. They will not short cut safety wen they repair a car! Thanks guys!!!

I've been taking my vehicles to Danny at Absolut Autoworks for almost 15 years. They are extremely honest and won't try to sell you anything that you don't need. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good mechanic in Northern Virginia.

My name is Julianne and I am 24 years old. I have had my cars fixed up by Danny and Absolut Autoworks for as long as I have been driving. As a young female who does not know a lot about cars I am very thankful to have this company in my life. They are honest, knowledgeable, fair and genuinely good people. I have never had a problem with the work they have done on my car and trust them whole heartedly. I would recommend Absolut Autoworks to anyone. Danny and his employees know about cars and they will not lie to you about what needs to be done. I have had anything fixed with them from an oil change to a whole tachometer replaced. I look forward to going into their shop and talking with Danny and his wife. There are a few stories I would like to share. When I was in college at JMU in Harrisonburg my muffler somehow came loose and dropped off the bottom of my car. Since I was in Harrisonburg I couldn’t drive my car to Sterling so I had to find a shop out there. After a nice long struggle I get it to a shop who wanted to charge me an outrageous amount of money to fix it. I call Danny and tell him about my problem and he tells me what needs to be fixed and how much it should cost. I find a new car shop, tell them what Danny told me and how much it should cost and they agree with it. I am so glad I could call him to ask him about it so that I didn’t get ripped off! Danny did not get any business or money out of helping me but he is a good person and was willing to help. This is not something I find very often with businesses. I drove a Volkswagen Cabrio for years. It started falling apart and failed inspection right before I was planning to drive it cross country from Virginia to New Mexico. I brought it into Danny to look at. He told me it would be a waste of money to keep trying to fix up the Cabrio and instead I should invest in a new car. That is honesty. He could have made a lot of money fixing up my car over and over again, but told the truth. This is why I am writing this letter because you will not find a better auto mechanic than Danny and Absolut Autoworks.