Lake Ridge Automotive in
Woodbridge (VA)

Had an amazing experience with Lake Ridge Automotive. I had an emergency repair come up and was able to get my vehicle towed there at around 6:30pm and they started work on it the very next morning. Very fair pricing, community orient shop, and very honest owners and mechanics. Highly recommend!

Great service. I called about an issue and they told me they couldn't fix it, but were happy to do a diagnostic check to figure out exactly what was wrong. They even told me which mechanic in town would be able to fix it. Will definitely return next time I need a mechanic. Months later, they continue to be honest and helpful.

I've been looking for an honest repair shop ever since my mechanic relocated. I have finally hit the jackpot! I received friendly, fast, and excellent service with very fair pricing!

Back on March 4th, the right fron ball joint on my 4Runner failed causing the wheel to practically fall off. Asked a friend for a recommendation and he pointed me to Lake Ridge Automotive. Brian and his crew had it diagnosed and up and running in a day and replaced the other ball joint and CV axles. We added the front rotors and brakes to complete the front end. All of it was done in less than 48 hours. I have never had a car towed in the night before and be ready to pick up 2 days later, especially since it looked like the 4Runner was toast. Brian explained everything and offered advice for things that needed to be looked at that he couldn't do. Really approciate their work and dedication to helping their customers. I'm happy to say I found a new mechanic.

I had a scheduled appointment for 3 o’clock on March 24th when I brought my vehicle to have an oil change and state inspection with your business. When I arrived to drop my vehicle off for your services, I was greeted by a Caucasian lady whom said I was going to have to wait 20 to 30 minutes to get a ride home and I literally am just a couple of miles away from your establishment. I am disabled and had my service dog with me in a small dog backpack. I just wanted to go home. It annoyed me to be faced with getting an Uber after I had already asked in advance for transportation home. Ms. Sade (African American and might have a typo) I think she works and/or managed the garage? Thank goodness! She went above and beyond to make sure that I got home swiftly and without hesitation and you’re so lucky to have her working for you. She’s a gem! Also Christian, we’re very customer oriented. Thank you!

Great service! emissions and inspection even sunday's till 6pm The gas prices are good for Sunoco

Very nice people. Just make sure you understand the price quote over the phone. I was told "15" for an F150 tail light with no blind spot radar, When I arrived, I was again told "15." At check out, I was charged $1,500, three hundred dollars more than the dealer price for plastic and computer.

Catching the auto train up the road from this location my car would not start. Starter had to be replaced. Time crunch ensued. They had my car up and running fast. Great people, honest and fair. They got me out of a pinch and got me on my way fast. Definitely recommend for ones automotive needs. Thank you again. You made my blood pressure lower. Thank you.

Very friendly team! I was told as long as I arrived before 4:30pm on a weekday they would fit me in for the state inspection. I got there about 4:10 and I was in and out in ten minutes! $20 total for the inspection. Highly recommend.

I'm actually concerned making this review because I don't want them to become swamped and unable to fit me in when needed - but it's hard not to glow about this place. Easily the best automotive service I've used in the past 15-20 years. Family owned, fair and honest. Everybody who KNOWS in lake ridge area, knows LR Automotive is the place to go to. They've taken care of my vehicles for 7 years now and I won't go anywhere else.

Thank you very little Lake Ridge Auto motive. DON’T take your car to them! In June 2021, I brought my Volkswagen to them to identify and repair a coolant drip. After finding the problem they replaced the radiator. In Aug after leave the car in my garage for 4 weeks while away, I returned to a small 3-4 inch diameter pool of gray fluid. Thinking it A/C fluid I took it to them. They said, ‘no just the oil plug wasn’t tight’. I knew this was wrong because the oil plug is located in the center. The leak was on the passenger side towards the front. Took the car to another mechanic who found one the aluminum A/C lines had been strong armed when installing the radiator and was now leaking. But, the story doesn’t end there. Two months later the car is back in the shop again. This time to discover, they did not reinstall some of the fasteners and two clips required to secure the radiator. As a result, the radiator would move slightly with vehicle breaking and acceleration. Part of the wiring harness eventually got chewed up in the cooling fans. COST ME PLENTY! Again, thank you very little Lake Ridge Auto motive. Your lack of attention to not so small details cost me over $1,200 of repairs that I never should had to make if you had just done the job right.

The old saying about not judging a book by its cover comes to mind. The garage may not be fancy, but I would never take my vehicles to another mechanic. If you want honesty and affordability, this is the place to go. If they cannot make the repair, they will tell you. Plus, when the work is completed, it is completed correctly the first time. I cannot say enough good things about this business.

I am so happy to have found this place. I never get up selling. The prices are very reasonable and the work is done quickly and well done. I've even taken my truck there with an issue and was given back at no charge when they couldn't replicate the issue. I will always take my cars there. The family run business is so nice to deal with and everyone is so friendly!

Looking for authentic freak cuisine then this is the place for you! Very clean. Polite and helpful servers. Food was fresh and made to order! Even the pita bread was hot and fresh! 👍👍 I always emphasize that I am facing my reviews off of my own experiences! I am not compensated in any way for my reviews! So many places pay people or have their own employees go online and post reviews just to increase their ratings!

This place is as honest as it gets. I had taken my car to them after the dealership gave me the run around and wanted to charge $3000 worth of parts before doing warranty. Super friendly and easy to deal with.

They have done right by me every time. Just got a great price quote on work to be done after the new year. They are wonderful people. That is what makes a good shop. I believe the tag line on their card is honesty and integrity. They display both on every visit.

This still remains one of the best local automotive repair garages in the lake ridge area. A small family owned place, they make their business on being honest in their business dealings and doing quality repairs. I have been bringing my car to them for nearly 10 years now and the service has never faltered. They charge a fair price and do things quickly.

Just come here! Don't waste time with any other mechanic. The fastest mechanic that I've ever been to! They do very good work in a short amount of time. Took my truck in for an inspection and there was no need to drop it off the night before like other places ask for. Brought my truck in, hung out for a few minutes, and then it was done. My friend had to get pretty much everything on his car worked on: brakes, fluids, tire rotation, etc. Dropped his car off around 12 pm, they finished around 4 pm. Probably would have had to pick up his car the next day if he went to a different mechanic.

This is the best mechanic hands down! If you are looking for an honest assessment, fair pricing and most of all quality work this is the only place to go. I've been going here for 4+ years now and not one complaint. That includes having done a tune-up, oil changes, brakes, inspections and replacing a headlight assembly. All were excellent.

They are very pleasant and very friendly. They let you know what your vehicle needs and are very honest about it. I've been going to them for the last couple of years now and wouldn't go anywhere else!! Give them a try yourself. You'll love the experience right from the first time!!!

I brought my son's truck in for a state inspection. Things went so smoothly I'll be bringing them more of my business. We've been trying to find an honest mechanic in the Dale City area for years - these guys were right in front of us all this time. Thanks for the great service. $16 for the inspection and I was in and out of there in less than 15 minutes. Not a single upsale - which is a huge plus to me.

Honestly, I have never seen such a great mechanic. I have moved from another State. I prayed to God to lead me to a honest mechanic. It is my first time this 10/28/2017 to come to Lake Ridge Automotive. I was warmly welcomed by a wonderful lady. The mechanic diagnosed my car in no time at all with no appointment and did not charge anything. They cleaned my headlights free of charge. I will send all my cars to Lake Ridge Automotive. Their quote for repairs to be done is fair. I have dealt with so many dishonest mechanics in the past that when I start my Ministry I will highly recommend people to go to this Mechanic. I wish I could tell everybody to go to Lake Ridge Automotive. May God bless them. Shalom !

I've have come to Lake Ridge Automotive on multiple occasions and every interaction has been very pleasant. You get such a wonderful welcome when you walk through the door and fantastic customer service from beginning to end. I've had my state inspection, my emissions test, and oil changes done here without a hitch. The team here prides themselves in the service they provide. I have such great confidence and trust in the team here.

This is the only honest garage in the area. It's a family owned garage. They absolutely know what they're doing, they treat their clients well, they are friendly and down to earth. Not looking to scam anyone unlike some other places with similar names. We refer to the owner as "Car Jesus" because he works miracles. I would highly recommend that you take your vehicle here if you want a GOOD, HONEST Mechanic.

Great experience at lake ridge automotive! The runners of the business are great people,they take time to explain and always make time to make you there priority and they will go out of there way to make you completely satisfied. I've taken 3 cars already in the past 2 months just to get them running up back to 100% and they've done wonders to them left them in great condition for years to come! I'll always recomand this place to anyone and vouch for incredible workmanship.

Arthur and his crew simply saved my day. I was driving across Virginia, when my right rear wheel started to heat too much. Since it was a Saturday, every auto car repair shop had a waiting time of at least 6h, just to be able to look at the problem. Luckily, I found this place using GoogleMaps. In less than 30 min, they had someone to inspect my vehicle. They disassembled the wheel, cleaned the dust inside the drum, corrected some misalignment in the brake system and the problem was gone. Despite the simplicity of the place, they are really competent and simple people that would never rip you off. They refused any payment from my part. I've never seen this! I never went to a repair shop and walk away without any expenses!! This review is the minimum that I could do for their honesty, integrity and promptness.

Great Service. Ordered 4 new tires from tire rack (for the first time), and found that they were able to deliver to the shop of my choice. I had them delivered to Lake Ridge Automotive and they showed up the next day. Got a call as promised from the shop, brought my car in the next day. Dropped the car off and ran a few errands, and they called a few hours later. Didn't have any problems, and they had a great price compared to some of the other chain places. Will use them again if needed.