Eastern Henrico · Varies by neighbourhood
Auto Repair in Henrico County, VA
Henrico County is large and the east end of it is ours. We have been an independent shop in this county since 1980, through every change in what a car is and what it takes to fix one, and we still answer the phone with a person during business hours.
Eastern Henrico drivers get an independent alternative to the chains on Laburnum and the dealers on the west end: the same work, the same parts quality, priced by a shop that has to see you at the grocery store afterwards.
- ZIP codes covered
- 23150 · 23075 · 23231 · 23223
- Landmarks nearby
- I-64 and I-295 · Laburnum Avenue · Williamsburg Road (US-60) · Richmond International Airport
What an independent actually gives you
You get the same technician looking at your car each time, and a shop that remembers it. You get told when something is fine — a sentence that is remarkably hard to buy at a flat-rate chain with a monthly target.
And you get a real answer on the phone about whether a repair is worth doing on a car with 190,000 miles on it, which is not a conversation you can have with a call centre.
I've been taking my cars to this shop for over 20 years (I live in Chesterfield Co) for a long range of services from brakes, tires and general maintenance. Always satisfied with their work and customer service is top notch.
Joel L. · Nextdoor
Read 1,248 moreBrake repair & brake service in Henrico
Henrico drivers can bring their vehicles to our Sandston shop for brake pad and rotor measurements, caliper and hose checks, and brake fluid testing. We photograph what we find and explain the recommended work before you approve a repair.
Car tune-ups in Henrico
A tune-up depends on your vehicle and mileage: spark plugs, filters and other scheduled items are checked against the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Our Sandston shop helps Henrico drivers keep up with the work their cars need and provides an itemised service record.
For Henrico County drivers
What we do most of
Virginia State Inspection
We're an official Virginia inspection station. Twenty dollars, set by the state, and we've been doing them since before the sticker had a barcode.
See the detailTires & Wheels
All major brands, mounted, balanced and torqued to spec — with a straight answer about whether you actually need them yet.
See the detailBrake Repair
Pads, rotors, hardware and fluid — the whole job, photographed and measured, so you can see exactly why.
See the detailCheck Engine & Diagnostics
A code is a symptom, not a diagnosis. We test the system and find the actual fault before recommending a repair.
See the detailTowing & Roadside
Broke down on I-64 or in the driveway? We'll come get you — and tow it to a shop that can actually fix it.
See the detailHenrico County, VA
Henrico County questions
What parts of Henrico do you serve?
Mostly the east end — Sandston, Highland Springs, Varina, Seven Pines and the airport corridor — but we have customers who drive in from all over the county and from Richmond.
Do you offer towing in Henrico County?
Yes, and we tow into our own shop so diagnosis starts immediately rather than after you find somebody to look at it. Call (804) 737-2828.
From the shop
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We're at 320 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5. Request a preferred drop-off day online or call; the shop confirms availability before you come in.