Stevens Auto Clinic

Great shop. Steven is very thorough and knowledgable and will clearly explain any work that needs to be done. His prices are very reasonable. Most important, he’s honest and you can trust him not to recommend any work you don’t need. His work is very good.

I went here a year ago for my front breaks. Steven told me at that time my rear breaks needed changing but I only wanted what I came for. He didn’t pressure me about it and did as I asked. I liked that immediately. A year later my car starts making a noise so I took it back he had a mechanic test drive it but of course it didn’t make the noise. While we were driving the mechanic said something was bitting didn’t know what that meant. Once back inside Steven reminded me of the breaks from last year needing replacement so I agreed. When my old breaks were removed he brought them to me, it was metal on metal. I took a picture and I really trust Steven.

over pricing. they will not put diagnostic fee toward repair like other shops.
Take too long to get the car back will never go back again

I’ve been taking my car to Steve for a number of years now for one particular reason: he’s honest and won’t do work on your car that isn’t necessary. His advice is valuable and correct, and his work is very good.

Great and honest service. Steven is extremely accommodating and helpful, plus his garage does great work. I try to take my vehicle here as much as possible, however in the few instances I have needed work done out of town (college), I have been able to call Steven and get his opinion on service and pricing.
The car that I purchased had been involved in a significant front on collision that was never reported to Carfax and I therefore deemed it a lemon. Five years and 50k plus miles later it is still running fine due to the maintenance and work I have received from Steven’s.

I bought a 2003 Lincoln Aviator which needed some work. I brought it into Steven’s Auto Clinic on the advice of a buddy of mine who has been going to this shop for years. I really appreciated Steve’s honest and frank assessment of the truck when I first had the shop give it a once over and estimate for the recommended repairs.
I have been very pleased with the vehicle after the work Steven’s Auto Shop completed. My truck is now averaging 21 mpg/​hwy and 14 mpg/​city. That is 4 mpg better than the official EPA Fuel Economy rating of 17 MPG/​HWY! (sure not great to begin with … but I don’t drive all that much so the low mileage is not an issue).
I was very impressed with the professionalism of the shop and the repair cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Steven’s Auto Clinic to anyone looking for a very professional, competent, and reasonable mechanic. I live in DC, but was easily able to take the Yellow line metro and a local bus back and forth from the shop to home. It is well worth the extra time for all of you DC residents.

If you have an pain in your stomach and you decide to go to the doctor and tell him how you’d like him to perform the surgery, give him the tools you’d like him to you, and then tell him what you’d like to be charged, then you really are better off going home and drinking a bottle of rum, heating up a butter knife and prepping for self surgery.
It’s the same concept at the auto mechanic. If you could fix it, you would have done so already, or at least tried to prevent it. I’ve never seen anyone go to a Mechanic and say «Hey, everything works great. I just want you to marvel at this piece of automotive beauty» You come to a mechanic because you NEED the help.
I went in today because I needed a battery replaced. Unfortunately, the battery sits behind a panel in my wheel well. To extract it I would need to remove my wheel, pop up the pins without damaging them, and then extract the battery. Then match up the correct battery and reverse the process.
Yeah, I could have taken the 5 days (Yes, it would have taken me 5 days to do this with all else I have going on), and fixed the problem. I may have broken a few installation pins in the process, but oh well. Being that I was already late for work and I happened to get my battery jumped, I went in and the man I assume was Steven asked me how he could help me. I told him my situation and that the neighboring automotive store had the battery I needed. He said we wouldn’t install a battery that was purchased elsewhere. I get it. You make money off of parts and labor. I even read something on his white board that stated, «you don’t bring your meats and vegetables to a chef to cook them do you?» He checked his inventory and found that he didn’t have the battery in stock.
He then said, OK, you purchase it next door and I’ll install it.
Wait…what? You are reasonable?
When all was said and done, he charged me for labor and we had a brief discussion about someone who misplaced their wheel key.
It’s always nice that someone is nice to you after they complete the job. Not when they are making you promises. I mean Steven wasn’t warm and fuzzy and offer me coffee or anything, but he was a very down to earth guy.
Overall I say if you have a problem with you car and you want it to work, and you also live in this reality, which means being aware and prepared to pay for services rendered based on the average cost of labor for that industry, then Steven’s Auto Clinic is the place to go. I feel that they are fair and do what they say they’ll do. If you can’t afford to repair your car, you can always walk, bike or bus.

Straight shooter. The owner actually rejected an easy 100+ buck job to replace my coolant. The owner, oddly enough named Steven, told me their was no need to replace my car’s coolant before the winter as it would protect just fine as is. He’ll he even Ph tested it after my insistance that this car had coolant for Texas summer
If you need a solid auto guy, especially for your honda/​nissan, he is your guy

After getting multiple, inconsistent estimates for a basic 30K service from my dealership, I got fed up and pulled my car out and called Stevens Auto Clinic. After years of driving by the shop, and the questionable and overpriced estimates I suddenly started getting from the dealership, I figured it couldn’t hurt to give Steve a try. It was a great experience. Consistent with other reviewers, the people at Stevens told me what I didn’t need, showed me the state of the parts that needed replacement and attention, and whenever there were choices to be made, they called to confirm what I wanted rather than go with the most expensive option and not tell me. Final cost for all teh work came in $ 300 below the highest estimate received from teh dealership. One reviewer commented that shop refused to go with parts that were brought in by the owner; it was clear to me that Steve would opt to lose work rather than accept work that, in his professional opinion, would/​could result in a poorer outcome for the car.
In short, based on this experience I foresee having ALL my car work (including simple oil changes) performed by Steve.

Steve’s the best! I trust him with taking care of my vehicles as he always does a great job. He’s always honest and upfront with work that I might or might not need done to keep my ride running good.

Stevens Auto is by far the best auto shop in town. We trust him completely and he has never let us down. The best mark of any shop is whether they turn down work because they don’t believe you need it — Stevens has done that on numerous occasions. On top of that, his staff has stayed late to finish the work! We recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation.

I came in and asked for a quote on a windshield wiper switch replacement, the gentleman quoted me 800 $ plus labor. I was baffled, so i left and did my homework on the part. The switch goes for a little over 100 $ (maybe less if you shop right). I decided to return and i brought a printout of the part I found online. Instead of reasoning with me, he stood his ground and kept the oringinal quote. I had a few choice words for him and his business in front of other customers, while lacking class, i too stood my ground as a consumer vs. the «all-​knowing, overcharging» autoshop.
point is: while some of you may have your praises, please dont put it past «Stevens Auto Clinic» to uphold the stereotype of the «Greedy Auto Mechanic». Peace”

I love ths repair shop. Steve is the best… very honest and his prices are extremely fair. My fiancé’s car needed so much work that he actually told him to get a new car. My car needs a lot of work, but he says it’s worth it to fix. I highly recommend Stevens Auto Clinic!

I simply can’t believe how honest and down-​to-​earth Steve is. He takes the time to thoroughly explain everything: what needs to be fixed, why it needs to be fixed, how it will be fixed, and how much it will cost to fix it. His prices are also very reasonable. Lindsay Lexus quoted me $ 3000 for a job that Steve did for under $ 1000! He also takes the time to tell you what to expect in upcoming services for the life of the car and how much these services will cost. Now I can budget accordingly! I can’t say enough positive things about Steve… my Lexus will NEVER return to the dealer for servicing. Steve is that good.

My father told me when you move to a new area find a good banker and good mechanic. Well my bank has changed five times since we moved here, but I found Steven’s Auto clinic and have been going there for decades now. I have recommended him multiple times and all those people have thanked me. My son and daughter who live in New York want to bring their car to him.
This is the first time that I have written a review of a business — it’s about time I said thanks Steven!!!

Will not use parts unless he gets them and over charges for them. Labor rates will cover you and keep customers returning. Then you can buy parts customers are unable to get themselves. Do some small jobs to get people back for bigger ones. Maybe he will learn to cook a customers egg for them.

I’m really surprised to see that one reviewer had problems with Steve (below). In my experience, Steve has always been the one to tell me what I **don’t** need to spend money on fixing. Last fall, they thought I had some kind of engine leak problem that would take at least a grand to fix. When I showed up, they told me they had found the true cause of the problem — the oil pan gasket, and charged me just around $ 250 instead. They could have charged me the full thousand and I would have paid up without being any wiser, especially since they had told me what to expect beforehand.
A co-​worker also brings his car here. He told me they had an issue with one car part. Steve looked up the part and discovered that there was some kind of recall /​warranty that covered the necessary repairs, and told my co-​worker to bring it back to the dealer for a free fix. Saved my coworker a LOT of money.
I’ve sat in the shop for quite a few Saturday mornings waiting for my car, and I’ve honestly never seen so many people being **happy** walking into an auto service shop. That, plus my own experiences with the shop, convince me that this is the place to take my car. I will be disappointed if I ever move away from the area, because it’s too darn difficult finding a mechanic who is not only competent, but also trustworthy.

I have been to Steve’s Auto Clinic through two cars, a Miata and an Honda Accord. He has been scrupulously honest and fair all these ten or more years. I recommend his shop without any hesitation.

I’ve been going to Steve for about seven or eight years now, based on a friend’s recommendation, and I would never consider going anywhere else.
Yes, the clinic can be pricey for some projects but that’s typical of DC. The big difference is, Steve is and his staff are worth every penny. They are honest, that is a big plus for me. And, Steve will not recommend repairs on your vehicle that are not necessary. He and his staff do due diligence on your vehicle to confirm the repairs needed.
And Steve is probably one of the most positive guys I know. He usually has a bunch of motivational quotes on his white board every morning.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve just dropped in without an appointment because my older model car had something going on. Steve has taken me every time, even when he’s been overly busy. He jumps through hoops for his customers. I highly recommend him.

Best auto repair shop I’ve found in Virginia. He’s not cheap, and it doesn’t look like much, but you get what you pay for. He’s worth it.
He’s honest almost to a fault and will only do work on your car that actually needs to be done. Lots of good reviews on google maps as well for this business. Good place to go if you don’t know what’s wrong with your car but are scared of bringing it to the dealer for fear of them running up the bill on you.