Stelmach Auto Repair Inc

I’ve been a customer of Stelmach Auto Repair for the last 15 years. In that time, Vince and his mechanics (Joe & Joe) have done everything from routine maintenance (oil, brakes, shocks, etc.) to major work including repair a broken engine mount where a number of other engine components were destroyed.
He’s done an in tank fuel pump, water pump and radiator replacement on one of my trucks and the list goes on. Crank trigger sensors on my Jeep, 02 sensors on all of almost all of my vehicles at prices that were way less than other garages charge. He replaced door handles and door lock actuators for far less than I was quoted down here in Norther Virginia.
I got quoted $ 450 plus tax to replace a starter on my Suburban from the shop down the street in Northern Virginia. Being an old gear head myself, I called the auto parts store and got a brand new starter for $ 139 and installed it myself in an hour. Saved myself $ 300… I watched that same garage charge a lady $ 45 plus tax to install new wiper blades on her Toyota Corolla in a rain storm.
I’ve moved to Northern Virginia approximately four years ago and cannot find an honest mechanic that charges a reasonable price that is constantly trying to up sell me. What do I do? If it can wait, I bring it to Vince at Stelmach and he takes care of it for me. When you drive 240 miles to get service and repairs on your vehicle, it really says something about the place. It also tells you what you’re up against with most of the garages in Northern Virginia, especially in the Vienna/​Fairfax area.
Although he’s quite busy and it’s difficult to get in the same day with him, I call about a week in advance and he turns around the vehicle in a day, maybe two at most if a supplier doesn’t have the part in stock that day. Why can’t they do that here in Northern Virginia?
Take it from an gear head who used to build old muscle cars when he was young…
If you want your vehicle fixed right by someone that is honest and priced right, bring it to Stelmach. I wish I could find a mechanic/​garage down here like Stelmach Auto Repair. In the mean time, I’ll be making that 240 mile trip and schedule my auto service when I come back to visit my family in Northern NJ.

Broke down, Had my car towed to this local shop. I was convinced I needed a new engine. After a few minutes of diagnosing the car by the mechanic. I was given a price I couldn’t believe. Quick fix! And i’m back on the road within hours!!! Very satisfied customer!