Advance Auto Parts

I have been to this location a dozen times and they usually stock what I need. My projects and parts have been varied from maintenance to repairs to painting to other minor modifications. Their managers are helpful however they have a few employees who need more experience and training.
Overall it is a solid location and access is pretty convenient. Be careful where you park in the parking lot though because it can become a madhouse and just this week I witnessed a lady slam her car door into the car next to it. I wish people had more concern about others property, but all you can do is try to find a vacant spot with some vacant adjacencies and make it quick!
Also note to make sure to check their clearance shelf. I’ve found several really good deals through it, the main items you can cash in on clearance sales would be detailing. If you’re into detailing definitely make a stop here, occasionally you’ll find some steals.

The staff is friendly and helpful. I come here sometimes to get items I can’t get at Fairfax Auto Parts. The store is setup well and have prices comparable to Wally-​World.

This was an auto emergency and Barry, gen Mgr saved my life. Needed a rare part for my Caddy CTS. He overnighted the part to me from another store. Had it the next morning saved myself a couple hundred doing the repair myself. Felt like I was in a NASCAR PITSTOP it happened so fast. …Thanks Barry!

Usually have what I need in stock and pretty friendly/​knowledgable workers. They even install and test batteries (and starters/​alternators) and offer to install windshield wipers when you buy them.

Hey man! This Jason is something else! My wife, son and I took my wife’s car key lob to him. The car sensed it was low bat. He just disassembled it and placed a new battery in. It was good to go! Kudos to Jason!

A big thanks to Jason W at Advance Auto Parts in Fairfax Station. i went in last night with an incredibly vague description of what I needed: a light bulb for one of my back lights. Without even rolling an eye, Jason suggested we go out to the car to figure out what more I needed. He quickly assessed the situation, grabbed the product I needed, and then walked me out to the car to give me some guidance on what I’d need to do if (when) I changed out the bulb. Thanks, Jason!

Advanced auto parts has always taken care of me. The staff is always willing to help out whether you’re familiar with the easy layout of the store or prefer to directly ask for a part (s). You can even call to inquire on the availability of a part and they’ll hold it for you if its available! The prices are comparable to Wal-​Mart as well but without the long wait! :)