Capitol Hill Auto Service Center

My husband I recently purchased a 2005 Subaru that we knew was going to need some work. We went to Ryan to get our window fixed and he was able to tell us what shape our car was in and suggested having a few things fixed in order to increase the life span of our car. Not once did it feel like he was pushing us into misc repairs and it felt like he genuinely cared about us as a customer. He’s a trustworthy guy! We will be taking our cars to him from now on!

These guys run a tight ship (they have to since there isn’t much space, and there are always a lot of customers), but they are patient enough to answer your questions. Their rates are reasonable, especially given the location. And they are very knowledgeable. A few years ago I brought my 2003 VW Gti to them because it wouldn’t start and it had all kinds of error codes that nobody else could figure out (short of a dealership). They took the time to figure out the codes, and in the process had to fix a few sensors in order to get to the source of the problem. In the end, in addition to the fried sensors, the computer was fried, and he told me that he could replace it, but it had to be reprogrammed by a dealership. Like I said, very knowledgeable, thorough, honest, and hard working problem solvers.
I recently took my 2011 BMW 335 clean diesel to swap tires, perform and oil & filter change, and fill up the diesel emissions fluid, and reset the codes. I was pleasantly surprised about how inexpensive everything was, and on top of that they did a full inspection and confirmed a few issues that i had suspected. And with a car like that, parts from the dealership can be expensive, but they are willing to work with OEM replacement parts, and so they will be working on an overhaul of the front suspension this week. I’ll have to repost once the work is done, but so far I have a lot of confidence.
BTW, they are first come, first served. And they take all major credit cards EXCEPT American Express.

These guys are awesome! They got my car back to me quickly, were extremely friendly and professional, and were able to effectively explain what was going on to me (a non-​car person). I would highly recommend them and plan to bring my car back in the future.

Ryan has taken excellent care of my BMW during its multitude of problems (failed fuel pump, radiator hoses, messed up rear differential/​bushings, oil issues, etc.). His service is always professional, prompt, and complete. And he really knows my vehicle inside and out, including its known issues; it probably helps that he also personally drives an E46 :) My girlfriend also now brings her Honda here for repairs and is very satisfied with Ryan’s work.
Would highly recommend this repair shop.

When I shipped my car out here early last year I was nervous about finding a solid car repair shop; I found Capitol Hill Auto and have been pleased ever since.
They’re quick, they’re efficient, and they’re extremely honest. I only have great things to say about them — and it doesn’t hurt that they’re located only a few blocks from my house.

Excellent, conscientious service at a very reasonable price. Wouldn’t let anyone else touch my vehicle.

I’ve been bringing cars here for several years now and will continue to do so for many more. Ryan and Chris are very knowledgeable and will explain anything they find and answer questions, and what’s more they’ll tell you if they can’t fix something quickly or easily (doesn’t happen often) and have even saved me money. I can’t say enough good things about this shop, and it’s an excellent addition to the neighborhood. For all the bad stereotypes you hear about mechanics and auto shops… Capitol Hill Auto is the opposite. These guys are the best.

Outstanding service and support. Knowledgeable and helpful. Nice to do business with! I’ll be back!

Because this mechanic was close to my house and I’d heard good things from a friend, I recently took my Honda Civic here for an oil change. It was my first time in the shop. A couple hours after I dropped the car off, they called and said that my entire suspension was shot and the repairs were going to cost $ 1,500.
I don’t know much about cars, but something felt off to me, so I took my car to the nearby Capitol Hill Exxon for a second opinion. They did a diagnostic test and said the car was 100% fine. Absolutely no repairs needed.
This mechanic is dishonest and tries to take advantage of their customers. Go to Capitol Hill Exxon instead.

Love these guys. Chris & Ryan take care of our cars as if they were their own. Do yourself a favor, patronize this community jewel.

Nice guys, $ 50 oil change, but couldn’t detect an issue and I ended up having to take it to the dealer to get fixed.

This place really cares about its customers. I live in Chicago, and my car’s battery died several times last week. We took it to a local auto repair place and they diagnosed the problem as an alternator failure. This seemed strange, since my mother had gotten the alternator replaced at Capitol Hill Auto only ten months before, and alternators typically last much longer than that.
We called Capitol Hill Auto to find out what had happened, and they told us that if the alternator was the problem, rather than forcing us to investigate the warranty, they would cover the entire cost of the replacement and take up the issue with their part supplier themselves.
The Chicago repair shop replaced the alternator and I faxed a copy of the invoice to Chris. Within three days, a check for the full repair amount had arrived. Chris was helpful throughout the process, offering free advice over the phone, and I was surprised — but very pleased — about the concern he showed for our problem, since I was living in another city. This is an auto store that truly wants to do right by its customers. I wish I still lived in DC so I could make Capitol Hill Auto my go-​to car repair place!

Strongly recommended. Quick, competent, and easy. I called early in the morning, dropped off my car, and then picked it up in one day. No negotiations. No added expenses. No extra forms to fill out. Is this how business works in a small town with honest people: straight and simple with trust and respect? It must be nice.

So, the engine light went back on the next day.

Best place I’ve found for regular tune ups, oil changes, patching tires and more. They open early and they’re usually able to do what they need to do within the day. Super reliable.

This is to praise them for what they did not do. They did not find $ 3000 worth of repairs 2 others found. Total bill less than $ 110. Ryan was great. I will be back. If you need your car fixed this is the place to go. The best part I can just walk over and pick up my car when it is ready.

They replaced my exhaust system. A month later it started rattling worse than before. Then the heat shield fell off. Took it to my usual maintenance guy back in Ohio and he said the shield wasn’t mounted correctly and is now not repairable. Save your money and go to someone who knows what they’re doing. Too expensive for crappy work.

Small volume joint but if you have the right problem they have the solution. I had a tire pop and needed it replaced pretty quickly. I called around and no one had the tire I needed (19″ ²⁴⁵⁄₃₅ R 19) and were several days out from ordering it. I actually called Capitol Hill Auto to ask for advice and they said they could have the tire by the next day and have it on the car by noon. I showed up at 7:30 am as requested and there was a line of about five people waiting for various problems. I was worried about this because I needed the car done by noon. They totally delivered. Great service. Good advice. Love this place.

Definitely a fan of this place. I had some drama with my side mirror and the heat shield under my car. Honda told me it would cost $ 300 to replace the heat shield when in fact, you simply just rip it off the car and call it a day. Capitol Hill Auto saved me some serious money and was quick and easy to deal with. I did get a little ‘tude over the phone about not being able to pick my car up until 5pm but it was snowing and they wanted to go home so I’ll let it slide. But really, I have a job and even 5:00 was pushing it. Some weekend hours would make this place even better.
I 100% plan on bringing my car back here in the future when something else inevitably goes wrong with it. Oh, and it’s pretty convenient that it’s only like a 10 minute walk from Union Station. It made my life muchhh easier.

Very professional and honest. I took my car to this garage to assess a problem with my car caused by Firestone. The mechanic who gave me a call was very up front with me and advised me not to have my old car fixed. On top of that, they took care to move my car from place to place so I would not get ticketed.
Thanks Capitol Hill Auto Service Center!