Auto preventative maintenance is the best measure you can take to keep your car running in top shape and avoid unnecessary and costly auto repairs. Eventually the time will come though when you have car trouble and it’s better to know what auto repair shop you can trust to take your vehicle to. Good mechanics and auto technicians are ASE certified and will be able to explain and handle all your auto repairs and maintenance needs. Please scroll down for more information and access to the reliable car repair shops in Washington, DC listed below.
Wonder Automotive Inc
(202) 769-5502 1111 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC Wonder Automotive Inc (202) 769-5502
1111 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC 20003
Hours Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Diesel Engine, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Capital transmission
(301) 683-8242 4704 44th ave
Hyattsville, MD Capital transmission (301) 683-8242
4704 44th ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Diesel Engine, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Action Auto Body of Alexandria
(571) 732-3783 2402 Oakville St
Alexandria, VA Action Auto Body of Alexandria (571) 732-3783
2402 Oakville St
Alexandria, VA 22301
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Rustproofing, Custom Work, Paintless Dent Removal, Pre Purchase Inspections, Welding Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Aluminum, Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Auto Glass, Auto Unibody, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Collision, Dent, Dodge, Exotic Car, Fiat, Fleet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Post Inspections, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suspension, Suzuki, Towing, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wheel and Reconditioning Collision Auto Crafters
(301) 327-4635 8504 Ardwick Ardmore Rd # A
Landover, MD Collision Auto Crafters (301) 327-4635
8504 Ardwick Ardmore Rd # A
Landover, MD 20785
Promotion We can help you with your Deductible. Pay no deductible in most cases. We will work with your insurance but give you the discounts. Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Rustproofing, Welding Service Types and Repair Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Auto Unibody, Collision, Dent, Fleet, Suspension Spring Mall Auto Body
(703) 988-7264 7708 Back Lick Road
Springfield, VA Spring Mall Auto Body (703) 988-7264
7708 Back Lick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Hours Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Rustproofing, Custom Work, Paintless Dent Removal, Pre Purchase Inspections, Welding Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Aluminum, Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Auto Glass, Auto Unibody, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Collision, Dent, Dodge, Exotic Car, Fiat, Fleet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Post Inspections, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suspension, Suzuki, Towing, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wheel and Reconditioning Cherner Collision Center of DC
(202) 350-0255 5013 Georgia Ave.
Washington, DC Cherner Collision Center of DC (202) 350-0255
5013 Georgia Ave.
Washington, DC 20011
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Rustproofing, Custom Work, Paintless Dent Removal, Pre Purchase Inspections, Welding Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Aluminum, Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Auto Glass, Auto Unibody, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Collision, Dent, Dodge, Exotic Car, Fiat, Fleet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Post Inspections, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suspension, Suzuki, Towing, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wheel and Reconditioning Maaco - Capitol Heights
(301) 836-1670 111 Westhampton Ave
Capitol Heights, MD Maaco - Capitol Heights (301) 836-1670
111 Westhampton Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Hours Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Custom Work, Welding Service Types and Repair Auto Aluminum, Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Auto Unibody, Collision, Dent, Fleet Far East Motors Service Center
(301) 960-8288 963 Selim Rd
Silver Spring, MD Far East Motors Service Center (301) 960-8288
963 Selim Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Promotion March Madness Special - Get $10 off any Repair or Maintenance of $100 or more. Get $20 off any Repair or Maintenance of $200 or more. Get $30 off any Repair or Maintenance of $300 or more. ( Print this Coupon) Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ASA, ASE, BBB Certified Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Diesel Engine, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Pugh's Garage
(301) 970-9145 5003 College Ave
College Park, MD Pugh's Garage (301) 970-9145
5003 College Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Promotion $20.00 off of labor for any service on your first visit. Just clip this coupon and bring to shop when picking up your car. Hours Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Full Service Me Service Types and Repair Acura, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo 1st Choice Collision
(240) 510-1776 5531 Nicholson Lane
North Bethesda, MD 1st Choice Collision (240) 510-1776
5531 Nicholson Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Detailing, Painting, Rustproofing, Welding Service Types and Repair Auto Frame, Auto Glass, Collision, Dent, Suspension
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By Keith Combs
5/1/2004
Adopted from Keith Combs' article in BodyShop Business Sectioning is often the only realistic approach to a repair. But because many of today's vehicles are a hybrid of unibodies and full frames, consumers get safety and strength, while future repairers, like you, get twice as many precautions for sectioning. Why talk about sectioning? Because after you've been in the industry for more than a week, you will have likely realized that sectioning is the only realistic approach to a repair. Take, as an example, the door opening and rocker assembly. On many vehicles, this panel is installed during the assembly process before the roof, fenders and quarter panel. So to install this piece in its entirety, you have to remove each of the panels that were installed after the piece in question was put in place at the factory. Fenders are relatively easy, but the roof and quarter panel are normally things you remove only when you're throwing them away. In order to make a realistic and reasonable repair, you need to find an acceptable method that allows you to replace the damaged portion of these (and other) panels without disturbing any more of the undamaged body than necessary. This method (you guessed it) is sectioning.  One thing that's caught my attention over the last several years, however, is that unibodies and full-framed vehicles are becoming more and more similar. In the not-so-distant past, if a unibody manufacturer recommended s... |
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