Goss’ Garage

Cool. Good work, reasonable prices and trustworthy. I don’t think they disappoint many folks. I’ve taken my ’98 Accord there and will no doubt use them again. I think one definitely needs to set an appointment though. They do have free wifi and coffee.

I’ve been a customer of Goss’s for close to 10 years and find them to be real diamonds among the coal… They are knowledgable, considerate and honest as hell! Kudos to all who work there but especially to Billy and Marcie. :o)

I’ve been to several auto repair shops, to include dealers, and Goss’ is really great. They do great work at a fair price. No shenanigans here.

Went here to get an exhaust system upgrade on my Mustang. Dropped it off and had it back by the time it was lunch. Fast. Efficient. Courteous. Knowledgable folks here. You can’t go wrong!

Decided to go to goss’s today after reading several reviews. I didn’t know I had to have an appointment but they did not turn me around and instead did their best to accommodate me into their busy day which I extremely appreciated! The man behind the counter was very generous and made me feel welcome and even a mechanic made conversation with me which really made me feel like they wanted me there. They were very informative and I would highly recommend this garage.

I came across Goss’ s after searching for «oil changes» on Unilocal.I called and spoke to a man named Billy who was kind and courteous and told me that I could come by and get my services done right then! When I stepped in, I was greeted by the smell of oil which, to me, denotes a hard working auto repair shop. No potpourri here. Just sweat, grease and smiles.
Billy immediately recognized my voice and joked on how quickly I got there which put me right at ease as I must admit, I was long overdue for an oil change. WAY OVERDUE to be honest. Billy walked me through the new patient paperwork :) and recommended an oil for my car and neglect.
As I waited, I passed my time by reading the multitude of information plastered about the walls regarding proper car care and maintenance along with watching the large TV that had the prices neatly displayed as well as «news» stories which mainly revolved around cars interspersed with puff and human interest pieces. Billy also kept me smiling and put me at ease Kept it from being boring.
It seems that nothing gets by these people. I slyly removed my previous oil change sticker so they wouldn’t notice how long it’s been and the mechanic even noticed that! The new one he put up had a smiley face on it and he gave me some tips on how to keep my car purring.
All of the employees had a huge smile on their faces and it made me feel like I was in an uncle’s garage.
The price was fair and reasonable and because of the professionalism and care my car received, I am no longer intimidated by going to the auto mechanic and will take better care of my vehicle. Scouts Honor.

I brought my old Toyota van here after purchase for a thorough inspection and correction of issues to ensure trouble free driving.
After my second visit to correct items, including an oil change and 2 days driving after, the van headlight caught fire and burned the vehicle up sufficiently for the insurance to total it.
I would have hoped the thorough inspection would have noted this item. I paid for a $ 60 inspection and nothing that could cause a fire was noted.
After the fire I noticed the upper tank oil reservoir lid was not tightened, just sitting on loosely, with the ability to slosh oil on the wiring of the headlight that caught fire When I asked the business about this said no way was it their fault. I am disappointed with the service I received at Goss Garage.

I called Goss’ Garage after receiving a recommendation from a friend.
My 1970 Triumph TR6 «had» a strrong vibration at 51 mph to 53 mph. I replaced the wheel bearings, put in new steering column mounts, did a front alignment and had all the tires balanced and still the problem was there.
I spoke to Pat Goss, owner of Goss’ Garage, over the phone… he said bring the car in and let him look at it. Sure enough… the equipment the previous garage had used to do the wheel balancing was not as sophisticated as the Hunter Road Force GSP 9700 Balancer they use. This machine (computer), measures the tire and rim for balance.
Anyway, Ernie, the very knowledgable technician at Goss’, pulled each tire off and calibrated the tire and rim to spec. 90 minutes later, I was driving down the highway at 53 MPH with not the slightest vibration… the first time driving without vibration in a year.
I can highly recommend this garage based on my experience and the result!

This garage is the best possible choice for your automotive needs! Their technicians are masters at their craft and they offer the most competitive pricing. My boyfriend had his 2001 Toyota Camry repaired by their technicians when the dealer could not fix the problem. I had to replace the driver’s headlight on my 2006 BMW 325 and was quoted at least $ 250 dollars by the BMW dealership and was told that it was at least a two hour job. I called Goss’ garage at 2:00 p.m., and spoke with Billy. He was friendly, knowledgeable and allowed me to come in immediately. Anthony Weber, a master certified technician changed my headlight in only 15 minutes and Marcy processed my payment of ONLY $ 39 dollars. I was home by 3:30 and more than pleased. This business is a blessing, their service is impeccable and I am thrilled to have met them!

I had always listened to the show with excitement and enjoyed learning a thing or two in the process. But this past fall /​winter I actually found myself (with vehicle) there for service. I chose Goss because one of their Technicians is a member of a forum that Im also a member of. After reading his solution to a problem that many members were also having with their vehicles and after searching around for an affordable and reptiable mechanic, I chose Goss Gargage.
My problem was fixed correctly the first time! I have since decided to allow GG to maintain my vehicle when it comes to things I cannot or want to do myself. The staff was courteous and professional, and their Techs are the best around. I would recommend GG to anyone because I know they will receive outstanding service at an affordable price, which in everybody’s case should be welcomed each and everytime.

My family and I have been taking vehicles here for service and repairs for over 15 years. They are masters at diagnosing hard to pin point problems, perform their work quickly, offer competitive pricing, and are always courteous. My first step in evaluating any potential used car purchase in the DC area is to take it by this shop. In addition to doing an extremely thorough job inspecting the vehicle, the staff possess an encyclopedic knowledge of different brand and models ins and outs.
A nice bonus is they offer a drop-​off/​pick-​up at the local metro station to help reduce the inconvenience of servicing your vehicle.

Totally As Good As It Gets… Have taken my cars here for something like 30 years… Car World kept my old timers on the road for me, and when I bought new, they kept the car shiny and new and dependable. Going to this car repair facility is like getting an education in car repair for yourself. Their philosophy about car maintenance is in everything that they do — and, in everyone that they hire and train. They use all-​data type computer services that give direct specifications about various model year cars. Everyone on staff is well-​versed in every facet of car maintenance – each technician and the people who run the front office. What makes Car World the best is that they do not try to oversell you. Try that in a dealership. Believe me, I know… once in a dealership we compared notes… everyone in the waiting room needed new gaskets. Well, cars need gaskets, but we all needed the SAME new gasket (They must’ve over-​ordered and had to get rid of them). When you’ve had service done at Pat Goss Car World you will find what is coming up for your car, how much longer you have on brakes, how much more service you can expect from this or that. It’s the thing I most appreciate – like maybe I could PLAN what next has to be done?! Now, don’t use this shop if you are the —wait ’til it falls off the car and then worry about it-​type. These people are of the mind that if you keep up your service work, you won’t be finding yourself on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Notice how everyone wants to preserve the value of their car, but lament about spending money for scheduled service work. We know that what makes fleet cars so reliable is that the cars get oil changes and service work done as routine. At Pat Goss Car World, they so know the value of oil changes that they routinely charge less than ten dollars (I think you have to have other work or diagnostics done to get an oil change at that price, they are not selling oil changes for that amount) If you want a feel for the philosophy behind this car repair facility, go to their excellent website, follow Pat on his radio show of some 25 years or his newspaper columns. That’s how I found him, oh so many years ago… When the evening news would run a piece about car repair scams, they would take the car to Pat Goss for review of the real deal. More often than not, he would ascertain that the repair was done wrong or that it was unnecessary — he’s like a pathologist who can tell you what went wrong.
I would take a used car in before I bought it, without question. They would be able to tell you what to expect, what had happened to the car, and state it honestly. It was awhile before I found out that they could do my new-​car warranty work just like the dealership. Would that I have known. I was sucker bait at the dealership, I would have been treated honestly at Car World. Rarely have I found a business of any kind with more integrity, that so values the customer.
There are no downsides to going to Pat Goss Car World, the only non-​terrific thing is the location. I mean if you want them to be in downtown lavish surroundings, it might effect the price. Do not be
hesitant about taking them up on their valet-​to-​the-​metro drive up.
They even took me all the way home when I lived out that way.
I wish that they would offer a Platinum Service of leaving the key under the mat of the car, and leave the car at my metro stop. Would I pay richly for a service like this… uhhhhhhh, does the Pope like German beer?