Auto Tech Service

After a bad experience elsewhere, we found this repair shop on Unilocal.They were fabulous and fixed the car for much less than the other place and now we’re back on the road again!!! Very trustworthy!

Did a quick repair for me, same day, as an out of town visitor. They even told me about another problem that would need to be done in the future without trying to sell me additional service.

These guys are the absolute best. Consummate professionals who are honest, value their customers and charge fair prices. I have been going to this shop for probably four years. They do an excellent job, and often times won’t charge you for little things. I went in there today to get my oil changed, and they put on new windshield wipers that I didn’t know I needed and didn’t charge me for them! Bring your car over to Ontario Road and the Bautista brothers will take care of you. Support these terrific small business owners who care about their customers!

Awesome service. My car was making a crazy noise right before I was supposed to leave on a 6.5 hour road trip. Miguel was so friendly and quick. He hopped to my car on the street and fixed the problem within minutes — even taking the time to explain what was wrong and why. All for no charge (don’t worry, I tipped!!) Will definitely keep these guys at the top of my list in the future!

I found these guys here on Unilocal and went in for an oil change. I also asked them to give me an estimate on whatever needs to be done on my brakes. They’ve been making noise for a while and I assumed I needed work done on them. The oil change was done several hours before they had estimated (I went in without an appointment), and they asked why I wanted an estimate on my brakes as they have 50% life left on the front and 30% left on the back. I obviously don’t know a lot about cars and they could easily have taken me for several hundred dollars and I wouldn’t have been any wiser. This kind of honestly is hard to come by in car places. I won’t go anywhere else!

This place reminded me of a repair shop out of an 80’s movie set in NYC. Small, fast, dirty, but know what they’re doing. I felt good about the level of service, professionalism, and expertise — and actually love the no frills appearance of the shop. Really glad to have these guys in the neighborhood.

these guys are amazing! Took my Mini Cooper in for rotor replacement and they were extremely professional. They were completely honest and gave me an upfront estimate that didn’t increase at the end of the job (it actually decreased due to the mechanic being able to salvage one of the parts). I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely be back

Like bad reason this auto tech is use parts Not original the true (the dealer is better) every one american people is very bad service you costumer you paid is for nothing

I had a leaky tire repaired here and it was a very smooth experience. I drove up at about 9am on a Friday and left the car on the street outside (it’s a tiny place and there’s pretty much only street parking when you arrive) and told the owner what my issue was. About an hour later I got a call from them letting me know my tire was fixed, for the reasonable price of $ 23. After having visited other shops for a leaky tire that demand you pay for entirely new one for $ 100 or more, it was a huge relief to find an honest place like this. Will definitely be going back.

5-​stars for great service, and they’ve been given regular kudos on the Adams Morgan e-​mail listserv too.
Luis is a sweet guy and manages an old-​school auto shop. Your car goes in/​out, service work is written down on paper, and you will get phone calls. No text messages, emails, or fancy invoices — but they do accept credit cards and charge reasonable rates for routine maintenance work. Otherwise, I’d have to trek out to the suburbs, and then I’d never get my car serviced!

Miguel & Luis Bautista (owners of Auto Tech) are now my new BFF’s in DC:
I drive a 2010 Audi A3 TDI (yes, the very same model caught up in the whole Audi/​VW diesel engine debacle) and on the hottest day of the spring, the A/​C decided to give up the ghost on me.
Rather then drive all the way out to an Audi Dealership in the burbs, I did a little research online and learned that recharges and repairs to A/​C systems are fairly straight forward, so I shopped around for an option closer to home in NW DC.
Based on the phenomenal Unilocal reviews, and the close proximity to my apartment, I decided to give Auto Tech a try:
The Audi Dealer was advertising a $ 399.95 A/​C «special» to test and recharge the A/​C and diagnose any issues. Miguel and the guys at Auto Tech could do all that for $ 100.
Unfortunately, my A/​C Compressor Unit had died, and that’s why the A/​C was no longer blowing cold. Miguel called me right away to update me and provided me an estimate for a new A/​C compressor and the cooler/​condenser which they also recommended replacing. I echo what other reviewers said about how they explain the work and repairs that they are proposing. They give you an explanation that actually makes sense. Not one that feels and sounds like a sales pitch…
Using OEM VW parts, the cost would be $ 1050, which was a major bummer. However, compared with the bare-​bones $ 1600 estimate the Audi Dealer provided me over the phone for just the compressor, and «there could easily be more once we get in there» there was really only one last question: How quickly could Auto Tech get to work?
Miguel explained that it would take an additional day to order the parts and another full day of work installing and recharging the system. They were also happy to store my car safely, until the job was done. Then, to my surprise just a day later, the parts were in and the work was done, a whole day early! Pretty darn awesome!
I picked up my car, and drove around to test everything (I’ve picked up a sluggish car post mechanical work done elsewhere before…) and the A/​C was blowing ice cold and the car was running as peppy as ever. I couldn’t be happier!
I also appreciate that they take credit cards and were happy to let me split the payment between two cards, which really helped me out.
Thanks Miguel and Jose and all your guys at Auto Tech. I’ll be back!!!
PS: For those of you looking for brake repair, I asked them on my way out, and were close to $ 1000 less (no joke) then the the Audi Dealer for a full front & rear pad & rotor replacement. Amazing! :)

I recenly went to Auto Tech Service to have an oil change service performed, and I was more than happy with the oil change and customer service. Additionally, I was given a time frame of 2 – 3 hours, but my vehicle was complete within an hour and a half. They are very reliable and reputable, and I suggest giving them a try.

I love these guys. I needed a speedy fix because my temporary registration was expiring and couldn’t pass inspection and they fixed the issue affordably and efficiently. I also discovered that they knocked a dent out of my door, from a hit and run, that was causing a loud noise when opening the door, and screwed my tags into my front plate as a courtesy. What service! They are definitely my #1 auto care choice from now on.

Five years after my first review, Miguel and Lois are still making magic as mechanics. Honest, warm, smart, professional and quick — these guys are still the best in town. I had to have my brakes/​rotors replaced. They fixed my car quickly and affordably. So impressive. I still love these guys and will go back again and again, until my car dies.

I read the reviews on Unilocal!,like everyone else, I get heartburn just thinking about taking my car to a new mechanic for all the usual reasons (massively inflated bills, pitches for unnecessary work).
(1) Scheduling: Used to hearing that I can’t be seen for days, I called Auto Tech Service and was told no appointment necessary, just bring your car in the in the morning if possible.
(2) Initial Discussion: Incredibly friendly, listened and asked questions to get more information, and gave me a reasonable estimate for getting back to me on an already busy day.
(3) Timeliness: Diagnosed the problem within an hour or so and immediately gave me the clearest and most sensibly laid out pricing I’ve ever received from a mechanic. Parts = X, Labor = Y. That was it, and the prices were utterly reasonable (about a third of what I was expecting). All that and the car was done by the end of the same day despite the fact that the repair wasn’t that simple.
Bottom line: excellent customer service, friendly, warm, and honest. Do not hesitate to visit Auto Tech Service!

Finding a reliable and honest mechanic is always rare so I am extremely grateful for Auto Tech Service. I love my car, it isn’t the fanciest but it has taken me anywhere I needed to go near and far and hasn’t given me too much trouble so I like to treat it like the treasure it is. I plan to ride it until the wheels fall off and I’m happy Auto Tech will hopefully keep that date far into the future.
I’ve come here for a variety of reasons, from the simple such as new brakes, new battery and even a new side mirror to a few more complex things such as a new exhaust system or the dreaded, my car is making a weird noise and I don’t know why or it is having trouble starting and I need you to look it over and with every visit, the staff at Auto Tech has been effective with figuring out and fixing the problem at an affordable price.
Never have I felt they were over charging or inventing phantom defects in an effort to increase the bill. I have always had my car returned to me the same day I give it to them. Auto Tech is fast, effective and reliable. Finding a good mechanic can be a nightmare so I’m glad I have Auto Tech, a great ally in keeping my precious baby up and running.

5 stars for service, zero for parts gouging.
Guys I really like you but you gouged me on my parts. I had struts replaced and you charged 428 for the struts only for the front, I looked them up and the ones you put in only cost 260 retail, and you are getting them wholsale. I find this to be gouging and almost 100 percent markup over retail is horrible. I know you guys have to make a living but you also charge a good whack for hourly. How about a fair markup on parts. So I will ask you next time If I can bring my own parts, cause I can’t afford those markups. It cost me 850 to have the front struts and stabilizer link bars replaced.

The hype is true, these guys are the best. Every time I walk into a new shop to get my car worked on I have the same apprehension: how much am I about to get screwed. You know that the mechanic will fix whatever your complaint is, but inflated parts, labor, and any error they make that results in future revenue makes it one of the most painful services to purchase.
I went into the shop in the middle of the afternoon and Luis was friendly, sat me down, pulled out his notebook and listened to me better then most physicians. He warned me he might not be able to fix my issue today (leaking oil, rough engine noise). Then he called me back within the hour and had diagnosed the problems (cracked oil pan, damaged cam shaft) and let me know a rough estimate for repair costs but that they didn’t have the tools in house to do it. I came to pick up my car and they wouldn’t take a single cent for their time!
Think I’ll have to send lunch to the shop, there should be something besides a long winded Unilocal review to appreciate rare encounters like this.

Really great small neighborhood service shop. I had no idea why my car was making a weird rattling noise so I looked on Unilocal,saw this place had great reviews and called the make an appointment.
The guy I spoke to on the phone said they were booked up for the day but I could bring my car by at 8 am the next morning, or bring it by in the afternoon and just leave it with them overnight. I chose the latter so I didn’t have to deal with it first thing.
They called around 11 am the following morning and said they’d found the issue and had fixed it. It wasn’t anything major but made me feel safer knowing it had been dealt with. I picked up my car a few hours later and the rattling was completely fixed. I thought the price was a little high but I know NOTHING about cars so maybe $ 50 is totally normal. Also, for the convenience of the location and their extremely quick and friendly service, I would have paid more :) They accept all major credit cards and I was in and out in about 3 minutes. So great!
If you’re in the neighborhood, I would strongly recommend Auto Tech Service.

I came here after a bad experience with a Toyota dealership — and it was as great as the reviews said it would be!
USEFUL TIP: This is a small place (it’s in Adams Morgan!) and there’s no dedicated parking lot — they told me just to park in the driveway right next to their garage and they moved the car for me. So I’d try that or if you can see any open street spaces.
Also — judging from other reviews, I would try to get there right at 8am (if you’re doing a morning run) as this place can be popular.
They explained my car’s issues and gave me great service — I highly recommend!