Yates Automotive

Yates Automotive Yates Automotive is family-owned business which was founded in 1964. It has continually served customers in the city of Alexandria for more than 60 years.

Yates Automotive in Alexandria is a family-owned and operated trusted auto repair shop that has been serving Alexandria since 1964. We are your one-stop shop for all your automotive repair needs. We provide repair and service on all makes and models. We have factory trained and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified Master Technicians. We are one of only seven American Automobile Associatio

n (AAA) certified repair shops in the city of Alexandria. Yates Alexandria Automotive is a CARFAX top rated service center and voted a neighborhood favorite auto repair center for many years. Yates Automotive is also an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating. We have state of the art facilities and diagnostic equipment to provide everything from oil changes, brakes, alignments, factory scheduled maintenance, VA state safety inspections and emissions testing, tire repair and replacement, transmissions, tune-ups, auto detailing, auto body repair, ceramic coating, and more.

A misaligned suspension doesn't just make driving annoying. It chews up your expensive tires unevenly, shortening their ...
09/01/2026

A misaligned suspension doesn't just make driving annoying. It chews up your expensive tires unevenly, shortening their lifespan by thousands of miles. If your tires are wearing thin on just the inside or outside edges, your alignment is off! A wheel alignment restores straight-line tracking and keeps your tire investment protected. Get one at Yates Automotive in Alexandria.

Hear a high-pitched squeal when you tap the brakes? That’s not a malfunction. It’s a built-in safety feature! Tiny wear ...
08/27/2026

Hear a high-pitched squeal when you tap the brakes? That’s not a malfunction. It’s a built-in safety feature! Tiny wear indicators make that noise to tell you your pads are down to 15% life. Catch it early, and have them replaced at Yates Automotive.

Thinking about topping off your washer fluid with a splash from the garden hose? Think twice! 🚫🚰 It feels like a quick h...
08/25/2026

Thinking about topping off your washer fluid with a splash from the garden hose? Think twice! 🚫🚰 It feels like a quick hack, but plain water drops the ball on two major things:

Zero Cleaning Power: Water can't dissolve sticky bug guts, tree sap, or road grime. Instead, it just smears a blurry streak across your glass.
The Freeze Factor: Come cold weather, water freezes solid inside the plastic reservoir, leading to cracks in the tank and damage to the tiny pump motor inside!

Keep a jug of real fluid in your trunk instead! If your car needs a top-off in addition to other maintenance, give Yates Automotive a call or visit our team in Alexandria, VA.

Packing up the twin-XL sheets, mini-fridge, and dorm snacks? Make sure the college student in your life has a vehicle th...
08/20/2026

Packing up the twin-XL sheets, mini-fridge, and dorm snacks? Make sure the college student in your life has a vehicle that is actually ready for the highway trek to campus! 🚙💨

3 things to check before campus drop-off:

Brakes & Tires
The Spare Tire
Headlights & Wipers

Drop the car off with us this week and have a proper send-off to school with total peace of mind! 🛠️✨

💥 You had a minor bump, pulled over safely, turned off the key, and now... nothing. Why won't your car start after a sma...
08/18/2026

💥 You had a minor bump, pulled over safely, turned off the key, and now... nothing. Why won't your car start after a small accident?

Even a low-speed fender bender can disrupt components under the hood. Here are the 3 most common culprits:

A Dislodged Battery Cable
Neutral Safety Switch Misalignment
Collision/Accident Cutoff

If you're stuck after a bump, don't force it. Give the Yates Automotive team a call, and we'll get it checked out!

🚗📚 Back-to-School Season is here! Is your car ready for the school run? At Yates Automotive, we ensure your vehicle is i...
08/13/2026

🚗📚 Back-to-School Season is here! Is your car ready for the school run? At Yates Automotive, we ensure your vehicle is in top shape. From brake checks to oil changes, we'll take care of the entire family. Schedule your service today and drive with confidence this school year!

Where would you like to head for one last getaway before fall routines kick in? 👇🌊 A) The Beach⛰️ B) The Mountains🏕️ C) ...
08/11/2026

Where would you like to head for one last getaway before fall routines kick in? 👇

🌊 A) The Beach
⛰️ B) The Mountains
🏕️ C) Camping / Lake Trip

This is our friendly reminder to pop the hood or swing by Yates Automotive in Alexandria before you hit the highway!

Think of your dashboard warning lights like a traffic signal. Yellow/Orange Lights (Check Engine, Tire Pressure): These ...
08/06/2026

Think of your dashboard warning lights like a traffic signal.

Yellow/Orange Lights (Check Engine, Tire Pressure): These are warnings. Your car is telling you that something is operating outside its normal parameters. You don’t need to pull over immediately on the highway, but you should schedule an appointment as soon as you can.

Red Lights (Oil Pressure, Engine Temperature, Brakes): This is an emergency. If a red light flashes or stays on, pull over safely as soon as possible and turn off the engine.

Contact the Yates Automotive team at +17036835300. We can address your concerns and get you into our shop as soon as possible.

You fill up your windshield washer fluid, use it twice, and suddenly the dashboard light is screaming that it's empty ag...
08/04/2026

You fill up your windshield washer fluid, use it twice, and suddenly the dashboard light is screaming that it's empty again. Before you assume you bought a bad batch of fluid, we're here to tell you that the issue is more likely mechanical.

Swing by Yates Automotive, where we can trace the leak and patch up your sprayers in no time. Call +17036835300 or book an appointment online today.

Did you know a single spark plug fires up to 3,000 times a minute while you're driving down the highway in Alexandria? ⚡...
07/30/2026

Did you know a single spark plug fires up to 3,000 times a minute while you're driving down the highway in Alexandria? ⚡ Over time, that constant electrical arc wears down the metal tip. The result? Engine misfires, a rough idle at red lights, and terrible gas mileage. Swapping out worn plugs is the absolute best low-cost way to make your car feel punchy again.

Address

317 E. Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA
22301

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 8pm
Thursday 6:30am - 8pm
Friday 6:30am - 8pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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