Yates Kingstowne Express Lube

Yates Kingstowne Express Lube We're your one-stop for complete car care with Sunoco gas station and a 24-hour convenience store. We are your one-stop shop for all your automotive needs.

Yates Express L**e is family-owned and has been serving Kingstowne since 1997. We work on all makes and models and provide everything from oil changes, brakes, alignments, factory scheduled maintenance, state safety inspections and emissions testing, tire repair and replacement, transmissions, tune-ups and more. We service all makes and models
At Yates Express L**e, our auto service department off

ers alignments, brakes, oil changes, computer diagnostics, scheduled maintenance and more. If you need car repair in the Alexandria, VA area, stop in and see us. Great customer service
An established part of the community, at Yates Express L**e we're here to resolve your vehicle's problems. We offer competitive prices, great customer service, a clean facility, and a friendly and efficient staff.

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 Express L**e.

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 Express L**e 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 Express L**e 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 Express L**e, we ensure your vehicle is...
08/13/2026

🚗📚 Back-to-School Season is here! Is your car ready for the school run? At Yates Express L**e, 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 Express L**e 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 Express L**e team at +17039228891. 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 Express L**e, where we can trace the leak and patch up your sprayers in no time. Call +17039228891 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.

🟢 Bright green/pink liquid = A happy, cool engine.🟤 Dark brown, muddy liquid = A massive radiator replacement bill waiti...
07/28/2026

🟢 Bright green/pink liquid = A happy, cool engine.
🟤 Dark brown, muddy liquid = A massive radiator replacement bill waiting to happen.

Engine coolant doesn't last forever. It becomes highly acidic over time, eating away at your cooling system. A professional coolant flush completely drains that corrosive gunk and replaces it with fresh fluid. 🧊 Drop by Yates Express L**e in Alexandria to check your fluid today!

Address

5800 Kingstowne Center Drive
Alexandria, VA
22315

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17039228891

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