Craftsman Auto Care

Name: Craftsman Auto Care
Address: 7001 Manchester Blvd #A, Alexandria, VA, 22310, US
Telephone: 703-719-7606
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 3.5

7001 Manchester Blvd #A
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-719-7606

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60 ratings
85% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 29% higher than average
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"Great work but not that much cheaper than the dealer."
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Consumer Comments for Craftsman Auto Care

Consumer from VIENNA, VA
Oct 01, 2026

Great work but not that much cheaper than the dealer.

Consumer from MC LEAN, VA
Sep 18, 2026

Use them for basic car services. Wouldn't recommend them for repairs on any luxury/European car.

Consumer from MC LEAN, VA
Jul 18, 2026

Craftsman works hard to up-sell customers to add on expensive services that may or more often may not be needed. And they are expensive - close to dealership prices. They are however very friendly and do good work.

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