Hiring Auto repair shops in Washington: Costs and Checks

District of Columbia in numbers

Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.

• People per square mile11,348Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
• Land area61.1 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
• Washington residents693,645Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
• Population change since 2020+0.6%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 689,544 (April 2020 base)

Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.

Questions to ask before you hire

1. Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
2. Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
3. What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
4. What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.

Highest Local Scores in Washington

1. 01

   69.9Local Score

   Radial Tire Company

   Silver Spring · ★ 4.9 · 1,987 reviews

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2. 02

   64.5Local Score

   Rising Sun Motors

   College Park · ★ 4.8 · 357 reviews

   No review trend yet

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3. 03

   63.0Local Score

   Meineke Car Care Center

   College Park · ★ 4.7 · 408 reviews

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4. 04
   Chevy Chase Cars Car WashBethesda · ★ 4.6 · 1,062 reviews
   63.9
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5. 05
   Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.Silver Spring · ★ 4.9 · 308 reviews
   62.9
   –no trend yet