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Ballard Foreign Car Repair Info
Amenities
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
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Oil change
Amenities
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Mechanic
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Restroom
Planning
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Appointments recommended
Best WLM Reviews
I am a patron of this auto repair location for over 15 years, under ownership of Mr. Ballard, the business namesake. The shop is under new ownership and management now (Mr Ballard retired) since 2017, foreign car repair work is still good and done fairly quickly under the new owner(s), however estimates of necessary (?) work and job prices went up significantly, and Mr Ballard and his personal familiarity and attention to the customer is gone, unfortunately. Mr. Ballard did not try to upsell, or suggest unnecessary or early auto repair work for more money, which made his shop a figurative gem amongst the rubble, when he was there!
I have been coming to Ballard Foreign Car Repair for the last year since New ownership has taken place. Mike is very nice and explains the problem with the car and gives his expert opinion on how to resolve the issue and how much it will cost before any work is performed. He also has another location, Turnpike Auto, in Alexandria in which I have been patronizing for over 20 years and his establishment is the only mechanical shop I will take my vehicles for service.
Mr Ballard is an honest business owner and the mechanics do EXCELLENT work. I have been to him several times with all the cars myself and my children drive and each time have been treated with respect.
Always fair prices and each time has done the work under estimate. I love this place. Oh, and they are black owned and operated! Can I give them 8 stars???
My car was towed to the garage, and the mechanics were very honest with me concerning the diagnostic of the car. I would definitely be a return customer if needed and will recommend the shop to others.
We’ve used many auto mechanics and no one compares to the professionalism they showed and best of all honesty. Mike was very helpful with details of their findings. We’ve sent three of our vehicles and were pleased with all this far. It always feels good to leave an auto shop without wondering if we got got!!! They made sure we did not spend on unnecessary Repairs after our so called trusted auto shop (Lanham area ????) told us we needed to spend close to a 1k but only needed a new gas cap. Same conclusions with the other vehicles. Thank you god from saving us from paying someone’s mortgage!
I've been to here for all my car needs. They're very helpful, friendly and inexpensive. Everytime I brought my car to them its been fixed and at a good rate. They work with you and are very communicative. The staff is wonderful.
My vehicle have been sitting for a month. Mr Ballard kept telling me the parts cost too much, I'll see what I can do then after a month it went from , it cost too much to fix to you should buy a new car. Never once did he say I can't fix your car but he kept telling me he'll see what he can do, I drove pass several times to check and see if he made any attempt to fix my car only to find my car in the same parking spot it has been since July 9th. I took my vehicle to be serviced before and Mr Ballard would call me and let me know the status of my vehicle and when to pick it up. This particular time it was no call, no contact! I had to keep coming to the shop to check and see what was going on only to be told it cost too much to fix. I called my insurance company to have my car towed to another shop who is working o my car as we speak WITHOUT hesitation!
Can't find a more honest professional skilled reasonably priced ASC Certified auto mechanic shop ANYWHERE! Forget going to the dealer!...Did I mention honest no hype fear tactics to over sell services here. Ladies go here with confidence they will respect you & your pocketbook.
Quick Facts About Ballard Foreign Car Repair
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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