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November 2025 by Vadim Mozhaev
It was 20 years ago when I first time brought my car to Capitol Mechanics after in some other places the problem was not resolved. Since that time Capitol Mechanics is the only shop, which I use for car repairs and maintenance. Mike and Tina never push me to do some unnecessary work; on the other hand, they do all necessary maintenance that allows me to keep my cars in good condition for more than 10 years. Their business works with cars of all possible models and years – in their garage I saw Rolls-Royce from 60-s and Mustangs from 70-s. They recently purchased new equipment that allows them to work with trucks. They are nice and friendly people and have good professional mechanics in their workshop. DM, PhD.
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November 2025 by George DeWolf
My wife and I were driving home from Maryland to New Hampshire on Tuesday evening, when, after eleven hours on the road, I noticed the strong smell of burning oil inside our 2020 Toyota Prius. Moments later, a warning lit up on the dashboard: the engine was very low on oil. Between the traffic jam in Pennsylvania and the snowstorm we hit afterward, we were already exhausted—and since I had just had an oil change done the week before, I feared something had gone wrong.
That’s when our luck changed. I called Capitol Mechanics, and Tina answered the phone with a level of care and concern I rarely encounter in any business. Her response felt genuinely maternal: “Bring it in, I’m sure we can help you.” So we did.
Within minutes of arriving, their mechanic diagnosed the issue. He quickly traced it to a faulty oil filter, either defective or improperly installed during the previous week’s service elsewhere. He reassured us that he had seen filters fail like this before, and he got to work right away.
I cannot overstate the relief we felt. This was after 6pm in the evening, long after most shops would have turned us away, yet Capitol Mechanics welcomed us, took our problem seriously, and had us safely back on the road in under an hour. Had we not found them, we likely would have needed a tow, a hotel, and an overnight delay before anyone could even look at the car.
Instead, we made it home that night—and, incredibly, I even received a follow-up call the next day to make sure we’d arrived safely and that the Prius was running well. Who does that? Simply put: people who care.
In a world where true customer service is increasingly rare, Capitol Mechanics stands out. Their kindness, competence, and genuine concern for a complete stranger felt more like the treatment you’d expect from family than from a repair shop you’ve never visited before. I am deeply grateful for their help and recommend them wholeheartedly.
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September 2025 by Alexis Holmes
Capitol Mechanics was a life saver. My car stalled out while driving and they fit me in right in to take a look. They were even able to fix it the same day. I had a issue with the car a week later, the same issue from when the car stalled out. Again they took me the next business day and replaced the part for me for free. Every honest people, kind people, and were helpful as to what to do next. Thank you for your respect
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August 2025 by Daniel Fahey
Have been taking my cars to Mike and Tina for 30 years. I'm always left with the confidence that the repairs are the best that could be, and that only what was necessary has been addressed! Maintenance done right!
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July 2025 by Jeff Engel
Great service
Treat you like family..
Always doing their best for you and the car. They explain whats wrong and what is needed. I have been going here for quite some time and I feel like family.
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July 2025 by Jeffrey Engel
Always doing their best for you and the car. They explain whats wrong and what is needed. I have been going here for quite some time and I feel like family.
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July 2025 by Anne Flournoy
Capitol Mechanics is a treasure. From taking care of the most routine problems to resolving complicated issues no one else can figure out, these people can even resurrect ancient cars to like-new. Capitol Mechanics is unique and irreplaceable.
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February 2025 by David Lumpkin
Very good people. I ran into an issue with my car and didn't have to tool to take the part off. I called around and nobody would help me because I had my own part. I called capitol mechanics and told them my issue and they had my car in and out the shop within 2 hrs. The also found another problem that i didnt know about and showed me unlike other shops they wouldnt show you just tell you. I don't like car shops but this place is not like the other. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. I gave them a 10 out of 10. They could of easily told me no like the other places but didnt. Thank you for the help I received on a sat afternoon and got my car fixed.
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January 2025 by agata lubas
Professional service for European cars, highly recommended 👌
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September 2024 by Jj Jackson
Honest people with good ethics if you have any mechanical problems. This would be the mechanics to go to.
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September 2024 by Ebony Johnson
Very unprofessional asking long distance driver from Napa autos about my husband requiring about my husband Thur other company giving phone number out don’t send y’all men there the females there are unprofessional and they will require for ur man number they thirsty need a glass of water ?
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June 2024 by Tom
Great honest mechanics
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April 2024 by Andrew Machlowski
I recommend Capital Mechanics. Very knowledgeable and fair and open. If you want your car fixed right these guys are for you.
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December 2023 by S Mayer
I took my car here and they were willing and able to perform the needed work and found the parts easily for me. I had struggled with other mechanics who didn't want to work on my car. Overall pleased and the quote was reasonable.
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September 2023 by bigman12182
Got me in for my inspection and about my day quickly.
