Oil & scheduled maintenance
Full-synthetic and conventional oil services plus factory-scheduled maintenance, so your car stays covered and reliable.
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Alexandria, VA · Since 1948
Our shop · Expert care for every car you drive.
A local shop that treats your car like we plan to keep it running for years. Clear quotes, documented inspections, and no work you did not approve.
Est. 1948Alexandria owned
78 yrsin Alexandria
Warrantyon every repair
ASEcertified technicians
- ASE-Certified technicians
- Warranty on every repair
- Photographed inspections
- You approve before we start
What we do
Everything your car needs, under one roof.
From an oil change to a check-engine light two other shops could not sort, it gets fixed here, and you see exactly why.
Brake service
Pads, rotors, calipers and fluid, inspected and fixed right so you stop with total confidence.
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Check-engine & diagnostics
We read the codes and find the real cause, then explain it in plain English before any work begins.
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A/C & heating
Air conditioning and heating diagnosis and repair, from a quick recharge to a full system fix.
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Cooling system repair
Radiators, water pumps, hoses and coolant service, so your engine runs at the right temperature year round.
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Wheel alignment
Precision alignments that stop uneven tire wear and keep your car tracking straight and true.
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Why Bradham Automotive
No mystery. No fear. No surprise bill.
Most people dread the repair shop because they cannot see what is happening. We built this place to fix that.
Plain English, honest advice
We tell you what needs fixing now, what can wait, and what does not need doing at all. No fear, no upsell.
A shop that remembers you
Your full service history lives in one place, so we catch what is due before it becomes a breakdown.
Fixed right the first time
Factory-level scan tools and technicians who read the data, so the problem is gone, not just reset.
How it works
Four steps, and you are back on the road.
Book
Pick a time online or call. Tell us what is going on, or just say it needs a look.
Inspect
We check it over and text you photos of anything we find, with a clear quote.
You approve
Green-light what you want, defer what can wait. Nothing happens without your OK.
Drive
We fix it right, stand behind the work, and keep your records in one place.
Ready when you are.
Book online in under a minute, or call and talk to a real person.