J & F Motors

Solid dependable and explained what was needed and what was not on my Volvo XC 90. How great is that. Nice to be able to trust a garage. I am a huge fan of small businesses .the staff at J & F are the best. thanks

Reasonable prices, dependable auto repair, fantastic customer service. I could not be more pleased with J&F, especially with Greg & team. I called around a few BMW places in the area (including dealerships, shame on me), and J&F had the best reviews on Unilocal & Angie’s list. I’m always a bit weary of car mechanics, especially when it comes to my 2007 BMW 328xi that is out of warranty. J&F not only diagnosed the problem quickly, they fixed it quicker than I expected! And, the actual price was lower than the quoted price. All of my questions were answered & I felt at ease getting my car serviced at J&F. Plus, Greg was able to suggest future service/​repairs & provide a quote, so there would be no surprises when I bring my car back (note the «when», not the «if»). Having recently moved to VA, I had to do a lot of research before I decided on J&F — they are really your only option when it comes to foreign auto repair.

3^rd Bmw. If not serviced by Bmw I definitely go to J&F great service, trustworthy& they just know their job.

I’m not typically one to write reviews, but I have to give props to J&F. I own two pretty high maintenance M3’s– an e30 & e36. I have taken both to J&F after a couple of potentially devastating mechanical issues: 1) I suddenly lost all ability to put my e30 into gear while sitting at a stoplight and 2) the temp gauge in my e36 suddenly spiked to red while cruising down 66! Needless to say I or any lay person, could easily have been taken to the cleaners. I am pleased & relieved to say, that this was not the case.
In a world where finding an honest technician or mechanic is so hard to come by, I can say that after my experiences with J&F, they have earned my trust & business.
What I appreciate about J&F is their specific knowledge of BMW’s. They are methodological & logical. They follow a progressive protocol when trouble shooting; starting with the obvious, best case scenario fixes and only escalating as required. Makes sense right? But how often has a shop prefaced the worst case scenario first; then miraculously it becomes a self-​fulfilling prophecy?!
I could have been told for instance, that my e30 needed a new transmission of that I had blown a head gasket when my e36 overheated. Instead J&F pin-​pointed the faulty part in both cases and I was charged for necessary parts & an hour of labor in each circumstance. Cumulatively, the repairs to both M3’s amounted to @ $ 650 :)
J&F uses only OEM parts and follow BMW service guidelines by the book. If you are looking to put spinners on your BMW, this s not the place to go. If you are looking for Authorized Dealership quality service (an oxymoron, actually) without the dealing with «Stealership» tactics, then I highly recommend that you give J&F a try!

I’ve been a customer since 2008 and have not had a bad experience during that period. Their cost and time estimates have always been spot on. It has not been difficult to get an appointment and their work is good.

I took my BMW in to get a second opinion for repairs. The first place didn’t charge me anything (as expected). J & F charged me $ 69 without notifying me at all.
And they were gouging me on parts prices:
Control Arm at Embassy Service Center on 2200 P Street: $ 180
Control Arm at J&F: $ 280
The EXACT SAME PART NUMBER!
J&F charged me for 2 Boot Kits at $ 60 each… Embassy informed me I would only need 1 Boot Kit at $ 41. Are you seeing a pattern?
Altogether J&F quote was $ 2300 and I got the same service on P street for $ 1000, and I didn’t have to pay them $ 69 just to look at the car.
Ridiculous.

They’ve worked on 3 of my cars — an ’06 325i (routine maintenance as well as water pump), an ’07 X3 (pm fluid changes and valve cover and rear suspension) and an ’08 X3 (routine maintenance). I’ve been satisfied with their prices, technical competence and explanation of all work required. Highly recommended.

Disclaimer: I’ve been going to J&F for a great number of years: first for a 2002, a 540, and now a 328xi, and they’ve been great. This visit was for a mere oil change which they accommodated with relatively short notice while I waited. They never fail to exceed. A plus: the hostess pooch in the waiting room makes waiting a joy. Dealers just can’t compete on any number of levels.

While obtaining an estimate for a complete paint job on my Jaguar at Spectrum Auto Painting, I asked where I could get 4 new chrome wheels installed without them getting scratched. Mark pointed to J&F Motors, which is next door. Mike, the service manager at J&F, was both polite and professional. Subsequently the wheels were installed and look great!
I also inquired about having an upgraded fusebox installed in my Ferrari 308. Paul (who I think is the chief mechanic) said he could do so. Again, the job was done on time and at a fair price. J&F specializes in BMW, and also services Mercedes, Volvo, and Mini vehicles… they can now add Ferrari to the list.
Very courteous and professional service… kudos to Mike and Paul!

J&F rocks, I wish I found this place years earlier. I was looking for a reliable place to get my BMW serviced after feeling like other places were either doing bad work, or overcharging me.
After reading the other Unilocal reviews, I decided to give this place a try last week for some work I needed done, and had already received a quote on from another shop. Not only was Mike extremely helpful in explaining exactly what I needed to have done now, and what could wait, but their prices were way under what the other shop had provided me in their bid.
They did great work — if you need to have your BMW looked at, bring it here!

We’ve been going to J&F for about two years now after getting gouged at area dealers and understand that driving a BMW means more expensive maintenance. We were pleased to see over a 60% price reduction in simple procedures like an oil change and they’ve been more than helpful when we’ve had semi-​major issues. They always take the time to explain exactly what is wrong, what it costs, and what the upcoming maintenance items are which allows us to budget out money for repairs. Being able to catch the shuttle either straight to work or to the Metro is a bonus as well and makes picking the car up very convenient.

This place is the bomb. Wife’s car (Mini) blew up on the highway, needed some costly repairs, got it towed to J&F, they could have easily charged us an arm and a leg since the car was stranded there, but their prices were more than fair, the work was done flawlessly and swiftly, and they were great to deal with. I can’t recommend a repair shop much more than J&F.

Good Bmw shop

These guys are great. My car is there now as a matter of fact. New battery, new tire, and now a software update but their service is impeccable and I found the cost reasonable all things considering.

Get your motor runnin’
Head out on the highway
Lookin’ for adventure
And whatever comes our way
— Original lyrics by Mars Bonfire
Before the advent of cars, we had horses. Before we had mechanics, we had veterinarians. Has the process really changed? Not really.
When my trusty steed wasn’t galloping uphill I began to ponder if I should put him down. I feared that I rode ‘em hard and put him away wet one too many times. Did he have a transmission pneumonia? Time for a check-​up.
George, the Mini Cooper, has been an expensive steed to repair. I’ve always taken him to the dealership and I fear that, at times, it was I that was taken for a ride. I’d venture that I’ve put in a $$$$ manure load into the upkeep when taken to the dealership. In this economy I took the advice of good ol’ President Truman, «We must cut down the cost of living.»
Based on Unilocal reviews, I contacted a different «vet» across town and found their client services were less than acceptable. WIth a little Unilocal shoveling, I kept digging until I was able to steer my steed to J & F Motors.
Like most medical professionals (mechanics), they want to know what the symptoms are, when they appear, the frequency of the symptoms and any contributing factors that may aggravate the issue. The professional then applies this information to their body of knowledge and then the magic begins. But all patients are in agreement that bedside manner is the sweet treat that makes the medicine go down easier.
The J & H Motor crew are true professionals in every way. They have outstanding customer service in addition to their phenomenal expertise. The client experience always begins on the phone and they truly had me at hello. I felt like our interaction was a partnership while trying to diagnose George’s symptoms and there was ongoing communication that set my mind at ease. They applied the appropriate diagnostic tests per my permission and paved the way for a seamless process.
Before George and I rode into the sunset, the Doc let me know that we could come by at anytime should the signs and symptoms return. Now that’s some sweet feed in the feedbag.
Want to know what J & F stands for? Just Fine. (Well, that’s my interpretation.) Because that’s what you’ll be the next time you have a little hitch in your giddy up.

If you own a BMW — in particular a BMW that is out of warranty — you should go to J&F. However, like everything else regarding a BMW — they aren’t cheap. However, if you are looking for inexpensive service — you probably shouldn’t be driving a BMW. (I don’t mean that to sound snarky, but it is the truth.)
J&F serviced my 5-​series for the past seven years. I found their work to be consistently excellent and quick. I found everyone there to be honest and I felt like they were genuinely looking out for me. After 140K miles, I had to get rid of my BMW. The car still ran great — but as you would expect with any high performance car with that many miles — it became expensive to maintain it. My wife would not let me buy another BMW (see paragraph one) — much to my chagrin. I bought an Acura instead. It is a perfectly fine car, but it isn’t a BMW.
The other day, I had a fender bender which has put my Acura in the body shop for a few days. The insurance company gave me a 328 as a rental. I noticed that one of the lights had gone out on the rental. I was in J&F’s neighborhood and decided to pop in — although I had not seen them in almost a year (since I got rid of the BMW). They welcomed me with open arms and checked out the car for free. Class act.

J&F Motors is a fantastic place:
1) Courteous and convenient — Mike at the front desk and the other guys are helpful, polite, and diligent. They will give you a ride to the metro. Unlike other shops, they have things done on time as promised, with a positive attitude. I have never had a problem.
2) Fair prices — Compared to other shops or dealerships, I think J&F charges reasonable prices, sometimes as low as half of what local dealerships would charge for a comparable service. They have even generously comped me a few inexpensive parts, even though I don’t expect it.
3) BMW Experts — I am grateful to have people who know 100% what they are doing with my car. I have never had to bring my car back with a recurring problem. When these guys fix something, it’s done well.

I was delighted that they were able to see me at such a short notice for my every 15,000 mile Mini Cooper service. They were very courteous and friendly. Additionally, they offer a friendly complimentary shuttle as well with a friendly transplant from New York. The customer service desk point man Mike called to ask questions related to your vehicle just to check past or current issues. I would definitely return again, thanks once again for a wonderful friendly experience.

Highly recommend! This place is great!!! Excellent, fast, friendly service that is super convenient! They are honest and will only fix what is wrong with your car… and you can make an appointment online from their website!
A few weeks ago, the «check engine» light came on in my husband’s Volvo. And of course, the timing was absolutely terrible (why don’t cars ever break when you don’t need them for a while?!?). The engine light didn’t come on until Thursday night, and my husband needed to drive to Pennsylvania on Saturday morning to visit his dad in the hospital. He could drive my car to work on Friday, but we don’t really trust my car for long car trips. So… we needed to get the Volvo checked AND fixed on Friday.
I placed a call to J&F Motors at 7:30am on Friday morning when they opened. The guy I spoke to, Mike, was very kind and understanding. Clearly this was not the first time he has dealt with a frantic female having a car crisis. LOL. He told me to bring the car in as soon as I could, and they would try to work it in between appointments.
I took the car to the shop around 8:30am and was prepared to spend the day waiting. Instead, I was absolutely DELIGHTED when they offered to drive me home in their shuttle! HOORAY for not being stuck at the mechanic’s office all day! I tried to tip the driver, but he informed me that there was no charge, that he was one of the owners and worked on the cars, too. I forgot his name, but he was also very kind. I was really out of it… had been horribly sick the night before and hadn’t slept much, so I really appreciated their assistance and sympathy!
It turned out to be nothing more than a gas cap seal gone bad that was causing all sorts of problems. They replaced the part and checked everything out again to make sure it was ready to go. No gouging or fixing things that weren’t broken. When we went to pick up the car, we were thrilled to see that they even gave us a much appreciated discount on the labor costs! We were very grateful for the entire experience.
We definitely found our new mechanics in NoVa! The online appointment system (on their website) is super convenient. The only downside to this shop is that they only service BMW, Volvo, Mini & Mercedes. I told my husband that I guess I need a new car now… ;)

Although I try to take good care of my bmw, I’m not exactly a «car expert.» I read some reviews about this place though and decided to check it out this past May. The prices are not much cheaper than the dealership, but I thought the service was far superior than dealership service I have received in the past.
I appreciated the fact they were upfront and honest about pricing — no surprises when I got the final bill. I had my oil changed, brake rotors (spell?) replaced, my a.c. fixed, and my safety inspection completed in one afternoon. They even drove me to/​from work that day, which was nice because I hate having to bum rides from friends or coworkers whenever my car is in the shop. Everyone there seemed very knowledgable and I didn’t feel like they were trying to take advantage of me just because I’m a young female (like some auto places do).
Also, my brake light went out a couple weeks later and I went back and they replaced the bulb for free! Overall, I was happy with the service I recieved and my car has been running smoothley.