F3 Auto Detailing

I brought a BMW performance exhaust to F3Auto for installation and they did a great job! Nate and Dan did a nice thorough job on the exhaust installation, which required cutting the stock exhaust off behind the axle. They actually encountered some trouble fitting the new exhaust pipes and clamps from the performance exhaust to the old pipes, but they worked hard to get the job done right. The owner Vinh was there as well and he was very nice.
I would definitely make the trip out here again from Maryland for other services.

Vinh is the guy that seems to run the place and every time I’ve been there he’s never failed to take care of me and my bimmer. As an added bonus, he is a car guy so he genuinely has an interest in doing right by your vehicle and can converse about cars all day long. For great service and cool people, definitely check out F3

My cars have found a new home! I have an Acura MDX that I am quite attached to because it holds sentimental value. I had it looked at by another shop and was quoted an astronomical price for all of the things they claimed were wrong. I decided to bring it to F3. After talking with Nate about the issues that I was told were wrong with it, they decided that a full diagnostic would be best just to be sure. After looking at my car, they determined that one of the issues that I was told that needed to be fixed was a wrong diagnosis and an unnecessary repair saving us hundreds of dollars. They fixed my baby right up and Nate assured me that it was as good as new showing concern for the safety of my family with 3 small children. My car feels as good as new for a very affordable price! I am a happy customer because they fixed it so that I can hang on to it for longer! Thanks, guys! I truly appreciate your hard work!!!

Known this shop for about a year, and have been a customer 3 times now. Have been very pleased with the quality of their tinting work, and it keeps me coming back. I have also gotten to see some of the other really cool projects they’ve had in their shop, and as both a customer and a long time motorcycle/​car/​engine builder I can say with confidence that their first priority is the quality of work that they do. Whether it’s cosmetic or mechanical I trust the craftsmanship.
Everyone at F3 has always been very kind and courteous to me and my friends/​family that I have recommended.

NEW UPDATE ON F3: just continuing on my last update at the end of my original review. Vinh Khong, the owner, took screenshots of my Facebook share of my Unilocal review and screenshotted all the positive comments from his friends about f3 and excluded any screenshots of the negative comments and posted these on his Facebook profile, after I couldn’t take the harrasment anymore from his friends and employees and made my post private so only my friends could see it and comment on it. He posted the screenshots on his wall as a way for his friends and employees to continue to slander me and say rude things about me behind my back on his post. This was even more shocking to me than my last post. Keep in mind I’m friends on Facebook with Vinh so he knew I could see what he was doing. I don’t know what kind I world Vinh and his disgusting friends think we live in but in the real world that is absolutely unacceptable, childish, unprofessional, and just plain disgusting.
On top of all this, I received a very kind Facebook message from a former stakeholder/​employee of F3 auto detailers confirming that everything in my review is very typical of them. He said that he left for those same reasons I am writing this review: bad/​unethical business practices. He confirmed that they do not have even 1 certified technician that works there and they only get business because their prices are so low. Also all the other positive reviews are from kids from some other auto shop/​company that uses f3’s shop to work on their own cars but would never let anyone at f3 touch their cars. I am so happy to have gained insight from someone actually from inside f3 so I know I’m not just crazy or something ha

Been going to F3Auto for about a year now, Vinh the owner and his crew works hard and with integrity. They’ve worked on my BMW 335xi, Civic Si, and S2000 anywhere from detailing to body work, suspension, wheel repairs, engine, etc. Vinh’s word is bond if anything happens he always owns up to it, you just don’t see shops like that!

After scrolling through pics of some of the cars that were detailed at F3 I decided to bring my car in for an oil change and a supercharger oil change. Most places refuse to change the oil in the supercharger since it’s aftermarket, but the at F3 didn’t have any issues with it at all.
The owner Vinh and Nathan asked me what needed to be done to my car, and they took care of it very quickly and also chatted with me about the other cars that were in the shop and some of the other work they were doing. You can tell that these guys really love what they do, and it shows in the cars that they have in the shop.
Shortly after seeing the shop and talking to the guys for a bit, I decided to schedule my car for a premium detail (keep in mind this was before my oil change was even finished). They scheduled me for the next weekend, and I dropped my car off Sunday night.
To keep this review semi-​short, I will just say that I was more than impressed with the results when I picked up my car, and Nathan and the guys had treated my car like it was their own. They even paid attention to smallest details, like my soot covered exhaust, which was completely polished. If you’re looking to take your car to a place where it will be appreciated and cared for, this is definitely the place to go in NOVA.
Also, to the reviewer who said everyone leaving positive reviews is a friend of the staff, I hadn’t met anyone at F3 prior to taking my car, and I found them through Unilocal.I’ll post photos as well, but this is a completely unbiased review from a very satisfied customer. :)
I probably won’t ever take my car anywhere else.

I came in today with my 2012 BMW 335IS, I have 19’s MSport wheels that were orginally silver and I did the matte black plasti dip for my rims! These guys did an excellent job, completely changed the look of the car and its absolutely what I wanted and the look I wanted. They took great care of my car! I’m satisfied with the job and will go again for different customizations 100%

F3 auto detailing is a great service. Vinh and his staffs work so enthusiasm. He also clearly explains what my car needs to upgrade. I strongly recommend everybody who wants to make cars better should come there. You won’t be dissapointed for sure!!!

I found this place randomly and needed a car wash. This business is very professional and friendly. The waiting room is very clean and well kept. Tv was on and playing Top Gear and there was plenty of reading material available to keep me occupied while waiting for my car. They have a variety of other services, I will return to F3 for future car needs.

I have been referred to F3 Auto Detailing from my mechanic to have an exhaust installed on my 2012 BMW 328i. I was promptly advised by Vinh, the account manager there, on an AFE exhaust system since I have the AFE intake installed on the car. I bought the exhaust through the link Vinh had sent and saved 10% on the order. I also had the exhaust sent to the shop and just waited for the delivery, just too easy! Although it is a less popular choice on BMW than Dinan, Sprint and other brand names, but it performs really well and exceeded my expectation. My car was literately woke up and the acceleration was increased far more than having just the intake. Beside saving about $ 500 or more on the other brands, this exhaust system also came with a mid-​pipe, which would have cost me anywhere from $ 150 — $ 350 extra. Vinh had definitely aced it for me. I will come back and consult with them on a set of rims for my car in a near future.
Upon arrival I was greeted with friendly, car enthusiast staffs who were willing to accommodate all of my requests and beyond, to ensure that I was in my most comfortable environment while I waited and made best changes on how my exhaust was installed, the right way. Although they were busy, all staffs was greeting me and other customers with a smile. And best of all, they are very young, most of them are in their early twenties, but their customer services and professionalism were top notch.
I would recommend everyone to come here for any of performance needs and other auto services. If you can’t decide what you want, consult with them first. Then do your research and you would come up with the same thing. These guys know what they are doing. Just be sure to make an appointment, even if you don’t, you will have a best customer service in town.

Excellent service.
I’m a car guy, I like to think that I can tell when you go to a shop that is just doing business versus a shop that is full of other car guys that love what they are doing, know what they are doing, and provide excellent service.
Vinh and the guys at this shop are the consumate professionals who are also car guys.
I had my Windows tinted and the entire experience was amazing. Vinh and his coworkers were professional, had great personalities, and welcoming. I saw a bunch of nice cars, joked around a little bit, and the window tint looks amazing.
Vinh informed me of all relevant tint laws, recommended a tint percentage to me, and even advised me against purchasing a service from him that he felt would not improve the look of my vehicle.
thank you!

Went yesterday, made a appointment to get matte black stripes installed on my Challenger. Really cool dudes, unfortunately I bought the wrong stripes for the hood of my car, but they still installed the stripes that belong on the roof and trunk. I will be coming back once I get the hood stripes. They charged me $ 50/​hour.

Called on a Friday evening about a wash and vacuum. Vinh answered and said while they prefer appointments on the weekend they could probably squeeze me in. He immediately called back to confirm he could. The place is a bit tricky to find but head toward Fairfax Water and you are pretty much there.
More importantly, they were inexpensive and did a great job in a timely fashion. Several guys were working on the car hand washing it and vacuuming it at the same time.
Extremely satisfied!!!
I’ll be back.

Outstanding owner and crew. Great price and my lights on my car look great. I will be back so they can do my tint on my car. Thanks again.

Great guys who do great work. Brought my 2011 Chevy Silverado in due to issue I had with a self install I did with a double din stereo. They were very kind and sociable guys. They diagnosed my problem (which other business’ had improperly identified and even suggested new speakers to fix the problem) and got me on my way very quickly. I will be taking my vehicle back to get tint and I am sure they will do a great job again.

I brought my new car here for front window tinting to match the already tinted back. My first interaction with them was on the phone to schedule an appointment. I spoke with Vinh who was the constant professional. On my call he went over all of my options, prices and confirmed all of my contact information. When I arrived the next day Vinh greeted me at the door and made me feel welcomed. He offered me some water and a great place to wait while the work was being completed. I was in and out in about an hour and the windows came out great! His prices are reasonable and he even offered a military discount as most of this employees are prior service. Many thanks to Vinh and his staff!

These guys are amateurs and the first warning sign is when you realize they work out of their parents house! I ignored this first sign and decided to give them a chance– huge mistake.
One month ago I called and asked if they could tint my windows and install a simple Sirius peripheral. I was told that it would be no problem.
Three weeks ago I brought my car to them and they tell me they only have time to install tint and not the peripheral. They promise to install it ASAP. Second warning sign.
Two weeks ago I am being ignored (I called /​texted /​emailed website) and this is when I realize that every piece of tint was scratched. I finally get ahold of the ring leader because I had to drive to their house! I hear more excuses and get a personal guarantee to fix the tint. I am already invested at this point because I have the crappy tint job on my car. The equipment i left them mysteriously «stopped working», too. Third warning sign, but I was already invested.
One week ago I drop my car off at noon on Saturday, explain the situation, ask to have the tint fixed and installed the same as last time minus the scratches. They told me no problem. I also gave them a second chance to install the Sirius.
I returned NINE HOURS later and my tint was not finished and I got another excuse why they couldn’t install the external sirius peripheral.
I had no more time and already gave too much time to these jokers. I was driving cross country the next day and Vihn deliberately changed the tint on my car to a lighter tint without telling me and acted like it was no big deal when I asked about it.
Don’t trust these guys. They will promise one thing and screw you over any chance they get. Go to a PROFESSIONAL NOT THESE AMATEURS.
If you don’t believe me then ask Vihn about Jeff L and the Honda Fit.

Very pleased with the full experience. I scheduled appointment online which was convenient, they confirmed apt by next day and sent reminder. Tech came to my location on time and was polite. The work was good and thorough. The car looks great indie and out. The price was a little better than local competitors. Good experience, I would certainly do again.

I took my car to F3 to get a tint done. My car isn’t exactly what you’d call the easiest car in the world to tint. In fact, it’s regarded as one, if not THE hardest car to tint. (MKV Golf rear hatch, anyone?) The guys at F3 tried until they got it right. Any other shop would have sent me elsewhere after failed attempts, but they did some research, teamed up and made it happen. It ended up turning out better than I even hoped.
F3 also does some of the most in depth details I’ve ever seen. They’ll even cover the door jams for you, something your local spray-​and-​wash won’t even think about doing. Undercarriage? Yea, apparently if you request it they’ll do it! Wheels? No problem. They’ll know what products to use on your wheels if you have aftermarkets, which is great. Not every detailer thinks about those types of things and protects your investment. A lot of them simply have one defacto standard wheel cleaner they put on everything. Not a good look if you have chrome plated wheels. (Not that I would ever let those things near my ride, but.)
Great prices, super friendly and down to earth service and an already standing reputation as a viable competitor in the field. What more can you ask for in a local business?