AutoScandia offers a wide range of repair and maintenance services on European, Asian, and domestic vehicles. We're a team of highly dedicated technicians striving to provide you with professional and personalized care. With customer service beyond compare, we treat our customers like family. We strive to make your experience as comfortable, stress-free, and efficient as possible.
Your vehicle keeps you moving forward and we prioritize getting you back on the road quickly and safely. Our roots began in 1978, when Mark Bredesen, President and Owner of AutoScandia, started his career servicing Volvos in his neighborhood. Mark grew up in the Capitol Hill historic area of Washington, DC, where he began to cultivate a community of trustworthy service.
Your vehicle keeps you moving forward and we prioritize getting you back on the road quickly and safely. Our roots began in 1978, when Mark Bredesen, President and Owner of AutoScandia, started his career servicing Volvos in his neighborhood. Mark grew up in the Capitol Hill historic area of Washington, DC, where he began to cultivate a community of trustworthy service.
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Through dedication, integrity and exceptional customer service, AutoScandia has become the leading dealer alternative for the service and repair of European, Asian and domestic cars - serving customers living and working in Northern Virginia and the rest of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Customers never have to go back to the dealership for service, repair, or maintenance, except for factory warranty work or recalls.
Mark started the company as a Volvo Service and Repair shop in 1978. As the years evolved, so did AutoScandia. What was once a business operating out of a barn now boasts a large 12 bay shop ideally positioned between Reston and Herndon. We are proud of our customer-base of long-term customers and looking to add more!
Our factory-trained technicians use factory diagnostic equipment to provide for your automotive repair needs. We provide the following repairs and other automotive maintenance services. Clients from all over Northern Virginia, Washington DC & Maryland trust AutoScandia with their automotive repairs.
Reviews (24)
Von Belser
Feb 01, 2022
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Ethan X.
Jan 22, 2022
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Stellar. Brought my car in on short notice for a pre-purchase inspection. Despite a busy schedule the master techs fixed an oil leak in a few hours. Huge thanks to Dan T. and team!
I was a bit worried about having to goto the dealership for repairs due to the make of the car. All those worries were assuaged today and now I am driving with 100% confidence. Autoscandia will, without a doubt, be my goto shop moving forward.
I was a bit worried about having to goto the dealership for repairs due to the make of the car. All those worries were assuaged today and now I am driving with 100% confidence. Autoscandia will, without a doubt, be my goto shop moving forward.
Alexandra DeSanctis
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
We have brought our Volvo XC90 to AutoScandia for two major projects, and both went perfectly. You can trust these folks to do high quality work, finished on time, and for an excellent price. When they say it'll be ready by Friday, they really mean Friday! And they really know their stuff.
We have brought our Volvo XC90 to AutoScandia for two major projects, and both went perfectly. You can trust these folks to do high quality work, finished on time, and for an excellent price. When they say it'll be ready by Friday, they really mean Friday! And they really know their stuff.
Dev S.
Nov 23, 2021
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Went in for my first car servicing (first for the car and first since relocating to Reston). At first it seemed hard to communicate with them as I filled out the online form and didn't get a response (may have hit spam but either way). Called them up, Dan was apologetic and sincerely wanted my business. Dropped my car off this morning. Less than 2 hours later it was ready for pickup. Seems top-notch. Only bit of confusion was when I needed to take it in for service (i came in at 5,000 miles, was told it was 7,500). Oh well. I'll continue taking this car in at 5,000 mile intervals.
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Sean J.
Nov 20, 2021
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There should be a button for 10 stars. This place is a rare gem among service centers. The staff are friendly, available, and exceptionally well trained and experienced. My service advisor Rashid patiently answered all my questions and explained what was necessary and what we could delay. Service manager Mark was kind and generous, treated me like family. And John, the tech that actually worked on my car, what a pro! So impressed.
Steph W.
Sep 24, 2021
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€œDedication, integrity, and providing exceptional customer service†— these guys really live up to their name. I’ve been coming to these folks for years now with my various Volvo models and they’ve always done a great job, been very forthcoming & honest, with top-tier recommendations, but this most recent bit of working with them definitely deserves a shoutout.
Just days before I had to make a move (driving 1400+ miles away), before the Labor Day weekend, something went wrong with my cooling fan and the control module.
Gene was fantastic when it came to coordinating finding last-minute
Just days before I had to make a move (driving 1400+ miles away), before the Labor Day weekend, something went wrong with my cooling fan and the control module.
Gene was fantastic when it came to coordinating finding last-minute
Ann Burrola
Sep 11, 2021
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Christine M.
Aug 23, 2021
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Siddarth Dutta
Aug 22, 2021
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I wouldn't say I know cars super well, but I have a decent enough understanding as long as it's explained to me. The guys here at AutoScandia were extremely professional and gave me a proper breakdown of the issues they found with my 2014 BMW 535i xDrive. As a consumer, I'm always worried that I might be overcharged for things I don't know but I didn't feel that here. I had been quoted some prices from BMW of Sterling and they were obscenely expensive but here I was quoted way more reasonable prices - they seemed to match what I had read online from my own research on the issues. I talked to a
Alexis F.
Jul 31, 2021
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Mike Wittenburg
Jul 21, 2021
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Five stars! I have been coming here for more than 10 years and have brought more than five different cars. Every visit was a good experience. I drive old cars and AutoScandi helps keep them on the road. My current car is a 2007 (14 years old) and AutoScandia saves me a ton of money by helping me keep it on the road. They have even taken the time to give me estimates for upgrades I haven't had done such as new struts. I don't NEED them, but it would be nice to restore the ride comfort level to its original glory. With the price of new cars put of control and the price of used cars going up, it's
Alexis D.
Jul 13, 2021
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After having 0 luck with auto repair shops trying to up-charge me an insane amount, I was luckily referred to Autoscandia. They were quick to call me after dropping my car off, updated me immediately, and best of all they gave me a realistic price point. When I picked up my car, they took the time to explain to me the process they went through. They were so kind! Sometimes as a woman I get worried about getting scammed or overcharged because I'm not familiar with cars. They were so clear about everything. I will be taking my car here for future repairs. Thank you guys!
John O'Rourke
May 23, 2021
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They took great care of my 2015 Audi Q5, at 1/3 of the cost that the dealership was going to charge. I had the 75K mile service done, as well as both the rear brakes and battery replaced.
There was no up charging or BS that I have experienced at other places.
The car is now actually driving better than before.
They were very professional, very polite, and their service was timely.
I will definitely be taking the car back here from now on.
There was no up charging or BS that I have experienced at other places.
The car is now actually driving better than before.
They were very professional, very polite, and their service was timely.
I will definitely be taking the car back here from now on.
Kathleen J.
Mar 03, 2021
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Excellent service and quality every time. Fair prices, clean store, quick and efficient. Feel confident with the assessment of issues with my vehicle and know they are honest and straightforward with what needs to be taken care of right away and items that are recommended but not vital. Refer company to friends and family
Andrew C.
Aug 18, 2020
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I don't normally write reviews but my experience here made me compelled to do so. I do most my work myself, but after moving to an apartment, it became difficult to work on my car. So, I brought in my Lexus to get a brake flush at my scheduled time and paid exactly what I was quoted. The waiting areas were clean and felt comfortable being there despite COVID.
The reason I got a brake flush was because I was trying to troubleshoot a soft pedal after replacing calipers and bleeding the brakes the traditional way. When I got home I called the shop back to ask Brian, the tech who worked on my
The reason I got a brake flush was because I was trying to troubleshoot a soft pedal after replacing calipers and bleeding the brakes the traditional way. When I got home I called the shop back to ask Brian, the tech who worked on my
Evan C.
Aug 10, 2020
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Rithy S.
Jun 06, 2020
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I brought my Jeep to AutoScandia twice and have had great experiences. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and most of all: reliable and trustworthy! Shoutout to Glenn for giving an honest assessment on what I originally thought would be a bigger repair. Turns out it was a minor fix on the battery attachments. Appreciate the quick turnaround!
Lynn Y.
Jan 25, 2020
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When my Lexus broke down in the middle of the road down the street from AutoScandia I called them to see if they could help. They gave me the number of a tow company to have it towed. I expected them to just wait for the car to arrive, but on their own, they showed up while I was waiting for the tow truck, jumped it enough to put it in neutral and pushed it out of the street to a safe place. I was incredibly impressed. They got the alternator and battery replaced that same day at a reasonable price. The folks were incredibly professional and went out of their way to help me. I was very impressed
Scott T.
Jan 25, 2020
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Steve T.
Sep 24, 2019
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AutoScandia is the only auto service shop I have ever ENTIRELY trusted. Unlike the barber who never said you didn't need a haircut, Mark Bredeson's crew advises me as though my three cars actually belonged to them.
They've kept my '03 Buick LeSabre, '07 Lexus GX 470 (168,000 miles), and my '13 BMW 750i purring smoothly!
They've kept my '03 Buick LeSabre, '07 Lexus GX 470 (168,000 miles), and my '13 BMW 750i purring smoothly!
Naran B.
Sep 12, 2019
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Friendly staff. Reasonable price. What else you need right?
I needed my break pads to be changed to pass safety inspection.
So, while waiting for my car at the shop, I received a call that my rotors were "warninsh" too, but since I needed to save the money, I said "no" to the rotors. I worried that I wouldn't pass the inspection and that the staff member would be convincing me to make the purchase to do that additional service. However, happily for me, there was no pressure, and I did pass the inspection with the knowledge of that I need to be prepared financially for
I needed my break pads to be changed to pass safety inspection.
So, while waiting for my car at the shop, I received a call that my rotors were "warninsh" too, but since I needed to save the money, I said "no" to the rotors. I worried that I wouldn't pass the inspection and that the staff member would be convincing me to make the purchase to do that additional service. However, happily for me, there was no pressure, and I did pass the inspection with the knowledge of that I need to be prepared financially for
Jon K.
Nov 21, 2018
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Not afraid of complex problems. So I own a turbo-charged BMW that has a reputation for difficult repairs. My experience with Autoscandia this Fall, specifically Doug, Brian, and Mark, reinforced why I have stayed with Autoscandia since moving to Herndon.
The #1 wish whenever I take the car to the shop is to get the car back in the same shape that it was in before whatever went wrong occurred. That did not happen this time. It actually came back a faster car than its been in years.
It wasn't an easy fix, or a quick one. The actual problem was that a bad fuel injector fried the computer
The #1 wish whenever I take the car to the shop is to get the car back in the same shape that it was in before whatever went wrong occurred. That did not happen this time. It actually came back a faster car than its been in years.
It wasn't an easy fix, or a quick one. The actual problem was that a bad fuel injector fried the computer
Casey H.
Oct 12, 2018
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I just move to the area and needed to have maintenance done on my 1990 VW Vanagon camper. I try to find who really like and knowledgable to this old van. Then I found Autoscandia, which has very high reviews, so I tried them out. I have been exceptionally pleased with them for my first overall check and maintenance. Every time I have been there or talked on the phone I have experienced friendly, professional and knowledgeable service at the front desk from Gene, especially mechanic Paul who really know the old Volkswagen.
They let me know what was wrong with the van and what suggested to do before
They let me know what was wrong with the van and what suggested to do before
Alan S.
Jun 08, 2018
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