It all started in 1976 at Main Street Shell in Fairfax City. Our founder, Myron, did something he had always wanted to do—he became a business owner. What started as a single full-service gas station grew to what is now Virginia Tire & Auto—15 full-service automotive maintenance, repair, and tire locations. After more than 50 years, we It all started in 1976 at Main Street Shell in Fairfax City. Our founder, Myron, did something he had always wanted to do—he became a business owner. What started as a single full-service gas station grew to what is now Virginia Tire & Auto—15 full-service automotive maintenance, repair, and tire locations. After more than 50 years, we are still locally owned, family-owned and woman-owned, with Myron’s daughter, Julie, and her husband, Mike, continuing the family business as Co-CEOs. ...more
"Reinspection of a rejected vehicle by the same station during the 15-day validity of the rejection sticker need include only a check of the items previously found defective, unless there is an obvious equipment defect that would warrant further rejection of the vehicle. Such reinspection will not constitute a complete inspection and a $1.00 fee may be charged. Furthermore, if a vehicle returns for reinspection within the 15-day period, the rejecting station will reinspect the vehicle without delay or at the reasonable conclusion of the current inspection being performed."
I had to take legal action, and the court ruled in my favor, confirming the violation. Instead of "reinspecting the vehicle without delay or at a reasonable conclusion of the current inspection", they made me wait 3.5-4 hours for a 10 minute reinspection of an engine mount bracket.
This experience was frustrating and completely avoidable. Be cautious before trusting this location with your vehicle.