about a mile from Parker-Gray · City of Alexandria

Auto Repair Near Parker-Gray, Alexandria VA

About a mile straight down Washington Street from Parker-Gray. Drop off the car and walk home.

Your Old Town Mechanic, Close to Parker-Gray

Parker-Gray is the historic neighborhood in the northwest part of Old Town, around the Braddock Road Metro, the Alexandria Black History Museum on Wythe Street and the Charles Houston Recreation Center. Most homes here are rowhouses with street parking, and many residents walk, bike or take Metro for daily trips.

Old Town Exxon is about a mile south at 501 S. Washington Street, on the corner of Wilkes Street. That's close enough to drop the car off and walk home through Old Town in about 20–25 minutes, or ride one of Alexandria's free DASH buses.

Getting Here from Parker-Gray

Go to Washington Street and drive straight south through Old Town to Wilkes Street.

1From Parker-Gray, head east to N. Washington Street.
2Turn right and drive south on Washington Street.
3Cross King Street and continue past Prince, Duke and Wolfe Streets.
4The shop is at the corner of S. Washington and Wilkes Street.

Landmarks along the way

Braddock Road Metro station
Alexandria Black History Museum on Wythe Street
Christ Church on N. Washington Street

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What Parker-Gray Drivers Need Most

A car that lives on the street and comes out a few times a week has its own maintenance rhythm.

Oil Change
Oil breaks down with time, not just miles. If you drive less than 5,000 miles a year, change it at least on the time interval in your owner's manual.
Battery Service
Infrequent short drives are the most common reason a battery dies early. We test it in a few minutes and replace it only if it actually needs it.
State Inspections
Just a mile away, so drop the car off for its yearly safety sticker and walk on with your day.
Emissions Inspections
City cars need an emissions test every two years. We're an official Air Check station a short walk from home.

Virginia Inspections for Parker-Gray Drivers

The City of Alexandria is in Virginia's emissions program area, so most gas vehicles here need an emissions test every two years on top of the annual safety inspection. We perform both: Virginia safety inspections at the $20 state maximum, and DEQ Air Check emissions tests at $30, with one free retest within 14 days if your car doesn't pass.

Virginia Safety Inspection Emissions Inspection