Meet Ara
You just found a mechanic you can trust.Ara is your expert who will test, diagnose and repair your vehicle properly, as quickly as possible - and - who will provide a detailed explanation of what is being done and WHY.
Services We Offer:
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What Our Clients Say About Us on Google
67 Reviews with 4.9⭐ as of February 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Astro! (January 2026)
11/10 service, brought my Audi in a while back after some friends recommended me, Ara took more care of my that any dealership. He diagnosed my car briefly at no charge and was able to give me recommendations on how I should be driving the vehicle till the problem was resolved. I ended up bringing it back when I was ready and the car hasn’t given me any trouble since. If your looking for experience and trustworthy help these are the guys!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amrit Dutta (September 2025)
Just took my high end vehicle to AVS and it’s safe to say; if you have a new and expensive vehicle , AVS is the place to maintain and get it fixed. For those who care about their cars. You worry about what going to happen and how your car will be treated. I had a dashcam and a tracker on my vehicle when I dropped it off to AVS, worried it’ll be treated poorly like all the other car repair shops. AVS did the exact opposite, they only pulled the car in and out of the shop and went around the block for a test drive. Amazing experience at AVS, their treatment for customer cars is unmatched, not to mention their fair and reasonable price⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Action Z (July 2025)
Been taking my cars to Ara for over 2 decades pre- Google review era. He is honest, extremely knowledgeable, and very reasonably priced. Aside from repairs and maintenance on my Mercedes and Lexus, he worked his magic and got my straight piped catless 1978 Datsun past aircare every year when aircare was still a thin. That in itself is a miracle. Highly recommended.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Hanhan Nguyen (February 2025)
My Audi Q5 had a drive system malfunction which I had taken to the dealership for further inspection. They quoted me over $6k for a turbo replacement which I thought was strange as my car was under 5 years old. Thankfully, my cousin recommended Ara to me and he recommended an adjustment and seeing how things go from there. My car has been great ever since and I'm so happy with Ara’s assistance! I will definitely come back for any further issues. Thanks again Ara!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jun Kang (February 2024)
The technician was very knowledgeable in fixing engine issues that I couldn't fix at other garages. My car is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 van vehicle. The repair price is reasonable and no arbitrary charges will be made
Can Ara Give Me An Estimate Over The Phone?
No.Ara receives several requests for quotes each day and a single quote can take up to 30 minutes - multiple requests means a lot of time spent on "guesstimates" and not servicing vehicles.Only with a proper diagnosis can Ara truly know what your vehicle needs and just as important, what it doesn't.
Can Ara install parts I give him?
Unfortunately, No. Because reasons, text, text, text.Also, Lisa says so.
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Active In The Community
AVS Auto actively supports youth sport in Richmond.As former hockey parents, Ara and his wife Lisa have three boys who each played organized ice hockey and while the cost to play continues to go up, sponsoring teams is their way to give back for all that ice hockey did for their boys.
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