Prestige Automotive Solutions

I’ll start off by saying that there’s no other mechanic or shop I would go to. I’ve known Aries for a long time and this guy is as good as they come. Passionate, loyal, genuine and extremely knowledgeable. I don’t have to question his intentions or stress about if I’m getting ripped off. I know that my car is in good hands. He’s even helped in situations where I needed last minute towing and I couldn’t find anyone reasonable.
As a professional and on a personal level, Aries is hands down the guy to call.

First things first, as soon as I got into the shop, I told Aries my problem, and he came back with a sound and non-​wallet-​breaking analysis of my issue. I was in and out of the shop within the hour and I didn’t even have to wait the typical two hour wait times for the «diagnostic» to complete before the issue I came for was resolved. Will definitely be recommending this garage to all of my other BMW owner friends. Thanks Aries!

Aries has been working on my cars since 2010. Not only does he do an amazing job, he’s the most honest mechanic I have ever known. He did work on my 335i, drove the car back to me (during which he tested for leaks and did a valve check), noticed a problem, drove the car back to the garage, fixed the issue, drove to me again and then because I didn’t have access to cash told me I could pay by credit on his mobile credit swiper OR I could pay him later. I paid him a week later and he never hounded me.
Aries will never steer anyone wrong. The simple fact is, he cares more about you and your car than he does about his wallet and THAT is what makes this the ONLY place I go for everything from a headlight bulb all the way to blown turbos.

Where do I start …
5 stars, for saving me from spending over $ 1,000 on my M3 SMG clutch install and programming/​adapting and saved more than $ 600 on coilovers install.
An honest place that actually knows how to work on a BMW cars! The guy used to work for a BMW dealer. This kind of shop is hard to find around here. The location is a little out of the way for me (coming from Alexandria VA) but after two visits I found out that it’s totally worth the drive to know that your car is in competent hands! Every service I have done so far took no time at all & the price was quarter of what the dealership wanted!
After my experience today, I will be coming back here for everything now. Ask for Aries and get an appointment.
This place rocks!
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Hands down best BMW shop to deal with. Aries is very knowledgable and is always looking out for the customer.

This review is long overdue. Aries helped me with fixing up my 2002 325i which was not running probably for a huge discount. The car is at 170,000 miles. Now the car runs like its new. He also took care of my 2008 M3 issue that was covered under warranty and told me he will deal with the warranty and all I had to do is pay him the deductible of $ 50. Besides fixing my car back to its original condition, Aries did not overcharge. Parts are always cheaper to buy from him than yourself and labor is probably the cheapest out of all mechanics that I been to. Like the previous reviews said if he’s not busy he will go out of his way to drive you to work, home or drop you off at the metro. If you go to another mechanic or dealership to fix your BMW then you are either asking for trouble or jacked up prices.

I have a 7 yr old BMW and will trust Aries (the proprietor and mechanic of Prestige) with my car for as long as I own it. He’s very knowledgeable, courteous and willing to please his customers. He is very fair with his pricing and his garage is super clean. It is a bit out of the way for me, but it is worth the trip. He even picked me up from the Shady Grove metro and drove me back to his garage. And I was surprised to see that they had washed my car. My only regret is not having met him years ago to work on my first BMW.

Aries the owner of Prestige has been a friend of mine for years. He is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help. I live in PA and when my brothers BMW needed significant repair I called Aries for his advice. Although the car was already at another a shop, Aries said he would do the work. So we rented a u haul and trailered the car the 130 miles to Prestige. By the time we got there he already had the replacement motor and parts there. He replaced the motor, water pump, clutch, window regulators, a wheel bearing etc. He even delivered the car back to us! I gave him a lift back, then helped me with my car. We couldn’t have been happier with the service and price. I absolutely recommend Aries and Prestige! Thanks Aries!

This is a great place to take your vehicle if you need work done! More specifically, a REALLY great place for automotive work if you have a BMW, but it’s an all around great shop for all cars I’m sure. It’s a clean and well kept shop, it employs very professional mechanics that do fast work at very reasonable rates. It’s owner managed, and the owner is also the mechanic that works on your car. I live in Alexandria VA, and I was skeptical to go so far (about an hour away) for a mechanic when this place was first recommended to me, but it’s well worth the drive for the quality of work, as well as the reasonable rates for parts and labor. I won’t go to another shop for my BMW unless Prestige packs up and moves to another state. Please check it out before going to another shop, you won’t regret it.

Excellent customer service, prompt and efficient service. I had my 2006 530xi station wagon serviced here. I was extremely pleased with the service here compared to BMW of Alexandria. Aries the owner went beyond the call of duty to service my vehicle and my car was detailed upon arrival to pick up. If you looking for a reliable and honest mechanic this is the LOCATION FOR YOU!!!

For those of us in the DC metro area who’ve been looking for an alternative to high-​priced BMW dealerships and the few independent BMW shops in the area, look no further! Prestige was recently started by an alumni from a well known local BMW dealership. I was told about Aries (Prestige Auto) by a co-​worker of mine who’s a gear head and has worked with Ares before.
To start: I have an older E46 M3 which threw an SMG error on a Wednesday night on my way home. I got home, sent Aries an email at about 8:22PM, to my surprise he responded in minutes with my SOS and got me in the shop by 9AM the next day.
Once there Aries plugged in the car to some diag equipment (I think he has the successor to the BMW-​DIS) and pulled up all the fault codes. After a few minutes he indicated that the SMG pump was probably not the cause and suggested we don’t make any unnecessary repairs until the SMG throws another error. While there I asked him to perform a minor service which he did. As soon as he opened the engine splash cover he called me in to the bay to show me a nasty oil leak my m3 had developed. In a few minutes had me in a loaner and back at work while he did surgery.
Long story short, he performed the minor service (at less than ½ price of the dealerships in the area), performed extensive diagnostics on the OBDII logs of my car showing me everything he found, patched up a nail in my tire, and replaced a cracked HID harness socket, and fixed an oil leak behind the thermostat of my car for about ¹⁄₈^th what a dealer would charge… and a few hundred below what I’m used to from the independents in the area.
Misc stuff: the shop is pristine, partly because its new (open since Feb I think he mentioned), but also because they keep it clean. The waiting room is basic, but clean and comfortable. Aries also has a second technician working there with him. Most importantly, Aries knows what he’s doing (I counted 3 M3’s in his parking lot LOL!). Also, while I went to him for my M3, I spotted at least one Audi and a Subaru there– and I know he services all types of cars.
To say this was a 5-​star visit is the understatement of the year.