Princess Anne Automotive Center

4.6
474 reviews

About

Auto Repair ShopAuto Body RepairBrake ShopSmall Engine Repair Service
Princess Anne Automotive Center provides engine, brake, suspension, tire, and other automotive services in Norfolk, VA.

Details

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Location

Princess Anne Automotive Center
5333 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA
23502, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
474 reviews
5 stars
400
4 stars
33
3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 star
28

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, highlighting their professionalism and willingness to assist.

Honesty and Transparency

Several reviews noted the shop's commitment to honest assessments and fair pricing, with many customers appreciating the detailed explanations of services needed.

Quality of Work

While most feedback was positive regarding the quality of service, a few customers expressed concerns about attention to detail and accuracy in diagnostics.

Efficiency

Customers frequently mentioned quick service times, with many being able to complete inspections and repairs in a timely manner.

Mixed Experiences

Some reviews indicated dissatisfaction with specific incidents, particularly regarding perceived upselling and diagnostic accuracy.
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    William Oneill
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    Needed a State Inspection Princess Ann Automotive came through during the Holiday Season. Thanks Again.
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    cody keith
    Dec 5, 2025
    1.0
    my friend came to this place based off of reviews. 2020 VW with P06DA code for engine oil pressure control circuit / open. it was specifically electrically calling out a solenoid that controls oil pressure. they’re methods of troubleshooting were changing the oil. when that did not work instead of swapping the solenoid they requested to swap oil pump even when we asked if they did oil pressure test and they CLAIMED oil pressure reading was good. they did not want to go for the solenoid. i told her get the hell outta there and she ended up going to a dealership which she was most afraid of. but they looked at the code said hey it’s your solenoid we actually have one on hand and had it swapped and her car rest in an hour. this mom and pop shop charged $250 for oil change and shitty “diagnosis”.
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    Sean Mclaughlin
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Are you looking for the family friend or I got a guy kinda vehicle repair shop.... This Automotive Center for you. They are a No BS, with straight forward diagnosing and repair. Plus the pricing is far better than all of the dealership service centers in the area. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and WILL NOT sell you services that you do not need like dealer service centers do. So if you have quote for a repair or up keep check with them first. YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED AND HAVE A GOOD MIND SET WITH PRINCESS ANNE AUTOMOTIVE CENTER.
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    Megan Monnier
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    The entire staff was incredibly friendly and my service was done on time at a great price. I will definitely be a return customer.
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    Evan Hassman
    Nov 13, 2025
    3.0
    Edit- I'm not going to fully remove this post because I think its important that people know what happened here. That being said, after a phone call with the owner I learned a lot about what was happening at the time and with the employees. It sounds like I was a victim of unfortunate timing and Adam has offered to make it up to me now that he is more aware of what I have experienced. What I can say for sure is that labor and parts were resonably priced and the employees and reception were very helpful and willing. This is what happened in August 2025- I came with my 02 mustang to get my inspection completed and to finish installing my ebrake cables. The car failed due to a couple of issues that I agreed for them to work on. They installed the back left ebrake cable, replaced my fog lights, front disks, pads and calipers, and rear disks and pads, and then passed the inspection. On the way out I noted that the ebrake and brakes felt very stiff, which they told me was fine. Driving the car felt very unresponsive because I had to lay on the gas to get moving more then normal and found that the brakes didnt work unless I pressed the pedal as far as it could go at which point they would fully engage all at once. Either no brake or all brake, no in between. I made it about 5 minutes back before my brake warning light turned on, and its a good thing I turned around because while I was sitting in their lot all the brake fluid leaked out and my brakes didn't work anymore. To top it all off, my back left disk was glowing red from where the e brake had been stuck partially engaged the whole drive. I left the car there and had a buddy pick me up. Monday morning I received a call that the front right caliper they installed was faulty and they would repair it at no charge. They also claimed the ebrake issue was due to the back left caliper and they wanted to replace it. I informed them that I had already checked the caliper before and the part was fine, but they refused to service the car unless they could replace it. I granted permission and when I returned the brakes were working again and the ebrake felt normal. After talking to one of the employees I learned that the caliper was not an issue, but rather they had forgotten to tension the cable properly, so they charged me and replaced the part for no reason. Furthermore when trying to take the wheel off I found they had lost one of my lugnuts and replaced it with one of a different size. I couldn't get the wheel off and had to get a different size tire iron to remove it. Thankfully I didn't get a flat in that time or I would have been stranded. I did not contact Princess Anne about this issue because I was fed up with them after the brake debacle. About 1 month later one of the fog lights they replaced had already burnt out on me and in october I noticed the back disks they swapped and back left caliper have already started turning orange with rust.

Frequently Asked Questions About Princess Anne Automotive Center

Do you do state inspections?

Yes, we offer state inspections. Please call today to schedule your appointment.

What services do you offer?

We offer a wide variety of services, from engine services to brake services and much more!