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Check Engine Light? What Could That Mean?

One Tiny Light, So Many Causes Unlike other dashboard indicators that point to single causes (the temperature or brake lights, for instance), the check engine light can mean many different things. Unless you have your vehicle accurately diagnosed, you could randomly replace several parts or try various remedies and still not solve the problem. Instead […]

A Brief History of Audi — Auto Stop Elite

Driving What You Love, Loving What You Drive The Audi brand has quite a following, and with good reason. Audi has frequently ranked high on overall customer satisfaction as well as with individual models. Survey data indicates that drivers who choose an Audis tend to love them. All vehicle enthusiasts know that you need to […]

Live to Drive Another Day: Safe Driving Tips — Auto Stop Elite

Safe Driving Matters If you aren’t safe, nothing else along with your drive matters–not the make and model vehicle you drive, not the destination. At Auto Stop Elite in the Great Falls area of Vienna, Virginia, we value our customers. We want you to live to drive another day. Therefore, we want to offer some […]

Good Riddance! Vehicle Transmission Flush — Auto Stop Elite

Goodbye, Debris and Gunk. Hello, Local Reliable Transmission Repair Few things bring your drive to a grinding halt, like a malfunctioning transmission. While various issues can cause your transmission to misbehave, one potential problem is debris or other unwanted substances. This can happen with age and/or use in extreme conditions. Depending on the nature and […]

Great Brakes, Great Shop, Great Falls — Auto Stop Elite

Good to Great While most people are content with good brakes and a good repair shop, don’t you deserve great brakes, great mechanical repairs, and great customer service? Of course, you do! At Auto Stop Elite, we’ve been making sure you get all the great things you deserve since our beginnings as a mobile shop […]

Pairing Wheel Alignment with Your New Tire Purchase — Auto Stop Elite

A Fresh Start Imagine purchasing a new set of shoes–only to wear them with a pair of dirty, unwashed socks! Chances are you wouldn’t do that, yet that’s the same concept some people apply when they purchase new tires and install them on misaligned wheels. While not every vehicle will need a complete alignment job […]

Explaining Mercedes A and B Service

Two Types of Mercedes Repair Owning a luxury vehicle such as a Mercedes-Benz is one of the best feelings an automobile owner can have. However, with owning a performance car such as this, maintaining a regular Mercedes repair schedule is critical in maintaining the car’s overall health. In this article, we will discuss the two […]

Auto Stop Elite Is Coming To Vienna, Virginia

Auto Stop Elite’s New Location Coming Soon Auto Stop Elite is expanding our reach and opening up a new auto repair shop in Vienna, Virginia. We’re so proud to be able to open a second location as our family grows. Our new second address: 1202 Downey Dr, Vienna, VA 22182 We hope to share more […]

How to Tell When Your Car Needs a New Clutch

Signs You Need a New Clutch While not always mentioned during most auto service appointments, the clutch is one of the most critical components of any car, truck, or SUV. However, it’s perfectly normal for the clutch to wear out over time, which may require transmission repair from an auto service professional. In this article, […]

Understanding Your Vehicle’s Brake System

Here’s What You Need to Know Whether it’s hydraulic, electromagnetic, servo, or mechanical, a good braking system is essential to ensure the safe and secure operation and usage of all vehicles. But have you ever wondered how car brakes work? In this article, we’ll look at the four types of car brake systems to help […]