Prime Automotive
2800 METRO PLZ WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 | 703.494.2331

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Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. WOODBRIDGE residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a co...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025

Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and expensiv...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

Service Intervals

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I'm really confused about auto service intervals for various items on my car. Help!Prime Automotive Answer:The simple answer for WOODBRIDGE residents is to follow the veh...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

5 Tips for Buying Used in WOODBRIDGE

Here are 5 tips from Prime Automotive for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly....
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

Busted In WOODBRIDGE: The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new WOODBRIDGE cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more time...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car and a travel kit tailor...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024