About Our Shop in Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia

Welcome to Auto Stop! Our business was founded in 1995 by Tom Lapham, who remains the current owner and operator today. The essence of Auto Stop was formed years prior, however. Tom had always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit, which started when he began to make house calls for car repairs. He operated out of his trusty van and went house to house to service and repair his customers’ vehicles. Thanks to Tom’s expert workmanship, personal touch, and word of mouth, Tom had to move his mobile business to a permanent location to accommodate his growing clientele better. He rented out one bay in a local shop and soon opened his own shop in Arlington in 1995. Tom’s passion for car care transformed his small business into a household name in no time. Today, Auto Stop consists of two full-service auto shop locations—one in Arlington and one in Falls Church. Tom remains at the helm of his business, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

What Makes Us, Us

Passion is the backbone of Auto Stop and our strength. It’s what made our business a business in the first place, after all. Our ASE-Certified technicians and support staff are committed to providing top-notch car care and customer service, and they won’t rest until you are completely satisfied. We value hard work, transparency, honesty, and integrity. We promise to always be upfront with you regarding your vehicle’s condition and service needs, our service processes, our pricing, our qualifications, and anything else. Our team is loyal to the trade and the customer, which means they will always prioritize the integrity of your vehicle when it comes to service (with your full blessing) and keep you informed at every step. Our commitment to customer service extends outside the four walls of our auto shop, too. We donate food, supplies, and financial resources to various local and global non-profits and sponsor local baseball teams, the Carpenter’s Shelter, and a top-notch mechanic’s trade school in Haiti. To learn more about our involvement in the community, reach out today!

Superior Ownership Experience

Ensuring the performance and safety of your vehicle is a team effort, and we’re here to help in any way we can. We service all makes and models with a level of expertise that is unmatched, and each location is equipped with the latest tools and technology. We also only use replacement parts from brands we 100% trust. Quality servicing is just one of the characteristics that set Auto Stop apart from the competition. There’s also our loyalty, our reliability, and the list goes on and on. The only way to experience the Auto Stop difference is to visit a firsthand account. Come by Auto Stop today for all your maintenance and repair needs. We are here to serve Monday through Friday! Our Arlington shop is located at 3808 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, and can be reached at 703-931-4575; our Falls Church shop is located at 5635 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 and can be reached at 703-347-7821.