Springtime brings flowers and butterflies and warmer weather and.... pollen. Please consider getting your cabin filter changed - it will help you all breath easier. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and check your inspection sticker.

Computer Diagnostic is necessary when:
The Check Engine Light on your instrument panel can light up for a wide variety of reasons. Often the Check Engine Light will light to alert you to problems detected by the computer. The on-board computer stores a diagnostic trouble code when it detects a problem. Sometimes it is simply a sensor. Sometimes it boils down to the safety of your family. Our trained mechanics can access the reasons and the why and we know what to do to fix your automobile. Don't guess. Don't wait. 

6912 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23225
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(804) 272-4557

What services are you looking for this month? We have a regular schedule that we like to service, but most people wait until the car SCREAMS at them (or breaks). What can we do, proactively, at Forest Hill Garage?

• ​Flat Tire
• Oil Change
• Radiator Flush
• Transmission Flush
• Engine Flush
• Power Steering Flush
• Brake Fluid Flush
• Tire Rotation
• Brake Pad (Front & Rear)
• Axle/CV Joint Repair
• Computer Diagnostic
• A/C Service
• Wheels/Tires: Alignment
• Towing/Roadside Assistance (Within 5 Miles)
• Batteries
• Engine Tune Up
• Wheels/Tires: Mounting And Balancing

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Why Yes, more snow is headed to Richmond, Virginia...after so  many days of snow days in the past month. How are your tires? How are your windshield wipers? Have you checked your radiator or had an oil change? Don't wait on crucial maintenance - come see us at Forest Hill Garage, today! 

If you have a need for a Harley Davidson mechanic, in Richmond, please find Forest Hill Garage
at 6912 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23225

(804) 272-4557

If you are looking for a new mechanic, in Richmond, might we suggest years of experience and a new owner dying for great reviews? Seriously, please check out Forest Hill Garage - old fashioned values, fair pricing - and we work on Harley-Davidsons, too, when Springtime comes! 

Find  Forest Hill Garage at 6912 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23225

(804) 272-45576912 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23225

(804) 272-4557
6912 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23225

(804) 272-4557

Your Check Engine Light (CEL) warns you that your vehicle’s computer found a malfunctioning component in your emission control system. You may see “check engine,” “service engine soon,” or “check powertrain.” Or, the light may show an engine picture, perhaps with the word “Check.”

​To determine the actual problem, we use an electronic scan tool or a diagnostic computer to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Some common issues that turn on the check engine light include:

• Your gas cap isn’t on tight enough (we suggest checking before coming in)
• Water got into your engine somewhere
• The spark plugs don’t function correctly
• Your vehicle is emitting high levels of pollutants

In any case, you should bring your vehicle to Forest Hill Garage, and we can inspect your vehicle, diagnose the problem, and take care of it. Leaving your engine light on can cause serious problems with your car in the long run.

A check engine light appointment goes pretty fast, so stop by.

Maximize gas mileage and power, and increase the overall life of your vehicle, with regular tune ups. Tune ups should happen at LEAST every 30,000 miles (or every two years), depending on the age and mileage of the car. A tune up makes sure that often overlooked “little things” work correctly and get replaced if needed.
At Forest Hill Garage, we aren't typical. We look at each car, individually, but here are some things that we look at and check, for most cars:

• Replace the fuel filter. Filters get clogged with particles and it can decrease the car’s efficiency and power.
• Change the spark plugs and check the plug wires. Bad plugs or wires lead to mileage inefficiency, loss of power, and rough starts. We’ll want to make sure you get new plugs and replace old wires.
• Replace distributor cap and rotor. Some cars do not come with these items, but if you have them, we can replace them.
• Check ignition system and timing. Older vehicles rely on ignition timing.
• Make needed adjustments to valves and check/replace gaskets if oil is leaking.
• We check all your belts and replace them if we see signs of wear and tear.
• Check all fluids and top off any levels.
• Change oil and filter, if needed.
• Check and replace air filter, if needed.
• Check and adjust clutch in cars, with manual transmission.
• Service battery (cleaning cables, adding distilled water, and cleaning terminals).

The tune up process and service may vary from car to car or based off time since your last tune up service. Prices may also vary based on your vehicle and selected services. Bring your car to Forest Hill Garage in Richmond for your next tune up - you'll LOVE your car

The professional staff, at Forest Hill Garage in Richmond, carefully follows Virginia state regulations for vehicle inspections. We diligently check that your vehicle adheres to state safety mandates. If for some reason your vehicle does not meet regulation standards, our qualified staff can repair your vehicle and get you back on the road.
​We perform state safety inspections Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Find Forest Hill Garage at ​6912 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, Virginia, VA 23225

(804) 272-4557

Referrals and people reading reviews, online. THAT is how we grow. We are grateful for new business, at Forest Hill Garage. Each time a review gets posted, people see it, read it and sometimes make the decision to come check us out. We find it happens more times than people just driving by or looking us up in a search on the internet. Reviews help your friends find the garage (or restaurant or shoe store) that you love. THANK you for taking the time to read our reviews, review us, and share the LOVE, of Forest Hill Garage - it is literally GROWING us.