Things keep improving at Forest Hill Garage, in Richmond, Virginia. The things that you loved and  worked, stayed. And the  things that we didn't love got ditched or improved.

​We're proud of what we were and how we're changing. In fact,this woman-owned auto mechanic garage gets 5.0 reviews on a regular basis. We work on all makes and models and even work on Harley-Davidsons. As far as car repairs, we fix all sorts of mechanical problems as well as do routine automobile service for friends near and far. Oil Changes, Tire Rotations, State Inspections, Brakes and A/C Recharges - every day. Belts, Wipers and squeaks and squeals - we handle them, too! Come see the newly improved Forest Hill Garage - tell them the World Wide Web sent you :-) 

If you have found Forest Hill Garage on Facebook, then likely you've read our perfect 5.0 ratings or had yourself directed there by a well-meaning friend, but if you haven't found a new mechanic in Richmond, Virginia - come find us Forest Hill Garage
6912 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23225

(804) 272-4557

For years we've been working on AC systems and brake systems, rotating tires and checking belts and hoses. We love working on cars and bikes, in Forest Hill. We've been introducing ourselves to the neighbors for years, in person - now we're out on the internet, making sure you find us, too!
if you have never heard of Forest Hill Garage, we've got 5-star ratings on our services which include oil changes and Virginia state inspections and tune ups. We are your locally-owned and trustworthy neighborhood mechanic in Forest Hill neighborhood of Richmond. What can you expect from a 5-star oil change?

• ​Up to 5 quarts of oil
• Install new oil filter
• Lubricate chassis
• Inspect: air filter, cabin filter, battery, wiper blades, belts
• Inflate tires to proper air pressure
• Top-off: transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, differential fluid, window washer fluid and brake fluid

​Find Forest Hill Garage at 6912 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-4557

Have a save & happy Fourth of July, from all of us at Forest Hill Garage!!


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

When we do a Virginia State Inspection, these are the inspection items
 
    REMOVE OLD INSPECTION STICKER.
    INSPECT BRAKES FOR:
 
        Worn, damaged or missing parts.
        Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
        Leakage in system and proper fluid level.
        Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or disc rotors.
       
    INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:
 
        Broken or missing parts.
        Proper adjustment.
        Standard factory equipment or equivalent.
 
    INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:
 
        Approved type, aim and output.
        Condition of lamps, lenses, wiring and switch.
        High beam indicator.
 
    INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:
 
        Approved type, proper bulbs, and condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
        Aim of fog and driving lamps.
        Illumination of all lamps and proper color of lenses.
       
    INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:
 
        Approved type, proper bulbs, and condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
        Correct operation of device.
        Illumination of all lamps and proper lens color.
 
    INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR:
       
        Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings and tie rod ends.
        Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
        Play in steering wheel; leakage of power steering fluid in the system.
        Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
        Broken coil springs, spring leaves and worn shackles.
        Shock absorbers.
        Broken or weakened frame.
        Broken or missing engine mounts.
        Lift blocks.
 
    INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:
 
        Condition of tires including tread depth.
        Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
        Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.
 
    INSPECT MIRRORS FOR:
 
        Rigidity of mounting.
        Condition of reflecting surface.
       
    INSPECT HORN FOR:
 
        Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
        Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.
 
    INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:
 
        Approved type safety glass.
        Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
        Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
        Operation of left front door glass.
 
    INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:
 
        Operating condition.
        Condition of wiper blades.
 
    INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:
 
        Exhaust line:  manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
        Leakage of gases at any point from engine to point discharged from system.
 
    INSPECT REAR LICENSE PLATE FOR:
 
        Illumination of rear plate.
 
    INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:
 
        Operating condition of hood latch.
        Presence of emissions system; evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
        Fluid levels that are below the proper level:
          (a)  Brake fluid.
          (b)  Power steering fluid.
        Power steering belt; proper tension, wear or absence of belt.
 
    INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OF 1973 AND SUBSEQUENT MODELS FOR:
 
        Installation.
        No parts removed, disconnected or rendered inoperable.
       
    INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
 
        Anchorage.
        Location.
        Condition.
 
    INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:
 
        Approved type.
        Installation.
        Condition.
 
    INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:
 
        Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
        The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
        Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
        If the air bag indicator fails to light or stays on continuously.   
 
    INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
 
        Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
        Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.
 
    INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:
 
        Any part that is not securely fastened.
        Liquid fuel leakage.
        Fuel tank filler cap for presence.
 
    INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:
 
        Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
        Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.
 
    THEN - we issue your Virginia Inspection Sticker  (If approved!). If not, we'll give you an estimate and you have 15 days to get the repairs or replacements [with Forest Hill, or elsewhere)

Summer heat is here even if we haven't reached the first day of Summer! Get a full Air Conditioning Tune Up for only $79 (Freon extra) and if you need brakes or a timing-belt replacement, be sure to visit Forest Hill Garage BEFORE June 30, 2017.  Below are Forest Hill Garage's Clip-and-Save June coupons.