Eco-Friendly Auto Shop to Open Friday on Richmond Highway
Honest-1 Auto Care will open its first Virginia location in Alexandria.
Honest-1 Auto Care, an eco-friendly repair shop, will open Friday on Richmond Highway. Located at 8646A Richmond Hwy. in Engleside Plaza, the auto repair shop will offer full-service repair and maintenance. The shop uses various tactics, including proper disposal and recycling of fluids, to ensure it is environmentally friendly. “It’s an under-served area, this part of Alexandria,” said General Manager Douglas Flint. “It’s well-located [in the shopping center], which means people can combine their auto care with their other shopping needs. It’s just a natural fit.” Flint said the company's emphasis is on properly maintaining existing vehicles with the philosophy that it's more eco-friendly than buying a new car, even if the car is designed…
