BRADHAM, LLC
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Providing the best in automotive service and repair, Bradham Automotive is a full service automotive facility, ready to perform regular maintenance or any major repair needed on your vehicle. Regular maintenance makes your vehicle last longer and keeps you safer on the road. Conveniently serving Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland from our Old Town Alexandria location. We provide transportation to and from the Metro and VRE Stations at Braddock Road and King Street. Bradham Automotive, known for many years as Bradham Auto Electric, opened in its doors in 1948. The business was started by Lawrence “Brad” Bradham. Brad moved the shop from its original Alfred St. location to the current location in 1949. Mr. Bradham operated the business until 1970, when it was purchased by one of his Technicians, George Crowder. George operated the business until 2010. When he retired, George turned the business over to his son, John Crowder. John and his Mom, Shirley, continue to operate the company today. Sixty-five years of history here! Generations of Metro area families have counted on this family to take care of their vehicles. That kind of longevity is hard to find. Through the nearly 7 decades that we’ve been in business, the automotive industry has been undergoing many changes. One thing that will never change is our commitment to our customers. We will continue to uphold the highest standards in customer service, honesty, integrity and quality work. We went out of our way to choose the coffee we offer our customers. Just like our service, we believe this extra touch for your comfort and enjoyment will resonate with you and complete your Bradham Experience. Our newly remodeled waiting room and bathrooms are another extension of the Bradham Experience. Along with our coffee, we have comfortable seating and magazines you won’t find in any other waiting room, our customers rave about them. It is another way Bradham is unique. Many of our customers frequently travel out of town for business or pleasure or just need to drop off their vehicle before work. Bradham Automotive offers FREE Shuttle Service to and from the airport and the Metro. your car may be assisting you without your knowledge. With all of the excitement in the news about global warming, poor air quality and pollution, did we ever think to give ourselves a break from this madness? Think about it, our homes are protecting us with filters that keep outside debris where it belongs. Believe it or not so does your car! It’s called a cabin air filter and its purpose is to prevent any debris, whether it is dust, dirt, soot, POLLEN, bugs or…other critters… from entering your vehicle, and more importantly your lungs!! Not only does this filter prevent you from breathing in any part of these pollutants, it also helps to protect the HVAC system (heater and A/C) from operational damage from debris. Furthermore, any moisture from the buildup of debris mixed with the warm air of the engine is a recipe for mold and you could be breathing that in! Eighty percent of cars on the road today come with cabin air filters, and they aren’t components we would normally think about until we learn of their existence. You wouldn’t believe some of the “debris” we have seen since their introduction into the industry. Over the past six months, we have collected numerous photographs of cabin air filters from actual customer’s vehicles. Now, we know you’re wondering what we found, so check them out!! After looking at them you’ll probably be searching for the recommended intervals for replacement in your owner’s manual or doing some research on the internet for a replacement interval. Well, you might find some rather confusing information such as a mileage interval from your vehicle’s manufacturer or a “replace every six months” recommendation from a part’s manufacturer, service 2 (Honda), inspection II (BMW), AHHHH!!!!!!…… SO WHO DO WE LISTEN TO? How about we make it simple, let’s let the filter decide its fate. By performing a visual inspection of the filter, we are better able to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. This is why we include this inspection in our 30 point courtesy check* that is performed every time you visit. So breathe easy people!! Our team at Bradham Automotive has you and your vehicle’s best interest at heart. your car may be assisting you without your knowledge. With all of the excitement in the news about global warming, poor air quality and pollution, did we ever think to give ourselves a break from this madness? Think about it, our homes are protecting us with filters that keep outside debris where it belongs. Believe it or not so does your car! It’s called a cabin air filter and its purpose is to prevent any debris, whether it is dust, dirt, soot, POLLEN, bugs or…other critters… from entering your vehicle, and more importantly your lungs!! Not only does this filter prevent you from breathing in any part of these pollutants, it also helps to protect the HVAC system (heater and A/C) from operational damage from debris. Furthermore, any moisture from the buildup of debris mixed with the warm air of the engine is a recipe for mold and you could be breathing that in! Eighty percent of cars on the road today come with cabin air filters, and they aren’t components we would normally think about until we learn of their existence. You wouldn’t believe some of the “debris” we have seen since their introduction into the industry. Over the past six months, we have collected numerous photographs of cabin air filters from actual customer’s vehicles. Now, we know you’re wondering what we found, so check them out!! After looking at them you’ll probably be searching for the recommended intervals for replacement in your owner’s manual or doing some research on the internet for a replacement interval. Well, you might find some rather confusing information such as a mileage interval from your vehicle’s manufacturer or a “replace every six months” recommendation from a part’s manufacturer, service 2 (Honda), inspection II (BMW), AHHHH!!!!!!…… SO WHO DO WE LISTEN TO? How about we make it simple, let’s let the filter decide its fate. By performing a visual inspection of the filter, we are better able to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. This is why we include this inspection in our 30 point courtesy check* that is performed every time you visit. So breathe easy people!! Our team at Bradham Automotive has you and your vehicle’s best interest at heart.