Harris Garage, Inc., located on Hayes Road, recently was recognized as a "top shop" for automotive repair by a Colorado-based website.

Harris Garage was recognized by the Monday Morning Mechanic, often referred to as MMM, an automotive repair expert who ranks the country’s best auto repair shops.

"One of the criteria for the ‘top shop’ award is it’s a place I would want my mom to go," said David Roberts, who is the MMM. "Not only do you have to be the best in auto repair, you have to be looking out for the best interests of your customer and not simply your bottom line."

A publicist for Harris said that the Hayes garage was one of only 18 auto repair businesses in the country recognized for the award recently. The only other shop in Virginia is located in Fredericksburg.

Michael Harris of Hayes, who manages the shop and provided much of the information for this article, said that he is pleased his shop received this recogn...