This month,l had various things fixed on my 25year old car, including the time belt and the noise it makes when backing up. l am satisfied with your lthorough investigation.The car is moving smoothly. l will continue to take care of my car here.l'm ready glad! thank you Fred ! read more

Very friendly, fast service, good price .. have used them 2-3 times; in and out in 10-15 minutes; High success rate

Smog check: done in 20 mins, very friendly technician. Recommend. Conveniently located. read more

My family and I have been going to this shop for 15+ years - Fred and his team are fantastic and trustworthy. We've gotten quotes for repairs from other shops in the area but always go back here because the prices are reasonable and comes with reliable and efficient service. Make sure to go in the mornings because the shop can get busy and they may not be able to take your car in that same day. read more

Fred is a priceless mechanic. He is knowledgeable, he is experienced, and he is honest. I have been taking my automobiles to him for service and diagnostics for 20 years and have been happy ever since. read more

My to go to mechanic. Fred was recommended by a friend of a family. Had some issues with our older Honda CR-V. took it to other mechanics who couldn't figure out what was wrong with it and recommended fixing things that had nothing to do with the actual problem. Not that I claim to understand the mechanics of the car, but luckily my husband does. Fred is great in diagnosing the problem. He took some time to fix as he needed to order the part, but I don't mind. Turned out to be major safety issue. Good thing Fred found it and fixed it. Highly recommended now when anyone asks me for a mechanic. It's really hard to find a good one and Fred is just great! read more

Replaced water pump and timing belt within 5 hours in my Honda Accord. Fred is very helpful, straightforward and trustworthy person. Their rates are very reasonable. And they really stand by their work. I can confirm that the customer is the most important person for them. Thank you Fred and other mechanics. I am very satisfied! read more

Friendly, quick service - I made an appointment and the car was done by the time I walked to the bank next door, did a transaction, walked to the Chinese restaurant around the corner and picked up my takeout, and came back. Less than 20 minutes, yay! read more

After purchasing my first car (used), I quickly realized I needed to find a mechanic to help me figure out what needed to be fixed or replaced. I had no idea where to start, but luckily, a friend of mine directed me to Automotive Unlimited... Upon arriving at the shop, I saw two guys dejectedly walking away from an Audi. "What's wrong with that car?" I asked the mechanic who was standing there. "It's toast." He explained, "They drove it around with no oil. When you see the warning light, stop." "I see..." I responded, hoping my newly acquired vehicle did not turn out to be a piece of charred pastry as well. It is easy to miss this place; the small garage has three bays and is situated on the premises of a Valero gas station. Inside of this inconspicuous shop you will find Fred the mechanic. He speaks English and Cantonese and always has a friendly demeanor about him. I brought my just-purchased car to him and asked him to give it a thorough inspection. When he called me later he took time to carefully explain to me exactly what was wrong with the car, which problems needed to be taken care of right away and which ones could be left alone for now but kept in mind. Thankfully, my car was not toast! I have since taken my car to Fred several times over the past year and a half and the quotes he has given me over the phone have always been what I ended up paying when I went to pick up the car; I don't think I need to explain why this is good! I enjoy wrenching on my mountain bikes and car, and so sometimes I prefer to do some of the work myself. I've never once felt pressured to buy or fix something I didn't want, and he will open the car up and show you exactly what's broken. Finally, this place has very good rates, and so despite the long drive from San Jose, I always take my car here. The only bad thing I can think about this shop is that sometimes it can get quite busy. read more

Had my check engine light go on, and needed an oil change, so my friend recommended Fred to me. He was very honest and helpful in resolving my problem. While I hope never to have car issues again, I at least know I can take my car here for excellent service if I need to. read more

Fred is my go-to mechanic for all my car maintenance and repair for as long as I could remember. From the routine oil changes to the most recent timing belt on the Honda Pilot, I can always count on him. When I need some air for the tires especially on cold mornings, I would just stop by. No charge for the air :) read more

My car completely craps out on me at 7:30 pm and I am conveniently near a gas station. When I go in to ask the attendant if he knows of a garage, he says, "There's one right next door, and they are really nice there. They'll take care of you." That was the understatement of the year. Not only were they magically open later than their normal hours (7pm is closing), but they immediately looked at my car, and tried to get it to start. As suspected, my alternator was broken and he assured me it was a relatively easy fix and he'd get it done first thing in the morning. That was all well and good, but I live in San Francisco AND had just finished grocery shopping. He told me not to worry, there was a Caltrain station nearby (less than a minute drive, maybe 5 minute walk) and he drove me AND my groceries to the station, telling me that he would gladly pick me up in the morning from the station if I needed a ride. I went to pick my car up, after talking to him on the phone, where he informed me (and priced) that I needed a new drive belt and something was wrong with my oil intake valve. When I went to pick up my car later that afternoon, it was the exact cost he had quoted me, and his final words were, "if you have any problems, call because we stand by our work." My car runs just as good as it did when I first got it (which says a lot for a car that has over 180,000 miles. I am extremely satisfied with the service I received and if I am ever broken down again in Palo Alto/Mountain View area, these are the people to call. read more

The guys that work here are super helpful. Just had a minor issue with my car and went over twice to get it corrected. Definitely Recommend this place for good customer service. read more

I've been a customer since July 2005 when I used to live in Mountain View, I chose this place for an oil change so I can walk home. Fred and Ray has taken care of my 325is and 525i ever since and I refuse to take it anywhere else. Fred is a BMW expert and the work is meticulous and borderline OCD. They are trustworthy and get it right the first time. If you want a straight forward mechanic that does not make you feel scammed, look no further. read more

I took my Honda S2000 there and I couldn't be happier. I work 2 blocks away and they invited me to see some issues that popped up during the inspection. When I arrived, they put the car on the lift and showed me what was going on, the work that needed to be done, parts needed, time to fix etc. They were willing to use parts that I bought (should not be taken for granted). All of the issues were resolved. I knew exactly what to expect throughout the process, all of the work was done on time (I dropped the car off at 9:30 and it was ready by 3:30 same day). And the pricing is reasonable -- not a cheap , but they let you know what to expect, and for what I got it, was more than fair :) read more

Top mechanics and Fred has taken care of my families and all my friends' cars for years. The best. from BMWs, Porsches, Toyotas etc. he maintains all of my cars and keeps it very affordable. Recommended! read more

Always got it right in first time. Never go back for something undone. Very honest and reliable shop

I made a huge mistake purchasing a car that I, first off, could not really afford to maintain, and secondly, had more hidden problems than a poor marriage. Either way, I brought my car into Fred and not only was he able to fix everything very quickly and very well, but I always ended up paying much less than I expected. He will always give you a call and ask before he does anything to the car, and never tries to sell you anything unnecessary or superfluous. On top of that Fred is always in a good mood and happy to help with any problems that you have. Just make sure you get there early, sometimes he can get pretty busy. read more

Very rude. Turned away at 4:30 pm. Not open until 6:00pm as advertised. It didn't look too promising from the outside, but previous good reviews encouraged me to give it a try. I will certainly never go back there again. read more

Fred does a good job and his price is very reasonable. We have used him for over 10 years now, great service, highly recommended!