I've been rolling up and down the west coast in my Volkswagen camper van for years, and one of the reasons I've been able to do that is Kent, Robert and the fine team at Fair Oaks Auto Repair. They treat my exotic mechanical nuances as a challenge and always rise to the occasion. When I told them that my daughter was going to use it and I needed to have it road trip ready they went above and beyond assuring her safety. Honest and fair auto service in Fair Oaks Village. read more

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I can see that there are a lot of positive postings for this shop. But, my experience with them was very different. I brought my car in because the air conditioner was no longer providing cooling. The car was run through "diagnostics" and it was determined that the needed repairs could cost up to $6,000, which was the value of the car. This shop then referred me to another shop that was "more capable of doing the repairs." The second shop also quoted up to $6,000 for the repair work. So, I took the car to a BMW dealer, and they fixed it for roughly $200. Most of the issues that this shop said were the cause of a lack of cooling did not exist, according to the BMW mechanic. As a twenty-something-year-old female that doesn't know much about cars, I feel like I was being taken advantage of...by both shops. It feels like there was collusion happening, and I'm glad that I did not agree to have the car repaired by either shop. I will not be returning, and I caution everyone who is checking on them to be leery. read more

I had an excellent experience with this auto repair shop. The team was knowledgeable, honest, and very professional.

We brought in our truck to get brakes and the valve covers done. Both were done incorrectly. We brought it back in to have the work redone with assurances from the owner Kent. Both problems are now worse, and parts of the suspension is now broken and it looks deliberate, and the rear differential now has a leak. The work was done by the owner Kent. I wouldn't recommend this shop to my worst enemy. If I could give negative stars I would. read more

Very friendly service and very affordable prices. Will definitely return and would recommend this auto shop to anyone else who needs their car fixed. read more

Robert and Kent are excellent. They fixed everything with my LS motor possible. Robert is an absolute wizard.

Great repair team that don't BS you. The crew is friendly to boot. The car was in and out in a flash.

Great experience. They were able to get a pretty major diagnosis and repair done in a few quick days for a reasonable price. Rob was amazing at the front desk. Highly recommend! read more

My car was in pretty bad shape (honestly really bad shape) and Ken was extremely helpful by giving detailed breakdowns on what to do and how to go about them! Fair oaks auto repair is the BEST and gives the most welcoming energy, ken and his team did everything they could to make sure my car was in good shape not just working but GOOD shape and I'm EXTREMELY grateful for that, you can tell they genuinely care about their customer's and create long lasting relationships - I'll never be going anywhere else other than fair oaks because they have shown nothing but compassion, trust and honest work read more

I moved to Fair Oaks in February. When my Car died this past weekend I needed to find a local auto shop. Always an uncomfortable endeavor. And I am so happy that I found Fair Oaks Auto Repair and gave them a call. Super friendly, super helpful, and they call when they say they're going to call. Their pricing is competitive (read as: pretty much what I expected to pay). I needed a battery and an alternator. They diagnosed the problem and got my car serviced and on the road within 24 hours. Couldn't be happier with them. Will for sure return next time I need service! read more

Fair Oaks Auto Repair has truly been the best Auto Repair shop I have had the pleasure of working with. This is the second time my vehicle has been in their shop. They make sure to be honest and treat you truly like family. If you need a good Mechanic in the area, this is the place to go. Thanks guys! read more

Responsive and friendly local automotive service. Emily is always very polite and does her best to help should one require an immediate repair. Fair prices and honest service! read more

Our AC stopped blowing cold recently. We just moved here to the area and were really worried about finding a good, reliable and honest auto shop like we had in the Bay Area for years. We took a chance with Fair Oaks Auto Shop after reading the reviews and let me tell you they are awesome and everything we were hoping for. Figured out the issue in about an hour and charged less than $100, which tells a lot. We will be taking all our cars there going forward for repairs or any other issues. Such a nice feeling to know there are honest auto shops/mechanics still out there. read more

I brought my Jeep Renegade to them for a fan repair. with it having 196,000 miles I asked if they coils do a safety check. I didn't want to poor money into it if it was going to fail somewhere else. As it turns out my transmission was on its last leg. They could have easily had an $8,000 job from me. However, Kent advised not to pour any money into it. So thankful for the integrity. Emily was fantastic and gave me some great advice as I search for a new car. read more

We live in the village and on occasion, have brought my wife's car to Kent to fix some issues. Most recently, she was having some issues with her battery and the car starting. Kent ran some diagnostic tests over night and determined that the battery was in good health and the issue was likely a small electronic piece attached to the battery. He could've replaced the battery for over $300, but instead, he replaced the small part quickly and got us on our way for under $80. Everything appears to be running great now. He's a stand up guy and works quickly. We're lucky to have him in the village! read more

They are a huge help quick, responsive and did a great job. We had somebody try to steal our catalytic converter on one of our company cars on the Prius. Thankfully they didn't get it but they were about half a second away from completing the job. We brought it in they fixed it and put the protective shield on it so that it's less likely anyone will be able to try to steal it again. Owning a small business it's very difficult to be down a vehicle as we lose a whole days work. I can't think them enough for being quick and responsive to help us get it back on the road in one day. We will be back to do the rest of our vehicles for sure. read more

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These folks are awesome! They have helped us with our 1986 Chevy G 20 RV to keep it moving right along with the minor tweaks that are necessary with a vehicle of this age! I can't say enough as to how kind they are and generous with their service. Highly recommend. read more

I have the Fair Oaks Auto Repair right behind my house. I drive a lot and had a lot of work on my old German car. Kent and his staff have always been very efficient in the way they worked on my car. They give valuable recommendations, always try to deliver in the most efficient way, all that with a great sense of humor. Extremely recommendable business, honest and highly competent . I'm blessed to have Kent around .... read more

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My car was over heating on my way to work. I chose to get it towed to nearest AAA shop and called to let them know it was on the way. Emily was very upfront with me and explained the cost of diagnostic which was a very average fee compared to others and said she would call me with updates. We spoke three times she is super friendly and informative in the end I had a cracked radiator, she was kind enough to inform me they would be closed through the weekend and unable to get to it till Monday and if I needed it done right away I should look around. In the end my sweet brother took care of my repair. Emily only charged my for the diagnostic time used, not the entire fee which is so awesome. Thank you for your kindness! read more

Did a great job of fixing my cars AC problem. They were reasonably priced, friendly and quick. I appreciate the small businesses in my community. read more

My son will be turning 16 and hopefully getting his license soon. He'll be buying a well cared for 2004 car from dad. It brought it in to Fair Oaks Auto Repair for some overdue repairs to have done all at once. I am in and out of their office almost daily as a delivery person. My almost daily interactions with Emily and Ken are always pleasant and gave me confidence in their character. Sure enough, the repairs were done right, I was treated well, and the costs were very reasonable. I've had my wife's car in for repair and would recommend them to everyone. read more

We had been having brake issues in our vehicle. After a few different places not being able to figure it out, Kent was able to accurately diagnose the issue over the phone. Kent and his technicians are honest and straight forward. The work was done quickly without sacrificing quality. The issue has been resolved and now I know my family is safe. We highly recommend Fair Oaks Auto Repair! Thank you Kent and to your staff! read more

My husband and I will not take our vehicles anywhere else. Kent, the owner, is such a great guy. Truly a professional and knows his stuff when it comes to all vehicles. His shop has worked on our subaru, forerunner, lexus and diesel truck. Customer service is incredible. I've referred my family to him and they've been thrilled w the level of service. He's trustworthy, honest, knows what he's doing, and just a great human. I highly recommend this place! :) read more

Nice people. Did a mice job on my car. Offered to drop at my appointment and than pick me up.

I love this Auto shop! Super Friendly and the owner seemed like really great guy. Thank you for taking such good care of my situation. Appreciate the patience! read more

Emily is now my favorite person! I have a 25 year old car, and she was on her last legs - or so I thought. I dropped her off with Emily, and the next day they were able to tell me exactly what was wrong, and how much to fix. Emily went over each item individually, and she not once tried to convince me to do a repair I couldn't afford. I had to deny once service because it was more than I had at the time, but she said ok, and we moved on. That was a fresh experience! My car is running wonderfully, and its so nice to not have to strain my eyes for a cracked windshield - Which I didnt know they offered but definitely wanted. It was all extremely affordable and now I dont have to worry! Thank you so much!!! Emily, you are a dream to work with! read more

I think I dealt with Kent and I can confidently say that my cars will always come here for service. My husbands car had a couple motor mount issues and Kent replaced the motor mount for us no problem. We had already replaced one with a friend but after another one had issues we brought the car here. A couple weeks after getting it fixed the shaking issue started again so we brought the car back. Turns out the initial part had collapsed and that was not uncommon for these parts. Kent didn't charge us to replace the part again. Dropping off the car is super easy too since there is an option to drop the keys in a slot ad leave the car at any time. read more

I have definitely found the place for all of my future auto repair needs. These guys went above and beyond my expectations. In an industry commonly riddled with bad customer service, dishonest business practices, and low quality work, this shop is the exception. Without going into the details of my repairs and circumstances, I will only say that you will not find this level of honesty and service anywhere. read more

Honest, friendly and super helpful. Kent does a great job explaining your options and the costs involved.

We have been bringing our family's cars here for the last several years with great results. Kent M. and his team have always been honest, wise, straightforward, caring, enjoyable, and helpful. We have always been pleased with their service and with the quality of their work, both of which they stand behind 100%. Highly recommended! read more

Kent and his Wife are the new owners. I believe their shop manager is Robert. I own a business around the corner and have had to take multiple vehicles to Fair Oaks Auto. They have always done a great job. Fair, Honest, Reliable and I have to say Kent and his wife are about the nicest folks you can meet. Thank you for taking over Fair Oaks Auto; you make a great addition to our community! First Rate! read more

Top notch customer service! These guys are very professional. In the office you will hear them call customers by their title, "Mr. Lastname" or "Mrs. Soandso" and they remember you if you are a previous customer. They want you to come back so they are honest with you about what your car needs and they don't rip you off. I read all the other reviews on Yelp and noticed there are a lot of great ones that have been filtered. Don't just take my word for it, read the reviews that aren't showing up on the main page! If you are looking for a shop with a personal touch that will repair your car the right way without charging too much then give them a call for sure! read more

Five stars no brainer!! First off Emily is amazing and so friendly! Awesome customer service. Also the owner Kent is super nice and accommodating. His prices are more than fair and the mechanic was also nice. I have a Mercedes so they are tricky to work on so I am very happy I found I shop with the equipment to work on it. Thanks guys!! Recommend this shop for sure above all I have been to. read more

I first spoke to Kent when I called in to inquire as to whether or not they could fix my car. Kent knew exactly what I was dealing with when I described what was wrong and prescribed a very good solution at a very affordable price. I was sold! Once they had made the repair they informed me of issues my car had that I was well aware of. I had been putting off the repairs but due to how honest and friendly Kent and Emily were, I really felt ready to take the plunge and I agreed to the repairs. I didn't tell them this, but I had been told I needed those same repairs as far back as Summer 2019 and I never did them, but the price estimate Emily gave me for the work was nearly $1.5k cheaper than what a Firestone and another mechanic had quoted me back in 2019. So, it was really a no brainer! What's more, they did a fantastic job with the repairs. My car feels great, better than it has in 5 or more years! Kent even gave me free brand new windshield wipers. I'll definitely be coming back to Fair Oaks Auto Repair for my future auto repair needs. They're some of the nicest people I've met in Fair Oaks to date. read more

Just finished my first repair at Fair Oaks Auto Repair and I have to say that I am very impressed. Having just moved to the area, my daughter has been a customer for several years and recommended Kent for the necessary repairs on my Mazda SUV. After having been lead down a very frightening path by another local auto repair service, Kents honesty, sincerity, thoroughness, pricing and timeliness ensures that I will be bringing my vehicle back to him in the very near future. This shop will treat you right!!! read more

The new owners Kent and his wife are absolutely wonderful! They care about their customers. They have a great team, also fast and friendly service. If I had to give them only one word that describes them, it would be integrity. Good people!!! read more

After comparing several shops in the area, I found Kent at Fair Oaks auto to be the most honest of them all. He breaks down the cost of parts vs labor on his estimates, which is how I realized other shops were trying to take advantage of customers by marking up the price of parts. Kent gave me my parts at fair market price, installed them with care at a reasonable rate and gave me a warranty for the work. I have brought him multiple jobs to do and each repair has been done quickly, fairly and satisfactorily. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone else. read more

I had a flat tire and could not get my tire off to put on my spare tire due to one lug nut that wouldn't come off. I had my car towed here because it was the closest place without me getting charged $100 to tow my car home. Kent was the manager and he was very friendly, informative and honest. The service was quick and great! I'm so happy they were able to fix my tire right before closing time. Gave him some L&J beef jerky to try as a thank you gift. read more

These guys are great. They work on my 73 VW squareback. It's hard enough to find a mechanic at all but one that can work on an old school car even harder to find. Their prices are very fair, the work is done on time and done right. The shop is clean and all the guys are super respectful and professional. And sometimes you're greeted by a real cute doggie. Bonus! read more

A solid shop with all the equipment. They work on all cars and even on my vdub. I've been here several times. Great technicians who get the job right quick n fast! read more