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Fred's Automotive

4.3 (128 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

Services - Fred's Automotive

Auto light repair

Oil changes

Routine automotive maintenance

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Leoenzo M.

Look don't get me wrong the guys are Friendly but when it comes to the work I don't know if I can say it's professional. I came in for my Nissan for a brake fluid leak. (UPDATE - after driving my car around my check engine light came on. i am extremely mad about this. I don't understand how this could had possibly happen and now my car has this light. all they did was change a master cylinder... DONT EVER COME HERE) They told me it was the master cylinder (which in my head I knew it was already because I wanted to do it myself but everyone told me go to them) I looked up cylinders for my car and the most expensive one I saw was 105 so I just let them provide the part. I needed it done the same day but they told me tomorrow which whatever okay it's cool. Not once did they ever tell me if I wanted to go through with it nor did they tell me the part and brand they bought. They didn't inform me on what they were going to do. I had to be the one to keep asking questions. I felt rushed, as if they wanted me gone quickly. God knows if they even if they did it right. They told me it was ready I go and it costed me almost 400 for everything.... Unbelievable the part they bought was 164 and the labor 150 which I get it but when I got it they didn't bother to show me what they did. Gave me the keys and started saying bye... I had to ask to show me the car and the work they did for it... They didn't even show me my old master cylinder. They left grease and oil stains on my steering wheel and car hood. After I took the car for a drive, it starting acting weird... it wasn't doing this before I came to Fred's. Now it's hard to accelerate/jerks and it idles rough now. when I checked out my car... I saw a part of my air intake filter hose was broken, which it wasn't broken before. IDK but I won't be coming back. The guys are friendly but either they get they stuff together or something... it's NOT WORTH YOUR TIME go somewhere else

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Lisa J.

NEW NUMBER ** 562-944-4836** they are totally open and wonderful ! And affordable! This is the company my parents have always used and I use now too. Also my close friends. They are quick and reliable and definitely do NOT price gouge. It's hard to find good businesses like this so if you're seeing this review this is the place for you! It's small family owned and now being run by Fred's daughter and son and they are great people :)

The bolt to the coil pack being loose.

Had my sparkplugs done a while ago and found the the bolts to the coil pack are loose. What the hell did I pay $240 to get them installed. I'm lucky that I saw this when filling up my coolant.

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Daniel D.

Been coming here for years, very helpful and knowledgeable mechanics and front office I use this shop for any of my car needs they care about their customers here I can't recommend this place enough, 10/10

This is the quality work of his "best mechanic". There are TWO seals on my oil filter housing. This could have cost me an entire engine.

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3 months ago

Always try their best. Most repairs are great. They will always try to make it right.

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Always fast and considerate working on my vehicle they always give me great service and explanation of my vehicle

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So glad friends recommend. Fair price, honest answers and timely service. Found our new home to keep our cars running.

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Excellent service, honest and great pricing. I have been going to them for years and will continue to.

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I've been coming here for oil changes and maintenance for years. They are honest and kind.

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Ask the Community - Fred's Automotive

How much does an oil change cost?

How much are brakes to be fixed?

It all depends on what you need,please bring to Shop for free evaluation! 562-944-4836

Do they work in A/C?

Absolutely!!

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Review Highlights - Fred's Automotive

I've never been to a mechanic as HONEST as these guys - who calls a customer just to charge them less money?

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I would like to commend the staff here for doing all the work they do, and in busy situations…read more Please forgive my misspelling, I want to thank Iseah who talked to on the phone. I want to thank Jay who helped people the day I went. The facility was clean and organized, so I felt very comfortable about coming here. They are next to car wash and a gas station. Also, Stonewood Mall is across the way too. The had coffee and snacks, I loved that they had Kirkland coffee pods, oh heck yea. The waiting area is not huge but enough. Jay was very knowledgeable and helpful; I overheard him helping people out. As far as value, I felt I got a good value, as I was shopping around. I was given a time estimate, and a time estimate if I wanted additional service and they were very good about meeting that. I got a free car wash at the was station next door, full service, and they did a great wash. I am already planning my next visit with them. I will update review in the future.

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Fred's Automotive - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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