I have used Franks Automotive for 10 years for my business and personal vehicles and give him my highest rating. If you prayed for someone to help you when your in between a rock and a hard place he's your man with a price lower than anyone else in the county. Rest easy that whatever your problem he won't try to upsell you anything you won't need. When he replaced the rear axle on my truck with a salvage part he gave me a one year warranty and at 10 months it locked up and he said no problem and replaced it within a week and didn't charge me a dime. Only a man of integrity would do that. He's more than just reliable, he's a friend. If anyone says anything negative about Frank I would question their motives as he has bent over backwards for me and my whole family with multiple vehicles over the years. read more

Frank's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Hemet, California

On March 5th, 2025, I had Frank remove and replace the motor in my Hyundai Sonata. At that time, I had no issues with his service. Before he began the work, I gave him a list of specific components not to touch because I had already replaced them myself while troubleshooting the engine problem. One of the items I clearly told him not to replace was the engine oil cooler I had already installed a new one. When I picked up the car after the motor replacement, he gave me a breakdown of everything he had done. One of the things he mentioned replacing was the oil cooler. I asked, "Why did you replace it when I specifically told you I already had?" To this day, I still don't know why he replaced it. I was concerned because I didn't want to pay for a part I had already installed, but he didn't charge me extra, so I moved on. Fast forward to July 15th: my daughter noticed the car was leaking oil. I called Frank, he looked at it, and after getting the car back I had no issues. Fast forward to August 29th: I noticed the car was leaking coolant. When I opened the hood, I saw that one of the coolant lines connected to the oil cooler had a severe bend in it. I called Frank, and he recommended that I buy an inner support spring for the hose. He didn't offer to fix the line himself he simply told me to take care of it. Fast forward to October 13th: the car started leaking again. I called Frank, I had the car towed for the third time, and got it back with no issues. Fast forward to November 6th: the car began leaking oil worse than ever. I tried calling my insurance, but they wouldn't tow it because I had used all three of my free tows for the year. Frank sent his tow service and said he'd work on it on Wednesday, November 12th. By Friday the 14th, I still hadn't heard from him, so I called to ask if he had found the problem. He said, "Yes, it's the engine oil cooler leaking." I replied, "Didn't you replace that the last time you worked on it?" I later called the dealership and found out that replacing the oil cooler runs about $1,000, which made me question whether he simply didn't want to deal with the cost of repairing it under warranty. When I got the car back, I inspected the oil cooler O-ring gasket myself, since that's where the leak was coming from. Sure enough, the O-ring was crushed and cracked in multiple places. I called the dealership parts department to confirm the torque spec for the bolt that secures the oil cooler. They told me it should be tightened to 32-39 ft-lbs. I asked whether over-torquing could crush the O-ring, and they said yes. I found a replacement o-ring on Amazon for $26. Replaced it today. Drove car, performed leak test and it passed. Based on everything I've observed and the information I've gathered, I believe this situation amounts to maintenance malpractice. Frank is a good guy, but with everything that has happened to my car this year, I would strongly recommend not taking a vehicle to him. After him fixing my motor, there has been no issues with the motor. It's sad to say but I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

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Came in recently to get a lower control arm installed on my car and wow not only was Frank quick and efficient but he offers work at such a reasonable price for this day and age! Finished faster than expected. He even offered to pick me up after I walked to get food haha. I'll definitely be returning soon to finish up some more work on my car read more

Frank is the place you wanna take your car if you want it done correctly. Very honest with whatever issue you're having with your car. Meaning he fixes what needs to be fixed only . We all have been to a mechanic who tells you need this or that when you don't. Honest professionals who get the job done. read more

Quality work, very reasonable pricing. Knowledgeable, will give you honest input on what your car needs to have done. Works fast, will not try to sell you on services that you don't need. My guy for all repairs. read more

Frank is honest, and looks for the best solutions for your car. He always does quick work and will follow up on any issues.

Needed brakes done on my car. Called and recieved a quote and the price was good. Great work from Frank. Honest and fair. Best in town.

I moved this to this area five years ago, hoping that I could find a good mechanic, so I gambled five years ago on this company, Frank Automotive...and by golly this was the best decision I made. He is honest trustworthy, knowledge, fair, to the point, keeps his commitment. good time management and a great person.... I highly recommend this place if you want your car taken care of and you don't want to be taken advantage. This is a wonderful humble shop. read more

Frank is an honest mechanic. I've come to him for an oil change first. He got my car back to me fast and I was surprised by how fast. Later I came to Frank to replace my fan belt, power steering belt, and alternator belt. He completed the job in almost an hour and even found a worn front motor mount, which he only charged me for the part to replace. Now my car is running without squeaks and I am ready for Summer. I would recommend Frank to anyone looking for a good, honest mechanic. This guy deserves all the business he can get. Thank you, Frank! read more

A massive thanks to Mike, Jacob and rest of the Midas-Hemet Team. This team has continued to go over & beyond all expectations. From receiving my towed car (without me) -displaying several warning light issues, to the perfect communications throughout the day. All repairs were complete and I was able to drive my Jeep Compass home on the same day, without a huge cost. These guys are the best of the best. -Brenda P read more

Truthful not just trying to take your money isn't taking advantage of people who don't know about cars .

He did a great job and will for sure go back . The price was reasonable if ya low on the dough . Hit up frank fo sho!

I would recommend Frank to family and friends . Honest nice integrity professional. Fair rates read more

Frank is honest and charges a reasonable price. I was told I needed front and rear shocks and struts. When I brought the car in, he advised me I only needed to replace the shocks in front. That saved me almost 50% of the estimate. Thank you Frank!! read more

Frank fixed my 07 Civic. He was great at communicating with me about everything that was going on. Also, he took his time to make sure he knew what was wrong with my car before quoting me anything. Thanks, Frank! Defnitley will only be taking my car to him from now on read more

I also don't mean to rain on anyone's parade but I took my car here after having a bad experience at firestone . Two different people have information my transmission seal was leaking which was me needing an axel replacement ? Anyways he said the seal was fine ( which I don't believe ) He messed up ordering the part a few times & ( I have to take time off of work to get work done on my car since I work 25+ miles away. So the fix date kept getting delayed . Even after it was " fixed " it still made & noise and I asked him if it kept making noise and he was like " honestly I didn't check " like wtf dude ... I also had my grandpa who was paying for it on the phone he kept having to take time out of his day multiple times because of the lag of everything going on. On top of it my car isn't even fixed ! read more

Frank is probably the most upright, kind, and honest mechanic in the business. I bought an absolute lemon, without frank I would have been completely out of luck. Frank is a honest to god blessing. I wouldn't use or recommend anyone else. read more

Great customer service! Nice work on auto! Have a great day! Thank you! To change the oil and filter s! read more

My husband's always taken care of our vehicles, and years ago worked on our cars. My husband started going to a Yelp high rated competitor. I was always suspicious because there was always something "they just happen to notice", always just in the nick of time and always expensive. After doing research I found FRANK'S AUTOMOTIVE. I spoke with Frank on the phone and convinced my husband to "just take the car and talk to Frank". He did and I can't tell you how impressed my husband was not only that I found Frank, but how Frank really has a passion for cars. I can't even imagine how much money we've saved over the last 2 plus years we've been going to Frank's because of his honesty and integrity. Frank IS an honest mechanic!!! His prices are beyond reasonable. My husband is so impressed with Frank's knowledge and his talent to accurately diagnose issues. read more

Frank's is the only place I highly recommend, he's been helping me since 2012. His prices are very reasonable and if you compare prices with other places, you would determine that on your own. He's very kind and helpful, especially when it's comes to determine the issue that is going on with my car. Frank has shown me that he goes above and beyond for his customers!! He's such an honest and trustworthy person, best mechanic in town hands down. read more

Frank's is honest and does quality work, but the quote we received is twice that of other mechanics.

I've been coming here since they opened shop. Frank and the crew are phenomenal. I've suggested Frank's to several friends, who were pleased, as well. The prices are reasonable and Frank is a kind and knowledgeable technician with many years of experience. I support local independent shops and I will continue to support Frank's. read more

Frank's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Hemet, California

My truck had knock sensor issues, Frank found other problems related to the sensors and did a absolutely magnificent job fixing everything.. I drove the same truck for 987 miles the very next day with zero problems. Frank goes above and beyond to be honest, and is completely transparent on your vehicles problems and pricing. Thank you Frank! read more

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value I have been coming with many vehicles to this establishment for about 6 years now. I am very happy with the quality of work that is done on all my vehicles and always refer those that I know to this location. I'm very happy for the information that is always given to me so I can be more aware on how to maintain and keep them up for years to come. I appreciate the hard honest work here because I have left other places scared for my life thinking my car was going to fall apart. So I must say thank you Frank's Automotive for making sure that our vehicles are safe to be on the road! Many blessings to Frank his family as well as the establishment. If you're in the area and you need work done give him a ring and he's available give him a try, but always have patience for family owned business! Services: Engine repair, Oil change, Check engine light diagnostic, General repairs & maintenance, Tuning read more

I wish I could amend my earlier post, but Yelp has a 30 day rule on making changes. Frank was finally able to call me and we set up an appointment, just in time too, I was searching for someone to trust with my '96 Buick, but anyway, Frank fixed my car as quick as parts allowed, for the same as money he had estimated the job would cost 2 months ago. I recommend Frank's Automotive Repair to anybody that needs help with their cars. read more

Awesome service and work honest about price and parts highly recommend will keep going to them forever.

Brought my truck in to Franks after being recommended by my cousin. Had a busted engine mount. They did great work, were very honest and fair. The job took longer than expected but Frank kept the price as quoted. Will definitely be back for any future needs! read more

Oil changes/spark plugs are part life and I prefer to use certain oils and plugs as my vehicle has specialized needs. I called Frank's and they would do the oil change with my oil, oil filter and plugs for $70(veteran discount) which is reasonable.I like the lobby as it has a tv to watch while your car gets serviced. I appreciate the Veteran discount and also not being sold snake oil as many franchise shops and some small places do. Definitely a great spot if your car needs work! read more

the Communication was good in the beginning but toward the end of the 4 weeks, communication went down the drain. when I picked up my car on March 19th, I noticed that my AC was not working at all. I instantly brought it back to Franks. I'm a little aggravated at the situation. And how long it took for me to get my car. a more thorough investigation of the car and making sure it's correct before releasing it would be beneficial. read more

Took in my 2014 Chevy Equinox to Frank and he did a great job on replacing the Main Seal. Much less than what the dealer would have charged. Drove it to Texas and back soon after. Ran great. Thanks Frank. read more

Well I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. But I have doubts about this place and Frank in particular. I should have written this 4 or 5 months ago but I've been putting it aside. I took my van for front brakes and they fixed them and the price was ok. But when they finished the brake job they told me that my radiator was leaking and it would cost about 400 bucks to fix. They tried to scare me into having it done immediately and I almost fell for their pitch. I'm glad I did not. It wasn't true .I had my doubts and my doubts were confirmed, I've put in about 5k miles since then and have had no problem with my radiator. I have no radiator problem!!! It was a lie. read more

Just had our brakes changed on my C250 2012 Mercedes by Frank. He didn't only do a great job, but also showed me his integrity by letting me know that he didn't need to replace all of the the sensors. His prices are responsible and he had the car repaired the same day. read more

Glad I decided to look up Yelp when I needed a mechanic to fix my car, Frank is the best! He took the time to explain the repairs, even though he was super busy. My car was finished in a few hours, he was honest and very trusting, he told me to take it out for a test drive before I even paid for the services! If you're looking for an honest mechanic, look no further. Frank has my future business for years to come. read more

This shop is just what I look for in a shop. Accommodating, quick to respond and very reasonable. I shopped around and he had the fairest price, also gave me an honest assessment of my car issues on top of being willing to do only what I wanted/needed at the time. If I lived in the area or even a neighboring town I would make this my new shop. Honest, fair, and really tries to meet you in your needs. Thanks so much! read more

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Great service quick repair honest and dines great work. I highly suggest bringing your cs read more

Very reasonable prices. Seemed to be very knowledgeable and honest with a strong work ethic, worked into the evening to ensure my car was completed that day. I will be a return customer to Frank's automotive. read more

All I can Ask for is an honest mechanic. Getting the best price and quality work don't always mix but Frank, on the other hand, provides both for his customers or at least for me he has. Thank you Frank. read more

Frank is the best! He is not only a good mechanic but he is an honest guy! I have an older car with a lot of miles on it. So I have had repairs done over the last 2 years. He explains everything and is very easy to work with. He answers all my questions and is never too busy to take a look at my car. He is the only mechanic I trust to work on my car! As long as he is in business I will continue to bring my car here! Thanks Frank for the excellent service! read more

Frank is the best mechanic. He sorted out what was wrong with our truck, when others could not. His prices are reasonable also! read more

Frank's Automotive did a break job on my F250 pickup. He apologized because it was more than he quoted me on the phone. But, it was at my request because I wanted a higher quality pad due to heavy towing with my truck. I was pleased with the price and the job he did I the breaks. It was a little difficult to find his shop so ask for directions. read more