10 Stars if possible! Fred & Eric are so very helpful and reliable, and were always able to find time to help me with the interlock device, even on short notice. Highly recommend! read more

I came here a few times to get some work done on my car and Fred has always provided amazing service, super nice and goes above and beyond with making sure everything runs well. He's reassuring with entire process of things, definitely trust him with any issues I run into! read more

I was searching for an IID installer and had done a ton of research on the devices, pricing, and local installers. Freddy comes highly recommended from both customers AND fellow IID installers. He was quick to pick up the phone, he answered all of my many questions and was very patient with me. His pricing is fair and straightforward - no gimmicks. Unfortunately I needed my device installed same day, and Freddy had run out of the DMV DL107 official forms needed to show proof of installation. Although I ended up having the device installed elsewhere, Freddy followed up within 24 hours to let me know he had restocked the DMV forms. He also informed me that I was able to get my machine serviced and uninstalled with him, since the place that put it in is far from my home. I like his honesty, his pricing, the fact he is easy to get a hold of, and he has great referrals. When I need to have my IID removed, I will be visiting Freddy. I highly recommend giving him a call if you are stuck in a crappy situation and don't want to be taken advantage of. read more

Went to get an interlock for my car, Fred is very nice and helpful and makes you feel comfortable. I was in n out within the hour. Definitely recommend if you are a local for your repairs read more

I've received the best service at Fred's Auto and am so thankful he's closeby! It's hard to find an honest mechanic, and a nice one at that, I highly recommend bringing Fred your business for your auto mechanic needs. read more

Fred is the best. highest recommendation. He takes care of you and is highly knowledgeable.

Fred is a fantastic mechanic and I highly recommend his garage. He and his team members make sure to provide you the best care. He has even helped me over the weekend for emergencies when the garage is usually closed. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

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Rude! Came here just to get air for my tires a while back only to get rude reaction. I get it there's. No money for you to make filling up tires, but your rudeness is inappropriate. read more

Rude rude dude. Needed a tire change bc it popped on the freeway barely made it to this shop. It takes 5 min to change a tire like I'm just a girl stranded and this man couldn't even change my tire was so rude about it too read more

This place is great! Friendly service and quality performance. Fred helped me a lot and made sure everything was good before I was ready to go. Definitely would come to him if you have any problems with your car. -Jeffrey J. read more

Excellent experience, Fred and his staff go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Had to have a device installed in my car for a period of time and Fred's Auto Service made the experience pain-free. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their DMV requirements fulfilled here. Looking forward to using the Service for all of my auto needs. read more

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This place was incredible!! I highly recommend it. It is clean, organized, timely and they are super attentive to details. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was explained and affordable to my needs. I have had 2 fiends go to him now and plan to go back for all future needs including new tires!! read more

The onlymechanic thst was able to rebuid cj7 awesome jeep ....for one third of price. Redid evrtything an engeneer tirned mechanic and years of experience has provided the community with an incredible mechanic an honest one a polite classy place with a person right there explaining every step. read more

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I went to Fred's to install my Ignition Interlock Device (IID). I've used other IIDs before and this one is the easiest to use by far. The only thing it requires you to do is exhale into, not inhale like some other devices do. It also shows your BAC level on the device. Installation was a good price and the monthly fee was also a steal. I did some research and Fred's has the cheapest monthly fee that I could find. I would definitely recommend this place. Great service and prices! read more

I am so incredibly fortunate that Fred and his mechanics are MY mechanics. I was lucky enough to find a loosely restored project 1968 BMW 1600 for $1600 off Craigslist back home in Alaska, and I restored the car to be mechanically sound enough to make the drive all the way to California but upon arriving my baby started breaking down... Frequently. I'm a server(waiter) at a diner part time and I work at a juice bar, and Fred's always given me the best price he can. I know overpriced work when I see it and I've never been treated like a dollar sign by Fred no matter how difficult or time consuming a repair gets From Chasing all the gremlins out of my electrical system so all my lights and signals worked properly, to looking all over Los Angeles for one small ridiculously rare bolt that had popped off my carburetor on the I-5 that he called in a favor from another mechanic just for that part, to completely rebuilding and balancing my driveshaft... No easy task for the rare 1968 BMW 1600. The guy goes above and beyond They've also worked on my brakes and lines They've set my contact points, distributor and engine to top dead center more times than I'd like to admit haha Replaced the bolt that holds the distributor from rotating and countless other little faulty parts And now that my master cylinder is beginning to fail, I'm having him finally tackle the clutch, transmission and carburetor restoration I've been putting off since I bought the car But Fred's already quoted me a great deal for all that work He always quotes me a great deal He meets me where I'm at and does his best honest labor to get my car back as fast as possible And when I get my car back I never have that problem again I've never had to take anything back to him cause the work was bad, that part of the car stays fixed because Fred and his mechanics know what they're doing. Every time I take my car to that garage I take steps toward my baby being restored These guys are great, even had lunch with them in the garage once haha I'm gonna keep have them chipping away at the mechanical restoration and have no one else touch my car I mean don't get me wrong, he works on modern cars too, I've probably got the oldest car he regularly services But any car I do see there, is never there long and anybody I've talked to waiting there has Fred's auto service as their go to shop as well Before I moved I was worried I wouldn't be able to find a good mechanic for my baby in LA I definitely don't worry about that anymore read more

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Excellent service! Fred was great easy to get me in whenever I needed and fast service.

Sangwon. K Amazing work from Fred Came for IID and I fixed my break noise too Even the lexus dealer couldnt fix it but he did Whenever I had problem with IID device he helped me a lot and I appreciate it Thank you Fred read more

The finest and most professional work I can ask for in regards to service. I came due to having to finally get an IID installed and despite the hassle of dealing with such a scenario, Fred and his team made the experience painless and as pleasant as possible. I honestly recommend to anyone within the area and even further that if they truly want an installation and more that is beyond professional to please come and allow Fred's Auto Service make life much easier and better. After a while, before you know it, I did my time with the device and their work and service can't be beat. read more

The service here has been top notch! Fred has great customer service he's been helping me and my family with our vehicles and he always comes through! read more

I'm getting my IID removed as I write this and, boy, is it exciting! Through the entire experience, Fred and his crew here have really taken care of me. There's times when I'd forget how soon my service was or when the device would behave in a way I was unfamiliar with, Fred and his team would be very accommodating and knowledgeable. I'm not saying reschedule your appointments 15 times, I'm just saying that these guys are here to help when you need it. When you're in a situation like a DUI, you're already stressed about dates and appointments and money. Then there's the regular stress of life. Having Fred's as my service center certainly relieved some of that stress. Now that the device is being removed, I'm actually a little bummed I won't be seeing Fred as often. However, I will be returning when my girlfriend or my car needs servicing! read more

I just want to start of by saying that Fred is a nice, genuine and helpful person. Ever since i first showed up he i noticed he was always in a good mood & ready to work on whatever my car needed to be worked on. The shop has a pleasant atmosphere & attentive service. read more

had an amazing experience with Fred services Very helpful with everything including dmv paperwork

JCA: I was referred to Fred for an Interlok Device and since I walked in, I have received the best costumer services. Fred and his stuff are very Friendly and helpful. Easy process , he explained every single detail of the machine , what to do not to do to avoid unnecessary charges. I campare my service with other people that had installed with a diferent Auto shop and all were having a hard time and complaining. I'm very thankful with Fred and stuff they were able to acomódate my schedule when a calibration was needed. I recommended , He will make thinks easy for you. read more

Wow .... what can I say? I've been a bike mechanic for over 35 years. Built all sorts of customs and rebuild bikes from scratch, from Nortons to Harleys. I mentioned this to Fred and he asked me to help him sell a bike of his that had sat on his drive for 5 years, plus another from someone who couldn't pay and gave him a bike as payment. Neither bike, in good condition, was worth more than $1200. Both bikes tanks and carbs were completely rusted and gunked up. I said I could get one up and running to sell for him (he claimed he'd ridden it within the last year .... it had at least 3 years of crud in the carbs and tank, this should have warned me about his later BS!) and another was junk as it would have cost more to repair than it's worth. I explained to Fred that both bikes were badly neglected, but I'd try my best. He insisted on trying to clean the tanks himself, and after I got one bike running, his communication tailed off to nothing. This is after me giving him one of my free tows through AAA to get his bike from his home to his garage! I paid for all parts out of my own pocket even though I'm currently unemployed and struggled to get him to reimburse me. I even got the bike on Ebay, CL, Offerup, etc to try and get him the most I could for his neglected bike. Then he started to dispute that I'd incurred any fees on Ebay (reserve price, auto relisting etc, all of which he agreed to) because his friends said nobody pays any fees on Ebay. So then he questions my integrity, despite sending him the invoice form Ebay. This is only AFTER he (a garage owner!) claims he 'forgot' that he'd not registered the bike as non-op and it therefore had over $600 in DMV back fees! Finally, after many hours work over 3 months, I ask for payment for all the labor I'd done in carb rebuild/cleaning, getting one bike running, researching parts, paying for them up front, etc. This ridiculous little man then got strung out and started shouting and poking me in the chest, saying how he was trying to help me and doing me a favor, all while questioning my honesty, quality of work and insult after insult. All this for less than $200 he owed me for my work. I told him his petty BS wasn't worth my time or effort and I'll see him in court. Basically, good cheap car work, but don't whatever you do contradict him or suggest he hasn't a clue about motorcycles and working on them. Don't ever do any business with him unless it's a simple car job. I am so disappointed in him, not only for his illogical BS while trying to avoid paying me but also because he seems to have a stereotypical Napoleon complex and a nasty temper. And try not to laugh at the frankly farcical line of hair dye around his face! read more

Fred's the best. I don't leave a lot of reviews but Fred's worth taking the time for. From friendliness to efficiency to making time for appointments and scheduling - everything about my experience with Fred has been nothing short of amazing. He's honest with you and would recommend what might be needed and for accurate pricing opposed to some other dealers etc that would charge an unnecessary premium. Anytime I need something done for my car in the future I'll definitely be going back to Fred. 10/10 would recommend to all my friends and family as well. Make sure to call Fred if you're in the area! read more

Big thanks to Fred for making the removal of my interlock so easy. Taking care of all the paper work and getting me ready for the dmv. Very professional place. Ricardo M. read more

The device was great. Very helpful every step of the way. I came here to install an IID and couldn't have been happier with Fred's Help.

I've been to Fred a couple times with my auto woes. The first time was about my catalytic converter. Turns out that the mechanic I'd been to previously had duped me into a bad cat after my original one was stolen off my car. Go figure. Well, Fred fixed me up with a new cat within a day, and walked me through exactly what had gone wrong in a kind, clear, and straightforward way. Recently I came back with another issue, and Fred was just as responsive and helpful. If you are a young or single woman who doesn't know a lot about car maintenance, you should go to Fred. He will take care of you. Unlike other mechanics (or worse, the car dealerships!), who will assume you are easy to scam with high prices and unnecessary repairs, Fred will always be honest and helpful. I will keep coming back! read more

Where do I start?? These guys are the best!! Fred is beyond helpful and I do not believe you will find better service anywhere. I had a breathalyzer device installed back in November of 2016. From the moment I called to set up an appointment, Fred was great. His staff is great! Let me tell you, service like this is rare when it comes to any auto shop(big business or small). Courteous and understanding to his customers. When I had any questions once my device was installed he did not hesitate to walk me through it over the phone. On the day I had the device removed, I couldn't be happier that I chose Fred's Auto Service. The time went quick, appointments were set up with ease and the calibration was free of charge. If you find yourself in this pickle, and you need a breathalyzer device installed, go to Fred's. You will not be disappointed. THANK YOU, FRED!! read more

I had my interlock devIce installed at the service center in Montebello and had nothing but headache. In fact part of the device was falling behind the brake pedal. The dude in Montebello was not accommodating, in fact he was straight out rude. I was referred to Fred's service center in Glendale. This place is great. He was honest and straight foreword. He corrected the problems and I've had no issues since. Fred is not your typical stereotype mechanic. I trust this place. In fact I live in Venice and drive all the way to Glendale to see Fred for service on my interlock device. WARNING: If you need to get a interlock device do your homework. As I've experienced there are places out there who don't care about proper instillation. Don't go to the Montebello location, he doesn't know what he is doing. read more

Fred's auto service is the best. Have come here a few times and service is always quick and efficient. Fred and his team are great and their customer service is top notch. I would recommend coming here for your auto needs! read more

Fred is so honest and helpful and definitely not out to gouge you. He always tells me straight what reeeally needs to be fixed and what doesn't. I truly appreciate his advice and keeping our cars in safe working order for my family. Im a big fan! read more

Usually as a female and a native to Los Angeles, an auto mechanic is the last place you want to go to because that means your car needs work and nobody enjoys taking their car to a mechanic. However, I will say that at Fred's you feel welcomed and well cared for as a client and a car owner. Fred has a great collection of vintage cars outside his lot, and that shows you he is serious about his work. Let's not sugarcoat this, I first found out about Fred's Auto Service because of my DUI and once I was required to install an IID in my car. Fortunately, Fred was super helpful about the whole situation I was in and he really goes the extra mile to make you feel as comfortable as possible about having a device in your car. It really becomes a second nature when you have a question or need service by Fred. I come to Fred's for regular car maintenance as well and have never looked back. I go to other mechanics in my area but very few of them consist of great work like Fred's. I definitely recommend this place if you need an IID installed because the service cannot be more helpful. Of course, the overall service is beyond great and deserves my Yelp review and acknowledgment. Thanks Fred! read more

Okay, so I needed my Interlock device serviced asap and my guy (Pete) in Long Beach would not accommodate or help me, in fact he told me I would have to be locked out and have my car towed to him to unlock it , and a smart ass/joking about it (as if this bs/time/expense isn't stressful enough).....I was not amused, so I scoured the internet and found Fred's!!! What a pleasure to deal with kind people and good service for a change---I drive from Long Beach just to go here and avoid Pete's. Pete acts as if you are hassling/annoying him with your car/IDD, where as Freds is always a classy, friendly, and clean place with speedy service. I would not drive the extra 25 miles each way (50 miles!!) if Pete's even provided a fraction of the excellent service Fred's does!!! read more

Great local business to support! I went in to Fred's Auto for a IID installation. Over the 5 month period of use, Fred and his team were courteous, professional and most importantly, generous with their time; helping me understand the delicate intricacies in having one of these breathalyzers installed in a complex, foreign automobile. I highly recommend them for this type of unique service or any other mechanical need. I definitely plan on using them in the future! read more

I definitely recommend coming here for any automotive repair problems. Fred made my experience with my Ignition Interlock Device as nice as can be. Fred was always willing to help me out with any issues. Thanks Fred! read more

Fred is straight forward and fair. His clean and organized shop foreshadows his quality work. I've been in several times recently and he gets me out fast, at a fair price, with the problem being solved the first time. read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets, with an interlock device... I had my interlock installed 4 months ago by Fred and his team to my truck. I heard good things of him through word of mouth so why not. From the get-go, he was upfront, frank, and straightforward about the whole interlock process. PAY ATTENTION! His knowledge and clarity in the matter will help you move through this process with as few road bumps as possible, but only if you pay attention. Too many times I had my music too loud and didn't hear my retest, I had it out of sight, I didn't clean the mouth piece, didn't keep it out of the sun ETC. Every time you fail to follow the rules you must face the consequences and pay up, its your the ball & chain you must wear, it'll pass, if you don't fail! Also, always remember to make an APPOINTMENT, if you screw up, do it immediately 5 days before you get locked out, you don't want to get your car towed, but mostly because they have a busy schedule, be considerate of their time. Lastly, be sure to pay the interlock company before you go to Fred's for your free 2 month Calibration, Fred can't legally service you unless you pay the company! That breathalyzer is an expensive hunk of technology and the software that monitors your actions are just as much. Overall their installation and the device they installed has functioned great, except for the errors I have made. Fred and his whole team are friendly, nice, and very respectable treat them as such! I know if I ever want to get my truck worked on with something other then the Interlock I will take it to them because of the trust you can build with them. Thanks! read more

Found Fred through a friend's referral and couldn't be happier with him. After moving to LA from out of state, I'm shopping for a used car first time in many years, and wanted trustworthy and reliable advice in a sea of options. Fred has been like an uncle to me, extremely friendly and helpful. He's also super thorough: brought several cars to him to check out, including some looking super nice and clean on the outside, and he was extremely thorough in evaluating them and explaining me all the potential issues (repeatedly, too, as I'm not a 'car person'). He's also keeping it real and honest. Looking forward to years of having him as my to-go mechanic and can't recommend him enough to anyone looking for any type of auto service. read more

The whole staff was wonderful! They helped me diligently with my auto needs. My process took months to finish and with their help kept me on track and helped when ever I needed advice and corrections. Thank you Fred and crew! I'll definitely be back for other auto needs! read more