2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. Several issues over the years. Overheating. Gasoline leak. Severe "Death-Wobble". Suspension bottoming out much too easily. Simply put, Kyle is the best mechanic I've known. (The LAFD fire-apparatus mechanics I was around were EXCELLENT, and I rate Kyle even better.) He is a real MECHANIC. He can diagnose by experience, feel and sound - even before plugging in the OBD. Each of the problems with my Jeep was fixed RIGHT, quickly and reasonably. There's a lot of details that go with the problems my vehicle had. Too much for this basic review. Happy to discuss. Kyle can ask me to reach out if you've got questions. Dan M. Thousand Oaks read more

Been going to Fred's Auto Service for long time (based originally on referral), and Kyle has taken quality auto care and professional service to a whole new level! He's the best ... always friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Very organized, communicates well, and does quality/timely work! So grateful for Kyle and his operation. Highly recommend! read more

We have been taking our cars to Fred's for years (so far back that I believe it was still the original owner and we have seen it change hands at least twice). They are always reliable, trustworthy, and do excellent work. Multiple times in the past two years we have needed new car batteries (on different cars) and Kyle will always fit us in the same day. read more

Kyle at Freds Auto is a great Mechanic. Very professional, knows his craft! Took 2009 Chevy Silverado to him and he diagnosed and fixed the problem in no time. He found other problems he told me to watch that were going to come up in the next year. It took 11 months and sure as he predicted I was able to catch it before it happened saving a lot of money. I have a 4 wheel drive, nuff said. read more

My family has been using Kyle for several years, we have 4 vehicles and all of them go here.

Kyle is the best mechanic. I would not take my car anywhere else. He is professional and honest. Everything is done perfectly the first time at a great price. He always answers the phone and gets you in [and back out] right away. His great reputation is fully earned. read more

I am so happy that Kyle is back at the shop. I have followed him on his journey. He's the best mechanic I know. I am so grateful to have him back at Fred's. He is honest and very good at what he does. Need service for your vehicle this is the place to go. Best shop in Thousand Oaks. Always fair priced and great quality work. Can't go wrong with this place. Welcome back Kyle. Best wishes. read more

First of all Shot out to MOMs of Conejo Valley for recommending us to Fred's auto service! We are so happy we came here not only were they able to squeeze us in the same Day but they did a terrific Job, they did not overcharge us or try to fix what wasn't broken they were fast and through also super friendly. I will definitely come back and also recommend any of our Friends in need of a trustworthy mechanic shot outs to Kyle who was the one that helped us. read more

Kyle is super responsive, knows his stuff, very well organized and makes it easy to get my car serviced. I highly recommend him. There's just one mystery: Why does he close at 4pm? Is he a daily golfer? :) (LOL) read more

As the new owner of "Fred's", Kyle has continued the excellent, honest service Mike started and that you want from a mechanic in your hometown! Mike, thanks for your many years of great service, enjoy your new life and Kyle...you'll be great read more

Kyle, the owner and Mechanic, treated us very well, and impressed us with his insights while walking us through inspection of a used car we recently purchased. I feel his pricing is reasonable, and his skills and experience are high caliber. We feel fortunate to have found his shop. Thanks again Kyle! read more

My 2012 VW was having consistent issues. Oil leak, strange idling, never ran right, breaking down every other month... I was sure in it's most recent breakdown that I was going to have to buy a new car. I took it to Kyle after a friend recommended him, he diagnosed my car within the day and had it fixed within 24 hours. I'm so happy I switched mechanics because it's running better than it has in such a long time, and I no longer have to park over oil pans. I highly recommend Kyle / Fred's Auto Service, regardless of the problems your experiencing, I know Kyle will give you an honest answer and fair pricing when it comes to your car. read more

I have been taking my 2010 Prius to Mike since I bought it in 2015. A recommendation from the car lot where I bought the car. Always very honest, and trustworthy, never overcharges. While Mike was out this fall, I had to bring my car to the TO Toyota dealership for an oil change, and $400 dollars later...... This weekend I heard a noise and took my car over this morning. Kyle has taken over the shop. He saw right away that when the dealership did my oil change, they didn't latch up the flap underneath my car, and it was dragging on the ground. Kyle bolted it up and didn't charge me! He told me Mike retired so I wish him well and will continue to take my car there to Kyle! is back read more

Kyle does amazing work and is very knowledgeable! Thank you! Amazing work! Would highly recommend for any car needs!

This is genuinely the best place to go get your car fixed. It's a family owned business and will take care of your vehicle. If you need work on your car. This is definitely the place to go too read more

Great place to get your vehicle repaired. Very reliable, knowledgeable, and honest. This the spot do your auto repairs. I got new brake pads and electrical repair. read more

Excellent service with a smile! Doesn't upsell you to death. Fixes the problem and moves on. Great price, too! Best mechanic in Ventura county. read more

I am so grateful to the members of NextDoor Neighbor who recommended Mike at Fred's Auto Service. Mike has saved me thousands of dollars on my old car in the last 2 years. I first came here for a second opinion because another local mechanic (recommended by the Auto Club and Costco), told me that I needed a $5000 repair job. Mike told me that my car didn't need that repair. He has kept my car in great condition with regular service and was very helpful a few months ago by checking my car out for an emergency long road trip with just a few hours notice. There is no better place to have your car serviced! read more

Do not bring any of your vechicles to this auto repair shop Mike one of the mechanic is not only rude and disrespectful to female customers but he also will over charge you for parts and will forget to install back all parts once he claims it's fixed. He will also charge you for repairs you never asked for or authorize. 3 moths later after replacing my oil pan for $800.00 my oil light is back on at min alert. When contacting Mike the mechanic he made excuses as to the car uses oil and I should go get more oil and fill it back up. As if I didn't pay for this to be fix 3 months ago. Service, untrustworthy and illegally over charge for work that isn't request. read more

I've been coming to Mike for ages. I bring my company vehicles and my families vehicles here. Mike fixed our 2011 Suburban air ride system. That system has springs, shocks, sensors and a compressor which all need to work seamlessly. It's riding like it's brand new again! I just had to say thanks again Mike for your talent and especially your character as a kind human and honest business owner. I feel like I owe money to whoever referred me to come to you. read more

Kyle is an amazing technician! He truly cares about people and is honest. He always seems to go the extra mile and does little extras that aren't expected but very appreciated! I brought an old SUV in for service and it drives so much better! Give him a try! read more

Mike was cool and straightforward. I explained the situation, he gave me the options and took care of it. Also waaaay less expensive than the VW dealership. My GTI has 160,000 miles on it so inevitably I'll be back. read more

Rarely do you find a mechanic that is honest beyond reproach. Mike is your guy. I've been lucky enough to have been suggested I go to Mike at Fred's and I've never regretted it. You will be happy too. He is very busy though, so try to plan ahead. read more

What an amazing experience with Kyle at Fred's Auto Service!!! This was our first time with Kyle, as he was recommended to us by our daughter!! Kyle was so welcoming when we arrived. He went over the highlights as to how he would replace the shocks on our car. We also needed a oil change, and after he did the 1000 point inspection on our car, he called us to let us know that the back brakes were at 20%, and advised us that we could wait til the next oil change, but we decided to have him replace the pads now, rather than wait!! Every estimate was sent via Text, which I loved!!! Prices are reasonable!!! He gave us an end time as to when he would be finished, and We received a call at 2:30 pm... as promised!!! Upon arriving back to the shop, Kyle showed us all the parts that came out of our car, including the air filter that a mouse decided to make its home, and 1/4 of the filter was eaten away!! lol My husband and I felt very at ease leaving our car with our "new mechanic" Kyle is professional, only recommends what is needed for the car, no upsale at all! Our car is a 2012 Jeep Liberty, with over 100,000 miles on it. Kyle told us it is great shape, and he will be the guy to keep it in great shape!! We highly reccommend Kyle at Freds Auto Service!!! read more

Fred's Auto Service was highly recommended by a friend when I went there for air condition service. I was not disappointed. Mike, who exemplifies honest and quality professional service diagnosed the malfunctioning air conditioner and expertly fixed it so that I felt like I was driving from there a car with a NEW air conditioner. I went home so relieved and happy that I did NOT have to pay the unreasonable huge QUOTE of the first mechanic I visited for an estimate. Mike charged me an amount that made me exclaim with joy and I thanked him profusely for his rare honesty. I returned to Mike for the replacement of my right-view mirror that I broke, hurriedly backing out of my driveway. When I paid for the bill, he charged me twenty dollars less than his QUOTE. I was so overjoyed that I thanked him profusely, telling him that I will send my family and friends to him... and if I have to repeat my story to each one I meet who needs car service, I will... for to Mike, this is gratitude from me. read more

I went to Freds and was treated so fairly. It clear Mike the mechanic is there to give you his honest advice and is a no nonsense type of guy. He fixed my car with a very minimal charge. I would recommend this place because they are so honest and old school. read more

Mike at Fred's is the best! I would not take my car anywhere else. Good honest and reasonable service. If he can't fix it, he will tell you.

We recently had our SUV looked at by Fred's Auto Service. I thought there was a lifter problem and prepared for a huge bill. They took their time and ran an additive through the engine several times and the problem was fixed. I was so thrilled that they saved me money. I decided to have the timing belt and water pump replaced since it was time to do so anyway. While performing the work they noticed that the water pump was newer than originally thought and only replaced the belt further saving me money. It is refreshing to find an honest mechanic and I will only use them for my auto work in the future. I will also recommend them to all of my friends and family. read more

The A/C had not been working for a few years and was a mess. We had to have the compressor, accumulator, and tensioner replaced on our 2003 Suburban. We knew that it would be problematic. After replacing those parts, Mike had us take the car home and then bring it back to top off the coolant. After running it a few days, the compressor would stop working even when the car had not been cool. We took it back. Mike wanted to make sure that it was right and told us to bring it back if there were any other problems. Took it on a road trip and once again the compressor wasn't switching on. We went back, Mike found the problem with the harness and corrected it no charge. Other than the original labor, we were only charged for parts. Mike made sure that it was right and we couldn't be happier. read more

Mike is honest, capable and truthful. between my gas & diesel vehicles; he honestly tells me what he can fix, and has provided other resources when he can't. Prices are very reasonable, and his word is gold. read more

Been going to Fred's Auto for years. Quality services and honesty with what things will cost when it comes to repairs. Definitely would recommend these guys over others on TO boulevard! read more

New customer. Mike came with great recommendations and I was not let down. I was very impressed with his honest approach and his willingness to help without overcharging. Highly recommended! read more

Fred's was recommended to me for their good service. I took my '96 Corolla to them when it wouldn't start. Mike suspected that the problem was somewhere in the ignition system, but after a week of looking, they still couldn't identify it and I had to take it to a Toyota dealer. Well, the dealer also had a tough time troubleshooting it, and it was almost a week later before I got the car back running. For all of his diagnostics, Mike didn't charge me a dime, for which I am grateful. I plan to try him again next time my car needs service. I'm giving Mike/Fred's Auto 5 stars for his helpfulness and honesty. read more

We started taking our older cars to Mike and he has kept them running like a champ without all the unnecessary sales stuff you get other places. He tells us exactly what is needed and what we can wait to fix. His prices are very good, and most importantly Mike is the most honest and straightforward mechanic I have ever seen. After several years with him, even our newer cars (that we used to only take to the Mercedes dealership) will now only go to Mike. We will not let ANYBODY but Mike touch our cars (old or new), and we couldn't be happier. read more