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

Amazing auto shop! Went to pep boys and was quoted an insane amount for car battery replacement. Was referred to Fred's and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Gave me a great estimate. Joe was amazing and super informative and helpful. The man at the front desk was also extremely kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this shop for all your automotive needs. Amazing shop and service was extremely quick. Thank you Fred's auto shop!!! Will be a returning customer. read more

Been going to Fred's for years and years. Honest, reliable and affordable. Quality of service the best! Due to the economy need to keep up my maintenance to keep my car going! Come to them first always! Thanks Eddy and crew! read more

I was referred by a friend some years ago to Fred's automotive. She said they were a family with honesty and integrity and they were a great auto mechanic. They are this and so much more!. They are truly a lovely family! I give them 10 stars! read more

I've been going here for about 4 years now, and I have always received upstanding work and quality from Fred's. From when my old Chevy Captiva's engine, spark plugs, alternator, and everything else that broke down to now my Toyota Camry which has much less problems, I have gotten almost all my work done here. They have consistently been trustworthy and do their best to keep prices low for their customers. There will always be people who spin stories and try to play gotcha with mechanics and service jobs, but I would take the haters reviews with a grain of salt. To put it plainly Fred's is great and they do great work. If you have car problems go to Fred's. read more

From quality diagnosis to fair prices to excellent and timely communication, Fred's has been outstanding. Even though I live in Fullerton this is where I take all of my cars for everything other than required dealer items like rekeying. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for all the work they have done on my older vehicles for the last four years and a few dozen visits. The most trustworthy auto repair place I have had...and I've lived all across the country during my military years! read more

I went to a dealership for help and they told me it would take a whole day just to diagnose. I called a friend and she told me to call Fred's garage and that they were great and honest. They were able to get me in the next morning. They had my problem diagnosed in an hour and fixed that day. They were quick, helpful and kind. I will definitely return anytime I have car problems. read more

Fred's did an awesome job with the brake replacement of my Accord. Charged me a fraction of what the dealership wanted to charge me and did not cut corners. Not to mention, customer service was exceptional. Will be back for all my automotive maintenance/repair needs. read more

I've been here twice. Both times for A/C service. They can clean and re-oil K&N air filters too. It's a full service auto repair. I like doing business with a Christian company. It's a big plus for me. read more

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 read more

Fred's Automotive - Check engine light comes on after driving around - Auto Repair Near Me - Whittier, California

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

Great service by David!! He took his time looking at the battery and injection/engine, troubleshooting challenges before he let me drive away. We will continue to bring back our 2006 Corolla (183K+ miles). Also thanks to Andrew and Chris (and other 2 guys I didn't catch their names) for their assistance This is a reliable and dependable place with honest guys. That's why we continue to bring our car here. read more

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 :) read more

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

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. read more

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Had an unplanned repair that my car needed after check engine light came on. The team at Fred's were able to take my car in without an appointment and get it fixed within a few hours. Reliable, friendly, and trust worthy! read more

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 read more

Fred's Automotive - My vehicle - Auto Repair Near Me - Whittier, California

Very honest over here . Good service Highly recommend these guys Theyll get it done .. been goin here for years .. cmon down .. read more

After so many years, Fred's Automotive is still my favorite auto repair business. They still give you first class service with resonable prices. Today's repair completed on time. The mechanics here are thorough and efficient. Joe and Andrew were professional and courteous. Thank you so much read more

I was referred to this shop by a friend when my car failed the smog. Apparently something was loose and they adjusted it and did not charge me. Since then I bring my vehicle here and I have been very happy with their work and pricing is very reasonable. read more

Fred's Automotive is my go to shop for all my automobile repair needs. Their services are reasonably priced, and everything is explained clearly before they work on your car. read more

I am writing this review in hopes that someone else might see it among all these raving reviews and save themselves from a potentially deadly situation. Please see the photos. This is Fred's work. I was a customer of Fred's for 8 years and always appreciated the low costs and what I thought was honest work. Then last August (2017) I took my car in for rear brakes. The mechanic who was working on my car left for lunch (my car was one of the last cars repaired for the day - i am pretty certain this story was a blatant lie) without putting new pads in. The car was marked as complete and they called me to pick it up. The next day, I was driving home from work in Beverly Hills and suddenly found myself without any brakes whatsoever. I was extremely lucky that I had no cars in front of me as I rolled off to the side. This could have killed someone at a higher speed. Fred did NOT console me, did NOT reimburse costs, and even stated that he could NOT GUARANTEE it would never happen again. Well he was right about that last part. Today I took my car in for a smog and oil change somewhere else. The mechanic showed me that when I took my car to Fred on 11/30/2017, the mechanic who changed my oil left the old seal and added a second seal on incorrectly. Again I was very lucky as this could have cost me my engine. Fred GUARANTEED me personally that he would put his best mechanic on this work. I will never return to Fred. Maybe he used to be great, but no longer. Please save yourself. Pay the extra 20 bucks and go somewhere with quality care. read more

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I have been coming to Fred's Automotive since 2006. They have always done a great job servicing my vehicles. And charge a fair price for repairs. read more

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

Was a customer, and I will never be back again. I took my car there early June of 2022 for a brake repair. They fixed my brakes and all my rotors. I soon started to hear a clicking noise that correlated with my brakes (when I would begin to brake, the clicking was fast. As I would begin to really slow down, the clicking would slow down. When I was finally stopped, the clicking was gone.) I took my car back to them assuming that it had to deal with the brake job that I recently had done. They told me it was the ABS brake pump and would be $700-$800 dollars to fix. ***please keep in mind, my ABS light never came on I told them I would have to consider since that was a lot of money upfront. I started to drive home and I could not drive passed 30 mph on telegraph. my wheel was vigorously shaking (I had to hold tightly to drive straight). I immediately drove back to them with my hazards on as I felt extremely unsafe to drive my car. I drive one of the mechanics around to show him that this is NOT the condition I left my car in and that this condition was unsafe to drive anywhere (I drive 45 minutes on the freeway to work daily). I refused to pay for the correction work since I did not leave my car in that condition and offered to pay half the price for them to fix my ABS since I was very unset with the service provided. They message me the next morning saying that everything was fixed, at no cost, because it was never the ABS system and all my car needed was a correction of the brake job/rotors. They mentioned that the brake job problem was mimicking the ABS system and not to worry because my ABS light never flashed (which I knew from the beginning). Total scam!! I am so glad I did not pay for the ABS upfront because it would have been a huge rip off on their part. I am very disappointed and will never be returning. read more

I have been coming here for the past 4 years, and I wouldn't go any place else in La Mirada. Wholesome business with a trustworthy staff. I've had a lot of car issues in the past and they have always helped me get back on the road! (Broken axel, dead battery, starter, fuel pump, radiator, brakes, and countless oil changes) Thankful for Fred's Automotive, they do a great job! 10/10 recommend! read more

Fred's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Whittier, California

Fred's Automotive has been outstanding each time I've had a car issue Their service is great and all employees are kind courteous and very knowledgeable Thank you Eddie for always being so helpful. read more

I have only good things to say about this business! As a woman, I'm always a little nervous to be ripped off at a mechanic, but Fred's went over and above my expectations. They were very kind and had great pricing. read more

Amazing service ! Christian helped me out with a tune up. He went above & beyond basic needs Very affordable shop. Highly recommend read more

I have been bringing my car to Fred's for many years and have always had a good experience. Never once have I been turned away from service, even at the last minute, and the services are always performed in a timely manner. Never overcharged, and the staff is friendly. read more

Great and reliable place. Been coming here for more than 4years and always have a good experience. Finally decided to write a review because this is the second time they help me out, when they could have take advantage like other mechanics would. This time took mike 99chevy because it was having some small issues and I really couldn't figure it out. So I took it to Fred's and they told me it was a small wire... and at no charge! This what makes them a great place of service, because I know they could had said it was something else and they could have also charge me for just checking my truck like every other mechanic. I really appreciate their honesty. And hope they never change. Will be hopefully a customer for many more years. Thank you read more

I got lucky enough to get introduced to Fred's Automotive about 3 years ago. My Jeep was at the dealer and they told me it would cost me $1600 to take the engine apart to see if the heads were cracked. This was a company car and I wasn't paying for it but I still wanted a second opinion. A friend Vicki told me this guy was from her church and he was really honest and he was close to work and home so I give him a try. I drop off the car and he tells me that the temp thermometer is bad and some other yada yada yada and it is going to cost me $285. Are you kidding! So I get it fixed and I am off to the races. I can't believe the Jeep dealer in Cerritos wanted to take the engine apart. Someone at the company had also installed a AV system "after" the fuse so if I let the car sit for more than 3 nights, lets say on a long rainy weekend, the battery would be dead. I couldn't get authorization to pay for the fix from work so I figure I would just pay for it myself, I was tiered of having to wait for AAA when you want to leave on Monday morning and its $35. They also fix a light for under $10. Long story short, they are very very honest. You dont have to worry about the guys coming to tell you that the brake pads are low when you come in for an oil change even though they have more than half the pads left [thanks Midas in LP]. Last month I had a friend Paul, who had been having a little back luck with his car ask me to jump his car so he could take it to buy a battery. I drive over there and he is telling me his battery is about a year old so I tell him to take it here. The tow truck drops if off after 6 PM and the next morning by 9 AM he has a call saying it was the alternator and it is less than a new battery. I could go on and on but I just love that I dont have to worry about what Sal, Fred or any of the guys tell you because it is the honest opinion and they are not upgrading you to make extra cash. read more

Fred and his team are good mechanics. They'll be there if you need to fix anything on your car. I had to fix a few things including a multiple check engine light issue, which were resolved with some cleaning and replacing of a few parts with the throttle body, air filter and a leaky hose. Also, had a fuel pump removed and replaced. But as with all mechanics, their rates can be a bit expensive. Some of my repairs were a bit expensive, but at Fred's, you're getting it at the same industry price as any other mechanic. Labor is standard at $80 per hour and then depending on your repair, the cost on parts will vary. Again, Fred's an honest mechanic. If time permits, Fred will offer you a ride home when you drop off your car. Would recommend if you're in the area and need any sort of auto repair. But, if you can accomplish a few DIY here and there, you can really save on some dollars. read more

Fred's was great! They are honest, quick and super trustworthy! They fixed my friends car in a few hours and even sent a mechanic home with us to fix a belt on the car, because we were scared to drive it to the shop. We took a picture and a video with the iphone of a belt that had slipped out of place and just showed it to the guys.. They sent a very nice guy with us who made sure to lay down plastic on my seats and floor before he got in my car. He drove my BFF's car to the shop after removing the loose belt as we fallowed.. They gave my friend 2 quotes 95 to 100 no more then that, and they charged her $100.00... THANKS GUYS!!!! read more

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

They have worked on my cars for years. I've brought my Mini Cooper, Mercedes, and Ford Truck there and always get great service with affordable prices. read more

They do a great job. My dad goes here & sent me here for an oil change. I continue to go back! Nails in my tire, new tires, oil change, and brakes they always take me after I call in & get me out fairly quick. Eddie & the team are great! read more

I have been going to Fred's ever since I got my first car and my family has been going even longer than that! Fred's has always been our go to shop, but ever since Fred passed away this place has changed. Today I called ahead to see if I could get an oil change, they told me to be there in 45 minutes. Once I got there they told me that I would need to come in tomorrow and be there at the latest by 3:00. Despite advertising closing at 5, they told me they actually start closing up at 4:30 and they were currently closing up for the day (mind you it was not yet 4:30). This is the last straw after countless times of them being closed when they should be open, having poor customer service, and just not being a very good shop anymore. Very sad the way things have progressed. I will not be returning. read more

I brought my car here for free evaluation and the Fred did a great job he was kind and good at explaining the working process timing was good and service was 4 stars read more

First time going to Freds. I needed to pass smog and my cars check engine light came on. They were able to fix my car that same day. Friendly, reliable, honest and affordable. read more