Freds Automotive Inc

[redacted]DO NOT US THIS BUSINESS** We brought a Subaru Outback that we were looking to buy to Fred's Automotive to check it out and tell us what needed to be repaired and the cost. He told us the repairs for parts plus labor would be around $1,000. That was a lot but, we wanted the car. When we brought the car in he told us the price would now be at least $2,000 and that he had already taken the engine apart. He tried to charge me $1,000 to put back together with no work authorized or done. After threatening litigation, we finally had the car towed to a new mechanic. The new mechanic found that Fred's took apart parts that should never have been removed and left the engine exposed. He did damage to the car. I would not have an oil change done at Fred's Automotive. This is not an honest business and they fought hard to try and rip me off. Run away.

I recently took my car to Fred's Automotive when I found out most of my co-workers were using them and felt positive about their experiences with Fred's. My car had several issues. Fred's diagnosed the problems and fixed them the same day, actually coming in under budget. The car hasn't driven this nicely in a long time!
Customer service was great! Shop was clean. I will definitely return!