Fair Auto Repair

Fred/Farid and his team are the only people you should go see. I saw him several months ago when my car broke down (and I was in a financial pinch) and got my car up and running but noted that my Cat was close to the end along with a couple parts but gave tips on how to extend its life that helped. Fast track to a few weeks ago, my car started working terribly and I went to a firestone next to my office. I was dumb enough to have them fix multiple things that werent wrong with it alongside the Cat, costing me 2500 bucks and the car still ran like crap and would have a flashing check engine light if i went up a hill. My wife took it back to Fred/Farid and explained what had been going on and squeezed us in despite him in the process of changing the location of his shop. He found the problem (literally a spark plug) and fixed it in a few minutes to where my car runs beautifully. I have a major distrust when it comes to mechanics, especially with the ludicrous prices I paid at firestone. Fred/Farid is the real deal. He is honest, transparent, and does honest work at an honest price. He got a lifetime client out of me so long as I live in San Diego. Just as a heads up for anyone who reads this around 10/21/24, he is moving from Miramar to Escondido and well worth the drive in my opinion. 1542 Sterling Court Escondido CA 92029

Oct 21, 2024 · Michael Brooke

Great service, and they have very fair/honest prices (staying true to their name). Hassle-free process, and they let you know the price estimate before service is done on your car. The guy in the office is also kind.

Jun 13, 2022 · Eric Yang

Fred and his team did a phenomenal job on my car. I needed a new head gasket, he quoted $1000 cheaper than my "go-to" guy and turned it around faster. He even did a thorough inspection as he re-assembled the motor. This team has gained my trust. All that to say, I have a new "go-to" guy.

Aug 09, 2024 · Brett Schoeneck

I recently had the misfortune of dealing with this mechanic, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of a nightmare. Contrary to the name of the business. I found myself visiting this mechanic three times, and each visit left me more dissatisfied more than on the last attempt, he failed to rectify the mistakes he made on my car. Despite paying him extra for supposedly superior parts, as per his recommendation, I was sorely disappointed when the recommended parts failed, causing my brakes to emit a bizarre noise. When I requested him to fix the issue, he initially refused, displaying a shocking level of inconsistency in adhering to his commitments. Eventually, after a persistent third attempt, he resentfully addressed the problem. It's disheartening to witness such a lack of accountability and professionalism. when it came to billing and paperwork, he proved to be uncooperative, making the overall experience even more frustrating. What truly annoyed me was the mechanic's audacity to criticize the quality of my rear brake work I did on other mechanic while conveniently ignoring the poor services he provided. It's hypocritical and unprofessional to speak negatively about others when your own services are of such poor quality. It's evident that this mechanic prioritizes profit over customer satisfaction and lacks the integrity needed for a successful business. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere for an honest and transparent mechanic who takes pride in their work.

Nov 24, 2023 · sanaullah safi

Fred is always helpful and quick, while being very kind and polite. I’ve never had anything besides a positive experience with him and the prices always modest. Recommend to anyone look for fast, professional, and well priced garage.

Oct 19, 2023 · Tiam Anderson