Fred's Wrenchouse

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  Art Blazquez
a month ago
Having my RAV4 serviced at Fred's Wrenchouse was a good decision. His diagnosis and quick turnaround for the complex repair, cam gears, was very welcomed. Fred was patient in listening to my description and detailed in explaining the repair. I will return for future needs.

  f roccaforte
a month ago
It a busy popular shop so it took a few days to get my car in the door. Once in the shop, Sean the mechanic was patient, did good diagnostic fixed the vehicle,got a brand part ( pricey) though quickly and got to work pretty fast. He was focused, patient, and took the time to explain things. He cleaned up sloppy errors of what other amateurs did to my vehicle. I was glad that he worked on my car and it is running well. I would go back!

  Maria Sujo
3 weeks ago
Fred s Wrench House is great! Very honest, and responsive. As someone that doesn t know about automotive care, I feel very trustful of their recommendations & work!Maria, Oakland

  S Houari
4 months ago
Honest mechanic. Had transmission issues with my truck. Took it to a transmission place and they said i had to rebuild the whole trans which did not feel right given they barely looked at the vehicle and the codes I was getting were all electrical. So I brought it to Fred's and they were honest. The diagnosed the true problem and fixed it for a fraction of the price the transmission place wanted.

  Juliana A
4 months ago
I was recommended to Fred Wrenchouse as one of the few places that deals with Suzukis (they are not made in US anymore). I had a safety check done and they clearly explained the work that needed to be done, which I appreciated it since I don't know much about cars. They are very busy though, so call ahead and don't expect to get an appointment for the next day. But that is also a sign of how good of a reputation they have.

  Craig Wright
3 months ago
My car is almost 30 years old and Fred's was willing to do some major work on it to keep it running for another five to ten years. They did nice work, I'm pleased with the results. Thanks!

  Suzy Craig
4 days ago
Fred s goes above and beyond, my friends car was overheating & Fred took it right in, repaired everything that needed repaired, my friend went oh holiday while the car was in shop, Fred came & picked me up rather than have me walk to the shop. Thanks for everything!!!!

  Nick Barracca
a month ago
Fred and team are always excellent and reliable! I've tried other places and I won't do that again. I called late Friday and was in the shop first thing Monday.

  Da xu
3 months ago
brought my 07 lexus es350 a few times to freds shop. each time they were prompt, courteous, and very open about what the repair was, and how much it would cost.highly recommend fred, sean, and the rest of the team.

  Theresa Isidro Huynh
2 months ago
Very happy with the service I received for 100k mile maintenance! Honest, friendly, fair price. No nonsense! Thanks Fred! Will be back again.

  DatabaseRus Marketing
3 months ago
Super competent and totally trustworthy mechanic shop. I am glad that I was referred to Fred's Wrenchouse - they've saved me $1,000's on repairs.

  Christopher McDowell
9 months ago
Our 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 V10 TRUCK with a 47RE Automatic Transmission needed work done as it was struggling to shift, was overheating with a load uphill, etc.I did lots of research on the Dodge Forums and elsewhere, ultimately deciding I needed an Expert Opinion on the matter and went to Fred's Wrenchouse.Fred's had installed a Cat-Security Shield on our Honda Element, to prevent Catalytic Converter theft, and also had done very good work with a Starter - tricky job - so I felt confident with this Transmission problem.The Transmission was rebuilt for a Heavy-Duty Towing Application, with an External Trans-Oil Cooler, and a Heavy, Billet, Torque Converter and lots of other parts for known issues in the 47RE Transmission.I picked it up after a week or so, and it felt like a New Engine and Trans had been installed; no delays in shifting, smooth and immediate power, and everything worked very well. I haven't towed with it yet, but I expect it will perform very well.Trust is a hard thing to have when an expensive repair is facing you, but I listened to Fred when he told me what was happening and how to fix it right...and I'm glad I did.By fixing the Trans *the right way* we're gaining capability over even a New Truck in terms of what it can pull, at a fraction of the price. New Trucks are Big $$$, too.We also changed the Differential Fluid, had an Exhaust Rattle diagnosed and quieted, a Bumper Alignment fixed and lots of other fixes were performed for free and that just makes it an even better experience.The Trans Rebuild came with a 2 Year / 20,000 Mile Warranty, so...I'm very satisfied.We have a Truck now, that can tow almost anything we throw at it, and with regular maintenance should last well into the 200k - 300k Mileage Range.5 STARS - I highly recommend Fred's Wrenchouse to repair anything, but do trust his advice and you'll do well.Services: Transmission, Auto body & trim repair, Auto exhaust system repair, Transmission repair

  Rosemary Sallee
5 months ago
Very reasonably priced, work came in under estimate. I walked in with a flat tire and they made sure it was fixed by closing time. They even put my spare tire away. I appreciated the help.

  Sam
9 months ago
I needed a safety check done on my car and I haven't had (or trusted) a mechanic shop in a long time. Happy to say I will continue to go back to Fred's. They have an original feel if you're looking for a sort of old school style, and the way they do electronic reports is super convenient.

  Helen Krayenhoff
a month ago
Such a friendly and trustworthy business. We have been customers for two decades and never have had any problems... only good experiences!

  Sonja Fischer
7 months ago
Great, trustworthy place. Came in with a "brake system" alert light on thinking something is wrong with my brakes. Fred's team checked and told me that there is nothing wrong with my brakes and that it is a system alert due to a broken sensor which I already knew about and will get fixed at the original dealer's shop.Fred just charged me with a minor fee and off I went. If he had been dishonest, this would have been the perfect occasion to make stuff up and charge me hundreds of dollars, I would have never known.Those guys earned my trust today, and I will go back.

  Chris Miller
11 months ago
Fred s was recommended by my regular shop as the most skilled with the most integrity place for doing a full engine replacement. Ended up being exactly the estimate, no last minute surprises, got done in good time. Fred is very likeable in that old school way (which is my way) and my car is now ready for another 5 years of trouble free service (fingers crossed). Having to replace my engine on a relatively low mileage car is nobody s idea of a good time but Fred s made it as painless as possible .Service: Engine repair

  Lissa Sorenson
8 months ago
Fred and his crew always know the exact way to figure out what s happening with my car. I ve brought in old cars, new cars, and everything in between, and they are always so helpful. They will not jerk you around, they always give you the straight up, honest truth, and they are very reliable.Service: TransmissionService: Transmission

  Ronald Agabao
a year ago
Fred's wrenchouse did an awesome job on my Buick rendezvous SUV. Especially being understaff and a small Budget allowance. Fred's went beyond expectations ty for the blessing Fred. No Wonder your #1 and been in Alameda for 40+ years in business. Cheer'sServices: Auto battery replacement, Transmission repair, Vehicle safety inspectionServices: Auto battery replacement, Transmission repair, Vehicle safety inspection

  Shalle M Leeming
3 weeks ago
The best -- has kept my Hondas and Toyotas running for decades. Fair, friendly and reliable.

  David Lim
a month ago
Been going to Fred s Wrenchouse for years for their reliable and affordable services. Highly recommended!Service: Oil changeService: Oil change

  Lance Nelson
3 months ago
Great experience! Added the steel wires to prevent the cat from being stolen again. Also sprayed painted it orange as well!

  Mxd Chx
a year ago
So my car was fixed for a mysterious leak that said my coolant was low shortly after having been topped off at the local very famous oil changing place. Anyway, Fred was professional and prompt and took time to figure out and fix the problem. My car is running great again. I do recommend.

  Emily Marsh
a year ago
Fred s Wrench House was recommended as a place to get a security cable attached to my catalytic converter. Not only do they wrap the cat, they also paint it and carve the VIN # in for a very reasonable price. It was so fast and I m so happy to have something of a deterrent on my old Honda that s been targeted twice already! Very nice folks as well.

  Brad Kuntz
a year ago
Really down to earth folks and great mechanics! My heater stopped working in my van and then the radiator was steaming. I called to make an appointment based on friends and other mechanics recommending this place. They actually went out of their way to squeeze me in a few days early because I need to use my van for work. I had to have my old radiator replaced and it was done quickly and for a decent price. Good communication throughout. The next day I took my van on a long test drive 3 hours up into the mountains at Tahoe and it ran great - engine temp was good, gas was efficient again, no problems with the radiator. I'll be returning here for future service.Service: Auto maintenance

  Raphael Delima
10 months ago
My family and I have used this business for years and we ve always had wonderful service. They ve always been upfront and transparent if any other services needed to be done.They helped me when my car was stolen and they needed to inspect the car when it stolen and found. Once again they helped me through a though time and I can t thank them enough. If you re looking for a good mechanic, this is the best place in Alameda.

  Chad Wortman
a year ago
Fred and Barry run the best shop I ve ever been to. (I ve been in the military for 20 years and lived in multiple states). These guys got me a new engine and installed it while I was deployed, all for a great price and did an excellent job. I ve been coming here for all my auto needs for about 5 years. I ve never been disappointed.Services: Auto exhaust system repair, Auto glass repair, Auto engine tuning, Engine repairServices: Auto exhaust system repair, Auto glass repair, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair

  Doc Zero
a year ago
Fred seems to like cars better than people, so if he doesn t take your head off with a wrench then you re in great shape! The work is good!!Just kidding kind of.So Fred was able to make a guard for the catalytic converter on my Toyota Highlander hybrid, after a catalytic converter had been stolen twice and other mechanics told me that they didn t make a guard for my car.The one that Fred created and put on my car was about half the price of the ones sold that wouldn t fit on my car and twice as good.So I highly recommend!Services: Exhaust, Wiper blade installation

  Maria Passanante
a year ago
Fred and his team were great to work with. My catalytic converter was on backorder with Toyota for 2 months. Luckily Fred was very communicative and kept me in the loop the entire time. I felt like I was in good hands during the entire process. Thanks Fred!Service: Auto exhaust system replacementService: Auto exhaust system replacement

  Angelo Del Priore
6 months ago
Fred did the 125K service on our Ford C-Max. He clearly explained the work and got the word done quickly and smoothly. Angelo