Fair Auto Repair & Tire

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  Robert Behner
3 months ago
I called this shop to preform an inspection on a used 2004 Mercedes SL55 that I am considering. Jay was very helpful and we discussed a breakdown of what he would look over. I was most concerned with drive train, suspension and the convertible top. He examined all and then went into more detail regarding any electrical/system issues, minor fluid leaks, body/trim damage, etc. I felt like he was very thorough in the inspection. After Jay was done, we discussed all the issues and he gave me his opinion on the various issues and sent me a written report via email. Really appreciated dealing with him. Highly recommended.

  Kimberly
3 years ago
I had to keep filling my tire...i decided to fix it. At 5 pm..i looked on yelp and found this place. I called to find out the cost to repair the tire...i was quoted 10.00 if the tire stays on the car and 15.00 if they had to take it off..I arrived 10 minutes later...rhey asked me to pull the car up so I did.I did not even have to wait...right away the nice guy came out...lifted my car up and discovered a nail...Immediately he got his tools..pulled it out..put in a plug and sealed the tire.I was literally in and out within 10 to 15 minutes.I was so happy how quickly they serviced the car. It was fun to joke with them.I for sure recommend this place...the staff is very friendly...and they were very quick to get me out of there.If your looking for a place to go to have your tire fixed...this is the place to go.

  Judd Roberts
4 months ago
Ive been bringing my familys cars here for years and refer my friends and coworkers. Fair Auto is professional, clean, and always acts professional. Theyve always given an honest and prosessional opinion even when it meant a potentially expensive job merely required a small inexpensive part/service to correct. They always stand behind their work and have earned my trust and respect. They truely live up to their name!

  ArfanMehmood
4 months ago
I was there for my engine work they offer very low price for fixing and repair done in the same day. Owner was very nice and friendly I highly recommend them to all of my friends and family members for best service.

  Merlon R
5 years ago
5 stars for skill, respect & honesty: I was shocked and amused on how honest Jay (Javed) is, he worked up close and personal with me and my car....Very respectful, humble and down to earth ready to serve you as a VIP!!!Auto repair shops in Carmichael near me like this are limited, probably the best auto repair shop with fair and affordable pricing.No pressure, he gives you the option of thinking if you want to do it or go somewhere else, TWO THUMBS UP for this guy is a genius and explains to you in the most understandable way.There is no mumbo-jumbo with these guys. I can call this guy doctor auto. Similar to a doctor he said, we will try this if it doesn't work we will try a different approach, which is the same thing when doctors gives you antibiotics, if first antibiotic doesn't work, they will add or replace the antibiotic.

  Kevin Hairston
4 months ago
This place already had a good rating on the bbb and I had as pleasant an experience as one could hope for. Would recommend and will go again. P.S. the parking lot is one lot.

  Christie Stryker
5 months ago
Fair Auto is the best!!!! My entire family has been taking our vehicles here for years. They are always honest and stand behind their work.

  Christopher Jones
3 months ago
Jay is the man, love bringing my car to a professional that s doesn t try to get over on people that know nothing about cars.. Thank You!

  Jessica Paulin
8 months ago
At first I thought Jay was honestly. He has been working on my Truck for over 2 months. I originally brought it in informing him that my AC was not working. After replacing part after part to my AC, two month later and over $1000 later I brought it back to him today to inform him that the AC is not working, and he said it will be over another $1000. Do not trust this location.

  Christian
3 months ago
Great serviceJay is extremely fair and honest mechanic , 10/10 would recommend

  ryan harrell
10 months ago
This shop stands true to its name. First shop I've ever gone to and left feeling like they went out of their way to help me and were fair and honest beginning to end. Things another shop would cost me hundreds of dollars to fix they say just go get the part from dealer and during my next service he'll swap it out no charge. Said it's a 5 min job. Who else runs an auto shop with dignity like this? And he's gained a customer for as long as I'm within reasonable distance. Could not recommend these folks more!

  mark shibkiy
2 months ago
Owner actually cares about the customers good place to go get your car fixed.

  Cuong Nguyen
a year ago
My niece had her catalytic converter stolen and needed a replacement. We reached out to Fair Auto Repair And Tire for an estimate and decided to get the work done there. They installed a new catalytic converter and installed a used muffler/down pipe to save on repair cost since it was an older car. The work was good - the only downside was that the muffler exhaust pipe was hanging low since they didn t do the extra work to get it sitting flush - fortunately I had a muffler shop resolve it for me.The car also had a starter issue that was fixed by this shop. Other than that, they are responsive, fair prices, and fair work. Id recommend finding your own parts in order to save.

  Jeff Feige
a year ago
Relatively new to Sacramento (about a year) and had a bit of work done at Fair Auto Repair & Tire. (Brakes, Timing Belt, Water Pump, Accessory belts and crank seal) I'm the kind of person that likes to do my own car work, so I tend to be a little picky about who works on my car ;-) We had just moved to Sacramento and I needed to do a brake job on the better half's car (2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring). I got the recommendation for Fair Auto Repair & Tire from the r/Sacramento subreddit and decided to drop by and give them a shot. I'm so glad I did!I was given options for different levels of brake component quality, recommendations as to his preference and a fair quote. I took him up on the offer and dropped the car off the next day. The service was fantastic and the quality of work was superb. Brakes are still smooth as can be one year later.Fast-forward to about a month ago. I had been putting off replacing the timing belt on the very same Hyundai as I don't have the tools and the garage still has boxes from the move - lol. I went to visit Jay, and again he was very thorough in explaining what work they were going to do, and offering up alternatives to the parts that he would normally suggest (OEM replacement parts). A very fair quote was given and I dropped the car off a couple of days later. Not only did Jay show me the leftover parts from the work, but he took the time to perform a test drive and give me feedback on the suspension and the transmission (his personal field of expertise), both of which were reported to be in good shape. As an added bonus, he steam-cleaned the engine bay for me. What a class act!The only challenge I have is that I always tend to have a long conversation with Jay because he is such a genuinely good person. :-) Jay is about as honest of a person as you can find; A trustworthy individual and business that I will continue to patronize and recommend for as long as he decides to keep doing it.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Brakes, Auto brake replacement

  Tanner Duesbury
10 months ago
I went in for a tire replacement. I asked for a used tire cause I'm a bit strapped for cash right now.Javad was extremely professional, did the tire replacement, including, of course, balancing and everything that should include. It was only $60 and I was in and out in 15 minutes.

  Jennifer
4 months ago
Fantastic service. Efficient and done in a timely manner. Communicative, kind and very professional.

  Haakon Poulsen
9 months ago
Fast, honest, cheap. Love coming here, and good trustworthy mechanics are priceless. Just stopped by with a screw in the tire, in and out in 5 min, minimal fee.

  Luke Coleman
a year ago
Needed an alignment real bad. Jay took care of it quickly and got me back on the road. Great service. I will be back for more work in the near future. It's all in their name. Fair Auto.

  Amy Barrios
2 years ago
This place was recommended by a friend. I was a little nervous at first since I usually stay away from shops. However, Jay always takes great care of my vehicle! He listens to the issue I m describing, takes the vehicle on road tests, and lets me know what the problem is, what needs to be done, and how much it s going to cost. If anything changes, he is quick to give me a phone call and keep me updated. I used to have a Prius and he did incredible work. Now I have a BMW and he is the only one I will trust with my vehicles. He is honest, and will recommend other places he has good business relationships with if there is something he can not do.

  Gary DeTinne
a year ago
I don't really trust too many shops, I do most of my own work. Did some work on my old off-road camping rig. Had Fair Auto Repair align it for me. I've had so many varying experiences with shops, hence my mistrust.Anything from misdiagnosis to plain lies for profit. But this Shop seems very honest in my experience. Fair Auto Repair is a good place, and United Tires on El Camino and Walnut are good guys as well.Service: Steering & suspension repair

  Adam Sisson
a year ago
I can't say enough good things about my experience at Fair Auto. Javed was kind, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, patient, and clearly a master of his craft. He took the time to explain things to me and gave me options without any pressure to do one thing over the other. I have experienced a decrease in the quality of customer service in so many areas of the economy since COVID, so it was actually a surprise to be treated so well. From my first phone call to getting my vehicle back took less than 24 hours. When I went to pick it up, Javed told me he fixed a rattling noise that had been bugging me (but that I never mentioned to them) at no extra charge. I am not exaggerating in the slightest when I say this was the best customer service experience I have had in at least a year. To Javed and the young man (who I think was his son) who checked me in and out: you made my week, THANK YOU.Service: Transmission

  Savannah R
11 months ago
They changed my brakes and rotors here for a good price but the customer service was great! They are very honest, I will definitely be coming here again and recommending them to family and friends !Service: BrakesService: Brakes

  Harvey Duncan
a year ago
My brother found this place on Yelp, and both of us use them for a number of things. My brother and his wife are fairly a-b people with their car, but they needed an engine replaced. This shop found them a good engine at a good price, and then installed it quickly for another good price. Now they need a catalytic converter, but the shop can do it for way cheaper than the dealer ever did for my car (both are the same kind, aside from body style, transmission, and a year apart).For me, I'm an eccentric car guy, and they took a bunch of relatively experimental parts that I had compiled for my car to have them installed (I don't trust myself with more complicated/safety related work). They did say they couldn't warranty or guarantee the parts, but they would do the work. Overall, it was a fair deal all told. It took them a few days more than expected, but they always called me when it was going to take longer, and explained why.They have good hours and prices, not to mention a waiting room (which not all small shops have). It's a bit out of the way, but worth it.Update 2022: I've taken the stars down to two. The catalytic converter job still left issues for smog and check engine lights, and their replacement engine ended up blowing a head gasket because the wrong coolant was used (green, not pink/red as needed). Correct coolant is a must, as gaskets are designed for a certain blend, and the wrong coolant can cause material failure. For my car, the rear springs (which have the brand and model of the spring on it) were re-installed upsidedown. I've lost faith in that kind of service for the future.

  Tracy Gonzalez
2 years ago
I've been going to Jay since 2016 and he's the most honest mechanic I know. I appreciate that he will show me what's wrong before fixing the issue. His prices are fair and both him and his team do great work! I highly recommend Fair Auto Repair & Tire.

  Ernie Comer
5 months ago
Best mechanic ever! Fair prices great service.

  SMO
2 years ago
During my pre-purchase inspection, Jay wasn't afraid to tell the truth of what was wrong with the car. His assessment helped me out of a possible scam and saved me alot of money. I drove all the way from Modesto and I'm a glad customer. He deserves a five star rating due to his many years of experience, knowledge, and helpfulness. Him and his employees treat their customers with respect and brotherly. My name is Stephen and I highly recommend him to anybody.

  Kathy Kortegaard
5 years ago
I really can t say enough about Fair Auto Repair and Tire. They are far more than fair. They go out of their way to fix the problem and satisfy the customer. The owner, Jay, is a super person. He is so generous with his time, his advice and his work. He takes time to discuss with you what the issues are, what he recommends, everything. In my experience, he takes the most time with me as a customer than any other mechanic I ve had. Jay is knowledgeable and explains things so I understand. I always get the feeling he's putting himself in my shoes.This is an honest mechanic who runs an honest shop. Just yesterday I purchased a used car. First I took it into Fair Auto Repair for a pre-purchase inspection. I wouldn t do it any other way. I myself didn t even test drive the car. I let Jay do the only test drive because I trust him implicitly. Bought the car based on Jay s assessment and testing on the road followed by a mechanical inspection at the shop. Jay took a lot of time to speak with both me and the car s owner about the problems he found.I moved out of the Bay Area 2 years ago, leaving behind another mechanic I and my family have relied on for many, many years. I didn t expect to find one I d trust as much as I had Dave at Dave s Complete Auto Service in Oakland he s fantastic too, by the way! I have really lucked out with Jay at Fair Auto Repair and Tire in Carmichael. The man who sold me the car said yesterday he would start coming to Jay for his auto repairs! (And he lives 30 minutes away!) Your vehicle will be in good, honest hands when you take it to Jay s shop.

  Dominic Troncale
4 years ago
My wife called while I was at work to inquire about some repairs to our truck. Jay was extraordinarily helpful and made her feel completely at ease. He inspected the area immediately upon driving up at no charge and let us know the verdict. He was honest, fair, and reasonably priced (definitely substantially less than the dealership). Will be coming back for all of our future needs.

  Aref Dashtban
5 years ago
I have used Fair Auto repair for more than 3 years and can say that I am extremely satisfied with their work. Javed is a very experienced mechanic and always has the interest of the customer in mind. He always goes the extra mile to save money for the customer. We have four cars and Fair Auto Repair is our family mechanic. Very trustworthy.

  Parsan Saffaie
3 years ago
I was driving from Washington state to Southern California when my car suddenly died 2 hours north of Sacramento. I spent most of Sunday morning calling auto shops that were open to get my car in same day. The owner of the shop was incredibly kind and was willing to stay late on Sunday day so I could get my car seen that day.When the tow truck arrived, he was SO kind and helpful and helped to tow truck driver get my car off the bed.Not only did he fix my car in record time, but had me drive around the neighborhood to ensure everything felt alright before getting back on the road. When I got back from the test drive, he was so awesome and explained everything he fixed a day what to watch for in case something else was to happen on the rest of our journey.To top it off, the next day he called just to make sure we got to LA ok. It literally made my year!In today's world, genuine kindness feels rare. Thank you Fair Auto for taking such good care of me and my car and for caring about all your customers Services: Electrical repair, Steering & suspension repair, Battery