How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORERay Frey Auto Center Inc
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #52Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 510 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Ray Frey Auto Center Inc for 8 kinds of job.
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc for auto engine diagnostic
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Great service again from Ray and his crew! Always good to know theres a place to get your vehicle serviced by good quality work! The detailing is always a plus!
Bob, the mechanic, kept me well informed throughout the day. He called early to tell me what repairs he needed to fix and provided very accurate estimates. He also gave me options. I felt that Ray Frey Auto Service Center was worth taking their advice. Also I had him remove the fogged corrosion from the plastic head…
These guys are the best. Fixed every issue I’ve had promptly at a fair price. They really do their homework too before making major repairs. Their electronics guy Miles, is a world class diagnostician.
Very knowledgeable
Truck, 2006, GMC Sierra 1500, V8, 5.3 liter. Check engine light came on, code P0446. Mechanic did a great job, with Diagnostic Identitying and providing, report, solution and repair. Also at the same time, I had a tune up, replacing spark plugs and spark plug wires. When I picked up my truck, it had also been…
Professional, clear information , pricing and time for job also very friendly and pleasant. Thank uou
Great repair shop! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
I recently had another outstanding experience at Ray Frey Auto Center and felt compelled to share just how exceptional their customer care truly is. From the moment I arrived, the team was welcoming, professional, and genuinely focused on making the repair process as smooth and stress-free as possible. They took…
Ray Frey auto repairs is family owned and operated they have never failed me they save me money and give me excellent advice !! I highly recommend this Shop !
Excellent service on my 2 cars. We are very long-time satisfied customers. The staff are the greatest and cheerful. Ray does so much to help us make the right decisions in caring for our cars.
Very thorough and helpful. I brought in a bunch of bolts and left with a solid vehicle. Very helpful team!
Most trusted mechanic I've ever been to
Ray Frey is a righteous establishment. I have been taking my vehicles there for 2 years. They are my FIRST choice if one of my vehicles needs attention. Reliable, experienced, trustworthy and affordable. I just took my wife’s Range Rover Velar there for a complete tune-up, her coolant hose needed to be replaced and…
Another fun day at Rays shop. Needed a smog for our motorhome we just got. Hung out in the waiting room with fun conversations going on! Thank you Ray, Theresa and Lizet!
Definitely recommend this repair and smog certification shop!
Phenomenal experience and excellent customer service!!!
I have been going to Ray Frey for about five years and recommend him to everyone I know. He is straightforward, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, as are his staff, and mechanics. The work is top-notch and you get the added treat of a car wash after every service. I highly recommend this business
Knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. Never been disappointed.
This review is the honest clarity & reassurance you're looking for. The shop is filled with hardworking people from the front desk to the mechanics in the back. They are a local shop that appears to take pride & care for the services they provide. Even being a smaller shop, it's the little approaches they take…
Never wrote a review but Ray and his team deserve it. A1 shop
Ray Frey auto center is the pinnacle of family owned business. They treat you like family and are far above the standard for customer service. My needs were meet effectively and immediately. I would recommend Ray and his team to any and everyone in the San Diego area!
What can I say, why would you go anywhere but to Ray Frey. Ray and Bob are the consummate leaders in auto mechanics knowledge, repairs and customer service. My kudos! That's the reason I've been taking my autos to Ray and Bob for almost 30 years.
Thank You for the quality of service .and efficiency..Roy Frey and his staff had listening ears make me feel I was first in line .
Excellent. Highly recommend. Ray gives solid advice about your car. Doesn’t go overboard on recommending repairs. Trustworthy, honest and responsive.
I can count on sound reliable information, Good work and a cheerful greeting. I’ve been going there for decades.
My truck runs like a champion! Thanks Ray.
Ray Frey has consistently been an honest and reliable mechanic that my family and I have gone to for years. Kind and respectable ownership keeps our family coming back.
They do great work!
I have been very pleased with the repairs to my cars for the past 14 years. at Ray Frey Auto Center. It is obvious Ray Frey and his staff care about their repair work and their customers. They went the extra mile to locate an unavailable replacement part for my AC panel. They provide valuable information about…
The best auto shop in San Diego.
The standard by which all repair shops should be judged. I was very impressed at my first visit to this shop. Very friendly and professional people! The waiting room area was clean with large windows where you could see your vehicle being serviced. Most importantly they did not try to make me pay for repairs that…
Taken my cars there for over 15 years.
Honesty & Integrity We had several repairs done on our car & we're very satisfied. Our son's old Camry needed some work. Rey Frey explained to him that because of the age of the car & that the work was not a safety issue, he would be better off to just keep driving it. Rey Frey could have taken him for over $2000,…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 68 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 60 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 36 | — |
| Engine repair | 28 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 27 | — |
| Brakes | 26 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 23 | — |
| Transmission | 20 | — |
