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 engine repair
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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.
Excellent & thorough description of needed work! & good work done with reminder of things to do in the future.
Professional, clear information , pricing and time for job also very friendly and pleasant. Thank uou
Ray and his team were amazing. Knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. Car troubles are never fun, but we were pleasantly surprised with how smooth this experience was. I would 100% recommend them and will absolutely go back should we run into any car issues in the future.
Ray was my go to mechanic when I lived in San Diego. He was so good that I am writing this review 2 years later because I randomly remembered just how solid of a mechanic he was. He’s honest, and will tell you how it is. He replaces fake customer service with true and honest work. That was exactly the type of…
Great repair shop! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Ray Frey Automotive is something of a unicorn in 2026 in the following ways: 1) they are experts in car repair, sourcing parts, and combining services to avert future problems and save on labor costs down the road. 2) they are top-notch professionals who explain things thoroughly, communicate frequently, go the…
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.
Replaced water pump. Give thorough explanation and details
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
Phenomenal experience and excellent customer service!!!
We recently took our truck in to Rey Frey to have them diagnose some engine issues after an engine rebuild from another shop kept throwing codes. Rey Frey tested the truck, explained what they thought the issue was, and gave us an estimate. After the initial fix, they retested their work and found that there…
Always knowledgeable, honest and fair. Hard to find in many shops!
Fantastic. Super honest service you can completely trust at a great price.
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.
We use Ray Frey's for all of our auto maintenance needs. They do excellent work. They are honest. We trust their integrity. The work was done in a reasonable time. And they detail my car when the work is complete.
Excellent. Highly recommend. Ray gives solid advice about your car. Doesn’t go overboard on recommending repairs. Trustworthy, honest and responsive.
Repaired my 2002 F150 at less than half the cost of a local shop in Santee. It’s like a brand new truck again. Thank You Rayfrays!!! I recommend the shop to everyone who’s been quoted too high of a price and think that you have to buy a new vehicle. This is one of the most honest shops I’ve ever had repairs done at I highly recommend them.
Trustworthy professional friendly cordial and educational. Did I say trustworthy?
They do great work!
Great place to bring your car for repair. Great service and people. They know their work and won't charge you for something they didn't do. We've been going there the last 5+ years.
Taken my cars there for over 15 years.
These guys are honest, straight to the point, and very knowledgeable. I was referred by a friend and will continue to use Ray Frey's for all my auto repairs and maintenance.
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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 | — |
