Fair Auto

I’ve been living in HB for almost 5 years now and I’ve had a few different auto mechanics during this time. None compare to the service I receive from Bill over here at Fair Auto. I’ve brought my minivan to him a few times now, and have always been very happy with the work done.
My most recent experience here was over the top! My power sliding door on the passenger side had been broken for over two years. I was going to bring it to Honda, who barely even looked at it and said I needed a whole new door, cables, rollers, etc etc and it would cost easily over $ 1000 to fix plus they’d need my van for at least a week! (I cannot be without my van for that long, which was why I hadn’t gotten the door fixed yet.) Finally, I had enough and was just going to submit to insurance when my husband suggested I take it here (to the mechanic I had raved about to him) and see if Bill couldn’t fix it. Sure enough, Bill and Sergio took the door apart, saw the problem, ordered the part, and I brought it back to the when it came in. Three hours later my slider was finally fixed and it only cost me $ 350! And I didn’t need a new door, new cables, etc.
I wouldn’t have know one way or another if my van door would’ve required extra parts, but Bill is a very honest man and he’s the only mechanic I will ever bring my van to from now on! There were other times when I suspected my van needed more work than it really did, but Bill did not take advantage of my ignorance. He only fixed what truly needed to be fixed and doesn’t charge an arm and a leg. They also inspected the rest of my van and topped off fluids at no charge, without me even asking! It doesn’t get better than this!
Also, Fair Auto is located very close the the library so you can relax while your car gets repairs. I had 4 kids with me the day I dropped it off to get the door fixed and we just hung out at the library and park, no big deal!
Thank you, Fair Auto!

Fair Auto is the best place for any car repairs or service! Bill is very friendly and knowledgable. Sergio does excellent work. And… the prices are much lower than the dealer’s and the work is MUCH better than the dealer’s. I have had many oil changes, clutch replaced, new tires and struts, new brakes (my car is old) — so I know they do great work all over the car. My car is always better when I leave. Bill, the owner, is the real deal. He’s a straight shooter and a nice guy. I HIGHLY recommend Fair Auto to everyone I run into.

Recently went to Bill to have him work on my BMW M3 and i am really glad I did. I personally try to do as much as work as I can on my own vehicles but since my relocation to the area I don’t have an area to work on my cars now. With that in mind, I searched Unilocal for a reputable shop to do the work and got connected with Bill.
The work I needed done was a rear wheel hub, rear wheel bearing and rear axle replaced/​repaired. Bill was able to get it in the next morning after locating the required parts. Not only did he beat his originally quoted price, he was also done with it sooner than quoted. For me those are solid selling points for being a good mechanic.
I don’t want to forget to mention that all the noises are gone and the car was repaired perfectly. Bill didn’t try to force me into anything else or sell me on fixing anything outside of what I asked.
I will continue to use Fair Auto because their names states they are one of the fairest mechanics I have been to in a long time.
Thank you
Jaremy

I cannot say enough about this place. Bill is the most kind-​hearted and knowledgeable mechanic I’ve ever encountered. He’s amazing and he really cares about you and about your car.

Came in here for an oil change the owner was super helpful and friendly. The price wasn’t too much and my oil change was done in 30 min or less ! He even kept me company while I waited for my car to have service I’ll definitely come back here!

Bill was extremely helpful and friendly! We were not hassled into having more work done on my husbands car. Will definitely be back when more work is needed

I’ve been coming to Bill for more than a year for all my car needs. His prices are still fair and they do a great job! Don’t hesitate to give him a call

I have been bringing my cars to Fair Auto since 2010. The company name says it all. The owner, Bill, is as fair as it gets. He only charges me for what I need and nothing more. He is polite, respectful, and has a great personality. Bill and his mechanic, Sergio, are a great team and work very well together. They are quick, efficient and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this shop for great, reliable service. I have had terrible experiences with dealerships and will never go anywhere else. Fair Auto is #1 in my book!

Fair like the name, honest, and will not screw you like the dealer.

Live next door to this place and last night I got a nail in my tire after having a stressful night and waking up to a completely deflated tire making my morning even more stressful I looked up places on Unilocal when my coworker reminded me of this place next to our apartment. Called Bill and asked if I could bring my car over on my lunch break and went in and still made it back to work in my 30 minute break period! Such great customer service and quick! Will definitely be going back to get whatever else needs to be fixed done! But on my day off! Thank you so much !

Great service. Fair minded business. Saved me a fortune when another shop said I needed an engine rebuild. Turned out it was a bad spark plug they had installed. Faur Auto sorted me right out.

Came here because of the great reviews. I had a door light on the inside of my car not working & a door lock not working. I had thought it would be really expensive to repair electrical within the car for my light & the door lock I thought would be expensive & possibly order a part to fix. They fixed the light in my car, no charge, unbelievable! AND they reattached the lock mechanism & only charged $ 31! If I’d have gone to the dealership I know they would have «had to order a part» for each repair & they would have been $ 200 a pop. So happy I found this place!

I have know Bill for about 7 years now. Outside of dealerships, he is the only mechanic I trust underneath the hoods of all my vehicles. His advice and diagnostics have always been spot on. And, his prices are legit. Bill has gone above and beyond customer service. Several years ago, my truck broke down after hours. I called and left him a message about working on it the following day. He called me back that very evening to confirm his availability for the next day. I love calling or visiting a place and the Owner knows me by name.

I’ve been taking my car to Bill at Fair Auto since 2012. I brought my car to him after I had taken my car to Honda Heaven in Huntington Beach. They had quoted me for multiple things I did not think needed fixing on my vehicle. Turns out I was right. Bill stated there was nothing wrong with the items they said needed to be replaced. Everything at Fair Auto is reasonably priced and they do great work. I highly recommend this business.

Went in for brakes on my Camry and he gave me a reasonable price and got it done quickly, didn’t try to up sell me anything very nice guy.

Fair by name fair by nature. Time and time again Bill and the team have stepped up and helped me out. New to the area and having recently acquired an old truck, with a shopping list of minor faults, Bill and the team have helped me get back on the road in good time and at a great highly competitive cost. Guaranteeing their work and catering the work to the will of their customers. Look no further on Unilocal,you have found the right mechanic for you.

Overpriced!
I was given the final price for repairs over the phone, however when I arrived to pick up my car, Bill charged me an extra $ 20. This is unethical.

— Locale Destination —
It’s on Gothard St and Talbert Ave in Huntington Beach.
I found it on Unilocal.I passed by here all the time, but I didn’t pay attention to it till I needed oil change around here. You see only simple business buildings around here — except for the school across the street.
Bill was very friendly, fast and honest. He isn’t pushy for up-​selling.
— Gluttony Expedition —
Oil change costs like $ 30. Not cheap!
— Conqueror’s Deduction —
I really don’t have a particular spot for oil change. I do it sorta anywhere when I need it. I hate pushy up-​sell and bluffing as if my car needed something (it seems to happen all the time when I needed oil change, even if I took my car to another auto shop and was guaranteed everything was fine beforehand). I tend to avoid big giants (PepBoys, jiffy lube etc.) due to their pussy up-​sell tactics.
Very friendly, fast and honest — I’ll come back IF there’s something wrong with my car and I were around here ;p Even though my car weren’t broken, it’s good to check out the car regularly. They could find a spot to fix it right away with very reasonable price and for a short amount of time. No pushy selling. I like here!

I have a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and had problems with my alternator. I called a few local auto repair shops and got a price quote. Fair Auto Repair was the most expensive quote I got, however, after I spoke with Bill, the owner, I felt very comfortable that he would get the job done properly and judging by other Unilocal reviews, I didn’t mind paying an extra $ 20 – 30 bucks.
I had called Bill and told him I will be taking my car in later in the afternoon. When I got there, standing around, I noticed a delivery guy came and dropped off some parts. Come to realize, Bill had ordered the replacement parts to my car, prior to me even dropping it off! That’s quite AWESOME!!!
Since I had dropped off the car about an hour prior to closing, my plans were to leave the car over-​night. After I had left, Bill called and said I also needed to replace my battery. So, I ran out and bought the battery and dropped it off the same evening. When I got there with the new battery, he said that if I hang out for about 20 minutes, the car would be ready. How cool was that??? He was able to squeeze me in the same day and got the job done.
Bill has been in this business for over 30 years, and trusted mechanic! Highly recommended!

Back in November, I met Bill, the owner of Fair Auto, in a casino in Vegas while my boyfriend was placing a football bet. As we chatted, he told me a bit about his business philosophy and family. I quickly discovered he was a huge Steelers fan, too, which led me to the conclusion that he HAD to be a good guy. I told him that, as luck would have it, I was looking for a mechanic (my 3 year warranty on my car was about to expire) and, call me paranoid – perhaps I’ve watched one too many Dateline sting operations about dealerships – but I wanted to continue my service relationship with someone trustworthy.
Today I took my car in for an inspection (tire rotation, oil change, etc.). Bill’s mechanic discovered an internal coolant leak and suggested I contact the dealership to see if it was covered (lucky for me, the powertrain warranty on my car is 50K/​6 yrs; my car is 3 years old with 35.5K). Otherwise, I would have been looking at a several thousand dollar repair! Yikes! Seems that I couldn’t avoid the dealership after all.
It took them a bit longer than I expected to finish the car (about 2.5 hrs.), but the wait was bearable. He has the TV on in the waiting room and you can connect to wifi if you have a laptop. Overall, I was pleased with my service and Bill’s honesty and pressure-​free style.