Welcome to Ray Frey Auto Center Inc,
Your Auto Repair in San Diego, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair in San Diego, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Ray Frey Auto Center Inc we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a San Diego auto repair service center you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc understands what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in San Diego offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in San Diego, we are totally confident that Ray Frey Auto Center Inc is the best option in town!
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Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
7696 Vickers St
San Diego, CA 92111-1526
(858) 278-7077
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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About Ray Frey Auto Center Inc San Diego, CA
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc is among the best auto repair facilities in San Diego County. Family-owned and operated in the heart of Kearny Mesa since 2006. Our commitment to providing the highest quality service is the driving force behind Ray and his staff. From diagnosis to repair, our experienced, ASE Certified technicians are capable of working on most vehicles, foreign or domestic.
It is important for you as a consumer to feel comfortable with your auto repair technician; nobody understands this better than Ray Frey himself. He will only hire and train technicians who he feels confident to work on his own personal vehicles. It is imperative for each of his technicians to be thorough, honest, and attentive. His values positively impact his employees and in return, you get the best automotive services!
Along with providing excellent service for your personal vehicle, Ray Frey Auto Center Inc can take care of your fleet vehicles. References can be provided upon request. We actively service over 30 fleets throughout San Diego. It would be our pleasure to keep your fleet maintained and serviced! If you are interested in our fleet services, please contact Ray Frey Auto Center today.
The Absolute Best Car Service in San Diego, CA
What sets Ray Frey Auto Center Inc apart from all of the others in San Diego, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in San Diego, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Ray Frey Auto Center Inc, you can rest easy knowing that our highly skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the San Diego auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality auto service in San Diego, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2011 Ford Escape
Mileage67,619Service Date12/3/2025Services Performed- Failed due to permanent code P0455. EVAP monitor is also not complete.
- P0455
- EVAP System Leak Detected – Large Leak Fuel tank is too full to command the PCM to perform on-board gross leak test. Perform manual system tests with smoke/flow machine and scan tool output command functions. Confirmed the vent solenoid operation, clicks when commanded on and off. Connect smoke machine to purge hose at purge solenoid connection. Pressurize system and found zero leak indicated on flow gauge. Fuel tank pressure sensor responds correctly to pressure applied by tester and returns to ambient reading when vent is opened. Test the purge solenoid function and found no leakage, but when commanding flow/purge the solenoid stops flowing after 20-30 seconds and no vacuum passes. Solenoid can be tapped on and it will begin purging momentarily but stop again a few seconds later. This lack of consistent purge is being interpreted as a large leak due to the fuel tank not being able to reach the target vacuum for gross leak test satisfaction. Need to replace the purge solenoid. The vehicle will then need to be driven multiple days to enable the gross leak test to run on it's own three times without failure before the permanent code will auto-clear, at which point a smog re-test can be performed. Fuel tank level may need to be under 3/4 to enable the EVAP monitor.
- Large leak test ran and passed multiple times and perm code cleared. EVAP monitor not complete due to small leak test not yet run. This test will occur during an overnight cold soak. Able to smog at this time.
- Smog inspection – passed
- Certification fee
Geoffrey C. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/3/2025 -
2019 Chevrolet Express 2500
Mileage176,986Service Date12/2/2025Services Performed- Change oil and filter. Replace with synthetic oil. Lube chassis, top off all fluid levels, adjust tire pressure. – Front brakes approximately 8mm – Rear brakes approximately 8mm – Front tires 3/32 – Rear tires 4/32
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Rotate tires
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 12/2/2025 -
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage109,546Service Date11/24/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis. – Front tires 9/32 – Rear tires 9/32 – Serpentine belt cracking
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Remove four wheels and rear brake drums/rotors to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. Test drove vehicle, no squeaking heard at this time. Front brakes approx 8mm remaining Rear brakes approx 7mm remaining
- SERPENTIN DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace
Fontaine S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/24/2025 -
2010 Dodge Pickup
Mileage247,775Service Date11/21/2025Services Performed- MIL is on. Code Scan: -Engine P0303
- Cylinder 3 Misfire P0300
- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0203
- Fuel Injector 3 Circuit/Open -Airbag B0002-13
- Driver Frontal Squib 2 Control – Circuit Open – Active, Stored. B0001-13
- Driver Frontal Squib 1 Control – Circuit Open – Stored. -Heat Ventilation A/C (HVAC) B1058-92
- Recirculation Door Control – Performance or Incorrect Operation – Stored. B11C2-92
- Front Mode Door 1 Control – Performance or Incorrect Operation – Stored. B105D-00
- Recirculation Door Travel Range Too Large – – Stored. B11CB-92
- Main/Left Temperature Door 1 Control – Performance or Incorrect Operation – Stored -OBDII Permanent Codes ($0A) P0420
- Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0430
- Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2 P0303
- Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected P0300
- Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected Monitors Not Complete: Catalyst Evaporative System Oxygen Sensor Engine is constantly misfiring on cylinder #3. Tested all 8 injector circuit resistances at the PCM, found all totally normal at 12.2 to 12.4 ohms. Injector pulse and click okay at #3. P0203 not resetting, but misfire still present. Suspect someone unplugged #3 and set circuit code in an attempt to diagnose?? There is an audible metallic clicking noise in engine, like a lifter/rocker. Cranking compression sounds normal. Remove #3 spark plug and inspect valve operation and coil function. Coil and plugs are new, coil works normally. Compression is good. Checked valve operation with borescope and found the exhaust valve is only opening partially, possibly only a third of normal lift. This is causing the misfire as the cylinder is not able to get all the inert gasses out to complete another full combustion cycle. This is very likely a cam lobe that has been ground down from a failed lifter roller. This type of failure is very common on these engines with the multi-displacement system. Cam and lifters need to be replaced, which involves head and timing cover removal.
Mike B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2025 -
2018 Ford F-150
Mileage94,677Service Date11/20/2025Services Performed- Oil pan gasket leaking
- Confirm that LF shock is leaking
- ENGINE OIL PAN – Remove & Replace – 2.7L Eng,4WD
- SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – Both Rear – [DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.]
- Flush Coolant
- Hazardous waste disposal fee
Jordan B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2025 -
2016 Chevrolet Express 2500
Mileage155,782Service Date11/19/2025Services Performed- Needs alignment
- Right rear tail light assembly broken also 3rd brake light out – Front brakes approx 5-6mm remaining – Rear brakes approx 10-12mm remaining – Front tires approx 12/32 – Rear left tire 17/32 right tire 12/32
- Replace 3rd brake light assemlby
- Replace right rear tail light bulb
- Squeak on suspension, lubricated bushings – okay now
- Alignment
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 11/19/2025 -
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage52,370Service Date11/19/2025Services Performed- Change oil and filter. Replace with synthetic oil. Lube chassis, top off all fluid levels, adjust tire pressure. – Front brakes approximately 8mm remaining – Rear brakes approximately 7mm remaining – Front tires 11/32 – Rear tires 10/32 – Recommend wiper blades
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Install air filter – customer supplied
- Install wiper blades
Brendan M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/19/2025 -
2019 Subaru Ascent
Mileage85,243Service Date11/18/2025Services Performed- Replace right headlight bulb
John G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/18/2025 -
2019 Lexus NX 300
Mileage41,870Service Date11/14/2025Services Performed- DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT – CHECK – BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS & ROTORS – INSPECT WIPER BLADES – INSPECT CABIN AIR FILTER – INSPECT ENGINE OIL & FILTER – INSPECT] MAINTENANCE MINDER LIGHT – RESET VEHICLE – ROAD-TEST TIRES – INSPECT
- Change oil and filter. Replace with synthetic oil. Lube chassis, top off all fluid levels, adjust tire pressure. – LFront brakes approximately 5mm – RF brakes approximately 4mm – LR brakes approximately 4mm – RR brakes approximately 3mm – Front tires 6/32 – Rear tires 4/32
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Replace the cabin filter
Cheryl M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/14/2025 -
2013 Chrysler 300
Mileage196,503Service Date11/13/2025Services Performed- Pressure test cooling system. – Found leak at oil cooler – Thermostat housing leaking – Radiator fan is broken – No engine codes or H/C's at this time. – Recommend upper and lower radiator hoses
Charles H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2025 -
2011 Jeep Patriot
Mileage143,785Service Date11/11/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis. – Front brakes approximately 7mm remaining – Rear brake drums – unable to visually check – Front tires 10/32 – Rear tires 9/32 – engine oil leak – valve cover small oil leak
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Ray road tested, heard left front brake noise. – Brakes not needed at this time
Michelle B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/2025 -
2015 Chevrolet Volt
Mileage110,216Service Date11/11/2025Services Performed- Test drive vehicle, heard axle noise on left side. – Remove and replace left axle with Dealer axle
- Smog inspection
- Certification fee
Alex G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/2025
