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!
Address
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
Directions
Payment Types
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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2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage70,131Service Date5/12/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis. – Recommend wipers – Spark plug gap at .38, spec .35 – Front and rear tires at 10/32
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Remove and replace sparks and boots
- Remove four wheels and rear brake drums/rotors to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. – Slight brakes pulsation – Front brakes 6mm, rotors have hot spots – Rear brakes 5mm, rotors machinable
- No charge with brake job
- Install front brake pads and rotors
- Install wiper blades
Deb N. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2025 -
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage110,547Service Date5/9/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis.
- Oil filter housing leaking bad, need to replace assembly with cooler and hose No oil on engine dipstick Spark plug gap at .46 (spec .43) Front brakes approx 10 mm remaining Front brake pulsation – recommend machine rotors Rear brakes approx 10mm remaining Front tires approx 11/32 Rear tires approx 1/32
- Remove left tail light and traced to brake light connector cut and twisted together. – Repair/solder and re install. Works good now
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace
- Machine front rotors on vehicle
- Replace oil filter housing as an assembly with engine oil cooler and hose
- Clean oil leak
- Hazardous waste disposal fee
- Smog inspection
- Certification fee
Melissa A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/12/2025 -
2007 Nissan Frontier
Mileage141,953Service Date5/9/2025Services Performed- Starter only clicks. Tested power and grounds. -Faulty starter. Recommend replace starter.
- STARTER ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – V6
Guy G. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2025 -
2014 Nissan Versa Note
Mileage115,745Service Date5/8/2025Services Performed- Road test vehicle. Heard noise. Put vehicle on the car lift. With a stethoscope, all the noise is in the transmission. -Recommend replace transmission, flush the transmission cooler, replace the rear main seal.
- TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – Automatic
- REPLACE CRANKSHAFT MAIN OIL SEAL
- Flush transmission cooler
- Initialize TCM learn trims data, road test and check fluid
Joy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/8/2025 -
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Mileage106,732Service Date4/29/2025Services Performed- Change oil and filter. Replace with synthetic oil. Lube chassis, top off all fluid levels, adjust tire pressure. Front left tire 5/32 front right 3/32 Rear left tire 5/32 rear right 2/32
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Remove four wheels and rear brake drums/rotors to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. Front brakes approx 4mm remaining, front rotors have hot spots Rear brakes approx 3mm remaining – Needs front and rear brake job, also needs front rotors
- Front brake job, install dealer pads. Replace front brake rotors
- Install dealer pads.
- Machine rear rotors on vehicle
Dolores C. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/30/2025 -
2011 Toyota Sienna
Mileage187,676Service Date4/28/2025Services Performed- Change oil and filter. Replace with synthetic oil. Lube chassis, top off all fluid levels, adjust tire pressure.
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- -Front tires approx 2/32 nds . Recommend tire rotation -Rear tires approx 7/32 nds -Front brake pads approx 9 mm -Rear brake pads approx 5 mm -Left CV axle is leaking grease. Recommend replace CV axle assembly. -Engine air filter, Dirty. Recommend replace air filter. -Brake fluid is, Dirty,. Recommend brake fluid flush. -Oil leak at valve cover -Oil leak at VVT solenoid -Engine acc belt, Ok at this time. Could not duplicate any noises. -Hoses, Ok at this time. -Spark plug gap at .043" Specs maximum limit is .055 " ok at this time. -Coolant, Ok at this time -Transmission fluid fill level, Ok at this time.
Eduardo S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/29/2025 -
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage115,219Service Date4/28/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis. – Front brakes approx 6mm remaining – Rear brakes approx 5mm remaining – Front tires approx 10/32 – Rear tires approx 9/32
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Needs drive shaft pulled, cleaned and lubed – not done at this time
Kieth B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/28/2025 -
2013 Toyota Camry
Mileage84,430Service Date4/28/2025Services Performed- Remove four wheels and rear brake drums/rotors to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. -Front brake pads approx 9 mm -Rear brake pads approx 8 mm -Right rear brake rotor .379" ( min specs .335 ) -Left rear brake rotor .382" ( min specs .335 ) -Recommend machine rear brake rotors
- Machine rear brake rotors
Eva J. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/28/2025 -
2007 Honda Ridgeline
Mileage111,992Service Date4/24/2025Services Performed- Traced to faulty brake pedal position switch. No continuity between the red wire (power) and the black/white wire (PCM) when the brake pedal is pressed. – Can hear the power steering pump whining, p/s fluid level is good.
- Replace brake pedal position switch
Paul S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/24/2025 -
2007 Toyota Corolla
Mileage147,629Service Date4/24/2025Services Performed- Change oil & filter. Top off all fluid levels. Check & adjust tire pressure. Visual inspection of hoses, belts, etc. Lube chassis. – All tires approx 7/32 – front brake pads approx 8mm remaining – Rear brake drums, unable to visually check – Cabin filter dirty – recommend wiper blades
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
- Replace the cabin filter
- Install wiper blades
Christine P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/24/2025 -
2015 Nissan Versa
Mileage165,913Service Date4/24/2025Services Performed- Remove four wheels and rear brake drums/rotors to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. – Front brake pulsation – LF hub cap broken – Lower control arm bushings cracked – LF brake pad 9mm – RF brake outer pad 7mm, inner pad 5mm – Rear brake shoes 3mm – need to clean and adjust – LR shock is leaking
- Belt okay but dry
- Machine front rotors on vehicle
- Service and adjust rear brakes
- Remove and replace left and right lower control arms
Stan W. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/24/2025