General Auto Repair
Full service repair and maintenance to keep your car running right, from routine care to major engine work.
Honest auto repair, straight answers every time
Straight answers about what your car needs, fair pricing, and mechanics who would rather tell you the truth than sell you a repair.

Services
Full service repair and maintenance to keep your car running right, from routine care to major engine work.
A thorough, honest diagnosis before any repair, so you only pay for the work your car actually needs.
AC diagnosis and repair, whether it's a quick fuse fix or a full system service.
Fluid top offs and inspections done as a matter of course, even on a simple visit.
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Straight answers before the wrench ever turns
Our story
When you bring your car to Fruitvale Automotive, you get a straight answer about what's actually wrong before we touch a wrench. We check the fluids, run the diagnostics, and tell you the real story, even when the fix turns out to be a two dollar fuse instead of a big repair.
We know it's hard to hand your car over to someone you don't know, especially if you can't get underneath and check the work yourself. That's why every job gets a full inspection of the basics before it leaves our shop, and why we would rather lose a sale than talk you into work you don't need.
Because we take the time to get it right, we book by appointment. It keeps every car we work on getting our full attention instead of a rushed once over.
What customers say
“Very honest and reliable! Glad I went to them. Took my car to get checked for one thing, turns out that wasn't the problem and I had a bigger issue on my hands. The owner handled the situation very honestly and made me feel at ease! This will definitely be my go to shop in the future. Thank you Fruitvale Automotive!”
“Not one to take my car to a shop but now that I'm disabled I don't have a choice. AC quit working, took it in and figured it was going to be a pricey job. Turns out it was a $2 fuse. They checked my fluids and made sure everything was good before leaving. Most places would've said it was some big job, but this place is honest and respectable.”
“I can count the number of businesses I actually trust on one hand. Fruitvale Automotive is on that list. Their staff are great, the prices reasonable, and they've always given me a straight answer.”
Serving Bakersfield, CA.
3757 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
3757 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
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