Fred’s Auto Repair is proud to announce its 50th year of providing automotive repair in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County. Fred’s Auto Repair is grateful for being voted Best of Westchester for the third time in the past 8 years (2016, 2019, and 2023). Fred’s additional shop in Shrub Oak was opened in 2021. I will […]
Is It Time to Replace Your Tires? Here’s What You Should Know! It’s easy to forget about the tires on your car since they typically just do their job without drawing attention to themselves. However, you shouldn’t overlook them entirely. Tires are one of the most critical elements of your car since they are the […]
The Evolution of Auto Safety Over the Years When people discuss the evolution of automotive technology, they most typically focus on performance: how fast a vehicle can go, versus how much fuel it uses. Changes in visual design are also a popular topic since cars are frequently great examples of pop art in motion. However, […]
How Has Auto Safety Improved Over the Years? It’s often easy to forget how far back the history of automotive design goes, and how far we’ve come over the years to improve auto safety. Early vehicles were, frankly, deathtraps by modern standards with no safety features to speak of besides a horn or some other […]
Auto Safety in New Vehicles Has Never Been Better! When people are looking at new cars on the lot, or on the road, most of their focus is going to be on two areas: the looks or the performance. However, one aspect that’s often overlooked is just how great modern auto safety has become. Today’s […]
The Evolution of Car Safety & How It Protects Drivers Advances in technology over the years made it possible for cars to become much faster, but they also increased the chance of dangerous wrecks. All of these different improvements in technology require car manufacturers to invest in new features to increase safety. These changes in […]
The History of Car Safety The first vehicle was built in the late 1800s, but it wasn’t until the Model T was mass-produced in 1908 that drivers realized the potential dangers of vehicles. Manufacturers eventually installed hydraulic brakes to improve safety, and it was available in nearly every vehicle by the late 1920s. Car manufacturers […]
History of Seat Belts in the United States Seat belts play a key role in keeping drivers and passengers safe while on the road. However, seat belts weren’t even available in most vehicles until the mid or late 1950s. Volvo was the first company to include seat belt systems in their vehicles in 1955, and […]
Five Safety Features Modern Vehicles Offer Auto manufacturers continue to invest in technology to improve safety. Initially, these safety features were all about protecting people during a crash, but now many of these features are designed to prevent car crashes. Learning more about these different safety features is important if you are driving a modern […]
How Often Should I Get a Wheel Alignment? Everything You Need to Know How often should you get a car wheel alignment? That’s a question that a lot of drivers are asking these days. The short answer is it depends. Your car’s age, driving habits, and even the type of terrain you drive on all […]
Address: Fred’s Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. 581 N State Rd. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Phone: (914) 762-1131
Fred’s Auto Repair of Shrub Oak 3668 Barger St (Rte 132), Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Phone:914-352-6090
Work Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm / Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Complete service and repair history is available for your vehicles. Just one more way we are helping you stay informed! *Call us for more details.
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