Why Oil Changes Are Important

Car On road


While many people enjoy driving in their car to work, or just getting out of the house and going for a drive on the weekend, vehicle maintenance is something that is consistently needed in order for your ride to run smoothly. One of the most important aspects to keep your car running is oil. Our […]




Five Reasons Your Car’s A/C Is Not Working

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AC Repair,Blog / July 16, 2020

With summer here, nothing is more refreshing than hopping into your car to feel that nice cold air being blown into your face. But what happens when your car’s A/C isn’t working properly? While we hope this won’t happen, we’ve highlighted some of the most common causes of air condition failure. But don’t worry, in […]




My Check Engine Light is Flashing… Now What?

Blog,Engine Light / July 1, 2020

The last thing any driver wants to see is the dreaded check engine light go off in their car. So, to help you understand this issue, what causes it, and what you should do, our team at Fred’s Auto Repair has put together a small guide. Why Is My Check Engine Light Flashing? Whenever you […]




How Do You Know if You Need Wheel Alignment Service?

Wheel Alignment

Alignment,Blog / May 12, 2020

The main purpose of a car is to safely transport you from Point A to Point B. As with any mechanical item, your car will experience wear and tear from normal usage, specific trauma or the passage of time. When you start noticing irregularities, it is usually better to repair your car sooner rather than […]




The Environment and Fred’s Auto Repair

Environment Responsibility

Blog / January 6, 2020

Like most years, 2019 had its trials and its triumphs. On the downside, one of our long-term associates was medically disabled. On the upside, Fred’s Auto Repair was recognized as “Best of Westchester” for auto mechanic services. As we look towards 2020, we want to build upon the traditions of serving our customers, developing our associates, contributing to […]




Does Maintenance Service Improve A Car’sValue?

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Blog,Car Maintenance Tips / December 16, 2019

The short answer is “yes, routine car maintenance and service improves auto value.” Let’s review certain dynamics we observe in the pricing of cars. If money were no issue, more people would acquire a new car with a bumper-to-bumper warranty. The warranty covers certain repairs for typically the first 3 to 5 years or 36,000 […]




How to Find the Perfect Tires for Your Ride

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Blog,Tires / November 6, 2019

Winter is coming. Does it make sense to switch to winter tires? Fred’s Auto Repair shop is the auto mechanic near you to help find the right tire based upon your objectives and the overall driving conditions. The available types of tires are distinguished by broad categories: Season Comfort Handling Terrain Tire Size Winter, Summer […]




Does an Oil Change Make My Car Run Better?

Fred's Auto Repair oil change can be part of Maintenance Service


The short answer is yes. Intuitively, you know this. Let’s get into more detail about why an oil change improves engine performance. Equally as important is how frequently you should service and change your car’s oil to maintain peak performance and longevity. When to Schedule Your Car for An Oil Change Service Every week, we […]




Fred’s Auto Awarded Best of Westchester

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Blog / September 3, 2019

We are stoked to announce that Fred’s Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc has been voted a Reader’s Choice Winner of Westchester Magazine’s 2019 Best of Westchester for “Best Auto Repair Services”.   Per John Bruno Turiano of Westchester Magazine: “Our 19th annual Best of Westchester issue celebrates 121 Editors’ and 243 Readers’ Picks, the latter […]




Fred’s Auto Then & Now

Fred’s Auto

Blog / August 7, 2019

After so many years in the professional automotive field, I’m still learning every day.  From time to time, I’ll reflect on how things were back when we started in 1974 compared to how they are today in 2019: Then Now Engine Tune Ups Needed every 10,000 miles Spark plugs last 60,000 – 90,000 miles Reference […]