Kensington–Cedar Cottage · Vancouver

Honest repair, from a family shop on Fraser Street.

Fred's Automotive Ltd has looked after Vancouver cars for more than 30 years. Drivers rate the shop 4.9 stars across 155 Google reviews for clear explanations, fair work, and turnarounds that hold.

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4.9 from 155 reviews · Walk-ins welcome · Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Maroon awning reading Fred's Automotive above the entrance at 5574 Fraser Street — 5574 Fraser StVancouver, BC V5W 2Z4

4.9 stars
155 Google reviews
30+ years
Family-run on Fraser
BCAA approved
AAA approved facility
Weekdays
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Work the shop is known for

Full service list

Fred's Automotive Service Centre sign on Fraser Street, with the North Shore mountains behind the building

The shop

Fred started it. Harold still runs it that way.

Fred Hait built the business on a plain rule: tell people the truth about the car. His son Harold Hait runs the service today, with family still in the building. The sign out front is BCAA approved, and the shop is listed as an AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.

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Why people stay with one garage

They say what can wait
The conversation starts with what the car needs for safety and reliability. Optional work is labeled as optional.
The price matches the explanation
Customers often mention bills that came in under another shop’s estimate, because parts were not replaced on a guess.
The same people, year after year
Harold Hait runs the service his father Fred started. Regulars have been bringing cars here for a decade or more.

From the reviews

All reviews

“Just the best service and the best people. Reliable repairs and straight advice. Many thanks to Harold, Gord, and the family.”
Google review, Vancouver
“Fred's went the extra mile to fix a tricky problem with my car's seat, saving me hundreds of dollars. This is a shop you can trust.”
Helen H., Vancouver
“Straight, honest, and polite. Fred's is the best mechanic I've ever had.”
Kieran O., Vancouver

Visit

Before you come by

5574 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z4. Walk-ins are welcome on weekdays. Credit, debit, and mobile tap are accepted. There is a restroom, and the entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible.

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Directions and practical details

Walk-ins are welcome.

Come by Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call if you want to ask about the car before you drive over.

Call (604) 325-1115 Hours and directions