Bradshaws Auto Repair - Fremont

Matt

★★★★★

2 years ago

I started going to Bradshaw's with our early 2000 Subarus after my last mechanic retired. They've worked on everything from our air conditioning to struts and suspension to basic oil changes. All the work we've had done has been thorough and fairly priced. Besides the good work, every time I go in it feels like I'm dealing with long time family friends -- to the point they'll tell you when you don't need something done or refer you out to someone else when they can't take it on...like a manual transmission rebuild. There are some other highly recommended Subaru shops closer in on the east side. I stopped in to a few to talk about a repair and get estimates before picking Bradshaws. Shannon and the team at Bradshaws won by a mile.

zach domer

★★★★★

a year ago

My battery died on me and I got a jump but then was desperately driving from shop to shop looking for someone who could replace it within a reasonable time frame (it was a tricky job because of how my battery was situated in there). I drove around to multiple shops, including Les Schwab, and the wait times were crazy everywhere. Finally got to Bradshaw's and they seemed kinda busy but said they could get me in and out quickly. They seemed like conservative folks with a small-town vibe (American flags, country music, etc.) but were SUPER accommodating and kind, even though I'm visibly weird. They took care of my battery very quickly, while I sat at the dive bar next door (Korner Pocket, also highly recommend) and worked on my laptop. I will probably start taking all my cars to Bradshaw's now, for all services. Shanon, you're awesome!

Cynthia O'Rourke

★★★★★

Edited 11 months ago

I've been going to Bradshaws on Fremont for years now, and I am super lucky that they're in my neighborhood. They're always effective, their prices are reasonable, and they do an immaculate job at scheduling and repair/maintenance timeline. Special shout-out to Shannon at the front desk for always being a total joy! Apr 2025 update: I've been going to Bradshaw on Fremont for a few years plus some now, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. They treat me honestly, they're always very nice and professional, and they take *great* care of my car. Just got her back from a service and she's running like a new car. :D It can be hard to find a shop that hits all the marks - efficient, professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, reasonably priced - so when you find one like Bradshaw's, you'd better keep it.

Gabe Zatz

★★★★★

a year ago

This is a great shop. We have brought our vehicles here multiple times over the years, and they are honest and thorough and reasonably priced and very nice. It is family owned, and Shannon and her team have always taken the best care of us, and I really appreciate and trust them.

Aaron Stiner

★★☆☆☆

a year ago

Wanted to be sure to read all reviews before sharing my experience and found most reviews are a year or older. This should have been my first clue. Nor did I want to emotionally charged in my review. I WILL NOT be a repeat customer nor will I recommend this establishment. Bradshaws came highly recommended for my mechanical issue. I brought my truck in to have my a/c compressor pulley and clutch replaced. Bradshaws confirmed my mechanical issue and replaced said part only to have the new part make a worse noise than having the bad part on. I had the issue verified by two (2) senior mechanics and found the part to be defective. I asked Bradshaws to take another look at my vehicle and they did. Bradshaw recommended I replace my a/c compressor which was another out of pocket cost that I wasnt able to endure at the time. When I went to pick up my vehicle Shannon look right at me and said sorry I was only able to warranty the labor of my defective pully/clutch claim. Only solution was to spend another k. No other options given. If Bradshaw was able to provide a few options, they might have had a repeat customer. Only saving grace from one star to a two star is that Shannon gave me a 5% discount for being active duty military. Sorry Bradshaws, I'm still looking for that mechanic shop who gives options other than only one option. CIAO!

Lindsay Cashen

★★★★★

3 years ago

I highly recommend this shop for any and all work. I recently had the displeasure of doing business with a different local shop and after faulty repairs and negative interactions with them, I stumbled upon Bradshaws. I brought my vehicle in for some substantial repairs as a first-time customer. That same day I received news that my father had passed away and I needed to drive an extended distance to make arrangements for his service. I called Bradshaws to explain my situation and asked how long the repairs might take. They put a rush on the work and had it ready the very next day for me despite me being a new customer. I knew right then and there this was a caring establishment that I could trust. They have been forthright and trustworthy with me consistently, even telling me that certain repairs were not needed that I thought were needed. They are an honest establishment and are not trying to scam their customers out of money. As long as I am in the Portland area, I will only take my vehicle here and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for the excellent and reputable service, Bradshaws!

Ethan Gollehon

★★★★★

5 years ago

From beginning to end I felt confident in Bradshaws. - Knowledgeable office manager understood my concerns, and the "history lesson" I gave her about my AC system woes. - When speaking to Steve, he was professional and explained findings clearly and didn't try to sell me on a trans service I didn't need yet. - Cost was very reasonable. Was less than another shop in the area that did the same service last year and yet "couldn't find any issues". Bradshaws found an issue this time, replaced two parts and it was still less than this other shop. - No extra nonsense. I really don't need to be told my 135k mile truck has (suprise) lots of stuff that could be done if you look hard enough. - Quick. Done nearly on the dot of their estimated completion time, which was very quick. Having a great experience at a shop should not be so rare, but it is. Had a great experience here, so, I will be back.

Brandon Fite

★★★★★

11 months ago

Dropped my 2011 F150 off and had a great experience. They diagnosed the issue on Thursday and had it back to me Monday. Thanks again! 👍

JDH Rod

★★★★★

4 years ago

The quality of the work and the integrity of this business is unmatched. I always trust them to do the work I need and not oversell me on things I don't. They explain things so thoroughly and their customer service is phenomenal. My SUV is running better than ever at 140k miles.

Megan Hastings

★★★★★

7 years ago

I took my (very noisy) car to Bradshaw’s to have it checked out, the staff was SUPER helpful, carefully explained what the issue was and exactly how they would fix it. They were reasonably priced, even $130 less than the last mechanic quoted! I had my car back and running smoothly(and no more noises) within 24 hours! Highly recommended, this is the only place I will take my vehicles in the future.

Meg Metcalf

★★★★★

4 years ago

For over 20 years I had the pleasure of working with the same mechanic. When he passed away, I was at a loss but Bradshaw's has been wonderful to deal with since his passing. My car is 15 years old so I'm replacing original equipment and that's expensive - Yikes! Bradshaw's has provided excellent service at reasonable prices. I plan to continue using their services in the coming years. Thanks to Steve and staff!

Laurie Conforth

★★★★★

4 years ago

I had used Bradshaw's Auto in the past and was always very pleased with their service, but due to a variety of reasons (none of which were attributed to their performance), I had not used them in years. I recently experienced issues with my windshield wipers and the check engine light had come on. I'm so glad that I have gone back to using them. They were very professional i.e. called before performing any repairs, explained exactly what was needed, and they were finished with my vehicle before the expected time. I highly recommend Bradshaw's Auto!

Carrie Schaeffer

★★★★★

6 years ago

This was the easiest, most pleasant car repair experience I've ever had! I made an appointment on line on a Saturday. Got an email response right away saying they received it and someone would be in touch soon. I knew they were closed over the weekend so I didn't expect to hear anything until Monday. Got an email Monday morning confirming my appointment and my desired time. I went to the Fremont location as it was fairly close to work. Shanon was friendly with a smile in her voice when she called to let me know what needed to be fixed and how much it would be. My car was done the same day and the cost was reasonable. I would HIGHLY recommend Bradshaw's!

Michelle Burris

★★★★★

7 years ago

For years I've been wasting time and money taking my car to the dealership because I was duped into thinking that is a must for a high performance engine or European model. BS. Bradshaw's is the real deal and I would recommend them to anyone. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Reasonable prices. Quick service.

Dominique Smookler

★★★★★

5 years ago

I had the best experience with Bradshaws! So professional and positive, I couldn't say enough good things about Shannon, whom I worked with. She provided excellent customer service!! Overall, they really provided great service. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

J

★★★★★

7 years ago

Went in to have my brakes checked and possibly replaced. I needed back brakes but they said my front ones were fine. They quoted me a reasonable price and had it done in a few hours. No upselling, no pressure. The quote was exactly what I paid. A very pleasant experience! I will be back next time my car needs maintenance or repairs.

Jina Boyd

★★★★★

2 years ago

I was so stressed out with my car’s situation, but the team that I dealt with were incredibly kind and efficient. They even got my tire repairs done a day earlier than expected! Definitely coming back for all my future auto related needs ☺️