Cat's Automotive Repair
Weekday brake, A/C and check-engine work on Asian and domestic cars from a Bonde Way shop in Fremont.
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Tucked into a row of service bays at 3710 Bonde Way, Suite 6, Cat's Automotive Repair is a general mechanical shop in Fremont's 94536 zip code, in the southern part of Alameda County. The shop's own website confirms the address and the 510-792-9772 phone number on this listing, posts weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and gives 1983 as the year it opened. Cat Rios is named as the owner in the chamber's records.
Repairs the shop lists
The website describes a mechanical shop rather than a body shop. Its stated work covers check-engine light diagnostics, brake repair, oil changes and general preventive maintenance, timing belt replacement, and air conditioning and heating repair. It says it works on both Asian and domestic vehicles. Owners of European cars, hybrids with high-voltage faults or diesel trucks should call first and ask whether their vehicle is one the shop takes on.
Bringing a car in
Describe the symptom as precisely as you can: when the noise starts, whether a warning light is steady or flashing, and what changed before it began. Ask for a written estimate before any work, and ask the shop to phone you if the diagnosis turns up something beyond it. California requires auto repair dealers to register with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, so ask for the registration number and look it up on the bureau's website. Ask what warranty covers parts and labour and have the terms printed on the invoice. Timing belt jobs and A/C repairs can take a full day or longer if parts have to be ordered, so ask about turnaround when you book. According to its site the shop accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover, and it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Where customers come from
A shop on Bonde Way draws most of its work from Fremont itself and from Newark and Union City next door. Drivers in Hayward, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley are a short run up Interstate 880, while Sunol and Pleasanton sit on the other side of the hills along Interstate 680.
To book an appointment or ask a question, call 510-792-9772 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The shop also keeps a Facebook page.
Servicios
VerificadoThe shop lists check-engine diagnostics: reading stored fault codes, then testing the sensor, wiring or component behind them before recommending a repair, so the fix addresses the cause rather than the code.
Brake work listed on the shop's site, typically covering pads and shoes, rotors and drums, calipers, brake fluid and the inspection that tells you which of those actually needs attention.
Oil and filter changes and the scheduled maintenance items in a vehicle's service book, such as fluids, belts, hoses and filters, offered as general preventive care for everyday drivers.
Replacing the timing belt at the interval the manufacturer sets, a job the shop names on its site; on many engines the water pump and tensioner are changed at the same time.
Diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and heating systems, from refrigerant leaks and compressors to blend doors and heater cores, as listed among the shop's services.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
Fremont, CA 94536-3650
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioHow does a shop diagnose a check-engine light?
A scan tool reads the stored trouble code, which points to a system rather than a part. The technician then tests the sensor, wiring or component involved. Ask whether the diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
How long does a typical repair take?
Oil changes and brake pads are often same-visit jobs. Timing belts, A/C work and anything needing ordered parts can take a day or more. Ask for an estimated completion time when you drop the car off, and whether you will get a call if it changes.
What is the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts?
OEM parts come from the vehicle maker's supplier; aftermarket parts are made by other companies and vary in quality and price. Ask which the estimate uses, and whether the warranty differs between them.
Does the shop work on my make?
The shop's site says it services Asian and domestic vehicles. If you drive a European car, a diesel or a hybrid with a battery-system fault, call first to check before booking.
Antes de contratar
- Look up the shop's Bureau of Automotive Repair registration on the BAR website
- Get a written estimate before work starts and ask to be called before any extra repairs
- Ask what warranty covers parts and labour and get the terms on the invoice
- Ask whether the estimate uses OEM or aftermarket parts
- Confirm the shop services your make and model, and ask about turnaround if parts must be ordered
Resumen en español
Cat's Automotive Repair es un taller mecánico en Bonde Way, en Fremont, que según su propio sitio web abrió en 1983 y atiende de lunes a viernes de 8 a 17 horas. Ofrece diagnóstico de la luz de motor, frenos, cambios de aceite, correas de distribución y reparación de aire acondicionado y calefacción para vehículos asiáticos y nacionales. Antes de dejar el auto, pida un presupuesto por escrito, verifique el registro del taller ante el Bureau of Automotive Repair y pregunte por la garantía. Llame al 510-792-9772.
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