Shin has taken care of my Subaru since I first bought it almost a decade ago. He has never once upsold us or charged an unfair price for an unnecessary repair. After selling my car, a different inspection place told us it would be $3000 to get my car ready for inspection. Shin took a look and told us half of the list they gave us was bs, and that he could get it ready to pass for less than $200. Friendliest, kindest mechanic I know, cannot recommend enough.

Always the best service

Mr.Shin is so accommodating with my car needs and maintenance. An awesome newly grandfather to his beautiful cute granddaughter as well.

If I could give East Street Auto Center 10 stars, I would. Mr. Shin has been our trusted mechanic for years, and now everyone in our family takes theyre vehicles to Mr. Shin because he is honorable and dependable. Trust is very important and we would not trust our vehicles to anyone else.

First-Class....in every way !!!!!!! Always excellent ! Most highly recommend. Perfect integrity, top-level work, absolutely fair-prices. Best leadership !!!!

Just take a look when you drive past and you will understand why this is one of Fredericks best kept secrets. Its not fancy on the outside, but they are servicing everything from very high-end, to low-end autos. Highly trustworthy with ANY car, and I have taken many here over the years from across the spectrum.Service has always been top quality and pricing is exceptionally fair. Mr. Shin, the owner and lead mechanic, is VERY knowledgeable and easy to work with. This is not your franchised mechanic shop. Its a small family owned business which has served Frederick for 15+ years. They were formerly known as East Street Citgo, but let go of gas sales (~2015) to better focus on auto service, which was always their core business.Again, high quality service and very fair pricing. Definitely worth going to.

This place is terrific! Not fancy which I’m sure turns some people off but fairly priced, honest & on time. Chin has never suggested unnecessary work or tried to “up sell.” We’ve discovered this gem on a friends recommendation & have been going here for at least 5yrs & have brought 4 different cars for him to work on. Even tho we don’t live close by whenever our cars need service or major repairs we come here.

Most fair and honest mechanic Ive ever dealt with. The guy below complaining about the guy on the phone doesnt realize its because he takes the time to make sure every customer feels important. One time the owner recognized my wife walking to pick up her car from there after getting some work done, he stopped and gave her a ride to the garage.

Mr.Chin is a very fair honest mechanic. I would recommend him to my grandmother.

Frenly and great place

I never write reviews but I have to for this auto shop. I have been going to this mechanic for years (back when it was East Street Citgo) and have sent my friends and family to him as well. He is EXTREMELY honest and very skilled. This is a rare combination to find in a mechanic. I have now moved and hour away from Frederick but we still bring our cars to him if we have major problems/issues because I wouldnt trust anyone else. He is excellent!

I have been taking my car here for years. Utterly honest and above board in addition to being very competent.

They do very good work.

Took my truck here for a state inspection in 2014. The inspection technician said three of my lights were out (license plate light, rear parking light, and front fog light) He also said my front shocks were not up to spec because the rebound from a 250 lb man sitting on the front bumper had to many up/down travels. The shocks were factory Toyota and less than 4 years old. They said it would cost me $400 to do the repairs. My father who is a mechanic had recently given me the truck as it used to be his. I knew the truck was in tip top condition. I told them to return the keys to me and Ill take my truck elsewhere. Upon looking at the lights they said were out, I saw the technician had UNPLUGGED THEM. This inspection technician is a crook. Do not take your vehicle here for an inspection if the inspections are still done by the 2014 technician.

Mr. Chin is very eager to please, very good work...

I had to give a star to right my review!!! THIS PLACE GETS NO STARS!! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. He replaced my alternator in June and had have it replaced again in August. Now im finding out he didnt put my kar back together which is causing biggers problems.

Poor first impression. Walked in to get state inspection, and walked right out. Guy at counter was chatting on phone and ignored me and another customer who were waiting for assistance.