Fresno's neighborhood auto repair shop

The Neighborhood Shop That Gets to the Bottom of It

From brake jobs to confounding electrical problems other shops give up on, we diagnose it, explain it, and fix it right, at a fair price.

Van Ness Chevron & Auto Repair work
4.2★
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104
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Services

Everything we take on.

Diagnostics & Electrical
01

Diagnostics & Electrical

Confounding electrical and drivability problems traced to the source: the jobs where other mechanics give up.

Brake Service
02

Brake Service

Brake pad and rotor replacement and complete brake jobs that leave your car stopping like new.

Engine & Cooling System Repair
03

Engine & Cooling System Repair

Head gaskets, radiators, thermostats, hoses, and cooling system repairs done right the first time.

Transmission Service
04

Transmission Service

Transmission flushes and leak repairs, including quick turnarounds on hard-to-source classics.

Suspension & Steering
05

Suspension & Steering

Shocks, wheel bearings, and suspension work for everything from daily drivers to 4x4s.

Exhaust & Catalytic Converters
06

Exhaust & Catalytic Converters

Catalytic converter replacement and muffler work, with straight answers on what's worth fixing.

Also offered

  • Routine Maintenance
  • Classic Car Service

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Van Ness Chevron & Auto Repair in Fresno, CA
Van Ness Chevron & Auto Repair in Fresno, CA
Van Ness Chevron & Auto Repair in Fresno, CA

The shop other mechanics send their mistakes to.

Our story

A Neighborhood Staple on Van Ness

We're a full-service auto repair shop on North Van Ness Boulevard in Fresno, and for many of our customers we're simply the neighborhood shop, the place they've trusted their cars to for years. Whether it's routine maintenance, a stubborn leak, or an electrical gremlin nobody else can trace, we take the time to find what's actually wrong, show you the issue, and explain it in plain terms before any work begins.

Our customers tell the story better than we can: repairs that come in under the quote, work that never has to be redone, and honest recommendations even when the answer is "you don't need that yet."

We've earned a reputation for taking on the jobs other mechanics walk away from, including one shop that paid us to fix their own mistakes.

We also see a steady stream of classic cars, from a 1964 Valiant to today's daily drivers, because techs who know how to work on the old stuff are getting harder to find. Bring us anything on four wheels, we'll treat it like a neighbor's.

  • Honest diagnostics: we show you the problem before we fix it
  • Fair prices, with repairs that often come in under the quote
  • Trusted with everything from classic cars to modern hybrids
  • The shop other mechanics turn to for tough electrical issues

What customers say

“I've been coming to this shop for the six years I've lived in this neighborhood. They are always more than willing to answer questions, give advice, or even make recommendations. Their work is fantastic and their prices are fair. They really are a neighborhood staple - don't know what I'd do without them!”

Katherine Pella

“I've thrown some confounding problems at this shop such as electrical issues where other mechanics will give up, Jim at Van Ness gets to the bottom of what's going on. He takes the time to explain whats wrong and will show you the issue. His prices are very fair and I've never had to take a repair back to be redone. Had another shop pay him to fix their mistakes..... that's how i found Van Ness Auto.”

Aaron Amaral

“Incredibly honest and reliable mechanics. They found a few [issues] related to suspension and muffler, gave me a reasonable quote, and then came in under what they quoted me. Solid work and my car drives like new. Would recommend to anyone needing work large or small.”

Luke Pretz

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Serving Fresno, CA.

(559) 227-3190

2740 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704, USA

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Hours

Closed now
Monday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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