I grew up in the San Gabriel area, graduating from Rosemead High in 1975 then moving on to Pasadena City College where I earned a A.A Degree in Automotive as well as a welding certificate. Thereafter I was recruited by Spence and Frye Co in the summer of 1977 as a technician to work for just the summer since I was already enrolled at Cal State Los Angeles for the fall to pursue an industrial arts teaching credential.
Come September the owners asked me if I would be interested in managing the shop, employees and operations with a substantial salary increase, needless to say I agreed at a young age of nineteen. Two years later in 1979 they approached me with a contract to purchase the business, which I agreed.
Come September the owners asked me if I would be interested in managing the shop, employees and operations with a substantial salary increase, needless to say I agreed at a young age of nineteen. Two years later in 1979 they approached me with a contract to purchase the business, which I agreed.
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Whether your vehicle requires major repairs or is due for maintenance checks, Spence & Frye GM Specialist of Pasadena, CA is qualified to handle it all. All our technicians here at Spence & Frye GM Specialist of Pasadena, CA are highly experienced and trained and know exactly how to address all auto repairs and car services.
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Geoff G.
Oct 22, 2021
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It is now seven years since I first came to Spence & Frye, and there's a reason I continue to go.
In 2019, my beloved Tahoe was nearly dead, to the point of a stranger offering me $500 to scrap it. Art, Omar, and the rest of the crew performed life-saving operations, and got it back on the road.
Now, as it nears the "classic" phase of its life, it is running smoothly. Hopefully, in 2040, I will be the crazy old man rolling around town in a vintage Tahoe.
Thanku!
In 2019, my beloved Tahoe was nearly dead, to the point of a stranger offering me $500 to scrap it. Art, Omar, and the rest of the crew performed life-saving operations, and got it back on the road.
Now, as it nears the "classic" phase of its life, it is running smoothly. Hopefully, in 2040, I will be the crazy old man rolling around town in a vintage Tahoe.
Thanku!
Christine T.
Aug 06, 2021
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Robert S.
Oct 24, 2020
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Jb L.
Sep 16, 2020
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I truly admire these guys, they are masters of their craft. Art has been my mechanic for a couple of years now. Experienced, meticulous, genuine... and like others have already mentioned, just gets the job done. After everything they have done for me, the least I could is leave a yelp review. Thank you Art and team!
Damien P.
Apr 17, 2020
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Brought my car in after having intermittent issue's. Was at work when the car was brought in so I went the next day to see art. After seeing him just to introduce myself as the vehicle owner he assured me he could find problem but never once talked what charges would be for diagnostics or labor, etc. I was clueless and made the mistake of not asking as well. Anywho, when he did find the problem he told me it was 2 injectors. Wanted to charge over 700 bucks for the 2 with the diagnostic fee for new injectors. Couldn't afford the new one's so we went with refurbished ones. He changed
Cynthia R.
Jan 23, 2020
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I don't like being lied to, I was over charged $66 for a part and charged for a diagnostic when I let them fix the car who does that ? Thank God for the internet when all you have to do is check prices from the dealership yourself. On top of that he said he used a dealer GM part but it was in an AC Delco box. Come on dude just because I'm a woman doesn't make me an idiot. I picked this place cause it had a 5 star well not from me. $378 for a diagnostic, TB sensor and new adapter that is assuming he changed the adapter can't tell through the electrical tape. Said the dealer
Anthony R.
Dec 01, 2019
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This is my go to shop for all my business truck repairs. My truck needed a new transmission, so I search 4 mechanic shops to get estimates from all in the same area. Spence and Frye was the best option! Between them and the 3 other shops. His price was in the middle compared to the other 3 shops BUT offered another year of warranty which for me is a winner. Ever since then it has been my go to shop for all my truck repairs. Spence & Frye has done numerous repairs on my 2001 Chevy Suburban such as, replace transmission, brake pads, emergency brake shoe, water pump, & radiator. Make sure
Melissa Sharee M.
Oct 30, 2019
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Art and Omar are pleasant. Brought my Camaro in because it was lacking power. They ran diagnostic and cleaned out the fuel pump for 800 bucks. Unfortunately that did not fix the problem. Brought the car back and apparently there was a bad cell in the battery. Put a new battery in that didn't fix the problem. Still lacking power my car has under 65000 miles. The latest diagnosis I have a bad fuel injector. 2 Grand to replace them all.
Thomas G.
Aug 15, 2019
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You found a mechanic- Go no further.
Brought in my 2009 Chevy Malibu with electrical problems the DEALER could not solve. Spence & Frye are true GM Specialists. They are professional, maintain an organized workshop, and good businessmen. They followed a deliberate troubleshooting process which resulted in success and got me back on the road.
"If you want it done correctly, see Spence & Frye."
Brought in my 2009 Chevy Malibu with electrical problems the DEALER could not solve. Spence & Frye are true GM Specialists. They are professional, maintain an organized workshop, and good businessmen. They followed a deliberate troubleshooting process which resulted in success and got me back on the road.
"If you want it done correctly, see Spence & Frye."
Alen M.
May 12, 2019
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Tyler G.
Apr 10, 2019
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Dena B.
Apr 05, 2019
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We have been going to Spence and Frye for 36 years and have never had a problem!! They are very knowledgeable and honest! The prices are very reasonable and they service your car as if it was theirs. You can always depend on your vehicle being serviced properly! Plus they are always friendly! HIGHLY recommend them!!!! Art is the BEST!!!!
Jeff M.
Jan 30, 2018
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Russ F.
Jan 09, 2018
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Spence & Frye literally broke more things on my car than they fixed. And they never once told me that they had broken something. I found out by showing up to get the car after hours and discovering that I couldn't pull my car out of the parking lot. Horrible customer service!
I kept going back to S&F because they were willing to work on my kit car when many other mechanics would not. I had to pay for all of Spence & Frye's mistakes. They also wanted to charge me $1,000 to fix an oil leak but I was able to get it done elsewhere for $135. And the leak was at the distributor
I kept going back to S&F because they were willing to work on my kit car when many other mechanics would not. I had to pay for all of Spence & Frye's mistakes. They also wanted to charge me $1,000 to fix an oil leak but I was able to get it done elsewhere for $135. And the leak was at the distributor
Ruben A.
Oct 09, 2017
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First time here. Came in for an oil change thinking is going to be $49.95 like it says on their website. Ended up paying $101! Omar states that my car takes only synthetic. It would have been professional of you if you communicated that to me before doing the job and when I brought that up to you just shrugged your shoulders! I knew driving in and seeing no cars being worked on what so ever was a cue for me not to continue going in. Feeling cheated. Your upcharge just cost you future business.
Momma Joyce L.
Apr 07, 2017
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We went today to Spence And Frye for an oil change. We are taking a trip in a few weeks to Arizona. They checked everything for us and found a couple things that needed addressing. I feel confident in what they showed us and the prices are so reasonable. They are honest and do outstanding work. Customer Service is outstanding as well. Thanks so much Art you have a fantastic business!
Mario G.
Mar 08, 2017
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Than you so much! All the help in the world was required when I brought my escalade in for repair along we all our other GM vehicles.
Art and the mechanics here care about your car and truly will make sure that everything is better than new.
If you have a GM car and need a spot other than the dealer to get the factory parts that are right for your car!
Art and the mechanics here care about your car and truly will make sure that everything is better than new.
If you have a GM car and need a spot other than the dealer to get the factory parts that are right for your car!
Arvin P.
Jul 18, 2015
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Had some electrical problems on my 06 Yukon Denali. Took it here since they were the only shop to confirm that they had the ability to program a body control module. The new bcm didn't resolve the issue, but I brought the truck back and they performed extensive troubleshooting and got the truck fixed right. I'm not happy about the cost of the repair since it was money that I was saving for vacation, but the truck is repaired correctly and appears to be ok. A lot of my issues was from third party garbage that was improperly installed on the truck. The shops expertise got the issues resolved
Otto P.
Jul 21, 2014
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I've been taking both my service vehicles and personal cars to Art at Spence & Frye for over 10 years, since I learned of them from a former employer, who swore by them. My first experience was a quick and successful diagnosis and repair of an ignition problem that had baffled several other mechanics. Since then, I've never regretted my choice for service. Prices are reasonable. Communication is prompt, honest, easy to understand, and not couched in salesmanship. Estimates are accurate. Service is prompt. I recommend Spence & Frye very highly, particularly to owners of GM products
Jun S.
Feb 22, 2013
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