Welcome to Fred's Garage
Fred Bordoff is owner and president of NYCAT, the New York Center for Automotive Technology, a state-of-the art facility specializing in automotive diagnostics and repairs, located in Long Island City. He is the co-host of WMCA Radio's "Auto Lab", a weekly call-in program in New York. He serves as auto expert to CNNfn TV, and appears regularly as automotive commentator on CNNfn's programs "In the Game" and "The Most Toys." He publishes the NYCAT News, a professional newsletter for the automotive industry.
Do you have a question for Fred?
While Fred may not be able to answer all inquiries personally, he will select some of the most common and interesting topics and deal with them here each week. Please try to keep your question brief and to the point and indicate the year, make, model and engine type of your vehicle.

Notice: Fred's answers to your questions are informational only, based on the facts that you provide. His foremost advice to you is to exercise caution and good sense; and to seek the advice of a qualified professional who will examine, diagnose and repair your vehicle.

Other sites of interest to car owners:

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.

 

Car Care Council Car Care Council is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide information to vehicle owners.

Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair A July, 1996, publication of the Federal Trade Commission, the American Automobile Association, and the National Association of Attorneys General.

Alldata Technical Service Bulletins

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Recalls

   

  Click and Clack the Car Talk Guys