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About Bret's Autoworks, Gardner

Total Commitment To Our Customers

Bret's Autoworks, Gardner location opened in 2008 by Shawn Fischer and Leo Murry. Shawn was serving as the general manager and owner of Bret's Autoworks in Olathe when he met Leo. Leo filled a technician position in 2001 and became fast friends.

Treating You, Like Family

Both Shawn and Leo live in the Gardner area. Like Bret, both men started working for auto repair shops during high school. Shawn graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration. Leo has been employed in the auto repair industry since their high school days and is an ASE-certified master technician. Honesty, personal integrity, and faith are all key to everything at Bret's Autoworks.

Today, Bret's Autoworks in Gardner has grown to a staff of 2 ASE-certified master technicians, two service advisors, and one full-time lube technician. The experts at Bret's Autoworks are industry-recognized for their superior skills and service. We hire the best technicians to fix your car right the first time.

More to Know About Bret's Autoworks

Bret's is a AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility. We meet and maintain high professional standards.
Bret's is a NAPA AutoCare Center, offering a three-year, 36-mile Nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty.
Bret's is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified shop. We have earned the ASE Blue Seal, which means we have both technicians and advisors that are ASE certified.
Accredited with the Better Business Bureau, Bret's maintains an A+ rating.
Bret's is a member of the Gardner Chamber of Commerce.

Meet Our Expert Auto Technicians – Gardner, KS

Meet Our Gardner Family

Shawn Fischer, Owner/Bookkeeper

Shawn Fischer
Owner/Bookkeeper

Leo Murray, Owner/General Manager

Leo Murry
Owner/General Manager

Tracy Lane, Service Manager

Tracy Lane
Office Manager

Rick Pritchard, Service Manager | Bret's Autoworks - Gardner

Rick Pritchard
Service Manager

Elizabeth Kugler

1/14/2026

5

Gardner

Im very thankful that Brets Autoworks is in Gardner, KS. Ive been taking my car to be serviced there for 18 months, and will continue to trust them with my business! The team is honest, reliable, and friendly.

Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us over the past 18 months! We’re grateful to be part of the Gardner community and truly appreciate your continued support. Our team will be happy to hear this, we look forward to taking care of your vehicle for years to come.

- Gardner

Jan Johnson

1/12/2026

5

Gardner

Quickly found the problem and fixed it in record time.

Thanks for the review! We're glad we were able to quickly identify and resolve the issue for you. Glad we could quickly find the issue and get it fixed for you.

- Gardner

Evan Knight

1/10/2026

5

Gardner

Great and honest place. Have taken two of my vehicles here, and they have always been honest about what they think the best options are, and have never pushed to unnecessary work. Would recommend to anyone.

Thank you for the great feedback! We appreciate your trust in us with multiple vehicles and are glad you value our honest, no-pressure approach. Your recommendation means a lot to our team!

- Gardner

Sheri Small

12/17/2025

5

Gardner

Always great service!

Thank you! We appreciate your continued support and are glad to always provide great service.

- Gardner

Kenneth Cole

12/12/2025

5

Gardner

Excellent service!

Thank you! Our team appreciates the feedback!

- Gardner

Kurt VanDePol

12/10/2025

5

Gardner

Fast friendly expert service with well communicated expectations on time frame and cost! Recommend their service to anyone!!!

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re glad you had a fast, friendly experience and that our team clearly communicated the timing and cost. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

- Gardner

Debra Travis

12/10/2025

5

Gardner

It wasn’t the news you wanted to get at Christmas time. I’m very in tune to my car and knew something major was going on. Sure enough it was the transmission. Bret’s auto has always worked on my car and has kept the old girl running. I appreciate their honesty and good service. Being a visual person their videos help to understand the issues. Thank you Tracy, Rick,Dalton and the video guy (can’t remember his name) for taking care of me all these years.

Thank you so much for sharing this and for trusting us with your vehicle over the years. We know news like that—especially around the holidays—is never easy, and we truly appreciate your understanding and confidence in our team. We’re glad the videos help explain what’s going on, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Tracy, Rick, Dalton, and the whole crew. It means a lot to us to keep “the old girl” running and continue taking care of you.

- Gardner

Onur Yilmaz

12/8/2025

5

Gardner

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They got me in the next day for an oil change and the service was professional and meticulous.

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re happy to hear the team was able to get you in quickly and take great care of your vehicle. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to seeing you next time!

- Gardner

Cyndy Bowman

12/3/2025

5

Gardner

I had a nail in my tire and I was wanting to get it fixed with this weather. I needed to drive this vehicle. Bretts got me right in and not only found one nail, but two. I was there an hour and then good to go.Been going here for years. I appreciate them a lot and they do very good work.

Thank you for sharing this, and we’re so glad we could get you safely back on the road — especially with this weather! Finding that second nail was definitely a great catch, and we’re happy it was an easy fix. We truly appreciate your loyalty over the years and are grateful for your trust in our team. If you ever need anything, we’re here to help! Safe driving!

- Gardner

Tim Backs

12/3/2025

5

Gardner

Really and plus with these guys. I had a brake issue where I lost pressure for my power brakes. My experience is usually there is a liquid leak or something similar, or a master cylinder, which usually results in a fair amount of money and time to fix. They found it was just a cap that was cracked and fix it right away with a very small charge. Love their honesty and efficiency. They got it done the same day, which was great because it was a snow day and I needed to get back home.

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the team was able to diagnose the issue quickly and get you safely back on the road—especially on a snowy day. Honest answers and efficient repairs are precisely what we strive for, and we’re happy that we came through for you. We truly appreciate your trust in us and are always here when you need us.

- Gardner