Autofashion-USA (miramar)
# AutoFasion-USA: Inside a Miramar Shop That Helped Shape San Diego’s VIP Scene
**Location:** Miramar, San Diego, California
**Specialty:** VIP builds, air suspension, custom audio, show cars
**Owner:** Freddy
AutoFasion-USA operates quietly in Miramar.
Three people. No spectacle. No sales language.
Yet for more than two decades, the shop has been involved in shaping the way VIP cars are built, driven, and understood—both in Japan and the United States.
This is not a performance shop in the traditional sense.
It functions more like a workshop and a consulting space.
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## Background
Before VIP sedans, AutoFasion-USA’s roots were in trucks—specifically lowrider trucks—and air suspension.
Freddy’s early work involved air suspension systems through a company called **Hack Shack**, long before airbags became normalized in the VIP scene. That experience carried forward as builds evolved toward sedans, Volkswagens, and show-oriented platforms.
Freddy has been building cars for over 20 years, splitting time between Japan and the United States. His exposure to Japanese regulations, culture, and fabrication methods still influences how the shop approaches builds today.
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## VIP Context
VIP culture did not develop in a vacuum.
In Japan, static suspension became common partly because **air suspension was illegal**, forcing builders to work within stricter constraints. That limitation shaped an aesthetic that later became idealized online.
AutoFasion-USA does not subscribe to one “correct” approach.
> “Not everyone wants to be static,” Freddy says.
> “The car is a reflection of the owner. We’ll build it how they want.”
The shop has been criticized for bagged setups in the past—especially during early internet forum eras—but their position has remained consistent: functionality and usability matter as much as appearance.
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## What the Shop Works On
While AutoFasion-USA is strongly associated with VIP sedans, their work spans multiple platforms.
**Common builds include:**
- VIP sedans (LS platforms, luxury imports)
- Lowriders
- Volkswagens
- Show-oriented vehicles
- Custom audio installations
The shop also offers **maintenance and service for air suspension systems**, something many builders overlook after installation.
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## Audio and Technical Insight
AutoFasion-USA approaches audio from a systems perspective rather than a parts-first mindset.
One recurring issue they see involves factory systems—particularly Lexus platforms.
Freddy notes that factory speakers like the **S43** cannot simply be replaced with aftermarket units unless impedance is matched correctly. Often, the issue is not the speaker itself but the factory amplifier.
For head units, solutions like **Beat-Sonic double-DIN conversions** allow owners to remove factory changers without disrupting system balance.
This kind of advice is given freely.
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## Air Suspension Philosophy
When asked about value and durability, Freddy points to **Air Lift** as one of the best balances between cost and reliability for street-driven cars.
Not the most extreme.
Not the cheapest.
Functional and serviceable.
That philosophy carries through the rest of the shop’s work.
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## Pricing and Approach
Labor rates sit around **$150 per hour**, which is considered low relative to surrounding Miramar shops.
Pricing is described simply as fair.
> “We’re more about the customer, not the money,” Freddy explains.
> “We’re here as consultants. How can we help you?”
That approach has translated into trust.
Seven separate Lexus LS430 owners independently recommended the shop for work on a 2006 LS430.
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## Events and Community
AutoFasion-USA hosts **AF Festival**, an event created for customers and supporters. It typically takes place on the Sunday following SEMA, serving more as a gathering than a showcase.
The shop also remains connected to Japan’s show scene, with upcoming appearances tied to Japanese automotive events.
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## Dream Build
Freddy already completed his dream build.
A classic Volkswagen Bug powered by an early RX-7 rotary engine.
No replicas.
No branding exercise.
Just a project built because it could be.
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## Perspective
AutoFasion-USA does not chase trends.
They do not argue online.
They do not respond to criticism.
They continue working.
Whether VIP, static, bagged, or unconventional—the shop’s position is consistent:
Build the car honestly.
Support the owner.
Let the work speak later.
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## Shop Information
**Shop Name:** AutoFasion-USA
**Location:** Miramar, San Diego, California
**Address:**
8284 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
**Phone:**
619-342-4634
**Email:**
info@autofashionusa.com
**Website:**
**Instagram:**
@autofashion_usa
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