Auto Repair in San Bruno, CA You Can Trust.
Tesla, Land Rover and Porsche specialists in San Bruno servicing every make. Start with a free code scan and inspection, and we’ll text you the findings with photos before any work.
Serving San Bruno · South San Francisco · Millbrae · Daly City
Call (650) 588-9199- Since 1997On the Peninsula
- Licensed Tesla softwareFactory-level diagnostics
- 2-yr / 24k-mile warrantyOn OEM parts we supply
- 1-year labor warrantyOn every job we do
About Express Auto Repair
Express Auto Repair is an independent shop on San Mateo Ave in San Bruno, built around the cars we know inside and out: Tesla first, plus Land Rover and Porsche. We use licensed official Tesla diagnostic software and Porsche PIWIS 4, alongside Snap-on and Matco bi-directional scan tools with Land Rover coverage that read codes, pull live data and let us command components on and off to see how they actually behave.
Here’s the part we want to be clear about: we service every make. The Tesla and European focus shaped how we built the shop, and the same care goes into the Mercedes in the next bay, the family SUV and the daily commuter. We’re independent, we install OEM parts, and you get a straight answer about what your car needs.
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What drivers say
Recent reviews from Google and Yelp.
“Amazing service! I came in unexpectedly with a weird noise in my car and David and his team were able to figure it out and had my car back to me within hours! I’m so grateful to have this Shop so close to me! They now have a new customer forever!”
“With everything completed, I paid about half of what the dealership had quoted me, even with the additional brake work. Anderson also stayed a little longer after work to make sure my car was finished the same day instead of having me pick it up the next day.”
“They also saw evidence of rodent activity and suggested what device to try to prevent that. Very good communicators, explained everything clearly without talking down to me.”
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The things that actually change how a job goes.
Factory-level tools
Licensed official Tesla diagnostic software, Porsche PIWIS 4 and two-way Snap-on and Matco scanners, so we read every module instead of guessing.
Proof before parts
Readings and tests point to the failed part before anything is ordered. Most visits start with the free inspection.
Photos and prices on your phone
You see pictures of what we found and a price to approve before we pick up a wrench. Bruno, our service advisor, keeps you posted by text until it’s ready.
Rides and pick-ups
Free shuttle within 5 miles of the shop: San Bruno BART, Millbrae station or SFO while we work. If you’re close to the shop, we can pick up the car and bring it back.
Our Auto Repair in San Bruno, CA
Free inspections and honest recommendations across San Bruno and nearby communities.
Tesla & European Specialists
Teslas, Land Rovers, Porsches and Mercedes-Benz cars are full of computers, and guessing on them gets expensive. This part of the shop is set up around the software each brand uses, so we can read modules, run guided tests and code new parts properly. You get a person explaining the findings in plain English.
Tesla Repair
Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X owners come to us when something knocks, rattles or throws an alert. We connect with licensed official Tesla diagnostic software to read every module, then repair suspension, steering, brakes, climate systems, high-voltage and 12V batteries. You get the explanation in plain English, with photos of what we found.
More about Tesla Repair →Land Rover Repair
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque, Discovery and Defender. We diagnose with Snap-on and Matco bi-directional scan tools with Land Rover coverage, then fix air suspension, coolant and oil leaks, timing chains and electrical warnings with OEM parts.
More about Land Rover Repair →Porsche Repair
Porsches reward careful maintenance and punish shortcuts. We work on the Cayenne and the rest of the range with PIWIS 4, the factory tester, so faults are read the way Porsche intended. Common jobs include intermediate shaft bearing upgrades, PDK servicing, coolant pipe failures and air suspension leaks, each quoted and shown to you with photos before we begin.
More about Porsche Repair →Mercedes-Benz Service
Mercedes-Benz cars ask for Service A and Service B on a schedule shown in the dash. We do both, with the fluids and filters the maker specifies, and reset the reminder when we finish. When a fault appears instead, our scan tools read the individual control units so the repair targets the right part.
More about Mercedes-Benz Service →Repair & Maintenance
Everyday upkeep and repairs for any car on the road, from a routine oil service to a warning light you can’t ignore. Brakes, transmissions, air conditioning, steering and suspension are all handled in the same bays. Each job starts with finding what is actually wrong, and you see the evidence and the price on your phone before any work goes ahead.
Engine Diagnostics & Check Engine Light
A glowing engine light can mean a loose fuel cap or a failing sensor, and the code alone rarely says which. We read stored and pending faults, watch live sensor values while the engine runs, and switch individual parts on and off to confirm what has failed. You get a clear answer and a quote before any part is ordered.
More about Engine Diagnostics & Check Engine Light →Brake Repair
Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal or a pull to one side all mean the brakes need attention soon. We measure pads and rotors, check the calipers and hoses, and replace only what is worn. Fluid is flushed when tests show moisture, and anti-lock faults are traced with a scanner.
More about Brake Repair →Oil Change
Fresh oil is the cheapest protection an engine gets. We match the grade and approval your manufacturer calls for, whether that is conventional, blended, synthetic or high-mileage, and install a quality filter. While the car is up we look over tires, belts, leaks and fluid levels, so small problems are caught before they grow.
More about Oil Change →Transmission Service
Slipping, harsh shifts, a delay before drive engages or a clutch that bites high are signs the transmission needs help. We change fluid at the right interval, diagnose solenoid and converter faults, replace clutches and arrange rebuilds when wear goes too far.
More about Transmission Service →AC Repair
When the vents blow warm on a sunny Peninsula afternoon, the cause is usually a leak, a tired compressor or an electrical fault. We test system pressure, find leaks with dye and detectors, and repair or replace the compressor, condenser, evaporator or controls. The system is then recharged to the correct amount.
More about AC Repair →Suspension & Steering
Clunks over bumps, a wandering steering wheel or uneven tire wear point to tired suspension. We inspect the shocks, bushings and every joint in the steering linkage, replace the worn parts and repair power steering faults, so the car tracks straight again.
More about Suspension & Steering →Rodent Damage Repair
Mice and rats like warm engine bays, and their teeth go straight for wiring insulation. The result can be warning lights, dead features or a car that won’t start. We trace each damaged circuit, splice or replace the affected harness sections, clean out nesting debris and test every system again.
More about Rodent Damage Repair →Inspections & Convenience
Not every visit is a repair. Some drivers want a look over the car before a road trip, others are about to buy a used one and need an honest second opinion. This group also covers the practical side of getting your car to us: a shuttle ride while the work is done, pick-up from home or work, and accounts for businesses running several vehicles.
Free Inspection
Not sure what that noise is? Bring the car in for a code scan of the computer systems and a visual check underneath and around the car. Walk in or book a time. The results come to your phone with photos, so you can decide what to fix now, what can wait and what is fine as it is.
More about Free Inspection →Free Shuttle
Free shuttle within 5 miles of the shop, including San Bruno BART, Millbrae station and SFO. Drop the car and go; it gets fixed while your day goes on.
More about Free Shuttle →Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Getting to a shop is often the hardest part of a repair. If you live or work close to us, we can collect the car from your driveway or office lot, do the work and bring it back. You approve everything by text in the meantime.
More about Pick-Up & Drop-Off →Fleet & Corporate Accounts
Businesses with delivery vans, company cars or service trucks need vehicles that stay on the road. A fleet account gives you priority scheduling, consolidated billing and one point of contact, so drivers spend less time waiting.
More about Fleet & Corporate Accounts →Not sure which service you need? Tell us about the job and we’ll point you to it.
How it works
What happens from the first call to the finished job.
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Get a free inspection
We run a code scan and look the car over, so we start from real data instead of a guess about what’s wrong.
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We dig into the cause
When something needs more time, we use licensed Tesla software, Porsche PIWIS 4 and bi-directional scan tools to pin down the root of it.
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You see the findings by text
Bruno, our service advisor, texts you photos and an estimate, explains it in plain English, and waits for your yes before we touch anything.
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Ride off, or we bring it back
Take the free shuttle while we work, or let us return the car to your driveway or office lot near the shop.
Areas We Serve Near San Bruno
Short drive times, and the same standards in every city.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Straight answers about Express Auto Repair. Don’t see yours? Give us a call.
Call (650) 588-9199How do I choose an auto shop in San Bruno, CA?
Ask whether they diagnose from live data before swapping parts, whether they install OEM parts, and whether you approve the cost before work begins. Ask about the tools they use, especially for a Tesla, Land Rover or Porsche. We do all three and tell you what we find in plain English.
Do you repair Teslas in San Bruno?
Yes. Tesla is our main focus. We use the official Tesla diagnostic software, which we license on the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X: suspension and control arms, high-voltage battery replacement, 12V batteries, brakes, A/C and heat pump, tires and alignment. Most Tesla repairs are completed same day.
Do you work on Land Rover and Range Rover?
Yes, Land Rover is one of our specialties. We diagnose Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque, Discovery and Defender with Snap-on and Matco bi-directional scan tools with Land Rover coverage, and handle air suspension, coolant and oil leaks, timing chains and electrical warnings with OEM parts.
What other European and luxury cars do you service?
Porsche (with Porsche PIWIS 4, Porsche’s factory diagnostic tester), Mercedes-Benz A and B service, BMW, Audi and Lexus, plus every other make. The same diagnose-first approach goes into the family SUV and the daily commuter.
What is included in the free inspection?
Our free inspection is a code scan plus a visual inspection of the car. We text you the findings with photos before any work. Diagnostics is for when we need more time to find the root cause: $250 diagnostics, waived when we complete the repair.
How do I book an appointment?
Fill in the short form at the top of this page and Bruno, our service advisor, texts you two open times; reply with the one you want. You can also pick a time online, walk in for a free inspection, or call (650) 588-9199.
Do you offer a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes. Before you buy a used car we go through it with diagnostic scans and electrical testing so you know its real condition. Book a time online or call (650) 588-9199 to set it up.
My car wiring was chewed by rodents. Can you fix it?
Yes. We trace the chewed circuits, repair or replace the damaged harness sections, clear out any nesting material, and check that each affected system works again.
What warranty do you give?
Genuine factory (OEM) parts we supply and install are covered for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Our workmanship is covered for 1 year on every job.
Can I get a ride while my car is in the shop?
Free shuttle within 5 miles of the shop, including Colma, San Bruno, Millbrae and South San Francisco. Most Tesla repairs are finished the same day, so many customers wait or come back that afternoon.
Get a free inspection in San Bruno, CA
A code scan and visual check, findings texted to you with photos, and no obligation. Bruno, our service advisor, texts you open times in about a minute.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 9am–5pm · Sun closed
Serving San Bruno, South San Francisco, Millbrae, Daly City