The Independent Alternative to the Colma Dealerships
Bought your car on Serramonte Auto Row? You do not have to go back to the dealer service lane. Express Auto services Lexus, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen and more on the factory schedule with OEM-quality parts — a few minutes south in San Bruno.
Family-owned on the Peninsula since 1997. Every repair approved by text before we start.
Every Make on Auto Row
The brands sold on Serramonte Blvd — serviced independently, a few minutes away.
Lexus service
RX, ES, NX, IS, GX & hybrids
Honda service
Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey
Toyota service
Prius, Camry, RAV4, Tacoma & hybrids
Subaru service
Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, head gaskets
Volkswagen service
GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, DSG service
Tesla service
Tesla Toolbox equipped
Nissan & Infiniti service
Maintenance, brakes, diagnostics
Kia & Hyundai service
Maintenance, brakes, diagnostics
Ford & Chevrolet service
Maintenance, brakes, diagnostics
Why Colma and Daly City Drivers Choose Express Auto
Minutes from Auto Row
About 8–10 minutes from Serramonte Blvd via I-280 or El Camino Real, at 1041 San Mateo Ave in San Bruno. Free shuttle to San Bruno BART while your car is in the shop.
Warranty-safe maintenance
Factory maintenance schedules, OEM or OEM-quality parts and manufacturer-spec fluids, documented for your records — your new-car warranty stays intact.
Approve repairs by text
We text you the inspection findings and the estimate before any work starts. No service-lane upsell, no surprise add-ons.
Usually same-week appointments
Book online in about two minutes with no deposit. Most maintenance is done the same day.
Professional diagnostics
Techstream-compatible tools for Toyota and Lexus, Honda-capable scan tools, Tesla Toolbox, and factory-level tools for European makes.
Rodent damage, every week
Colma and Daly City cars come in with chewed wiring regularly. We trace every circuit and repair harnesses properly, not just the first broken wire.
Colma Dealer Alternative — FAQ
Is there an independent alternative to the Serramonte Auto Row dealers in Colma?
Yes. Express Auto is a few minutes south of Serramonte Auto Row at 1041 San Mateo Ave in San Bruno. We service the makes sold on Auto Row — Lexus, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Ford, Chevrolet and more — following the factory maintenance schedule with OEM or OEM-quality parts.
Will using an independent shop instead of the Colma dealer void my warranty?
No. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prevents a manufacturer from voiding your warranty because maintenance was done by an independent shop, as long as it follows the factory schedule with equivalent parts. We document every service for your records. Warranty repairs and recalls themselves are still done free at a dealer.
How far is Express Auto from Colma?
About 4 miles — roughly 8–10 minutes from Serramonte Blvd via I-280 South or El Camino Real. Colma BART to San Bruno BART is two stops, and we offer a free shuttle to San Bruno BART.
Do you repair rodent damage for Colma and Daly City drivers?
Yes, every week. Colma's open cemetery land and the slopes of San Bruno Mountain keep rodents active year-round, and parked cars come in with chewed engine wiring and nests in the cabin air filter. We trace every chewed circuit and repair it properly.
What does the dealer service lane do that you do not?
Dealers perform free warranty repairs and recalls and sometimes offer loaner cars. For maintenance and out-of-warranty repairs, we use the same factory procedures and professional diagnostic tools, send you an estimate by text before any work, and charge independent labor rates.
Rodent Damage Guides
In-depth service information from our technicians — what to expect, costs, and why it matters.
Rodent Damage to Car Wiring: Signs, Repair & Prevention
Rodent Damage Repair
Toyota Rodent Wire Damage: Common Chew Points & Repair
Rodent Damage Repair
Honda Rodent Wire Damage: Common Chew Points & Repair
Rodent Damage Repair
Lexus Rodent Wire Damage: Common Chew Points & Repair
Rodent Damage Repair
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