Specialist Auto Repair for Palo Alto Drivers
Palo Alto drivers with Tesla or Porsche ownership often make the 31-minute drive to Express Auto for specialist services unavailable locally: Tesla diagnostics with the official Tesla diagnostic software, IMS bearing upgrades on 996/997 911s, and PDK transmission service done correctly.
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm
Sat: 9am–5pm
Getting to Express Auto from Palo Alto
Palo Alto is home to Stanford University, University Avenue’s downtown and Stanford Shopping Center, with neighborhoods from Crescent Park and Professorville to Midtown and Barron Park.
Palo Alto has its own dealers and specialists at Palo Alto prices. Drivers who commute north use us for specialist work at independent rates.
From central Palo Alto: about 22 miles, about 31 minutes without traffic via Hamilton Avenue and Highway 101.
Palo Alto landmarks: distance to our shop
- University Avenue downtown22 mi · 32 min
- Stanford Shopping Center22 mi · 33 min
- California Avenue24 mi · 33 min
Palo Alto neighborhoods: Crescent Park, Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Midtown, Barron Park, College Terrace.
ZIP codes: 94301, 94302, 94303, 94304, 94306
Distances and drive times are measured from 1041 San Mateo Ave with OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic.
Auto Repair Services for Palo Alto Drivers
Full-service auto repair and maintenance for all makes and models
Brake Repair
- Brake pad & shoe replacement
- Rotor replacement — new rotors only, never resurfaced
- Caliper repair & rebuilding
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Oil Change Service
- Conventional oil change
- Synthetic blend oil change
- Full synthetic oil change
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Engine Diagnostics
- Free code scan, walk-in or by appointment
- $250 diagnostics, waived when the repair is completed by our shop
- Snap-on and Matco bi-directional scan tools
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Transmission Service
- Transmission fluid change
- Transmission flush service
- Clutch repair & replacement
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AC Repair & Service
- AC system diagnosis
- Refrigerant recharge
- Leak detection & repair
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Suspension & Steering
- Shock & strut replacement
- Control arm replacement
- Ball joint service
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Why Palo Alto Drivers Choose Express Auto
🏆 29 Years of Trust
Since 1997, we've built our reputation on honest service and fair prices. Many of our customers have been with us for decades.
🚗 All Makes & Models
From domestic to European luxury vehicles, our experienced technicians have the expertise to service any vehicle.
💵 Fair, Transparent Pricing
No surprises. We provide detailed estimates before starting work and explain everything in plain English.
⏱ OEM Parts, Ready On Time
Factory-spec parts and fluids, a 2-year/24k-mile warranty on the OEM parts we install, and a completion time we give you up front.