San Bruno's Neighborhood Auto Repair Shop
Express Auto has been San Bruno's neighborhood auto repair shop since 1997. Located at 1041 San Mateo Ave (94066), we diagnose check-engine lights, repair brakes and suspensions, and specialize in Tesla diagnostics with the official Tesla diagnostic software, Porsche IMS/PDK, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and everyday Honda/Toyota service. Prefer not to visit? We pick up from YouTube HQ, Tanforan-area offices or your driveway, repair the car and return it to the same parking lot.
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm
Sat: 9am–5pm
Express Auto Repair in San Bruno
San Bruno is our home. The shop sits on San Mateo Avenue, the city’s old main street, a few blocks from the San Bruno BART station, with Tanforan, YouTube’s campus and quiet hillside neighborhoods all within a few minutes.
San Bruno drivers don’t need to sit in a dealer service lane in Colma or Burlingame for dealer-quality work. Drop the car off on the way to BART and pick it up on the way home.
Free shuttle within 5 miles of the shop, and San Bruno is inside that range.
Around the shop: distance to our shop
- The Shops at Tanforan1.1 mi · 3 min
- San Bruno BART0.4 mi · 1 min
- YouTube headquarters1.3 mi · 3 min
- Skyline College4.3 mi · 9 min
- San Francisco International Airport2.9 mi · 5 min
San Bruno neighborhoods: Rollingwood, Crestmoor, Portola Highlands, Mills Park, Belle Air, Shelter Creek.
ZIP codes: 94066
Distances and drive times are measured from 1041 San Mateo Ave with OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic.
Free pick-up from San Bruno parking lots
Working at YouTube on Cherry Ave, near Tanforan, or anywhere in 94066? Leave the car in your work lot or driveway. We pick it up, diagnose and repair at our shop a few minutes away, text you an estimate for approval, then return the car to the same spot — often before you clock out.
- YouTube Headquarters (Cherry Ave)
- Tanforan / El Camino offices
- San Mateo Ave businesses
- Home driveways in 94066
Auto Repair Services for San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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.
Specialist Services Near San Bruno
High-performance and European vehicle specialists serving San Bruno and the Peninsula.
Common Questions from San Bruno Drivers
Where can I get a check engine light diagnosed in San Bruno?
Express Auto at 1041 San Mateo Ave offers a free code scan, walk-in or by appointment, which reads the fault codes your car has stored. Diagnostics, when we need more time to find the root cause, is $250, waived when the repair is completed by our shop. We work on Tesla, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Honda, Toyota and more.
Can you pick up my car from work in San Bruno so I never visit the shop?
Yes. Free pick-up and drop-off covers San Bruno workplaces and homes — including YouTube HQ. We collect the car from the parking lot, repair it, and return it to the same lot. Book at expressauto.io or call (650) 588-9199 and mention pick-up.
Is Express Auto a good alternative to a San Bruno dealership?
Yes. We use correct OEM-spec fluids and professional diagnostic tools (the official Tesla diagnostic software, Porsche PIWIS 4 and Snap-on and Matco bi-directional scan tools) at independent labor rates, with same-day service for many jobs.