Expert Auto Repair Serving San Mateo
San Mateo drivers appreciate our convenient location and expert service. Whether you're coming from downtown San Mateo or the Hillsdale area, we're an easy drive via Highway 101 or El Camino Real.
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm
Sat: 9am–5pm
Getting to Express Auto from San Mateo
San Mateo is the middle of the Peninsula: a busy downtown around the Caltrain station, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Bay Meadows and the county event center, with neighborhoods running from San Mateo Park and Baywood to Shoreview and the Highlands.
San Mateo has plenty of shops on El Camino Real. Owners who want a Tesla or Porsche specialist without dealer pricing come up Highway 101 to San Bruno.
From central San Mateo: about 11 miles, about 16 minutes without traffic via Highway 101 and San Bruno Avenue East.
San Mateo landmarks: distance to our shop
- Hillsdale Shopping Center11 mi · 17 min
- Downtown San Mateo9.0 mi · 15 min
- San Mateo County Event Center11 mi · 17 min
- College of San Mateo14 mi · 20 min
San Mateo neighborhoods: San Mateo Park, Baywood, Aragon, Hayward Park, Shoreview, San Mateo Highlands, Bay Meadows.
ZIP codes: 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404
Distances and drive times are measured from 1041 San Mateo Ave with OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic.
Auto Repair Services for San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo
High-performance and European vehicle specialists serving San Mateo and the Peninsula.