Auto repair shop · San Francisco, CA
Bob's Auto Service
Honest auto repair in San Francisco
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From the business
In the shop's own words: “The shop drivers trust with the hard problems”
When your car is overheating, misfiring, or stranded on the highway, the last thing you need is a shop that talks around the problem. At Bob's Auto Service on Columbus Avenue, we start every job with a thorough diagnosis, walk you through exactly what we found, and show you the evidence, so you can make the right call for your car and your budget. Our customers come to us for second opinions and stay for the workmanship. Drivers have brought us dealer quotes in the thousands and left with the same repair done for a fraction of the cost, still running strong tens of thousands of miles later. When parts need ordering or budgets need flexibility, we work with you, not against you. We're open six days a week, and when it's urgent, we do everything we can to fit you in same-day.
- Diagnostics-first: we show you what we find
- Honest recommendations, never pressure
- Second opinions that save real money
- Open six days a week
Services
Engine Diagnostics & Repair
Thorough diagnostics that pinpoint the real problem, from misfires to major engine work, with clear findings before any repair begins.
Electrical System Diagnostics
Expert troubleshooting of charging systems, control modules, and electrical faults, including same-day module ordering and programming.
Brake Service & Repair
Fast, honest brake work at fair prices — because your family's safety can't wait.
Cooling System & Cylinder Head Work
Overheating solved at the source: full cylinder head service, resurfacing, and gasket replacement that lasts.
Auto Maintenance
Routine maintenance and inspections that catch small issues, like minor leaks, before they become big ones.