Honest auto repair in San Francisco

Expert repairs. Straight answers. No upselling.

From engine diagnostics to brakes, Bob's Auto Service keeps San Francisco drivers on the road with fair prices and work done right the first time.

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4.7★
Google Rating
267
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Services

Everything we take on.

Engine Diagnostics & Repair
01

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
02

Electrical System Diagnostics

Expert troubleshooting of charging systems, control modules, and electrical faults, including same-day module ordering and programming.

Brake Service & Repair
03

Brake Service & Repair

Fast, honest brake work at fair prices — because your family's safety can't wait.

Cooling System & Cylinder Head Work
04

Cooling System & Cylinder Head Work

Overheating solved at the source: full cylinder head service, resurfacing, and gasket replacement that lasts.

Auto Maintenance
05

Auto Maintenance

Routine maintenance and inspections that catch small issues, like minor leaks, before they become big ones.

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Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco
Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco
Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco
Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco
Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco
Bob's Auto Service in San Francisco

The second opinion that saves drivers thousands.

Our story

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

What customers say

“I must say, my Toyota Corolla works just as I remember when we got it. I highly recommend Bob's Auto for their workmanship and communication.”

Allan Llona

“A honest, reliable and trusted mechanic is hard to find these days, I was not upsold on anything. If my truck was stranded in San Francisco again, I am towing it to Bobs.”

jshlade

“The Jeep dealer quoted me almost $8,000. They did a full service on the cylinder heads, resurfaced the heads and replaced the gaskets. All for a fraction of the cost. 20,000 miles later, vehicle still runs strong.”

Marites Mabutas

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Serving San Francisco.

(415) 986-0886

706 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Hours

Open now
Monday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

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706 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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