My Jeep Cherokee has been overheating and misfiring, the Jeep dealer quoted me almost $8,000. After a recommendation from a close friend, I towed it to Bob's for a second opinion. They did a full service on the cylinder heads, resurfaced the heads and replaced the gaskets. All for a fraction of the cost. After 20,000 miles later, vehicle still runs strong and the misfire is no longer here. I appreciate Bob and his team. They made the process quick, easy and affordable. read more

I called in before I had my car towed to the repair shop for a engine malfunction. They confirmed the car arrived and we went over my Toyota Corolla issues. They ran diagnostics and let me know the items they found. I had known most of them but did not expect it to run in the tens of thousands. We planned on making initial repairs to gift the car to my daughter but we're contemplating if it was worth to do the repairs or just buy a different car. After talking about the cost and what it needed to get done, we decided to go forward with the repairs. They were willing to work with us which I really appreciated. I spoke to the owner, he made me feel comfortable with the work that needed to be done and was confident it was going to run as good as new. There was some time getting the parts in that delayed the completion of the repairs however, we were not in any rush. To get started, we paid half of it upfront and paid the balance upon completion. 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. read more

I brought my Toyota Highlander in due to a squeaking noise, and Bob was able to fit me in the same day, which I really appreciated. After inspecting the braking system, he found that the front brake pads and rotors were completely worn down (metal-to-metal), and the calipers were leaking brake fluid. Bob quickly ordered affordable, quality parts and had everything repaired by the evening, getting me safely back on the road the same day. I also noticed his ASE Certification, which gave me extra confidence in the work being done. Thank you for the fast, honest, and reliable service! read more

Update review: Still my #1 car repair shop in SF!! And I will not be going anywhere else. Car started shaking and check engine light came out. I called Bob's to ask if I could come in and they said yes. They diagnosed my car and clearly communicated what was wrong and what needed to be fixed. (engine misfire - needed to replace engine coils). I also needed an oil change so I got that done as well. Dropped my car off at 12ish and picked it up that same day around 5! The staff here is amazing. They won't scam you and they make sure they are thorough with their work. And they really do care about their customers! I'm so grateful I have a reliable shop in the city. It makes me feel soooo much better knowing I have a car spot!! Would 150% recommend to everyone!!!! read more

Was having lunch in the area when I notice Bobs, I came in and asked for a price for oil change, my car was in need of one. When he told me the price I was shocked on how much lower it was compared to everyone else. They seemed very busy and they said they can get me in and out right away. This was totally awesome.m, specially I wasn't expecting to get this done today. They checked my brakes and told me I could use a change on the next service date, he insured me I would be ok. I will most definitely bring my vehicle in for any reason. If your looking for great price, honesty, bobs auto is the place. read more

My dad told me to check this place out to get my transmission flush. Glad I listen because they gave me a good price and same day service, and when I say same day, I mean they got started on my car quickly. They pointed out some other things that i will need to get done on the car. there was no pressure like some of the other places who act like they need to get it done asap. They let me know when I should come back. They made sure my vehicle was not at risk for breaking down. Will be coming back. read more

Very flexible staff and convenient location in the city! Would recommend. I needed a super quick smog and oil change and they made it happen in less than 24 hours. Great place! read more

Classic bait and switch used at Bob's Auto Service. I came by on Tuesday evening to get pricing on installing my shocks/struts for labor only. After checking with the manager and going on the computer to look up my vehicle. They said it would be $600 for 4 hours of labor at $150 per hour. I told them that I would return on Friday morning to leave my car and they said that was fine. I brought in my car on 9:30 am on Friday morning and let the manager know I came in and left my car with them. I received a call later that morning and was told that it would be 5 hours of labor at $750. I let them know that they said it would only be 4 hours of labor on Tuesday and the reason was for 2 hours for the front and 3 hours for the rear. They also said I needed 2 new tires in the front because they are bald. This is false because I went to America's Tire mid last month and they checked all of the tread on my tires and they said they were in good tread. I didn't appreciate that they wanted to add onto the invoice for tires which were not needed at all. I go in to pick up my car later in the afternoon and again asked why an extra hour of labor was charged. They said that they didn't have the VIN # to look up when I went in on Tuesday. I provided all of my vehicle info, make, model and type of drivetrain. They should have asked me for the VIN # if they needed it and I would have given. I've called about 5 other auto repair shops for pricing on the install of shocks/struts and none of them asked for a VIN #. Unfortunately, this will be the first and last time at Bob's Auto. read more

Amazing customer service and would highly recommend! Needed brake pads and rotors for a 4runner; called in late 5pm and the team was able to quote me and order the parts in time to have them installed the following morning. Thank you Jason and fam for the late accommodation and for helping me get back on the road so quickly! read more

My truck broke down on the highway in San Francisco after visiting family. I live in Sacramento, being stranded I have no idea where to tow it to. After asking a family member, they recommended Bobs. This was the best decision I have made. Bob's was able to fit me in same day, throughly explained what was the cause and correction needed to repair my truck. After his electrical diagnosis, he found that the power train control module was going bad and caused the alternator to overcharge the system. Bob was able to get the powertrain control module ordered and programmed same day and got me back home to Sacramento late evening. Bob only charged me half of the diagnosis!! A honest, reliable and trusted mechanic is hard to find these days, I was not upsold on anything. They did notice some minor oil leaks but I don't consider that being upselling because the issue was noticeable which they wanted to make me aware. Unfortunately it was the transmission oil pan gasket. There was no pressure on the recommended service either. Due to the timing issue, I did not get it done as I was in a rush needing to go home. The best part was that they showed me what was found during the diagnosis process for reassurance and peace of mind. I got back home to Sacramento with peace of mind. If my truck was stranded in San Francisco again, I am towing it to Bobs. Thank you guys! read more

I had a nail in my tire and needed a patch. I was in and out in like 15-20 min! Parked in the lot, talked to the owner and immediately someone started working on the tired. It was almost lunch time so I walked down the block to grab a sandwich and by the time I got back, my car was ready to go. Thank you so much for the super fast service. Everyone there was really nice. Would definitely be coming back for car help! read more

Was searching around for quality auto shop in SF because I needed new brake pads & rotors. To my surprise right in North beach has an amazing family owned shop! Great quality at fair prices! Will get you in fast and follow up promptly! Was able to do a full brake service, tire rotation and full synthetic oil change within one day! Recommend this shop to anyone. read more

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Sudden brake failure at 1pm on a Saturday, they were able to get new parts and fix everything even though they had to stay open later than usual, very reasonable prices, good communication, and diagnosed problems much quicker than the mechanic I had previously used, as well as being very conveniently located. Will use them from now on! read more

The people here are so nice. I came in on a Saturday at noon and they were able to take me immediately! Great service and will be coming back :) read more

Wow. I cannot say enough good things about Bob's Auto Service. Jason (owner) and his son Jonathan took incredible care of me. Jonathan corresponded with me while Jason and the team worked on my car, I really appreciated the kind communication. As a young woman, automotive services can be tricky for fear of being scammed, etc. But I never felt that way here. In fact, their pricing is REALLY good, plus you won't find service like this anywhere else. Family-owned and operated is a huge plus. I went in for an oil / filter change and left as a long-term customer - thank you! read more

I have been really hesitant to find a new mechanic since I moved to the city, especially because I always feel like i get taken advantage of since I do not know much about cars. Needless to say, my gut was right. I do not know if it is a tactic of theirs or coincidental but the lady working the phone is super differcult to understand. I called the day before to ask about making an appointment and to get pricing which seemed fair ($80 for oil change & $250 for Ac Refresh) based on my minor research, so I figured I'd try it out since it's a close walk from my place. I also had a noise coming from the back of my car so I decided to do a diagnostic check when I brought it In. Sure enough 2 hours later they call me to tell me that there is a leak in my AC and told me how much it would be to fix it ($350). Like I said the lady on the phone was SUPER difficult to understand, so since I was close I just decided to walk over to talk in person. Still there was a bit of a language barrier and she did not do a good job of explaining anything. I think she was trying to translate for the mechanic who also did not speak great english. Any questions I asked to clarify she just kept pointing to the paper and repeating the same thing. Anyway they said that they would repair the Ac then do the oil change. Then a couple hours later they call me saying the AC is done and something about needing to do the oil change but they are not sure if it will fix the noise coming from my car. I agreed and said sure that's fine just do the oil change. She was super unclear on the phone, so I thought she meant that they still just needed to do the oil change after the diagnostic check. Then when I come to pick up my car she was going over my bill and it was $250 more than what we discussed when I came in person. She said I approved using other type of oil over the phone when she called. She said NOTHING about it being an Extra $250 And my car is still making the noise!! Which I know she said might not fix it, but there was hardly even any verdict from the diagnostic check either. All they said it was coming from the back of the car which I already knew. I would not recommend this place unless you are coming in for something really simple and even then I would only go in person for any communication. I ended up spending over $1000 when I was initially expecting to pay $480. At the end of the day, I so was pissed because since I technically authorized the everything, there was nothing I could do. I just bit my tongue from screaming at the lady. I understand not everyone's first language is english, but they need to hire someone that can clearly explain what is going on to the customer. read more

I was able to bring my car in right away for service. However, the next day it began smoking and leaking a ton of oil on the freeway on my way to work. I had to stop by another auto repair shop to assess what was going on. Turns out, the individual who did my oil change at Bobs forgot to put the cap back on. I went back to Bobs the next day with my receipt from the other auto shop and let them know what happened. they apologized and actually reimbursed me for the trouble. will return again! read more

I'm not the brightest person when it comes to car issues. About 2 weeks ago, my car notified me that one of my tires were low on air. I was like eh, it can wait.. since it was in the 20s for PSI while the others were in the 30s. Fast forward to yesterday morning, my PSI was at 17 all of a sudden and others were at 30. I was like hm, maybe I will as CK to help me put air in my tires after work. When I get into my car after work, my tires were now at 15 PSI! I call CK and I ask him to help me put air in my car. He says it sounds like a nail was on my tire and I didn't realize to check. While I wait outside for him, I go check and lo and behold - there's a nail in my car! This was after work, so most places were getting ready to close. I bust out my handy dandy yelp page and look for a place nearby that can help me. I find Bob's Auto Service and give them a quick call if they can do it right now. They say yes and I drive over. Took about 30 mins and $40 to remove the nail and patch up my tires. Not bad! The guy was also nice enough to put more air in all my tires. Quick service, friendly, and good pricing! read more

Got a nail in my tire 1 hour before I was supposed to drive to Tahoe. I went in and they plugged it and I was back on the road within 15 minutes! Would highly recommend this business. read more

Bob's Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Last minute appointment. Good communication. Reasonable turnaround. Higher price compared to similar services elsewhere. But I consider it a very fair convenience fee. I got what I needed last minute same day. read more

I always come here for anything related to my car. Thanks for getting things fixed up and ready so quickly!

Life saver! We were stuck in San Francisco asking multiple people and police offices and Bobs Auto was the ONLY one that helped Thank you we are truly grateful for you guys read more

Had my oil changed at this location. With all the great reviews, I thought it would be a no brainer to bring my car here. However, when I got my car back, I noticed several abrasion marks on the engine covers. In addition, there were two indentation on the door entry sill. It makes me wonder what was happening to my car while I was away. My car came back worse than when I took it in. I would not recommend this business based on how my pride and joy vehicle was treated. Vehicles don't necessarily remember what you said to them, but they never for how they were treated. Mine was treated poorly. read more

Great work! Can't say enough of the mechanics and the great work they did on my Ford Van Shocks & Struts on my ford van. Pretty fast too - dropped off in the morning, picked up in afternoon Thanks Again read more

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Extremely honest, hardworking, experts, competitive pricing. They basically saved me from being ripped off from other shops. I came from out of town and my alternator died. I was so so lucky to find them . I highly recommend them read more

BEWARE OF SCAMMER. We came to get a screw removed from a tire. Before signing any paperwork or giving us an estimate, an employee started working on the tire (my partner was watching him) while I was speaking with the owner. He pulled the screw, which had not punctured through the tire, and then punctured the sidewall of the tire with the repair tool. Then the owner and I came over and he demanded we buy a new tire. Thankfully I realized they were trying to scam me and refused. After a fair amount of arguing, they gave up and put a temporary patch in the tire. The employee who punctured the tire apologized and said "sorry my boss just wants money". I think that speaks for itself. Avoid this shop if you can, as they will likely try to scam you too. read more

very fast and affordable , would recommend to anyone! Called and asked to come in for a patch on and got me in very quick! Also very cheap for a patch read more

I really appreciate the services these guy provide here. Jason and the team is extremely helpful and I'de recommend this place if you needed a trusted mechanic. read more

My car tire was punctured and I needed to go to a repair shop asap. These guys fixed everything in 15 mins. Life savers. Prompt service - highly recommend. read more

My car needed servicing and Bobs Auto managed to be very helpful. Everyone was friendly. I appreciate the help and service. Would recommend to anyone for car service read more

Bob's Auto Service - Jason was very careful and helpful. Definitely coming back again! Thanks !!! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Following all the positive yelp reviews, I turned to them when I had a tire running low pressure. The helpful technician kindly filled my tire for free, and when I offered to tip or pay him, he said, 'don't worry, just bring it back to have it fixed if it starts flattening again'. And... it did run low again so I brought it in. They found a nail which was quickly fixed for $35!! They are definitely now my go-to local auto repair shop! read more

Can't even plug a tire properly! Their low quality work caused me more inconvenience and now a permanently damaged tire!

We are from out of town and our brakes stopped working right as we entered the city, this shop fixed them for us by the end of the day. The owners were extremely friendly and kept in contact with us about the issues, pricing, etc.! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

I brought my Smart Car in due to a check engine light DTC present. Upon having their technician diagnose the issue, they found that the Clutch Shift Solenoid was worn out due to intermittent voltage. They replaced it with quality OEM parts at a good price. I'm super happy I brought it to them! Their turnaround time was same day too! Thank you Bobs! read more

He's is very fast and does good work and verry respect and friendly and helping so come on down and get your car read more

Bob's Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bob's is very responsive. I was able to text with them and they kept me updated every step of the way.

Great experience getting our car serviced at Bob's. Fast turnaround and affordable price.

I had an emergency as I blew out a tire in a very bad pothole on 101. My car was barely drivable and I needed the tire replaced ASAP. It was a bit tricky because my car has a specific size run flat tire, but the shop was able to source it quickly on the same day. They did a great job replacing the flat and were very professional. I highly recommend this shop. read more

My car license plate had fallen off from another vehicle bumping into my car. I called Bob's and a friendly employee answered that they allowed for walk-ins. I took my car in with the license plate frame and 2 (of 4 needed) screws to Bob's. One of their employees quickly looked into my repair, found 2 more screws that fit my car model, and screwed the new plate on, free of charge, within 10 minutes time. Great, quick, service and friendly staff! read more

First time here.. but saw yelp reviews.. we drove here from mission n ocean ave.. staff was nice n gave us information what else needed done for our car.. very attentive..beside oil change.. going get transmission oil change also n filter under hood change.. so happy they will be our car maintenance place from now on .. read more

Bob's Auto Service - Yay we found our new place for our cars.. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California