San Francisco's Japanese Auto Repair Specialists

Pat’s Garage offers comprehensive auto services, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Most vehicle owners will likely see the check engine light more than once during the lifetime of their vehicle. Fortunately, many cases of the check engine light are either easy to fix, like a faulty gas cap, or are triggered by a component that we all know will need to be repaired during the lifetime of a car – for example, spark plugs replacement. While there are some cases that involve major cost, in general, the check engine light, if diagnosed and repaired in a timely fashion does not have to cause a major dent in your wallet. So when you see the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, call Pat’s Garage. Our friendly service advisors will be happy to answer your questions and set up an appointment, so that our nationally ASE-certified technicians can diagnose the root cause of the check engine light, and provide you with answers and a repair plan &ndas ... read more

In San Francisco we are fortunate that temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees, but if you drive down to San Jose or north to Napa,  it’s a different story. That’s why auto a/c check and refrigerant refill, if needed, are highly recommended. At Pat’s Garage we offer auto air conditioning services, as well as diagnostics, and repairs, if necessary. Automotive a/c system contains motors, evaporator, condenser, refrigerant which changes between liquid and gaseous state, lines to carry the refrigerant, and many other parts that all together play a role in keeping you cool regardless of how hot it gets outside. Unfortunately with so many moving parts and highly pressurized refrigerant, there is a real possibility of a/c system leaks or an outright failure that could result in a highly uncomfortable ride. However, if you bring your vehicle to our San Francisco auto care facility, we will check your vehicle’s a/c system, and if any repairs are needed, our highl ... read more