San Francisco Automotive Solutions

Unless you have an air-cooled system, your engine's cooling system will rely upon a water pump. This is a vital component that keeps coolant pumping through the engine in order to ... read more

Every vehicle has an air filter in the engine compartment and most vehicles have a cabin air filter, as well. What do they do and how often do they need to be replaced? Those are the questions we're here to answer. Engine Air Filter ... read more

In addition to all types of automotive repairs, most of the services we perform at San Francisco Automotive Solutions revolve around what we call “preventative maintenance.” The ... read more

It's been one of the warmest—and nicest—summers in recent memory here in San Francisco. It sure has been great to see so much sunshine throughout the Bay Area, and most of us have probably been using our air conditions even more than usual ... read more

Quite simply, the timing belt is one of your car’s most important components. It is absolutely vital to the performance, safety and overall health of your vehicle, and it should n ... read more

Your tires are very important to the performance, safety and even fuel economy of your car. Unfortunately, they are often neglected by vehicle owners. Tire maintenance is crucial. That's why the automotive experts at ... read more

The ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle (or "driving stick" if you will) is becoming a dying art, but there are many reasons why modern drivers prefer to have a manual transmission. Fuel economy can be better. The overall cost of owner ... read more

Summertime is almost here. For many people, that means road trips and family vacations. In San Francisco, it also means a lot more tourists and traffic throughout town, which adds to the "stop and go" strain that's already amplified by our hi ... read more

Just as your body has blood and other vital fluids running through it to keep you alive, so does your car. Beyond the gasoline you put in, there are several different types of fluids that you'll find in any vehicle. It's important to know what each ... read more

When it comes to driver safety, few things are more important on your car than the brakes. Whether you need to come to a quick stop while driving fast on the freeway, or you are just dealing with normal stop-and-go traffic throughout the city, you always w ... read more