House Of Brakes, San Francisco

Every last thing about the House of Brakes is easy, from the location to the free inspections to the in-by-8:00, out-by-4:30 policy. The simplicity of the services offered – brake pad swaps, rotor fixes – marries perfectly with the laid-back atmosphere of the staff on hand at this no-frills 24th St auto repair shop on South Van Ness. The shop doesn’t skimp on service or quality, however, which is why House of Brakes as managed to pull in longtime clients from across the Bay Area. Plus, the proximity to BART and Muni means you can drop your car off and still get to work at a reasonable hour.