Two years ago, Silva Family Automotive opened its doors in San Antonio, TX, with a clear mission: to build trust through transparency and education in auto repair. Today, we celebrate not just a milestone but the strong relationships we have formed with our community. Our journey has been about more than fixing cars; it has been about changing how people experience automotive care. This post shares our story, values, and plans as we continue to grow and serve San Antonio. Sil

Our auto repair facility is preparing for a major upgrade in 2026 that will transform your experience while waiting for your vehicle service. We have added an extra bay garage door, introducing new technology, providing regular staff training, partnering with more local businesses, and even welcoming food trucks on-site. These changes will make your visits more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. New extra bay garage door at the auto repair facility Adding an Extra Bay Gara

This is one of our favorite things to explain. It's definitely not what a customer wants to hear, but there is a HUGE difference of...

If you’ve ever needed air conditioning service for your car recently, you might have heard about two types of refrigerants: R134a  and...

Did you come in when we first opened? My, how we have grown! We have worked out the kinks, we have added new tools and equipment to our...

Did you ever hear the saying, "buy cheap and you pay twice"? Or in Spanish, we say "Lo barato, sale caro". We don't mean any disrespect,...

Glad you asked! A few things: As winter ends, we will spend more time appreciating the beauty of the outdoors. During the winter months,...

Whether you require a routine oil change or a new engine, your work vehicles are in excellent hands. We possess the tools, equipment,...

Our first year in San Antonio, TX, we didn't visit the rodeo. We were busy adjusting to life, moving into the city, traveling back and...

We hear "family business" a lot. That means a lot to people, both to the ones who own the business, and the ones supporting that...

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Some friday food for thought: I was reading a great story, and felt it applied regarding effort vs skill. A good reminder that in many...

What was originally thought of as just an axle repair by the customer, turned out to be a whole front assembly that was damaged. We...

Do you remember the "I spy with my little eye" game? This is kind of like that... but the scary version! These always trip me out Name...

We have this vehicle that has an obscene screeching sound. When I say obscene, I mean super high pitched and continuous. ( I thought I...

School is almost out, we know you are all ready for summer... but is your car? Here are a few items to help you "summer"ize your vehicle...

We sound like a broken record, but hear us out: a customer came in with a 2018 vehicle only 75k miles on the car. This customer was going...

🤔Have you been waiting to get the necessary repairs done on your car because the cost is just too much to budget in right now? ➡That...

Some harsh truths, but your car needs love too! 1. That check engine light means something. Your car is not running to the best of its...