I can't say enough great things about Holland Service on San Pablo Ave -- and especially Chris. My beloved Lexus had a major electronic system failure -- no heat, no A/C, no reverse camera, and a completely malfunctioning screen. Chris received a $17,000 estimate from the dealer to replace the entire system, which was pretty shocking. Instead of stopping there, he went above and beyond to find a specialized vendor who could repair the system, saving me an enormous amount of money. He also handled all the coordination with the vendor and oversaw getting everything reinstalled and working properly, which made the whole process seamless on my end. Throughout it all, Chris kept me informed every step of the way. His communication and follow-through were excellent, and I always felt taken care of. This came after a disappointing experience with my previous mechanic of six years, who offered no real solutions and treated me poorly despite my loyalty. Needless to say, my loyalty has now shifted. If you're looking for someone honest, resourceful, and truly willing to go the extra mile, Chris and Holland Service are the real deal. I highly recommend! read more

As a parent, ensuring my car is safe for my little ones every day is my top priority. The team at Hollan Services truly understood that. They were honest, thorough, and respectful, never pushing me to get unnecessary services. Now, I feel confident and safe when I'm behind the wheel again. I highly recommend them to any families seeking a mechanic they can genuinely trust! Christina at the office was incredibly helpful and went out of her way to fit me into their busy schedule for a consultation. Chris and Trevor took care of my car promptly the very next day! read more

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Chris gave me great advice with how to deal with my catalytic converter theft. He's now my go-to mechanic for any maintenance on my Honda odyssey. He's kind & easy to work with, and I know I can trust him. read more

Holland Service - My honda odyssey - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Chris and the team at Holland (shouts out to Jiro!) are the honest, communicative, knowledgeable, efficient, and cool mechanics of your dreams. Off road and on road expertise. These guys are it. I'm a mechanical engineer who's never let a shop touch my custom 4x4 van (I built it myself). Unfortunately, earlier this year I hydrolocked my engine on an off-roading trip, and don't have access to a shop space to do an engine swap myself. A worst nightmare for someone like me. After scouring google and yelp looking for a well reviewed spot that works on off road rigs, Chris and the team at Holland (aka Berkeley Off-Road) were the top of my list. I went by the shop and once I saw Chris' personally built custom rock crawler and Grand Wagoneer, I knew I'd found the right people. They have not disappointed. Jiro has since swapped a new engine and transmission into my van, with Chris communicating issues along the way and letting me decide how best to move forward. Heck, they even let me know when to come see the first start (!!). Do you like your truck or car? Bring it to Holland Service. A mechanic's shop by car people, for car people. I can't begin to describe how nice it feels to know that if I need, I have a shop I trust. Priceless. Keep places like this in business. read more

Holland Service - My van getting dropped off. - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have taken my cars to many shops over the years and when I find one that focuses on great customer service and deep technical expertise I am elated . Trevor at Hollands embodies both these qualities in abundance - he solved a difficult issue with the camshaft position sensors im my 2011 Hyundai Genesis 4.6. Thanks Trevor and also Christine who made the paperwork easy. Terrific! read more

Chris is amazing. We got referred to these people by another car guy cause we were told they were the best. And boy they didn't disappoint! They fixed out differential, and when it still had problems, we brought it back in and addressed what adjustments were needed. We worked together as a team and I highly appreciate the work that was done. They also even pointed out some stuff on the car that was needed that no one else noticed ! Thanks so much Chris for your professionalism read more

Holland Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chris was incredibly thorough and helped us solve multiple issues with our Subaru Outback in no time. Our rear brakes were squeaking. They were under warranty with Holland Service, so they replaced them without any issues. We also knew our front brakes needed to be replaced, so they took care of those as well. While that work was being done, Chris noticed our valve cover gasket, that we had replaced last service, was leaking again, so he replaced it under warranty. When he was fixing it, he noticed the gasket was cracked, and replaced it at cost with no labor. I couldn't be more impressed with the level of service and care provided by Chris and the team at Holland Service. read more

Quick response to my inquiry. Says he doesn't work on older vehicles. And he's booked out over one year. Plan ahead

Top quality service. Chris is the man. Found the issue, fixed it and the Jeep is back up and running smooth! read more

Holland Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

While visiting a friend nearby, my " check engine soon" light came on. Due to the fact that I did not live in the area, I panicked. Saw this place on San Pablo Ave and drove in hoping someone could take a look. The secretary working there, Christina, said they were busy, however, after explaining my situation, she went and told her supervisor (Chris) and in no time I was giving them my keys! I was back on the road in less than an hour! Thank you Christina and Chris! Definitely will recommend those in the area and my area too. read more

Amazing service. Friendly helpful mechanics. Chris is always super helpful. My favorite shop in the East bay. read more

Holland Service - Highlander motor - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came to Owner Chris he is the man come here for all your car needs great staff , great prices and very fast !! love this place gave me great advice on my toyota corolla !! Come here ! read more

Holland Service - Just came with the Owner Chris he's the MAN !!! come here for all your car needs love all the staff this place is a 10/10 !! - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

they are the only shop in the bay that i trust with the car that my wife and my daughter drive, and trust with my work truck. Our family safety on the road. I drive classic 90's vehicles, and it is worth their price per hour to know that Chris is an expert who really sees the value in quality vehicles, and knows how to make them work. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of vintage subarus and chevy trucks. they are the only shop i use. read more

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Said they could service my Sprinter van DEF problem but changed their minds after running the codes.

I've brought both of my Jeeps to Holland Auto numerous times since my initial review, for everything from major upgrades to minor maintenance, and they consistently deliver outstanding work. Chris is an excellent communicator, and the entire team is skilled at handling both modern and classic vehicles, which is a huge plus. One of their mechanics, Anthony, is fantastic he takes genuine ownership of the vehicles he works on and remembers details about your car even years later. I highly recommend this place for your daily driver, and your Sunday old school car or truck. read more

Chris gave us great advice on our Nissan, very sympathetic and easy, great expertise.

Made an appointment for a wheel alignment and safety check. Took car in for wheel alignment and safety check. Repair shop called to suggest replacing various filters and wiper blades (classic profit-oriented add-ons). I asked about the status of the wheel alignment: "We don't do those here." Lack of candor and waste of my time say enough about this shop for me to not trust or recommend it. P.S. Forgot to mention: over $650 for the small amount of service done? *Far* from any reasonable person's definition of "value"! read more

Just called to try and get advice on a used car purchase and replacing a smog pump (is it even possible for year of car, pricing, etc) and the woman on the call couldn't have sounded less interested, like I was annoying her, trying to give business to their shop. Yikes, and this is considered a highly rated auto shop, in Berzerkeley?! Lawd hammercy There should be a way to leave a zero star review, just for businesses like this one. read more

They got the job done quick. The guys know their shit. Good service and good prices. Definitely a good spot to hit up if you're near it.

Chris and Trevor always take care of me when we need our fleet maintenance. I can't thank them enough for their quick service and friendliness . I also like that they always use quality parts. It gives us peace of mind, knowing our vehicles are well-maintained. read more

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The automotive techs at Holland are efficient, knowledgeable, polite and expedient. They took care of my automotive needs in a no nonsense way, and the price was right. I recommend the mechanics at Hollands and especially Chris and the two roosters. Dr. Dave gives you 5 stars! Aloha read more

Holland Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chris , the owner of Holland Service , quickly found the source of a noise that I was concerned about . He took the time to go on a test drive with me to hear the noise . He then promptly put my Jeep on the lift & was able to show me where the noise was coming from . The rear driveshaft u joint was the source. Myself & other mechanics had looked for the source but were unable to find it due to the play in the u joint being very slight. Also when driving, the noise sounded like it was coming from the front of the vehicle. I spent a lot of time & money replacing front axles, u joints, & wheel bearings that were recommended by a different mechanic and still had the noise . I highly recommend Chris & his crew @ Holland Service for quality work & diagnostic. read more

Holland Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chris and the crew offer one of if not the best services one can ask for when considering maintenance and upkeep of your vehicle. They are upfront and honest, and treat the customer and their vehicle with the best interest in mind. I brought my Crosstrek in due to weird noises and clanking during sharp turns, they were quick to diagnose the issues (cv joint wear and tear) and gave the best and most reasonable bang for your buck service. Not only did they fix the initial problem, but they also noticed a potential issue in how worn out my brakes were and offered to work on it concurrently. Overall, it was very pleasant experience, especially since they keep the customer updated on the progress and any potential issues that may come up. Trevor Anderson is a cool dude as well. -Eric Lee read more

Excellent service and reasonable service fees. Trevor explained the issues with my car thoroughly and was very helpful in suggesting solutions. Have recommended these guys to several friends with great results. read more

Trevor (and the team) were great. Knowledgable, thorough, gave good explanations, and helped me decide what recommendations were needed now vs could wait. Trustworthy folks. read more

I took my car in this week for some needed work and the crew was great! Chris called me w updates on my car and was very thorough. It got done super fast too!! Christina at the front desk is great! She was super nice and helpful as it was my first time coming to this shop. The cost was definitely better than what I would have paid at the dealer. I will bring my car back here for sure next time I need a service. read more

i have never owned a domestic (chevy bolt) car in forever, so when i needed a small fix from accidentally running over a curb, Chris fixed the heat shield underneat the car and charged just the cost to fix the problem. no upselling, just the issue. honestly, this was my small test, because i need a tune-up on my Chevy Bolt as well as my Subaru Outback. I think i'll take both to him now that the dealership 3 year warranty on both cars has expired and paying dealership prices is just silly. read more

Christina and team are the best!!!! Car was stolen and had major damage. The Holland team did a great job and communicated every move of the process. Thank you once again! Would recommend Holland to anyone looking for work done on their vehicle! read more

I can't praise Holland Services enough. The team is attentive, detail-oriented, straight forward, and honest. They're very popular (I had to make my reservation a couple of weeks in advanced) but I understand why. They make sure the job is done right the first time, and their service was well worth the wait. When I made my appointment, I thought there may be some serious problems as my "check engine" light was on for a while (sorry, car, I'm not the best owner). After dropping my car off, they called me within an hour to assure me that my car was still in great shape and only needed an oil change. No upselling, no exaggeration of problems. They made it so simple. Throughout the day, they continued to fill me in on the status of my car, and they provided recommendations based on openly-communicated observations. They were friendly and professional each call, and I never felt pushed to make additional purchases like with other establishments. With part replacements (air filters, brake pads, etc.), they told me how much longer I'd last without needing to take my car in for servicing again. How did it run after? So wonderfully smoothly. No more concerning tire squeaking or strange rumbling noises from this Toyota. The next time your car is due for a check up/maintenance, take it to Holland Services! read more

This is a copy/paste of my google review because everybody needs to know how good this place is!! This is my mechanic. This is the old school kind of shop where you go in, they give you the truth about your car and what's going on. They tell you exactly what's going on with it in a way that anyone can understand. I'm a hairstylist and know nothing about cars but I understand what's going on with mine after coming here. On Saturday my check engine light was on. I was so stressed about it, I woke up Monday morning and brought it here first thing. Long story short, I'm an idiot and the battery connection was loose. Literally just had to tighten it with a wrench and no more check engine light. They didn't charge me anything, didn't make me feel dumb, and didn't rush me outta there once it was discovered that was all it needed. Oh also I've been coming here for a while and their prices are super reasonable. I swear. Old school, honest, and high quality. read more

Change my wiper blade like a pro after fixing the tailgate on my truck amazing quick service professional would definitely come back highly recommend read more

Holland Service - Fix the bolt that was broken on the tailgate - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I would recommend these mechanics. They were thorough and quick with the service of my vehicle and even gave me a detailed explanation of what was going on electrical wise with my car. My car is running back to normal and I appreciate the fast service. read more

They were super helpful when I brought my '93 Sportsmobile here after finishing the 4x4 conversion to have the guys look it over. This van is my first big offroad vehicle and the folks at Holland talked through the little issues I was experiencing with me and helped me understand what to expect from the new axles and suspension. friendly and knowledgable service here, I would reccomend to anyone with a 4x4 or van that needs mechanical work. Thanks guys! read more

I've been a physician (emergency medicine/internal medicine) for decades but always have done my own auto repair work since I was raised as a mechanic and have a decently-equipped garage. I have rebuilt engines, changed clutches, worked on brakes, suspension, and exhaust, etc. My 2015 Nissan XTerra Pro had multiple dashboard warning lights on (ABS, anti-skid, engine light, etc.) and the speedometer didn't work. My OBD Bluetooth fault code reader indicated a wheel speed sensor or control module problem, but I couldn't figure out what it was - I tested all 4 speed sensors and looked at the wheel sensor wiring and everything seemed good. I gave up. Julio at Holland spent several hours tracking down the problem - turned out to be a minor issue, namely corroded grounding wire of the control module cable. I never would have figured it out on my own and Holland gets credit for the great sleuthing work. I willingly paid for the hours of labor, and there were no hefty (and unnecessary) charges for un-needed parts. read more

I can't say enough good things about Chris, Robert, Trevor, and the whole crew at Holland Service. 2 1/2 years ago, I bought an older Ford E350 campervan. Not everyone would work on it, due to the height (it's close to 10 feet off the ground at the highest point). They either couldn't accommodate such a height in their shop, or didn't have the space to work on it outside. Other shops had the ability to work on it, but I just wasn't too keen on them, for other reasons. It took a while to find a business who would work on it, who I could communicate with, and also trusted. Holland Service fit all those criteria. They're brilliant. Chris and his crew are honest, reasonable, and stand by their work. Plus, he's open to answering questions from a guy like me, who obviously doesn't know very much, but wants to understand his vehicle a little better. On a couple of occasions, he has steered me away from my own suggestions, to solutions for my van that fit my needs, and my budget, better. I almost feel sorry for people who own newer vehicles, and just take them to the dealership. Every time I go to Chris' place, I always see interesting vehicles, with their own stories. Note that they do tend to get booked up a week or two ahead. Normally, you'll need to book your spot in advance. I imagine they can make exceptions for emergencies, especially for regular and good customers, but be nice, and don't expect miracles. We're all just doing our best here, folks, Be reasonable. Long story short - these guys are honest, do good work, are easy to communicate with, and will not rip you off. What more do you need? read more

These guys are the best! Definitely take your vehicle to them. They are trustworthy, kind, and genuinely care about their customers. If you want a garage that you can trust check them out! read more

Been taking my cars here for 4 years now and the staff is awesome. I trust their work and honesty, no BS. I had a 2005 Honda Accord which broke down on me during a road trip through the desert. I had to get towed to a mechanic in Flagstaff AZ whom I had never met and wasn't sure what to think of the diagnostic report. I called Chris at Holland and he looked through the pictures and report I sent him and talked me through my options free of charge. Although my car was totaled Chris gave me more confidence in handling the situation and talking to the other mechanic. read more

I called in to get a quote for a repair on an older car and was told "That is just not a car where are taking in right now." I politely asked the gentleman on the phone for clarification on what he meant: "Can you please explain what you mean by that?" " I am not sure I undestand, can you explain the rationale? He repeated the same sentence four times in a condescending tone. The repair I need costs over $1,200 in labor alone. I understand a business can refuse service to anyone, but treating customers poorly is not a profitable business practice. A positive tone and some patience can do wonders, even I am being turned away! read more

Horrible. First appointment canceled by mechanic for personal emergency. Rescheduled, got a text 45 minutes late, unable to keep appointment. Asked to reschedule for the following week. Total waste of time. read more

My car is a senior citizen, an old Honda with well over 100,000 miles, but I am hopeful it will go another 100,000 with continued service from the sane, measured, honest folks at Holland. They keep things working, over and over, for fair prices. They've fixed my a/c, replaced a hose on my power steering, and provided routine maintenance...they seem to be able to do it all. Christine keeps me in the loop in real time, and Chris is always thorough and detailed when he writes things up. Less than a mile from my house, very local, and highly recommended. read more