Jeff Holland is the most honest and forthright mechanic I have ever encountered. I have been taking my 1995 nissan pathfinder there for years. He gives advice and quotes...over the phone. Over the phone! He will then examine the car and promptly call back if there are other issues or if there is a cheaper cheaper solution. Just go to there. read more

When a trusted friend & former auto mechanic recommends a mechanic, you KNOW you're on the right track. That's why I went to Jeff Holland. Big O Tires wanted $313 just for rear brakes. When I called Holland he quoted me $175. I was so happy I cracked open a bottle of wine. Just got them done yesterday, took less than 90 mins from the time I dropped off the car, and Jeff is one of the nicest guys (final bill: $170!). Before retiring nearly 20 yrs ago, my dad was an auto mechanic with his own shop for 35 + yrs & I have a sense for who's honest & who isn't. That's why I got another quote after Big O. That's why I'll go back to Holland. read more

After being referred to this place by at least! 5 people, I finally did go here -- for a significant repair of my 2005 car. These folks were everything I had been told, and more. Chris (the owner and also working), Bob and Christine (in the office/ also very knowledgeable and friendly)-- all exceptional. This is a no frills, very informal and helpful place where at least two or three people came to talk over my situation and answer my questions. Moreover, the price was entirely fair and whatever cost reductions could be done -- were offered. I highly recommend this garage and I certainly plan to keep going back. Claudia read more

Great automotive shop. The office staff were helpful and caring and I felt that my car was in good hands. I originally thought I had a starter issue based on what my previous mechanic told me. The team at holland quickly figured out it was only a bad battery that needed replacing and were nice and cost effective in helping me out. read more

I've been here twice now. I had a complete tuneup of my Ford ranger and then I took it back and had a spark plug replaced. They are very communicative and the prices are very very reasonable. There's a lovely woman named Christine who runs the desk here and she is beyond delightful! read more

I really trust this place. Chris has in depth knowledge of cars and he is kind as well as explains everything you want to know. I know more than I ever wanted to know about cars.. and I had talked to several mechanics about my transmission problem. So when Chris spoke about the issue, I knew that he knew his stuff. He gave me practical advice that ended up not costing me anything (and I'm still driving my car)! It's great to find a mechanic you can trust :). read more

Chris is very helpful and finds the source of the chirping noise in my car. He let me to just walk in and check my car right away, saving a lot of my time and money. Highly recommend! read more

These guys are honest and hard working technicians! Jeff worked on my 98 Dodge Diesel truck and ran into a lot of troubles but never charged a dime more than originally quoted. They went the extra mile to get us out and on our trip and even were able to source rare spare parts extremely quick through their connections. I am a mechanic myself (motorcycle that is) and really appreciate their code of work ethics. On top of it - the shop rate is modest and Jeff will work with you on the price and level of replacement parts you actually need and not the parts that make the most money for him. This is the shop that you can trust!! read more

I love these guys. Dan, Jeff and the crew are always looking out to give you what YOU want. Never a hassle, never a shell game, always on the up and up. I now live about a 45 minute drive to the place, so I no longer get my oil changed there, but if my '00 Corolla ever has what appears to be a serious issue, I hightail it right over to them. I've even spent $100 on getting it towed over once. These guys are that good. read more

Thank you Holland Service, Jeff and Chris helped me in a time-sensitive situation. I can't thank them enough for the hard work and excellent service. Best, -Chris read more

The transmission line on my Toyota 4Runner was damaged after some thieves cut into it to steal the catalytic converter. Ron's Muffler recommended Holland Service to me and I can't be more grateful and pleased with their service. Jeff and his team stuck with me after repeated hurdles along the way (thanks to California laws and my Federal vehicle, not Jeff...) to repair the damage . He was beyond friendly the whole time and I got great service for a very reasonable price. I haven't been in the Bay Area long, but I will only use Jeff and Holland service as long as I stay here! Jeff is the family mechanic of your dreams. He made my crappy situation much easier to manage :). 5+ stars!! Take your vehicle to Holland Service! read more

Jeff at Holland Service is GREAT. Straight up and honest dealing. THIS IS WHAT YOU SEARCH FOR IN A MECHANIC. He's the one who specializes in the older cars, and I brought my 69 Mark III to him for a diagnostic and issues with fuel/carburetor etc. etc. He was honest, upfront (and completely realistic) with when I could bring my car there. I'm glad he was. I wouldn't have wanted to leave my precious car there for day after day or for weeks etc etc. He made room for me within his schedule. It worked great for me. When I brought it in he said one option is we could talk about a carburetor rebuild. But, he wanted to check it out first. He could have tried to sell me on getting the carburetor done, but he didn't. He could have told me the carb was bad, and it needed replacing. But, no. He was totally honest, made a few adjustments and it runs fine now. I'm VERY thankful for that. This ensured I would be using them, him, this company for any repair work I can't do myself. Like a lot of people here say.. once you find out you can trust these guys, and they are also nice folks.. there's no reason to go anywhere else. I'm not. Holland Service for me ALL THE WAY. end of story. distributor cap secured, points checked, adjustments made. Runs great. One hour of labor. that's it. quick, dependable, trust worthy folks. I will be bringing them more business and recommending them to anyone else that needs a mechanic. Super pleased, and glad I found them. read more

The mechanics at Holland Service are super nice and super honest. I've taken my car there twice and now, and they have my complete trust. Chris the owner is very easy to deal with and straight-forward. Trevor worked on my car this time and he was able to complete the job in less time than the estimate and saved me some money! Can't promise that for you, but it's nice to know there are mechanics out there that will charge you for the time they actually spent working. Highly recommend!! read more

I brought my recently purchased 1967 Cadillac in to this shop based on a recommendation from a friend of mine in my Cadillac club. Jeff Holland runs the place and is very nice. I wasn't in a rush and a couple of parts needed to be found for my old car, so it was there for 3 weeks. It runs much better than it did when I brought it in, so I'm happy. I had a timing housing cover replaced (I bought that part), some vacuum lines re-routed correctly, and a new carb gasket put on for just under a thousand dollars. read more

This is the way a car mechanic should be: competent, flexible, honest, and super dependable. I am glad I found these guys; had them work on two of our cars. Reasonable prices. Just right in everything. Thanks! read more

We called Holland car care inc. Because all of the amazing reviews, and spoke with David. Let's just say a choice we don't regret! We came in town to purchase a 2004 mercedes e55 amg and wanted to get a pre inspection before purchasing the vehicle. David was so helpful in answering all if our questions. When we did arrive everything was smooth sailing. The wait was approximately an hour and a half.... but the great part is they are located to so many eateries, shops and a movie theater. After the inspection David explained what they found that needs to be fixed from the motor, brakes, battery to the windshield wipers (luckily nothing major) So if you need a pre purchase inspection (it cost us 199.95) or any service on your vehicle I would highly reccomend this shop! read more

Normally I don't return if auto service is bad but I'll save a few headaches here. I would check your car if it really is good after getting it back from them. I had transmission work done to my car and this is what I got back: 1. They put in used/sludged motor oil + filter back into my car. Mind you when I gave them my car, it had recent new oil and filter installed. Why couldn't they just simply returned that? I usually change my own oil and I only use Mobil and synthetic. Why put in sludged oil into a perfectly running engine? 2. They broke my window sprayer and charged for a new part, but meanwhile, didn't check the clip that kept the transmission line into the cooler. It was broken when they replaced it and I drove a ticking timebomb. When the line came off, it turned out it was a $14 replacement part by the dealer. Luckily It came of on my driveway and I knew what I saw and fixed it myself. Had this happened on the freeway... But they charged me $30 for a new windshield sprayer they themselves broke. Why not just check that everything attached was tight and torqued? 3. The car drives, but it doesn't drive smoothly. It still rumbles and creaks, symptoms that led me to get my transmission work done. Luckily for me, I do most repair on my own except for bigger things like transmission work. I was shocked to get my car back now knowing the poor work ethic Holland did on my car. I told the person that referred me to them and she was floored and horrified. read more

I've been taking my cars to Holland for more than 40 years. They are busy, for good reason. If you appreciate great service at a fair price, this is the place for you. read more

I have been going to Holland Service on and off for over ten years. I find them to be honest with good price. They are accurate and get the job done. Christine, the office manager is very knowledgeable with a great personality. She does a wonderful job. read more

Chris and Robert were very helpful. They gave me lots of great advice on my Honda Civic. They gave me a very detailed inspection when they did my oil change. They also did a great job when they installed trailer wiring on my mom's car. read more

My car wouldn't start one Monday, I called to bring it in and they took it that day. I was able to get it back the following afternoon. However, when I picked it back up, I noticed a screeching sound when I accelerated and took it back once again to find out that they hadn't tightened the timing belt well enough when they were working on it. This was a big inconvenience because I had to uber back and forth to work on top of them trying to charge me again for the labor even though they didn't correct the error on the first try. Lastly, a couple days after I get my car back the second time, I tried to turn on my car and it wouldn't start, just as it had before I went to the shop to spend $560 on a new alternator that clearly didn't do the job. A waste of time and money, i'm taking my car somewhere that doesn't overcharge and can accurately fix my car. read more

I have a wonderful old Jeep Wrangler that needs a little work, and it's been hard to find anyone who could do it. Holland Service was recommended by someone, and from the moment I called and spoke to Christine, I was impressed. She was so friendly and helpful! The mechanics are great, and the prices are reasonable. So glad I found them! read more

Jeff and Chris have always taken great care of me and my cars, from oil changes to bigger jobs like a timing belt and all sorts of maintenance in between. They'll always let me know what needs to be done as they see it while working on the cars, often telling me what the priority level is for each item, which to me is the fairness, integrity and honesty that many of us look for in a good, reliable mechanic. Whenever I'm asked to refer a mechanic, these guys are the only ones I mention. Thanks guys for all the great service. read more

This review is long overdue but I have gone to this place twice when I needed help with my car for on the fly problems. Both times, Chris immediately came out from the garage to help me troubleshoot things with my car. I don't recall what I needed the first time but I remember that I was treated so well the first time, the second time I needed something I instantly thought of Holland Service. The second time I went, I needed someone to help me tighten my battery in to place. I had previously gone to the batteries plus to get it installed but at the time I went they only had one employee working and he would have to go inside everytime a customer went in and was very distracted while installing my battery. In result of that, it just wasn't installed properly and so at times my car wouldn't start and I would have to pop open the hood and fiddle with the battery until it wanted to start. When I told Chris my issue he took a look and agreed that there were a lot of things that were loose. He got some tools and started tightening up right away. After that, my car was perfectly fine. I asked him how much I could pay him because even though it didn't take him long to fix my battery, the problem had been very inconvient for me for weeks and I was very happy that someone was able to help me. He refused payment and just said to comeback if I needed other work on my car. As a woman, sometimes it can be intimidating to go to a mechanic alone but both times Chris made me feel very comfortable and I could tell that he likes helping people. Will be coming back in the future for any services that I need for sure. Thank you Chris!! read more

I had a great experience here. Chris brought my old econoline van back to life after it was stalling quite frequently. Also, a leaky hose was replaced and I was told that there might be an issue with that. Pressed for time, I had to get back to work. He was right about a radiator leak. I brought it back & through a combination of miracles and hard work it was fixed in less than a day. I didn't expect it to be repaired that quickly since I didn't have an appointment but more importantly it was done correctly. This place was a breath of fresh air especially after the week I had buying a used vehicle with every dollar I could scrape together, having it break down within days of purchasing it, getting it towed to a service station that said it was five years too old to work on by company policy. I will be returning here as there are a few other things I want done with this vehicle. read more

Knowledgeable, reasonable, friendly & reliable. They were quick to diagnose my car's problem - kept me in the loop of all repairs and I felt very comfortable with the work done. As long as I'm in the bay area, I'll come to Holland Service. They've made a lifelong returning customer. read more

Chris and Robert are awesome! Got an oil change for my 2015 Jeep for $50 and worth every penny. It's a team of mechanics inspecting your car in addition to just the simple oil change. Compare that to the total service at Jiffy Lube I would pay $45 but I wouldn't get inspected by mechanics. Very happy. read more

I've got two old cars. Which goes without saying, I've been to maaaany automotive repair shops. Holland's beats them all. Jeff's passion for what he does is only exceeded by his knowledge of the trade. Where to find parts, what the issues might be, etc. He has always under charged me for his time, and I've never had to bring my vehicles back with an issue. Hollands has been a family owned business, I think, for 3 generations. With their great customer service it is easy to see why. read more

My boyfriend is a salesman. One of those rare ones, an honest salesman. As such, he can't deal with slimy salespeople and he gets a bit bitter (just a WEE bit) when he encounters a hard sale by someone who's just after your mulah and doesn't genuinely want to help you. So, when my bitter (yet sweet!) boyfriend heartfeltedly recommends an auto mechanic, I'm intrigued. I started taking my baby (sorry, my CAR) to Holland a few years ago and blindly trusted these guys based on my boyfriend's gut instincts. It wasn't until today that I had firm PROOF, dear Yelpers, for anyone who might be as skeptical as my boyfriend can be, that THIS is the mechanic you can BELIEVE in. Saturday, my tire blew out. On 580 East. In scary fast traffic that violently shook my shouldered car with each speedy pass. Anyhow, it was an emergency and a spare got me to a tire place that was open on Saturday that could put a new wheel on. That's right, Expensive Tire Fixing Company. You know what I'm talkin' about. TWO tires and an 'inspection fee' later (I'm weak when it comes to my baby, I know), ETFC is telling me I've got major additional problems with brake pads, strut rod bushings (wha?), axle, very very dire, must fix immediately, yada yada. Quote was, well, a substantial portion of my pathetic salary. Thankfully, ETFC was about to close, and didn't have time to get it all done for me Saturday, but I could bring my car in Monday... Boyfriend and I took my car into Holland on Monday morning instead. Got a call about an hour later--Jeff Holland had looked at everything personally and called me himself. Told me he didn't see anything wrong with axle, could do brake pads/bushings same day, be done by the afternoon. His quote? HALF the ETFC quote. This is the guy to take your car to. He is HONEST and KNOWLEDGEABLE and KIND. He took time to explain to me over the phone exactly what needed to be done and why. I asked questions. He explained some more. I was confused. He patiently repeated things. I may even understand what strut rod bushings are now. Maybe. No promises. The work is done now, my baby is happy. I asked Jeff if I still needed to get my car aligned and he said yes, if I haven't had it aligned in a long time. He asked if I needed a recommendation--I mentioned ETFC. He gave me his recommendation--the place where he gets the wheels on his own car aligned. I consider this hitting the jackpot, folks. Like when my primary care physician recommended her personal ob-gyn to me. That is GOLD. You KNOW you're getting the best. Okay. Perhaps I digress... Ahem. To summarize... If you need a place to take your car... And you don't trust the place where you currently go... And you want, nay NEED your baby really well taken care of... And you're not excited when the cost of auto mechanic labor exceeds private college tuition for your first-born... I can HIGHLY recommend Holland. You know the place is good when it inspires rave reviews on Yelp and isn't even a restaurant. Plus, my boyfriend approves. read more

I usually do all my own vehicle repairs, but was not in a position to a result of relocating to the Bay area and being about to move into a permanent place. So of course my vehicle conks out on the way to work. I randomly picked Holland. I took the vehicle in, they were OK to deal with, they got it fixed in two days. I went in to pick it up, the first bad sign was the grease on the cloth part of the door panel. I wasn't happy but my vehicle was running, so what ever. A day or two later the check engine light comes on. I wonder if it is coincidence or if they did something wrong, but my code scanner is packed away somewhere and I am not inclined to shell out more after I just paid a bunch money for vehicle repairs. The engine seemed to be running OK, maybe not getting good gas mileage but then I now had a longer commute in worse traffic so I wasn't sure. Before I had a chance to scan the check engine light my clutch goes out. I bring the vehicle back into Holland. They fix the truck in two days and I am back on the road. Guess what, I now have three patches of grease on the door panel, at least the new additions are on the plastic. Still annoyed, but I am not getting rides to work from wife so I deal with it. After a couple of days I notice the engine is now leaking oil from the clutch region. I guess they somehow messed up the rear main seal that I requested that they replace when they were in doing the clutch. We get moved into the new place, I get my code scanner unpacked and hook it up. Both banks of the engine are running lean which is not good. I do some research, find some possible causes, and do some checking. I find the PCV hose has been knocked out of the valve cover, this is in the region of where they would have been working, and I did not have a problem before they were working on the vehicle. I was thinking that I would take the it back and ask them to sort out the oil leak, but at this point I would not want to let them touch it again. I was under the car looking at the oil leak, and I notice that they have broken some of the wiring mounts that I know were previously OK. It takes a little extra time to remove these with out breaking, but some mechanics can't be bothered. It might seem harmless, but the manufacturer would not have put these on if they don't do anything. They keep the wiring from contact things they should not and from failing due to vibration which I have had happen before. I saw some other things that look like they were maybe broken off but don't remember what they looked before so can't say for sure. The last straw was when I was working on the rear brakes, I noticed a fuel line that had a loose hose clamp on it. This is definitely something that they would have had to remove when they were working on the vehicle the first time. Luckily it was low pressure line and the line stayed on or it would have been a serious fire risk. read more

Jeff Holland knows cars. Unfortunately, my husband and I bought a used car that had a bunch of things that needed repair. Luckily we found Holland Service. Not only are the prices fair, but Jeff is very good at explaining what exactly is going on under the hood. Many times after I have spoken with a mechanic, I am left confused and doubtful. This is completely opposite from my experience here at Holland Service. After having my car repaired here a couple of times, I feel much more knowledgeable about cars than I had before hand AND most importantly, my car no longer sounds like a spaceship about to crash! read more

My poor old car is on his last legs but I decided that he needed double knee replacement surgery anyway. I took him to Holland Service to get a new pair of boots and front axles. I knew this would be pricey but my car was making some scary noises and I was afraid each time I drove that the wheels would fall off. I got a pretty good deal for it all, less than I anticipated (even after my initial quote from there!) and less than other places quoted. I will be bringing my old man (the car, that is) back to Holland Service for future work. read more

I started taking my thirteen year old car here late last year on a recommendation from a friend. I've found Holland Auto Service to be highly professional. They've consistently looked at my car in on short notice and have provided solid service each time. I was impressed from the get go and feel this is a mechanic who is both expert and honest. read more

Nice, honest, competent, reliable and communicative. They've worked on our cars multiple times and are always reasonable with their prices, and refuses to take payment when work was needed even though they spent some time diagnosing (not saying they'll do it ever time). Most recently my Honda Civic was stolen, and they worked with me and insurance company, and where very patient through the whole process. Highly recommended. read more

It's nice to know there exists Holland Service and a team of honest workers that actually care what they are doing. Better yet, the KNOW what they are doing. I had an engine installed by another shop and my 76 Step Side just never ran quite right. Jeff's team identified some very cost effective solutions for me and got my truck back to me in time for me to pick up my kids! You will get great service at an honest and fair price. read more

Chris is my goto guy for any car issues that I face. He runs an excellent business with good, hardworking and honest mechanics who know their stuff. Excellent shop overall ! read more

Everyone was quite helpful and honest, advised me for one or two things I didn't need. They called and gave a quote and had the car ready the same day. read more

My ex boyfriend recommended this place to me, said he's been going to them for years - and I'm glad I took his recommendation! They are really nice, always give you the cheap option and don't press unnecessary fixes on you. I love these guys! Plus there's a rockin' Indian buffet across the street and a park around the corner. I drop off the car, get some food and then sit in the park with the kid. By the time we're finished they are too! read more

Just wanted to take the time to write a long earned review. Holland's service gets the job done. Iv known Chris for a long time and being an independent shop owner in Santa Cruz its always valuable to have someone as savvy as Chris in my phone contacts. i trust him unconditionally any time and have referred many customers to him due to us being out of town. Chris is very good with diagnostics and has a very level head so if your in their neck of the woods and have car troubles i would highly recommend Holland's and would trust them with my Grandmothers car! Thank you Chris for being one of the few skilled Technicians in the business! read more

Holland Service is one of those mechanics shop that you find and then never go anywhere else again ever because you can trust them and that is worth everything. Ask for Chris, he is the manager and knows cars through and through and he is an excellent diagnostician. I took my car there for the first time in 2009 and haven't taken it anywhere else since. read more