I've been going to Doc Holloways for alot of work on my 2001 Pontiac Bonneville recently. While its a very busy location, Doc still does his best to keep people in the loop about their vehicles. He will inform you whats wrong and why they did what they did, even going as far to show you the damage to the old parts. Prices are fair for the work that gets done, I did not feel as though I was getting ripped off. I would recommend Doc Holloways to anyone who asks; An honest mechanic who stands behind his work and the work of his employees though and though! read more

Doc Holloway's Auto Repair is an excellent shop. They are honest, forthcoming, reasonable and skilled. It's heartening to see small, well-run, long-standing businesses in South St. Louis, especially those within walking distance in the neighborhood. They recently repaired my passenger side window glass which was broken out at Carondelet Park while walking my dog--in addition to doing an oil change and installing tire sensors. All went well for a reasonable price. read more

Service is fantastic and trustworthy, always faster than I expect, but price runs high.

Early on we learned the hard way when getting our car looked at by other places. Never again will that happen. DOC Holloway's is the only place we take our car. The car is old, and a Prius hybrid. It's still running and we are pleased with that. It is his work, and his tip-top mechanics, that keep our car going. DOC, the owner is honest and totally trust worthy. Both he, and his mechanics are very friendly and put us at ease. It is a special place where you don't have to worry that things will be done right. We are fortunate to live close by to his business. And because he is so honest, his business is very popular as the word gets out. I have learned having an appointment in advance of the day we request, helps both us and his business. His work is a great value for all of his clients. I, for one, feel fortunate to have found DOC Holloway's Auto Repair when I did. read more

Easy scheduling. They did a quick, timely oil change and updated me whether I needed other services. Given the opportunity to try to upsell me, I was so happy to hear they confirmed I didn't need tire rotation or extra services. I have a high mileage car and was not happy after the last oil change I had from another place. But I'm happy to report my car is running much better after they serviced it. I will definitely be back. read more

I have been taking my car to Doc's for several years. He is always courteous, up front about pricing and will contact you regarding additional work and estimates before continuing the job. He can get you in quickly and can do a variety of repairs. Plus, he is in the neighborhood. Honest, trustworthy and friendly keeps me coming back for my service needs. read more

I cannot say enough nice things about Doc. I felt like they were very honest and affordable. They're really good, honest people. I didn't feel scammed like I do when I go to a chain mechanic like Firestone or Dobbs. read more

Great and friendly staff very honest shop! They take care of there customers!! I if you are looking for a good and honest mechanic I highly recommend this place read more

I REALLY have to give a huge thank you and shout out to the folks at Doc Holloway. They found me a used part $500 vs $1500. Got me fixed up in time for me to go on my mini driving vacation! Plus, they found the $15 I had "lost" under my floor mat! How easy that would have been to pocket. They had to deal with my messy car ... Plus they got my two rear light bulbs. I'm safe on so many levels!!! Thank you all, Doc Holloway! PS...it was an electronic component of the steering column. read more

I took my car to Doc's for a state inspection. I had called and made an appointment a week prior and they were ready for me when I showed up. I was helped by Doc himself. It took less than 15 minutes from the time I handed him my keys and the time I drove off the lot. Clean, comfy waiting area, friendly guys behind the counter. I'll be back with any car issues in the future, I feel like I can trust Doc to be fair and do good work. read more

I have been a customer here for a couple of years and have had several repairs done on different vehicles. Always have a great experience at Doc's. Fair price, quick service, and great advice. read more

I have a 1999 Honda CR-V with 225,000 miles. I hate to put a lot of money into it but I need it to get to work and to cart my grandkids around. When I started hearing a rattle, I worried about safety and whether I would be able to afford to get it repaired. Doc's fixed my problem for a VERY reasonable price and even prioritized what I needed to have done in case I couldn't afford everything at once. Also, when I still had a concern after I picked it up, they got me in the following weekend, diagnosed and fixed the problem for no charge. I wish I had discovered Doc Holloway's when I moved to the south side 15 years ago. They will have all of my business from now on!! read more

Took my K5 Blazer to Doc to repair a diesel leak and transmission leak so I purchased new replacement transmission cooler lines for him to install. Yesterday I was driving and white smoke was billowing out from under the hood. I opened the hood and he had installed a cheap rubber hose, the wrong size, over the injector return and diesel was pouring out onto the exhaust manifold. Drove to Autozone and purchased a temporary fix and then went home to order the correct hose to stop the leak correctly. Today I was going to Earth City and the transmission started whining so I pulled over and it was pouring transmission fluid all over the ground. Had to arrange a tow truck and am out of pocket $60 for the tow and another $17 for the Uber home and back to his shop to pick up the truck. He called me and told me that they had not tightened the return line and said he would reimburse me for the tow but not for the Uber. When I picked up the truck he refused to give me the $60 for the tow unless I showed him a receipt. He claims that he only put 2 quarts of fluid in the transmission and no damage has been done. The transmission has only 15,000 miles since I spent $2,200 to have it rebuilt and is still whining. I took my truck to him because of his reviews here. BEWARE!! He does not stand behind his work. read more

Great service! A few weeks back, I was in serious need of some new brakes. My wheels were squealing pretty badly while I was driving about town. I drive a lot, more than the average commuter, so it was imperative that my brakes get fixed. That's when I found DOC Holloway's Auto Repair. If I can support local business, I will. My normal car guy was backed up, and he didn't have time to reach me for a few days. Of course, I went straight to Yelp! DOC was highly rated by my fellow Yeeps. DOC's place doesn't have the usually ma and pa feeling that many auto shops have. In fact, it looks very professional, which threw me off at first. I felt like I was waiting at a Car-X or Jiffy Lube. The lobby is very clean, and they have many of the amenities that chain shops have. I tried to explain my dilemma. Not a car guy whatsoever, he didn't seem completely sure what the problem was from my explanation. However, he said that he would fit me in that day, and by late afternoon, the problem was recognized and solved, with none of the nonsense that comes with dealing with chain shops. If there's another issue, DOC is probably my guy now. I was very pleased with the service and convenience. read more

My 2007 Jeep Wrangler needed a safety and emissions check for plate renewal so I checked around for a "walk-in" at a few places that didn't seem to be too awfully busy on that weekday early afternoon and was told "2-3 hour wait" so I asked one of the neighborhood shops on Grand if they knew of any other places nearby that offered the testing and they referred me to Doc's place (they actually just told me to head down to Grand and Wilmington, not the actual name). Despite the fact that they had a few vehicles in the lot and a few in the bays, there were at least 4 mechanics working on different projects and the counter man (Doc?) told me he'd get to it shortly. It was a steamy day but Doc's service desk and waiting area were a perfect 68 degrees and my wait wasn't more than 20 minutes total from counter to drive-off. The shop was clean and well appointed and the mechs were friendly and no-nonsense. I'll definitely consider Doc Holloway's for future repair jobs and definitely on for all of my future inspections! By the time I got home and went online with the state to renew, the emissions data was already in the computer so there were zero hangups (as I've had in the past at other national "name brand" garages). Thanks Doc! read more

My husband took my grandpa's old truck here after having trouble starting it and taking it to another auto repair shop who said nothing is wrong. My husband does most of his own work on the truck and couldn't figure it out. It ended up being the fuel pump which they replaced for a very reasonable $600. We couldn't be happier with our experience and plan to bring all of our vehicles here from now on! read more

I have been to a LOT of mechanics and I've been ripped off a lot. I found out about these guys through the Car Talk website and I never looked back. I wish I could give 6 stars. I'm a woman which I think is relevant. Car places try to pull a lot of crap. Not these guys. They are PHENOMENAL. They are fair and reasonably priced and have NEVER pressured me into anything or tried to find unnecesssary repairs. Once, my friend got side swiped and she took her broken side mirror here. $14 and she was out. They plug tires for $8 and if the tire is good, they don't try to upsell you a new tire. (As an aside, once I did blow a tire later on they were VERY firm that I needed new tires. So it isn't that they don't care, it's that they are HONEST) My bf took his car to get inspected at another shop and they quoted him $300 for repairs including a tiny crack in the windshield that did not obstruct the driver's view. I said screw that and to go to Doc's. Doc's, of course, followed the law and passed the car. Seriously just go here. Don't ever go anywhere else. read more

I have lived in South City for 23 years, and Doc's has always worked on my cars, two Toyotas and a Honda Accord. Doc has always been more than fair in his repair billings, and always tells you if what needs to be done can wait a while or should be fixed immediately. He always gives you a quote on the job first, and the charges never are higher than what he quotes, and sometimes even a little less. Doc Holloway's is a very professional auto repair service, run by people who take pride in their work, and who are very knowledgeable in diagnosing a problem. Doc's aim is to repair your car correctly and get you back in your car asap. I have never had one issue with Doc Holloway's Auto Repair and feel lucky they are in the neighborhood. read more

If you're reading good reviews about this rip-off outfit they must have been fabricated. I wanted my air conditioner fixed. I also had a broken key stuck in the ignition. Needed some wiper blades & a new windshield washer system. 1. After picking up the car I drove from St. Louis to Chicago. Air seems to work good. By the time I got back from Chicago my floorboard rugs on driver / passenger side were soaking wet. Took it back to Doc's. He said the heater exchange box needed cleaning out. He blew it out with some compressed air and several gallons of water poured out. When I asked why the box hadn't been cleaned in the first place I was told it wasn't part of the cooling system, i.e. it wasn't Doc's fault. Every friend I have who is mechanically inclined disagrees with Doc's assessment. 2. The air bag light is permanently on. Doc said that happened because the computer he put in to replace my other one was an old one, and "sometime's things like that happen". He told me if I wanted my air bag light to go off I would have to let him replace the used computer he put in my car with a new one. Why is this a rip-off? He never called me to tell me he was putting in a used computer. When it didn't work, he said he would have to charge me to put in the new one. I would have ordered the new one from the start if I had known he was going to use an old one. 3. After brunch yesterday, my wife and I got in the car to go do some work on one of our houses. The key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I called Doc to ask him to come to get the car & tow it to his place so he could fix it. Not only does he not tow. he said the key not working in the ignition is not his fault, even though his less than adequate mechanics took out the entire steering column and dashboard to get to that part. In fact, a section of the dashboard was loose and I had to pop it in to place. When I brought it to Doc's attention that he has careless employees working for him he didn't seem too interested. 4. On the plus side, Doc's son gave me rides back and forth - from my house, four blocks away, to the shop - so I could pick up the car. If there was some way I could sue this guy in small claims I would. But he has his story well-rehearsed, and I don't have the time. It was only a little over $3,500, which I believe is over the small-claims limit. So if you want some wiper blades, and Doc's is near you, give him a try. Or better yet, there's a National Auto Parts nearby - do the blades yourself. read more

I took my car here yesterday for a woman who was interested in buying my car and asked me to let them do a once over. This is her mechanic, so I had never been. I was aware of the place, but figured from the looks of just driving by that it was just another auto shop. Boy, was I wrong about judging a book by its cover! When you walk into their customer waiting area/office, its pristine! They've got a nice leather futon, nice decorations, and it was very clean! I don't know what is upstairs, but it looks cool. They have a door on each side going into their garage areas, so much garage space! I went in at 8am on a Saturday morning, and I was greeted right away, but told that if I didn't have an appointment they didn't know if they could get it done till Monday. I decided to leave it for the day, since I already had a new car to drive, it would just be sitting anyway. I really wasn't expecting it to be done by the end of the day, so I was surprised when they called me at 2 and said it was done! It had passed with flying colors, so I went to pick it up. They were very friendly on the phone, and in person. I would definitely take my new car to them based on this experience. read more

Doc is awesome! My Jetta's air conditioning kept kicking off for no reason this past summer (driving around STL in the summer without air is like being in a coffin with wheels--you might as well die) and my regular mechanic could not be bothered. Since the air sporadically worked, he "couldn't fix it unless it was completely broken." Took it down the street to Doc's, where they fixed it in a day. Prices are very reasonable. Doc is my regular mechanic now. read more

After leaving my car at this mechanic shop for two days, I was told that "they couldn't find anything wrong with my car" when I KNOW that there is indeed a serious issue that need fixed. To put the icing on the cake, I also recieved a parking violation while my car was not in my possession. It was in the possession of this mechanic. Beware that your car will be parked on the side street, AND in risk of a possible parking violation! read more

Went on a recommendation from friends who had used Doc before and was not disappointed. Had two issues with two separate vehicles in the space of about a week. Doc gave me an upfront cost of parts and labor for both jobs which was very reasonable and fair. Turned both jobs around very rapidly and well done. One of the few honest auto repair guys around! Highly recommend! read more

Well... I'm impressed! I didn't even have a car issue and this place was awesome! I had a homebrew keg with a stuck part, and I didn't have the tools to fix it. I took the keg to Doc Hallowy's on a whim, thinking they might have the tools, and they were happy to help out. It took only a few minutes, and a specialized socket wrench, but they did it! They didn't even give it a second thought. This place has always had a full parking lot, and I can see why! Great service! I'll be heading back down there next time any car issues come up (knocking on wood). read more

Car completely died on me. Doc gave me 3 options at different price ranges to get moving again. He was honest about what needed to be done, what could wait, and what could be skipped. Most auto repair shops would have pushed for it to all be done for the extra charges. He even threw in a few extras that he didn't charge for. I wouldn't trust my car to anyone else. read more

Doc Holloway's is one those great shops where the goal is fix your car and not to add unneeded repairs. If I had a kid who was a mechanic, I would want him to be like the mechanics at Doc's. I have seen the owner be extremely kind with difficult people and he is the only mechanic I know who often fixes your car for less than his estimate. read more

Docs has always been there for me to help me out at fair prices. he has often been less expensive than his estimates. He has also offered me free advice to fix problems without bringing in my car, and they worked! I am moving out of state, and I fear he will be hard to replace. The only issue I have ever had with Doc's is being able to get in on short notice (which is an issue with ANY GOOD mechanic) The entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and interested in fixing your vehicle without a lot of extras. read more

thanks for the great job getting the car ready for my drive to California. Made it in great shape, got the SMOG test last week. Thanks for the years of great service. read more

We live in the neighbourhood and always see this place so busy. We finally brought our 1990 Cadillac in for some maintenance today. We needed a quote and some tips on preventative care since we are dealing with an older car and want to keep it pristine. The techs were very thorough and Doc was awesome to deal with. We will absolutely be coming back and highly recommend this shop! read more