I have a 2001 Mustang that was having problemas starting. I took to these folks (thanks AAA!!) and left it in their hands. A few days later, I come to pick up my baby, and she has been cranking up like she usually does, finally! She has about 249,930 miles on it, so it was crucial to me to get her back in the road to cross this milestone! read more

Holton Automotive - Can't wait to cross over! Had to get it started again!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Stopped in on Monday to schedule a time to replace a power steering pump. Spoke with Brian, and as we talked, I mentioned that I would like them to check my wheel bearings, and as long as I was at it, would they also check my air conditioning. We talked about how the A/C had gradually stopped working . He said that a diagnostic test and check with fill of A/C would be around $ 200. He told me they would replace the power steering pump and check the wheel bearings. He said that the power steering pump would be around $ 420 total.... The wheel bearings would be expensive because they had to do a bunch of work and they are press on bearings. He said they would check them first before tearing into them. I made the appointment for Wednesday....because I had their assurance that the power steering pump would be there and the installation and the other work would be completed that day. I dropped the vehicle off on Tuesday afternoon, gave the keys to Gary. Wednesday afternoon, Gary called to tell me that "good news"...the wheel bearing all seemed good and made no odd noises so they did not have to be replaced. He then told me that there was a problem with the delivery of the power steering pump and they would not be able to finish the job on Wednesday. I then had to rearrange my schedule... I understand that sometimes things happen. Thursday, they called and said that my truck was finished and i could pick it up. I arrived at 4ish....they said everything was all set. I paid the bill....$ 667 which is what I expected for the pump and the A/C service. I left their garage and drove all the way to Twin Lake and got nothing but hot air blowing on me. I turned around, went back to see them and asked how long I had to wait until the A/C started blowing cold air. Brian, the original conversation guy, said he didn't remember talking about the A/C. I then looked at the bill and the only thing they charged me for was the power steering pump and didn't even check the A/C. So...they only missed the estimate for the pump by about $ 250 and didn't fix the A/C at all. On the plus side, they did check the wheel bearings and were honest about their condition. However....making me wait an extra day because they didn't order the part when I made the appointment, and overcharging (in my opinion) for the power steering pump left a bad taste in my mouth. They had 1 chance to leave a good first impression and they didn't. They dropped the ball and I won't be back, nor will I recommend them to anyone else. read more

My son who is a student in Gainesville couldn't turn over his car and after some research had his car towed to them without truly knowing what was the issue. Although they were swamped with work they started diagnosing my son's Jeep. They were beyond honest and diagnosed that it was our Battery that was giving us issues. Since the Interstate battery we had in the vehicle was still under warranty they were able to replace the battery under warranty. We never would have expected this honesty and only was charged for their diagnostic fee. I am so grateful for such an honest and trustworthy auto shop. Tiffany was so amazing and truly helpful with the whole matter. Cannot thank her and the ownership at this business for all their help!! My son was back on the road the same day. So if your son or daughter have any vehicle issues this is the place to send them to. A reputable location that you can trust!! read more

Had a starter replaced on a 2009 Honda Accord with oil change job complete no problems a bit pricey

I have had work done on multiple vehicles here. I have always had great service at reasonable prices. Most recently a Ford Explorer with the well documented and dreaded water pump failure (which Ford placed inside the engine). The job was done timely and they went above and beyond expectations. I would not take my vehicle to any other shop. Tiffany is the bomb! She probably deserves a raise, as it seems like she makes the whole thing work. I highly recommend Holten's. An auto repair shop that you can actually trust. read more

They were very helpful and kept me updated on my car and what needed to be done. Tiffany went above and beyond, calling around and getting the best prices for me. read more

Quinn and his son run the best, most honest car repair shop ever. I have been going to Holton Automotive for over 20 years and hope they are my mechanic for the next 20 years! read more

Made an appointment to have 6 things done to my Jeep. After lying to me for 4 weeks about date it would be ready, I finally picked it up since they weren't ever going to fix it. They had, in 4 weeks, hooked up a vacuum line and installed a turn signal flasher. Period. Nothing else. Almost impossible to reach them by phone so I went in every week and got promises car would be ready that week, in one day, the next week, etc. Wasted a month. Plus, when I did get it out of there they told me they had done everything I took it in for. Only took it to them because they told me they were Jeep experts. read more

My daughter is a UF student. Her car was making a noise so we sent her car to a bigger local chain. The diagnosis and bill was almost $2,000. I called our local mechanic and he said they were overcharging for many reasons. We moved her car to Holton. They found it was a missing nut and bolt and charged me for 1 hour labor and saved me about $1800! Honesty will get repeat customers. Thank you! read more

Thank you Quinn Holtens for going out of your way to get me the right parts for the best prices. The mechanics are excellent as well. So grateful I found this shop! read more

I brought my truck in for an oil leak, the most professional upstanding mechanics I've dealt with. One of the most upstanding mechanics in Gainesville 5/5 recommended. read more

Great service and great people. Will give you a far and great price on any auto car repair

I have taken my 30 yr old Truck to them a few times now. I do most of my own work, but when there are electrical issues or I'm just stumped it goes to Holton. They have been able to fix two separate issues I know i would never have found at a very reasonable cost. Sharon and Quinn are great to work with and have a great staff. Always willing to talk through the repairs and explain everything. My go to for sure!! read more

Update: I am still a regular customer of this family-owned repair shop. I have since learned that this shop is a go-to for rotary engine fanatics who are still keeping their RX-7s/8s (and heck even older ones) on life support. I even saw an older MR-2 on the lot. They are down to earth and honest folk, and their prices are always reasonable, and they do a thorough job with my repairs and car problems. I have never left them after being tricked twice on expensive repairs that I didn't need at a local dealership (learned later could have been done cheaper). I was referred here by a co-worker and I am glad they sent me here. read more

This is the place you want go to fix your cars in Gainesville. My family's cars have been taken care by people in Holton Auto for several years and I always appreciate them for providing the best service possible to my family. They are highly experienced and are honest people. read more

Holton Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This really is the ONLY place to go if you have a rotary-engined car. They really know rotaries here. I've taken my RX-7 here several times, and although the bills were pretty high, I'm not sure it was their fault. Either way, they got the job done, and they don't try to BS you. read more

Quinn has fixed and optimized the running conditions on 3 of my cars in the last 2 months. Their service is excellent and their pricing is more than fair. My Lexus, my wife's Saturn and my son's Scion all run as good as new. Sharon is a great service writer and does an excellent job in explaining what needs to be done. I highly recommend Holton Automotive. read more

They gave a fair quote fixed the issue & delivered on the time promised- I'm impressed, Bravo Zulu!!!

After my 100lb pitbulls vet appointment, my car started acting funny. It felt like it was going to stall and leave me and my dog stranded, I was panicking. I called Holtons and was told to bring it in...dog and all! My dog and I were welcomed at the shop and they provided Zeus with cold water. They got me in and out in roughly an hour and a half!! I was so grateful. Really great customer service and honest prices. I recommend them to everyone. read more

Best place to take your car. Very, very,very honest and knowledgeable! Busy so you have to make appointment but they will treat you right!

I've been using Holton automotive for years. They are VERY fair, well priced and pleasant to deal with. They give us excellent advice and do not grumble at us if we simply get something looked at and choose to repair it ourselves. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Thanks Quinn, Sharon & the entire staff1 read more

These are good folks. Very honest and fair. Quentin, the owner is an old-school Mazda technician so if you have an old rotary or something that no one else will touch or can fix he's your man. They've been around a long time so they must be doing something right! read more

I live just a few minutes away from this place and finally stopped in when my 2000 Chevy S10 was having clutch issues. (I was out purchasing supplies for work.) Quinn was the only one in the shop, the other mechanics were on lunch. Following my inquiry as to the problem and the possibility of scheduling an appointment, he politely informed me that it would be almost a week before I could get in. He explained to me what he thought might help and gave me some appropriate hydraulic fluid to add, after which I was to pump the pedal a bit to see if it would help with the soft pedal and possibly move any air in the system. Worked like a charm and created a new, loyal customer. Service like this is rare. Even though he was busy and it was not convenient, Quinn took the time to help me and without charge. Thank you, sir. I pray the Lord's blessings upon you and your business. read more

We have used Holton for several years now. They do an excellent job at a fair price. They are the trustworthy local auto repair shop that everyone is looking for. I will continue to go to them for everything I need with my cars. read more

My sister recommended them to me. They've fixed her acura and explorer. Very honest and fair in their dealings. I'm always skeptical that people will try to take advantage of a woman. Sharon did a wonderful job of explaining all details to me. No surprises. 2001 Nissan Sentra read more