3 months later and still a perfect door alignment repair! Ford Bronco came in with a poorly…read morealigned driver door that let in wind noise in driving along the freeway. It's fully fixed! It's a local / family business and you'll be served kindly. Small note they may not accept car drop off due to vehicle space. We drove from Walnut Creek and had to go back home and drop it off the following day so keep that in mind if you're coming across the Bay Area. I would come back again.

I had my driver side door replaced a few years back by this shop after getting t-boned. So when I…read morefound a replacement door (and hood, which only requires 4 screws to replace since the hinges stay intact) which matched my car's color, I excitedly called them back to see if they could do a swap for me again. I ended up having to call 3 times until I was able to speak with the owner Vahe (sp? ; I'm not sure if he's related to Raj, the previous owner apparently) who refused to give me an estimate over the phone and said he had to 'plug it into my estimate software.' After some additional quibbling, he finally told me that it would probably cost around $600-700 dollars. This amount of money for a simple door and hood swap is ridiculous! It's something I could do on my own time but I just don't live in a place that allows for mechanic work (apartment complex) or access to all the tools. I recall Raj was way nicer and professional about it rather than trying to sound like a used car salesman and sleaze their way into bringing my car to the shop (I would have to ask a friend to bring the spare parts to be swapped since they don't fit in my car, at which point would be difficult to decline the job). Really, really disappointed and I don't think I can recommend this place again. *Update* Very interesting that the owner chose to respond so quickly upon my updated review. Their claim was factually false, as reasons to bring in my car were never discussed over the phone and he repeatedly just stated that he would be plugging in and quoting me whatever his estimate software produced. In fact, they have a button where you can request an estimate right on their Yelp page which makes it even more unbelievable. Would re-iterate to avoid this place like the plague since the new owners obviously did not carryover the honest work from the previous ones.

really helped out my dead car battery nearby as a good samaritan let us borrow jumper cables…read moreinitially then came over later when that wasn't working. I got my car battery replaced quickly without any pressure to do so. thank you :) and great energy

THE GOOD: This small…read moreshop is ran by a guy name Earl. Seems to have been in business for quite some time. I go to him on a Monday 10/20/25 for a smog diagnosis that he charged $95, about the standard price. He was able to complete the inspection and gave me a diagnosis back same day (approx. 4 hours total time). He offered a free throttle body clean because upon their inspection, the throttle was dirty and had a lot of carbon build up. I was notified the vehicle would be ready for pick up at 4:15PM, I told him I was going to be there 4:30PM. When I had arrived, earl was nice enough to wait around after they had closed for me to receive my vehicle. THE BAD: After I paid him for the diagnosis, he told me what was wrong and gave me the keys, then promptly left with a friend that was awaiting him. Right after I pulled off in my car, something was awfully wrong. The idle RPMS was sitting at almost 2K RPMS on a cold start and would come to about 1500-1900RPMS the entire time. As I was driving while hitting the gas you could hear what sounded like was a vacuum leak somewhere and car has some minor lost power. I call Earl immediately after, but he was already gone from the shop; Earl told me to just bring it in first thing in the morning. I bring the vehicle back to Earl on 10/21/25 a day later and present to him what had sounded like a vacuum leak. He was quick to check into but also VERY QUICK TO DENY RESPONSIBILITY. I told him that the vehicle was 110% not like this when I had brought it in and they definitely may have knocked a hose or two loose or something. They first told me they would not doing anything like that, and wanted to run a smoke down test in-front of me to check for vacuum leaks. I was told by Earl, they only took off the air intake boot to access the throttle body to spray carb cleaner and there's absolutely no way they caused any of the issues presented. They run the test, and there shows no leaks from the smoke. They also run a brake clean spray to see if it will choke the RPMs down (another method to check for vacuum leaks). We go for a couple of test drives back and forth, the mechanic that Earl has working for him, poor guys age is catching up to him and cannot hear a huge vacuum leak for his life. Earl claims to hear it as well, but cannot figure out what it is. Earl first blames the brake booster, and is adamantly asserting that he or his shop did not cause this. ***Earl THEN DISCOVERS A MISSING connection on my VSV, but the old mechanic claims it won't cause any vacuum leaks or noises and just caps it off.***. They then proceed to say the noise and high RPMS is an exhaust leak and show me where it is leaking. You can see exhaust smoke coming out the pipe right below the manifold but I wouldn't say it was sufficient enough to be causing such a vacuum leak noise. They adjudicate the issue is an exhaust leak, therefore, they did not cause it and cannot fix it anyways. It is worth mentioning I am not by any means a mechanic. I am what you call a garage monkey. I understand some concepts, but no way am I to be at the SUPPOSED level these guys are at. I have my doubts so I go home and take apart the air intake boot and further inspect the throttle body. There it is, lo and behold a vacuum line disconnected from the throttle body that was suppose to be connected the VSV. To summarize everything , Earl is a truthfully a honest guy it seems, but is seemingly incompetent on the work and guys working for him do rushed, shoddy, crude, messy work. It's not hard taking off an air intake boot and reconnecting all necessary hose lines back. Paid $95 for some problems they claim they didn't cause and don't believe the customer, ONLY to take it back home and undo the bad work they did. Crazy stuff and would not go back. Be wary of what you're doing here.

Sean and his fellow mechanics are the best I'm talking to you Sean and Dr.Bling, they are upfront…read morehonest fair, very fair. My experience has always been I'm given the information, the breakdown of why what and the pricing the product needed the inspection price how long to expect timing/finished , if it was an electrical panel I knew it's kinda hard to pinpoint timing because they are upfront of where something has to be sent out where and why, it's a beautiful thing. I stand by these guys and the work as professional mechanics, they've not disappointed me . I've had persons ask me where I take my mini and I always regale and sing their praises. Thank you guys .

Had a low tire pressure warning in my car after inflating it a week ago so something must have gone…read morewrong with the tire. Didn't see many places open on. Saturday in Berkeley and found this place. They were surprisingly able to immediately help me out and fix the problem within 20 minutes even without seeing an obvious nail. They had to put the tire in water to see where bubbles formed and then find the small hole where the tire was slowly leaking. Glad to have them fixed so quickly and appreciated their polite and professional service.

Love these Guys and their " Old Fashioned INTEGRITY " !!!…read more My Accord Battery is only 14 - 18 months old. However it died unexpectedly @ a ' ' Refueling Stop ' in Berkeley @ the GAS STATION on Shattuck @ Ashby. Luckily they have a Mechanic Shop in there, and the fellow in there obliged me with a " Jump Start ". Mysterious why it had died suddenly then was ' back up ' Performing Beautifully !!!! Despite which I needed a Battery & Alternator Check to Satisfy Myself Fully that All is Well. Called Mr. Hamza @ Yen's Auto to explain the situation. He suggested I bring it in ASAP for a " Charging System Check " - which I did the same day about 4 weeks ago. Him and his Assistant Mr. AFSAND , who I'd dealt with previously , had me pop the hood to connect their Meter Etc giving my Charging System ' A CLEAN BILL Of Health. Nice to have " Honest Mechanics in the Vicinity " !!!!!!

Had a electrical issues that needed figuring out. Replaced the alternator, replaced the battery and…read morestill kept getting a intermittent electrical warning light. Of course the warning light never appeared for the mechanic. Grrrr........ They not only believed me but kept trying to help figure it out. They even brought in a electrician to look it over. Finally we replaced the brand new alternator and that did the trick! I am so happy. They really did their best to help me out. Definitely nice to have them as my new shop.

Last night, I had a tire blowout on the 80 while heading home from SF. Luckily I drive a RAV 4 with…read morea spare tire and was able to get home. Waking up the next morning, I needed to get it fixed ASAP! I had the Toyota tire & wheel protection and Berkeley Toyota directed me to Joe's tires as they run all tire related issues through them. Called at 8am and spoke to Carlos who went through the usual asking me if I have the plan, my car's trim, and what I'm looking for. I explained everything and Carlos provided times. I couldn't wait for tomorrow so I asked about any availability day of to which he had. I drove over, dropped off the car at 11am, spoke with Carlos who shared the process clearly and what will be done. I signed papers and went on my way. He couldn't share how long it'll take due to the Toyota financing paperwork. I get a text around 3pm saying my car is ready and I show up, pick up my car, and chat a little bit about what was done. Amazing service. They put the spare tire and jack back under the car and replaced the tire, adjusted the monitors, and polished up the wheel. Day of service, clear communication, and great patience. I ended up not paying anything due to my plan covering anything and Carlos making sure I was taken care of. Great business and highly recommend.

Kind and honest people. I never hesitate to bring my car in, or refer others to go. I see some…read morereviews from others who've had some mistakes or faulty issues, but thankfully I haven't had any of that. I'm a happy customer for many years and will continue to go. I just recently had them replace a few worn ball joints on my suspension. Easy to make appointments and they're very reliable.

My 2008 Scion xD started making a noise while driving that didn't feel right. I was catsitting off…read moreof Cedar Street and dropped in on V after a neighbor recommended him. He took me and my car in, diagnosed the problem, and said he would have it back today, perhaps tomorrow. Well...he had it back to me within the same day, showed me the part, pretty much saying it was a good thing I came in. Very nice man ...I am very happy !! Highly recommend !

Been going to Peter for years. Extremely honest and trustworthy. No frills. Recommend highly.read more

I can't say enough great things about Holland Service on San Pablo Ave -- and especially Chris…read more 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!

A wonderful service - quality car repair, nice people and always there ready to help. Love this car…read morerepair service and the resident chickens!

Called to have a car towed locally. Not only did they answer the phone, the tow truck arrived in…read moreless than 30 minutes! The driver expertly navigated our narrow street and carefully unloaded the car into our driveway for storage. He was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this company! They are worth every penny.

Excellent auto repair and towing service. Oil change and repairs done same day service. Friendly…read morecustomer service and good prices.

I love this place. It was the most wonderful customer service experience I've seen in years. I was…read moretreated WONDERFULLY + the employee explained in kind + plain everyday verbiage (not mechanic speak) - and gently answered questions - how the tires worked and why certain tires/fixes were needed. The vibe is so friendly + the people behind the desk are so confidence-inspiring. They also give their employees mental health days; like it's fully closed Monday for that. :)))

Honestly I never been here. The artwork just amazes me! I see lots of cars being worked on so it…read moremust be worth going. I will call and see what they offer. And add to my review. Thank Yiu

It's been 11 years since I had to do a smog check because I purchased a new hybrid car, so I never…read moreneeded one. I ended up going back to the exact same guy I used 11 years ago , Carlos at 15 Minutes Smog Test & Repair. Same guy, same professionalism, same incredible service. I was literally in and out in 15 minutes and paid only $40. Eleven years ago, I paid $35. In California, where prices have doubled and tripled on everything, this is honestly unbelievable. I called around before going, and everywhere else was quoting me anywhere from $60 to $80+. Carlos knows exactly what he's doing, which is why this place constantly has 5-star reviews. Super proactive, super professional, and they even cleaned my windshield while I was there. Seriously, don't waste your time chasing coupons or dealing with nonsense shops. If you need a smog check, go here. Carlos was phenomenal. A++ service. I honestly don't even understand how anyone else is still in business at this point.

This is my go to spot for smog checks!…read more I like to make an appointment because they work on your car as soon as you get there. I've been there before without an appointment and other cars with appointments are worked on before mine. No big deal, since they're fine with walk ins. But if I can save 15 minutes, I'll save 15 minutes! Jose is efficient and quick! He's also friendly and appears to remember me - maybe because I've been going there for awhile! $40 for our cars, cash or credit. There's a cafe a block away but I check my email onsite and my car is ready! I should time him next time. I think it's been as fast as 12 minutes.