Chesterfield Automotive

Auto Spa Etc. hosts a talented crew with a knack for freeing vehicles of filth and grime, using elevated water pressure to de-soil street steeds during a full-service wash and dry topped off with Rain-X surface protectant. The touchless car wash and gas station at Auto Spa Etc. also team up with expert technicians to retool vehicles with meticulous detailing and maintenance services.

At The Dent Devil of St. Louis, highly trained hands scan weathered car and truck surfaces under a specialized light before deftly yet gently evening out any wear and tear. Skilled technicians undo surface dings, hairline cracks, and hail damage without disturbing the original factory paint job, smoothing out auto bodies through inside-out malleting, exterior glue pulling, or telekinesis. The 100% paintless process restores vehicles to their former glory without any unnecessary dismantling, messy sanding, or unsightly patches of putty or after-market paint. As guests relax inside the shop or under an umbrella on the sunny, plant-lined patio, hardworking techs undo dings or upgrade cars with a number of value-added services, including 3M window tinting, windshield repair, detailing, and restoration of foggy headlamps.

Local highways, driveways, and parking lots teem with sparkling cars thanks in part to Country Club Car Wash's 20-plus years of automotive grooming. The touchless wash systems and detailers at all five locations dole out doses of products seven days a week, catering to cars whose conditions range from "in need of a quick rinse," to "coated in ostrich feathers and silly string." Country Club's unlimited wash clubs allow motorists to sanitize their cars as often as they see fit, and the wash stations at each facility are flanked by a Mobil On the Run.

ASE master technicians Greg Kinder and Mike Kuemmel take the helm at Autotech Auto Center, where they keep foreign and domestic rides of all makes and models running smoothly. They fiddle under the hood, slide below the car, and dance on the roof, all to keep transmissions, brakes, and tires in check. While the team tunes up AC systems or drains dirty oil, customers can relax in the comfortable waiting room outfitted with a TV, free WiFi, and plenty of hot coffee.

Doc’s Harley-Davidson works to keep owners and aspiring riders outfitted with knowledge, maintenance, and necessary equipment, earning Dealernews's 2007 Grand Prize for “best practices in retailing” and community involvement. Amid 28,000 square feet of parts, accessories, and service space, owner Patty Bush and her staff of motorcycle specialists consistently update the shop with innovations and promotions while maintaining a commitment to quality that began with Patty’s father, Doc, in 1955. In addition to equipping riders with new and preowned Harley-Davidson motorcycles and gear, the staff educates newcomers with a blend of classroom instruction and real-road experience that instills confidence when handling tricky turns or encountering speed-limit signs that involve fractions.

With more than 175 locations nationwide and more than 35 years in the business, Car-X Tire & Auto has earned a prime spot in the parking garage of quality car care and customer service. Started in 1971 by a team of seasoned muffler-shop owners, the service centers have blossomed from their beginnings as specialty exhaust shops to providers of nearly any repair or maintenance service imaginable, from installing performance-enhancing accessories to treating cars to therapeutic trust falls. In addition to promoting safety and long, healthy engine life with brake services and speedy oil changes, Car-X reaches out to the surrounding community with regular philanthropic activities, such as recycling drives and participation in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.