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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Charleston

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Charleston worth calling first, chosen from 57 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley

4.8 from 774 reviews

Based in
Charleston
Coverage
Based in Charleston

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 57 auto repair shops we reviewed in Charleston: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 843-556-8473Website

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Charleston

Other Charleston companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 57 in all for this work.

  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.7 · 848
  • Charleston Wagen Worx4.9 · 167
  • Gerald's Tires and Brakes4.6 · 805
  • Griffin Automotive and Transmission4.8 · 178
  • V-Dub Doctors5.0 · 67
  • Take 5 Oil Change4.6 · 468
  • Take 5 Oil Change4.6 · 406
  • Ultimate Autowerks4.9 · 78
  • Gerald's Tires and Brakes4.5 · 655
  • SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service4.7 · 185
  • Precision Tune Auto Care4.7 · 173
  • Gerald's Tires and Brakes4.5 · 478
  • Torres Auto Repair LLC4.7 · 138
  • Bert's Motorworks4.9 · 55
  • #1 Champion Tires and Brakes4.6 · 218
  • Sam's Performance Specialties5.0 · 37
  • Charleston Auto Electric and Repair4.7 · 108
  • Suby Doctors4.7 · 108
  • Swifts Garage5.0 · 36
  • A+ Auto Service - North Charleston4.6 · 177
  • Dinkins Auto Service4.7 · 98
  • Carter & Sons Auto Center4.7 · 84
  • EuroPro of Charleston4.6 · 128
  • Quickie Marine Boat and Fiberglass Repair4.8 · 48
  • SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service4.5 · 218
  • Charleston Auto Repair4.6 · 115
  • Richard's Automotive Repair4.6 · 113
  • Anchor Automotive4.9 · 33
  • Bryson's Garage4.8 · 38
  • Import Automotive Solutions5.0 · 34
  • Folly Road Auto Repair4.6 · 78
  • John's Auto Clinic4.7 · 46
  • Harbor Car Care4.7 · 45
  • Brakes 4 Less4.4 · 214
  • Reputable Volvo Service4.7 · 37
  • Clair's John Exxon Service Station4.7 · 36
  • Louie and Sons Paint & Body Inc.4.5 · 88
  • Tire Choice Auto Service Centers4.2 · 408
  • Lucas Auto Repair & Tire Center4.5 · 48
  • Midas4.3 · 158
  • Gobel's Jimmy TV & VCR Repair4.8 · 15
  • John Harris Body Shop4.6 · 25
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.2 · 208
  • Fipps & Sons Garage4.5 · 58
  • Star Motor Service4.5 · 57
  • AAA Car Care Center4.2 · 137
  • Charleston Performance & Service4.3 · 138
  • American Automotive4.4 · 28
  • AA Transmissiondoctors inc.4.2 · 88
  • Holt Transmission Service Plus Auto Repairs4.2 · 78
  • Byrd's Automotive Repair4.5 · 48
  • Palmetto Diesel and Performance4.2 · 38
  • Mike's Alignment4.3 · 18
  • A A Auto Service Center Inc4.0 · 10

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley02Ottohaus of Charleston03Corbin's Hitch Shop
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.8 · 774 reviews5.0 · 198 reviews4.9 · 178 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inCharlestonCharlestonNorth Charleston

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.57 auto repair shops in Charleston, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Charleston

Charleston, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
115.3 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 150,746 (April 2020 base)
+5.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Charleston: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Charleston cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Charleston

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Charleston?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 57 auto repair shops for Charleston.
Which of these auto repair shops in Charleston has the best reviews?
Ottohaus of Charleston has a 5.0 rating from 198 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley, with 774 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Charleston?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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