--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Charleston | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) 4. Auto repair shops Charleston · Auto repair shops # 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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 57 auto repair shops we reviewed in Charleston, these three had the strongest records: 1,150 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) **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 +1 843-556-8473](tel:+18435568473)[Website](https://www.haytire.com/Find-Us/Mode/1/444-Savannah-Highway-Charleston-SC-29407/details) Reader Favorite ## [Ottohaus of Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-948f9d92a3456f43/) **5.0** from 198 reviews Based in Charleston Coverage Based in Charleston ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 198 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-277-2541](tel:+18432772541)[Website](http://OttohausOfCharleston.com/) Selection 03 ## [Corbin's Hitch Shop](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-082383d80ecb6fb6/) **4.9** from 178 reviews Based in North Charleston Coverage Based in Charleston ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 178 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-747-3400](tel:+18437473400)[Website](http://www.corbinshitch.com/) 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 Change 4.7 · 848 - Charleston Wagen Worx 4.9 · 167 - Gerald's Tires and Brakes 4.6 · 805 - [Griffin Automotive and Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-9cdf49c2a6c35119/) 4.8 · 178 - V-Dub Doctors 5.0 · 67 - Take 5 Oil Change 4.6 · 468 - Take 5 Oil Change 4.6 · 406 - Ultimate Autowerks 4.9 · 78 - Gerald's Tires and Brakes 4.5 · 655 - SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 4.7 · 185 - [Precision Tune Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-9a180e7ed595e27c/) 4.7 · 173 - Gerald's Tires and Brakes 4.5 · 478 - Torres Auto Repair LLC 4.7 · 138 - Bert's Motorworks 4.9 · 55 - [#1 Champion Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-9751494cf82fb0b3/) 4.6 · 218 - Sam's Performance Specialties 5.0 · 37 - Charleston Auto Electric and Repair 4.7 · 108 - Suby Doctors 4.7 · 108 - Swifts Garage 5.0 · 36 - A+ Auto Service - North Charleston 4.6 · 177 - Dinkins Auto Service 4.7 · 98 - Carter & Sons Auto Center 4.7 · 84 - [EuroPro of Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8152edf3eabe5e67/) 4.6 · 128 - Quickie Marine Boat and Fiberglass Repair 4.8 · 48 - SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 4.5 · 218 - Charleston Auto Repair 4.6 · 115 - Richard's Automotive Repair 4.6 · 113 - Anchor Automotive 4.9 · 33 - Bryson's Garage 4.8 · 38 - Import Automotive Solutions 5.0 · 34 - Folly Road Auto Repair 4.6 · 78 - John's Auto Clinic 4.7 · 46 - Harbor Car Care 4.7 · 45 - Brakes 4 Less 4.4 · 214 - Reputable Volvo Service 4.7 · 37 - Clair's John Exxon Service Station 4.7 · 36 - Louie and Sons Paint & Body Inc. 4.5 · 88 - Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.2 · 408 - Lucas Auto Repair & Tire Center 4.5 · 48 - Midas 4.3 · 158 - Gobel's Jimmy TV & VCR Repair 4.8 · 15 - John Harris Body Shop 4.6 · 25 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 208 - Fipps & Sons Garage 4.5 · 58 - Star Motor Service 4.5 · 57 - AAA Car Care Center 4.2 · 137 - Charleston Performance & Service 4.3 · 138 - American Automotive 4.4 · 28 - [AA Transmissiondoctors inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b598ffa3bc03971a/) 4.2 · 88 - Holt Transmission Service Plus Auto Repairs 4.2 · 78 - Byrd's Automotive Repair 4.5 · 48 - Palmetto Diesel and Performance 4.2 · 38 - Mike's Alignment 4.3 · 18 - A A Auto Service Center Inc 4.0 · 10 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Charleston | | 01 Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley | 02 Ottohaus of Charleston | 03 Corbin's Hitch Shop | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 774 reviews | 5.0 · 198 reviews | 4.9 · 178 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Charleston | Charleston | North 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](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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. People per square mile 1,383 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 115.3 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Charleston residents 159,423 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 150,746 (April 2020 base) +5.8% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-charleston/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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. 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