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Performance Auto Specialists
- Engine
- Warranty
- Dollars
“I am from Savannah GA and was visiting family when I experienced car trouble and they took care of me and made sure that it was safe to travel back home.”
Best Brake Repair in Wilmington, NC
24 experts listed · all 24 in Wilmington · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Vandelay Motors Inc.
- Tow
- Brake
- Old Car
“I've always cringed dealing with mechanics because as a woman, it is common to be overcharged, but Mike is always honest and when you look at the bill, the labor charges are always super reasonable.”
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Hughes Brothers Inc
“I recently had the starter die on my '06 Pilot and not only did they stay open past 5pm so the tow truck driver could drop off the keys, but they also had the car fixed by the next afternoon.”
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Kennedy Automotive Services
- Fair
- f250
- Oil
“Whether getting key service maintenance, or simply annual safety inspection, the team has been thorough, responsive to our needs for scheduling, and as fair priced as anyone I've come across in recent years.”
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Rackleys Performance & Auto
- Reviews
- Fashion
- Window
“They confirm my suspicious and said that it is most probably your alternator died and you have to fix it asap otherwise your will got stuck god knows where.”
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Derham's Alignment & Brake Center
- Questions
- Dealership
- Oil
“Their attention to detail , honesty ,friendly /professional attitude and obvious expertise are ALL attributes which we All are finding rarer with each passing day!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Wilmington, NC
All 24 experts we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 33 experts in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,389 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (82%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), alignment (3), engine repair (3), tires (3) and batteries (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 7 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Which shops listed for Wilmington check brakes for free?
4 of the 24 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
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Advanced Automotive & RV
- Engine
- Phone
- Vehicles
“Once I brought my car to them with what I thought was an issue with the steering, and rather than using it as an excuse to charge me money, they checked it out fully and helped me understand my car didn't need any work, actually.”
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Aspen Tire & Auto
“The guys at Aspen Tire & Auto are always there for me, listen to what I need done and get it done in record time and I never feel overcharged or taken advantage of.”
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Wilmington Tire and Auto
“Pulled in without an appointment, I was greeted by Geoid and he was fortunate able to get me right in, I was pleasantly surprised by the very clean and comfortable waiting room with rocking chairs out front.”
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Hospital Automotive Car Care
- Town
- Vehicle
- Future
“As a father of two UNCW students, it is nice to be able to call and trust a mechanic to do great work and only work that is necessary at a reasonable price.”
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East Coast Euro Werks
- Jetta
- TDI
- Passat
“I live an hour away from Wilmington, and they offered me the option to use a courtesy car while my complicated repair was being performed--that was invaluable for me!!!”
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Shannon's Auto Service
- Expertise
- Knowledge
- Oil
“Each time I had to pay to reinstall another part less than a month I decided to call Shannon and he did it for me aat a very good price and guess what it's been 3 months now and I'm still smiling and praising his job..”
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Pat's Auto Service Center
“I brought my truck in for a check engine light I been going here for some time now and to no surprise I am very happy with them I talked to Dave and in detail he told me to bring my truck to ford because my converter which was bad and would of cost m...”
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All About Transmissions
- Vehicle
- Integrity
- Trade
“Rather than just going ahead and replacing the transmission without telling me like many would have done, Bill suggested to me to take my car to my mechanic to have him deal with cylinder misfires, and then bring it back to him to see if that solved ...”
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Brand New Brakes
- Brake Service
- Workplace
- Apartment
“I am new to remembering and handling my car maintenance, so Matt was very understanding and willing to take the time to figure out what I needed/didn't need done.”
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O'Leary's Automotive Repair
- Job
- Mechanic
- Call
“Great service, reasonable prices, and most importantly, I know it's done right the first time.”
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Euro
- 2006
- Engine
- Work
“I am very hard to please when it comes to car repairs - fortunately, Jacob and the team at Euro-Tek always make me happy with their reliability and responsiveness.”
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Avery's Automotive
- Pricing
- Vacation
- Truck
“The crew at Averys had to disassemble the entire dashboard just to get to the leaking evaporator core - this entails disconnecting the wiring for the entire dash, removing the steering wheel, airbags, etc...”
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Atlantic Car Care
- Team
- Coffee
- Pressure
“I got some work done in July I thought was gonna be extremely expensive but he got my car working right for an extremely reasonable rate, and also inspected the car for me.”
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Seaside Tires (Customz)
“I ordered a set of custom wheels for my car and was concerned about them getting damaged during install like a lot of the larger chain tire shops have a tendency to do.”
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Coastal Rebuilders
- Diagnosing
- Starter
- Money
“I took my jeep wrangler in for an electrical issue with air conditioner blower, ( No Power ) in the matter of three hours they called and found the problem and repaired it.”
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Custer Auto Repair
- Brake
- Freon
- Job
“The repairs necessary for my car were repairs they do not do, so they offered another shop in the area to take my car, as well as towing service that could help me move my car.”
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Cape Fear Muffler
- Truck
- Sound
- Exhaust
“Chris and Gage replaced my catalytic converter for me and got it done RIGHT, even when they faced a challenged the let me know and gave me options but in the end they got it to fit correctly!”
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College Road Tire & Auto
“I wasn't going to make it in time before closing while waiting for a tow, but Roger was so kind and assured me they would happily wait for me to arrive.”
Brake Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$48
Maximum cost
$654
National Average
$179
Avg Per Hour Rates
$105
$155
$357
Average price range is based on 267 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Wilmington
- “Absolute professionals, guaranteed great communication! Excellent people who validate all questions and concerns, excellent problem solvers and very reasonable!” — customer of East Coast Euro Werks
- “Absolute professional mechanics and staff. They resolve all my vehicle issues correctly and in a timely manner.” — customer of Wilmington Tire and Auto
- “I had procrastinated on getting this done and all 4 pads and rotors had to be done, but Pat's got me in quickly and at a reasonable price.” — customer of Pat's Auto Service Center
- “The process of getting a quote took only moments and included a breakout pricing for brake pads with and without new rotors, based on the need.” — customer of Brand New Brakes
- “They do their absolute best to get your vehicle back to you in a swift manner while still maintaining quality work.” — customer of Performance Auto Specialists
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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