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Performance Auto Specialists
- Audi
- Oil
- Work
“Friendly and honest, they tried to talk me out of having them fix a very minor oil leak when a lot of places would try to make it seem catastrophic and urgent.”
Car AC Repair in Wilmington, NC
24 specialists listed · 23 in Wilmington · 2 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Import Performance
- BMW
- Inspection
- Diagnosed
“I had a transmission issue in my 2006 lexus is250 and after picking up my check engine light came on and was pulling a different code that did not show up prior to the repair.”
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Rackleys Performance & Auto
- Money
- Inspection
- Job
“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
- Inspection
- Brakes
- Truck
“I have a lifted truck, took it to a unnamed customs shop in the cape fear area to adjust my coil overs and replace ball joints, long story short they totally botched the job, suspension parts were rubbing the frame, it was not good.”
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Wilmington Tire and Auto
“Excellent customer service, quick turnaround times, easy/quick booking process, and it's clearly evident that they have highly skilled, efficient mechanics.”
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Green Meadows Automotive
- Communication
- Team
- Inspection
“I called today to see if I could get in for a vehicle inspection, Chad answered the phone and was very professional and said he could take me pretty quickly, so I went!”
Area overview: Wilmington, NC
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 23 are in Wilmington itself and 1 comes from Burgaw (24 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,969 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (85%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), tires (4), alignment (3), brake repair (3) and brakes (3). 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 107 years. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the specialists on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, these 24 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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T & T Foreign Automotive Services
“Not only was it perfectly, professionally, thoroughly serviced but I was never made to feel like "the little lady bringing in her car" (oh yea that does still happen.”
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Shannon's Auto Service
- Engine
- Job
- Work
“We've been using Shannon's since we moved to Wilmington and they've always gone above and beyond in terms of service, price, honesty, and thoroughness.”
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East Coast Euro Werks
- Oil
- BMW
- Dealership
“And an extra perk, I asked them to check my brakes bc when I had my car serviced a month ago (no one in Wilmington) they told me I would need new brakes soon.”
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Hospital Automotive Car Care
- Quality
- Team
- Diagnose
“I was buying a vehicle and brought 3 different vehicles to them to check out for me and they were driven and when needed put up on the lift to check completely.”
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Mobiletech
“Wonderful experience, staff very professional and I was grateful they were able to repair my vehicle in between 2 of the busiest holidays, Christmas/New Year.”
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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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O'Leary's Automotive Repair
- Honest
- Work
- Desk
“The receptionist is very friendly as well.”
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Avery's Automotive
- Communication
- Team
- AC
“During the process the owner communicated with me frequently, providing me updates on what they had discovered as well as the amount of time that I would have to wait .”
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Coastal Rebuilders
- Job
- Team
- Work
“Mr Bill Parker and his employees have been awesome they have helped me with many alternator rebuilds and starters,Top notch bunch and 99/100 cheaper than box stores on starters and Alternators”
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Inter Shop Inc
- Mechanic
- Cost
- Vehicle
“Because I was so pleased with my personal car experience with Inter Shop, I arranged to have my work vehicle serviced there, and saw the same benefits in cost and performance.”
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College Road Tire & Auto
“Roger has the patience of a saint as my husband and I were working conflicting schedules and he actually took calls from us both and got us all straightened out.”
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Austins Tire & Auto
“Austin's took it as a special case because I was out of town and were able to get it running same day so I didn't have to get a rental car back home.”
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Lunar Low Automotive
- Mechanics
- Oil
- Work
“These guys are awesome and I can't recommend them enough, I had them do head gaskets on my Jeep and they did an excellent job, communicated well and are very honest which is very hard to find in a shop nowadays.”
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J S & J Auto Honda Acura Services
“I make the trip an hour away from where I live to take my Honda in for anything more than an oil change, and I wish I were closer to take the oil changes to them too.”
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Trey's Coastal Carolina Automotive
- Work
- Inspection
- Price
“I appreciate YALL AWESOME SHOP THEY DO GREAT WORK!!”
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Adam's Tire & Auto Repair
- Price
- Fair
“Adam always goes over and above for his customers and clients and friends, he really treats people right and I've watched him treat all the female staff of our Veterinary Hospital fairly for many years now I do my own work unless I happen to be away ...”
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Prestige Auto Services & Sales
- Mechanic
- Price
“The fee they charged for the tow and repair was more than generous , and I feel very blessed to have come upon this father and son who helped me in the midst of an unexpected crisis!”
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Barnett's Garage
“Good at fixing cars”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$179
Maximum cost
$3090
National Average
$416
$179
$951
Fair price range is based on 531 cost profiles
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Which shops listed for Wilmington offer a free check?
3 of the 24 shops on this page say they give free estimates. For air conditioning that usually means a quick look and a vent temperature reading. The gauge test and leak trace are the part that actually finds the fault, and those are normally charged.
What customers say about specialists in Wilmington
- “Tim, the owner, displayed excellent communication and customer service towards me and he found the issue and corrected the problems all in a day.” — customer of Avery's Automotive
- “Very honest and straight forward people. They tried everything in their power to get my cost as low as possible and the work they did was fast and professional.” — customer of Hospital Automotive Car Care
- “I will never take my vehicle back to a dealership again for any maintenance, these guys will get my business every time.” — customer of Austins Tire & Auto
- “They fixed the issue with no problem, completed the vehicles recommended maintenance and made a plan for future problems that may arise.” — customer of Performance Auto Specialists
- “Chris is easy to talk to and doesn't make ya feel dumb for not knowing things.” — customer of Performance Auto Specialists
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.