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Richard's Automotive Repair
- Morning
- Mechanic
- Work
“I dropped it off yesterday at the end of the day--I had called earlier and confirmed I could do so--and they had it ready by the end of lunchtime today.”
Engine Repair and Replacement in Charleston, SC
24 listed · 16 in Charleston · 19 rated 4.5+
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Carter & Sons Auto Center
“They should be very happy of themselves because the work they put into the vehicles they fix shows and speak volumes about the pride they put into their work......”
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Ottohaus
Auto Services North Charleston, BMW Repair, Porche Repair
“Kris the manager has always been amazing, his knowledge of the cars, being so helpful at all times, so accomodating to the customer needs and always super helpful.”
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Bert's Motorworks
- Trust
- Diagnosed
- Mechanic
“Dominic, took questions over the phone and thought it was clogged drain lines in the sunroof and didnt want to replace the windsheild until Bert took a look.”
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Marshside Motors Co.
- Force
- Stars
- Company
“Not only did they do a great job making the truck look better, they also made sure I understood the importance of other situations going on with the truck as well.”
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Charleston Auto Electric & Repair
Steering & Suspension, Cooling System, Auto Electrical
“Gave me a nice quote and waited for my approval before doing the services, once approved they did the job and I'm so so so happy they fix my car back on track.”
Area overview: Charleston, SC
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 16 are in Charleston itself and 8 come from North Charleston (6, 9 mi) and Summerville (2, 18 mi). Their ratings run from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,431 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (82%) and value (77%). 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 19 of them; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair, rebuild and replace engines in and around Charleston, SC. What each one says about machine work, warranty terms and the engines it supplies comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Holt Transmission Service Plus Auto Repairs
- Call
- Money
- Engine
“My car was being a little difficult, to where it ended up taking an extra couple of days- but my transmission was fixed (even after the delay) quicker than many of my friends.”
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Europro
Emissions System, Transmission Repair, Oil Change
“I found your approach to be very professional, very communicative with me over the problem with my car and having it fixed on a timely basis Services Electrical repair”
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Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair
- Mechanics
- Work
- Dealership
“Great local shop, took my 2006 330i here and they were very quick to diagnose and fix a major leak, plus the fix is warrantied for 2 years, I love the guarantee.”
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Palmetto Diesel and Performance
Tire Services, Maintenance, Jasper Engines & Transmissions
“The team at Palmetto Diesel is both friendly and tech savvy, they were able to check my truck, determine the problem and do so with the utmost professionalism.”
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Lowcountry Equipment Repair
Medical Gases
“Thank you LER for always treating me right, for always taking excellent care of me and my vehicles and for all of the rest things that you all do for us (I know I do ask for a lot).”
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Lowcountry Paint
- Reviews
- Insurance
- Scam Artist
“I had some scratches on my camry door , went to fender mender and caliber both gave me $1000+ estimate!”
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Southern Tire
“Was visiting from out of town and my tire light and sure enough there was a nail - so happy I found Southern Tire - they made a stressful situation easy and got my tire patched up quickly.”
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A+ Auto Service
Fuel Pump Replacement, Radiator Replacement, Brake Repair
“There are many issues with the car and it's going to cost over 4k to fix but they were able to tackle to the most pertinent things to get my new car up and running.”
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Bouchillon Performance & Race
- Classic Car
- Confidence
- Job
“After disassembling various parts of the system to make sure that the diagnosis of "Black Death" was incorrect, the system was recharged and then checked to verify that it was working correctly.”
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Rob's Automotive Service
- Night
- Truck
- Vehicle
“I really like Rob's automotive he is me a great price and a great deal and he knows what he's doing when he's working on my car great shop great person”
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LS Motorsports
“If you want a straight forward mechanic that doesn't beat around the bush LS Motorsports is where you need to take your vehicle They get you in and get you out with great service.”
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JR Complete Auto Services LLC
- Price
“Did my coolant flush and helped me find other problems in the car.”
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Jay's Auto Services Center
“This company went out of their way and was able to donate spark plugs to the local Cub Scout pack so that we could make our own trophies for our Pinewood Derby.”
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Taller el Guerrero
“Very good service and for me a good mechanic”
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Cane Bay Tire & Auto
“The crew has been extremely helpful, John in particular has taken care of us and when we needed some work they COULDN'T do, he recommended us to a shop that went above and beyond as well.”
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Auto Repair Experts
Engine Repair, Oil Change, Brake Repair
“In the meantime i was able to take it to a few dealerships to look around and also got Being new to SC, I made the decision to take it here because of the reviews he has.”
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Affordable Transmission & Auto Repair LLC
- Vehicle
- Work
- Truck
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Oil change”
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Worldwide Transmissions
Transmissions
“Joe was great to have a meaningful conversation with, and he spent about 15 minutes answering my questions and sharing with me his decades of experience and impressive credentials in transmission repairs.”
Engine Repair Services in Charleston, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$718
Maximum cost
$5379
National Average
$2152
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$1853
$2988
Typical price range is based on 550 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why do some listings show another city?
16 of the 24 shops are in Charleston itself and the rest are the nearest within 25 mi, shown with their own city. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
What customers in Charleston say about local technicians
- “Jones Ford gave me an estimate of $3100 to replace all the body mounts on my 2009 F-350 6.4L Turbo Diesel.” — customer of Palmetto Diesel and Performance
- “Best diesel shop in town, hands down. Knowledgeable technicians, honest diagnosis and top quality work, straight-forward pricing, great communication.” — customer of Palmetto Diesel and Performance
- “They make you feel like family! Amazing customer service, very reasonably priced, honest, etc.” — customer of Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair
- “Service was outstanding. Very professional and work was completed in a timely manner.” — customer of Auto Repair Experts
- “Very kind, professional, honest. I couldnt start my car, everytime i have to jump start to get my car up and moving.” — customer of Richard’s Automotive Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.