AA Transmission Doctors Inc
“There guys did a great job replacing the clutch on my Jeep Wrangler and providing all of the warranty information at the end.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Charleston, SC
15 technicians listed · 13 in Charleston · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Richard's Automotive Repair
“Very friendly staff, straight to the point with the repairs, and they don't try to overcharge or sell you on things you don't need.”
Carter & Sons Auto Center
“They were absolutely kind, professional, fair in pricing, and did a thorough and efficient job of exactly what we needed.”
Anchor Automotive
“They are the only trustworthy, reliable, and honest car shop I have experienced in the area, and I won't take my car anywhere else!”
Ottohaus
“Nice to have a place where you can trust they're doing good work at a fair price”
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Subie Doctors
“I was very pleased with all of the work I approved and the staff was very professional, even after I brought the vehicle back the following day due a concern I had.”
Listed for drivers in and around Charleston, SC, these 15 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Charleston, SC
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 13 are in Charleston itself and 2 come from North Charleston (9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,967 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (80%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Charleston?
13 of the 15 shops are located in Charleston; the rest come from other towns within 10 mi. Distances are straight-line.
American Automotive
“This shop fixed my car, at a reasonable rate, quickly and explained what the problem was.”
Dinkins Auto Service
“They give good fear service at reasonable prices and work is done in a timely manner.”
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Europro
“They were able to get me in quick and walk me through my diagnostic with a priority list.”
Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair
“These are very honest people, very reasonably priced and make sure there's great customer service.”
V-Dub Doctors
“Every time I bring it in I look forward to getting it back knowing how much better it is going to drive (and that it has been inspected by true experts).”
Bryson's Garage
“I enjoy working on my own car and truck when it comes to minor fixes and basic maintenance, but when I need professional assistance that is very fairly priced, I choose Byron's Garage”
Benz MD
“I called and made an appointment, they stopped what they were working on and took my car in and fixed the issue right away.”
Hodge Repair & Welding
Rewind Specialties
“Did a great job for us, very fast turnaround on motor repair.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Charleston
- “Can’t recommend this garage enough! The mechanic was super knowledgeable, answered all my questions and worked to get me the best price and best parts with warranty, not to mention fast service!” — customer of Bryson's Garage
- “Dillon and his team were very knowledgeable and diagnosed my problems and completed the repairs and service in a timely manner.” — customer of American Automotive
- “Customer service - above and beyond. Quick and efficient turn around time for oil change!” — customer of Dinkins Auto Service
- “Always available and helpful. I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else.” — customer of Ottohaus
- “I got my car fixed earlier than expected and cheaper than quoted.” — customer of Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair
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