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Performance Auto Specialists
- Team
- Warranty
- Communication
“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.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Wilmington, NC
24 technicians listed · 22 in Wilmington · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Vandelay Motors Inc.
- Prices
- Brake
- Vehicle
“They came highly recommended from several people and I was apprehensive about contacting them because I thought my needs and budget might not align with the high caliber of work they are used to doing.”
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Hughes Brothers Inc
“I was a long time customer at my dealership and after getting my oil change/ tire rotation/ brake fluid exchange and cabin air filter changed out, which cost $318, That same afternoon my car turned completely off and my service engine light came on.”
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All Motors Automotive
“Was just talking to my bestie about how she got ripped off at her local dealership mechanic and was telling her about how much I liked this place because it was affordable and they were straight up, explained everything in detail including prices and...”
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Derham's Alignment & Brake Center
- Job
- Dealership
- Tires
“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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T & T Foreign Automotive Services
“Their communication was very helpful for me personally as I really enjoy working on cars myself and like to learn, understand, and be a part of the conversation (hopefully without overstepping and engaging with the upmost respect for these amazing an...”
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, these 24 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: Wilmington, NC
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 22 are in Wilmington itself and 2 come from Holly Ridge (13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,925 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (82%), quality (74%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "fair" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), brake repair (3), engine repair (3), brakes (2) and maintenance (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 102 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Which shops listed for Wilmington work on Saturdays or Sundays?
7 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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East Coast Euro Werks
- Communication
- TDI
- Audi
“I'm very happy with East Coast and how well they communicated with me through the whole process of taking care of my 2”2016 Volkswagen Tijuana The team also worked with my car warranty and I didn't have to lift a finger to call shout out to Wesley!!!...”
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Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist
“These guys know what they are doing, they don't try to 'sell me more than what I need (unlike the place I went to for an oil change during a recent road trip, that ended up charging me $700+ for work I didn't need), and they work with me around my sc...”
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Low Range 4x4
- Prices
- Wealth
- Truck
“Low range 4 x 4 is a very professional place to get your car lifted truck lifted they do great work there and the staff is wonderful and no one in Wilmington cannot beat their prices”
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Ashby's Diesel
- Truck
- Area
- Leak
“Ashby's was very communicative every step of the way, extremely proactive in troubleshooting my truck, when the maintenance started on all 8 injectors; I got my truck back the first hour they opened the next day!”
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Inter Shop Inc
- Cost
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“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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King's Garage
- Prices
- Brakes
- Mechanics
“They stayed true to the price that was quoted for everything, kept me updated through the whole process and had the car back to me in less than a week and that was with them ordering all the parts the car needed.”
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Autodoor and Sunroof Specialist
- Price
- Job
- Vehicle
“Just left Autodopr Specialist, Michael was a pleasure to meet and provided an experience that assured me he was trustworthy, honest, and truly cares about the work he does and maintaining the integrity of your vehicle.”
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Trey's Coastal Carolina Automotive
- Price
- Vehicles
- Inspection
“Brought car in for inspection.”
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Alpha Offroad
- Truck
- Tires
- Prices
“One example is I had to take it for an alignment and when he saw it wasn't done correctly, he took my rig to the alignment center himself and told them they need to redo it since it was way off because he cared enough to make sure it was right.”
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Carolina Dyno
- Engine
- Pricing
“I've been dealing with Carolina Dyno, and Ben and Taylor for over a year now, for parts and engine builds, and they are definitely the go-to guys for all your tuning and fabrication needs.”
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Jake the Mobile Mechanic
- Price
- Brakes
- Vehicle
“Called Jake over to check out my 2017 f150 I was told by other mechanic that my computer had went bad Jake come over found the issue within 20 min blown fuse can't thank him enough highly recommend”
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Legacy Auto Service
“After finding out the issue was more in depth and more parts would be required, they were able to work with me and the dealership that I recently purchased from and made the additional part free of charge!”
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The Muffler Center
- Exhaust
“He has worked for a few different businesses around town doing their exhaust work and his work speaks for itself!”
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Tim's Mobile Mechanic Service
- Prices
- Charging
- Communication
“I was in shock by how Tim takes pride in his job, communicating and visually showing and informing me about the current repair and what needs to be followed up on for future efficiency.”
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Backwoods Repair
“Great work and gets in done in a great amount of time definitely would recommend if you want something done quick and done right”
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Trucks
“Nice people working friendly”
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East Coast Injector Solutions
“I was impressed with the shop cleanliness and top quality equipment, also the owner is a life long mechanic who is very friendly and freely volunteered advice.”
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Corvettes and Camaros
“Great service very friendly and prompt.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$298
Maximum cost
$2972
National Average
$654
Avg Per Hour Rates
$107
$476
$832
Fair price range is based on 344 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Wilmington
- “Top notch start to finish, outstanding service, speedy, responsive & incredibly helpful, totally recommend it.” — customer of King's Garage
- “Highly recommended this shop if you want quality, honest work done at a highly reasonable price!” — customer of Low Range 4x4
- “Nate was absolutely incredible! The customer service, communication and diagnosis/repair throughout was impeccable.” — customer of East Coast Euro Werks
- “Awesome mechanics great people work here. Definitely would recommend if you have something going on with your vehicle.” — customer of Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist
- “The problem was difficult to diagnose. But he worked on it tenaciously, found the problem, fixed it.” — customer of Jake the Mobile Mechanic
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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