MechanicRank lists 7 auto repair businesses in North Charleston, SC. 4 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 3 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Southeastern Fleet Services & Mobile Truck Repair, at 5.0 stars from 15 reviews. Every listing shows the phone number, hours and reviews. Or send one free quote request and a local mechanic calls you back.
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Picked by what drivers actually write. Each count is the number of Google reviews that raise the topic. Every shop listed holds 4.5 stars or better.
Mobile Mechanics.We come to you.one third of cost of a shop.We specialize in transmission repair rebuilds reseals.engine swaps Breaks.Frobt end work.Anything automotive related.One call solves it all
April 09, 2024 My name is Jen. I was on my way to charlotte and my tier blew out my n the interstate. I got to a gas station and googled tier shops. Mark's Tier Center was the first one on the list. …
One of the best, most honest, most fair auto places i’ve ever been to. I continue to come back, they don’t try to upsell you on things you don’t need, they do good work, for fair prices and are extremely helpful with …
Very easy to communicate with, quick service, friendly staff. The service was efficient, the prices were reasonable, and my tires were taken care of properly. …
Great mechanical and customer service at Folly Road Auto Repair. I highly recommend these folks for your automotive maintenance and repair needs!
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From each shop's posted Google hours. Call ahead, since hours change on holidays.
Independent shops in South Carolina usually charge $85 to $125 an hour for labor, which is below the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At South Carolina rates, a timing belt replacement runs about $405 to $1,075 and a car battery replacement runs about $145 to $380 for a midsize car.
Of the 6 North Charleston listings that post their hours, 4 open on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
4 businesses in North Charleston have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 3 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 112 or more reviews. A shop with a long history and a 4.6 is a safer call than a perfect 5.0 from a handful of people.
For work a general shop may turn away, North Charleston has 1 diesel specialist and 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
South Carolina does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. SCDMV registration requires a title and a paid county property tax receipt, not an inspection. Details are on the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles site.
North Charleston sees about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears a battery out faster than cold does, so a battery that seems fine in spring can quit in August. Get it tested once it is three years old. Heat also works the AC, the cooling fan and the coolant hard, and those jobs pile up in the first hot weeks of the year.
It freezes on about 22 nights a year here. Not many, but the first cold snap is when a weak battery shows itself, so test it in the fall.
About 52 inches of rain fall in a year. Worn tires lose grip on wet roads well before they look bald, and streaky wipers are a cheap fix worth doing before the wet season, not during it.
The average commute in North Charleston is 24 minutes each way, and 74% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
Buying a used car in North Charleston? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.
There are 44 car lots within 8 miles of North Charleston, and 40 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 25 of them A to F from their reviews, and 4 get an F. See the Charleston dealer grades before you go look at a car.
South Carolina has no regular safety or emissions inspection, so unless the last owner paid for one, nobody has looked under that car.
We list 7 in North Charleston, SC. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.
Southeastern Fleet Services & Mobile Truck Repair currently holds the highest rating in North Charleston at 5.0 stars from 15 reviews. Southeastern Fleet Services & Mobile Truck Repair, Palmetto Diesel Pros, The Mobile Auto Shop are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.
Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in North Charleston will travel to you rather than making you bring the car in. That covers most servicing, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and plenty of repairs that do not need a lift.
Independent shops in South Carolina usually bill $85 to $125 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.
South Carolina does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. SCDMV registration requires a title and a paid county property tax receipt, not an inspection.
Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in North Charleston show Sunday hours, including Southeastern Fleet Services & Mobile Truck Repair and Charleston Mobile Truck Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. 1 of the 7 listings in North Charleston has been claimed by the owner, who confirmed the details. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Usually not. 4 of the businesses in North Charleston come to you, and with no building to pay for, they often charge a bit less than a shop. What they cannot do in a driveway is work that needs a lift or a press, so heavy jobs still go to a shop.
North Charleston averages about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears out batteries faster than cold does, and it is hard on the AC, the cooling system and tires. Test the battery every year once it is three years old and have the AC checked before summer.
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in North Charleston for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.
Most mobile mechanics in North Charleston price by the job, not the hour. Independent shop labor in South Carolina runs about $85 to $125 an hour, and mobile prices usually land in the same range for the same repair. Some add a trip fee and some fold it in. Ask for one total price, trip included, before they drive out. Our repair cost guides show typical parts and labor for each job.
Yes. Typical independent shop labor in South Carolina is about $85 to $125 an hour, so $100 is inside the normal range. Dealers often charge more. What matters most is the total. Ask how many hours the job is quoted at and compare that with a second shop.
By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the North Charleston area right now are On The Go Mobile Oil Change Service (5.0 stars, 218 reviews), Gill Mobile Auto Repair (5.0 stars, 109 reviews) and 24HR Mobile Tire Service (4.9 stars, 323 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.
Some work needs a shop. Transmission swaps, engine rebuilds, alignments and anything that needs a lift go to a garage. Bad weather can push back a driveway job, and you need a safe, legal place to park where the mechanic can work. Many mobile mechanics also run a shop, or will tell you up front when a job needs one.
Get a written estimate that lists parts and labor. Call two or three shops with the same estimate and ask each for a total price. Ask what warranty comes with the parts and the work. Read recent reviews, not just the star score. A shop that explains the problem clearly and shows you the old part is a good sign.
7 nearby cities within 20 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.
Charleston, SCTop rated: Folly Road Auto Repair 4.9★Summerville, SCTop rated: On The Go Mobile Oil Change Service 5.0★Goose Creek, SCMt Pleasant, SCTop rated: Reeds Mobile Mechanic 4.9★Moncks Corner, SCTop rated: C&S Automotive & Truck Service 4.9★Hanahan, SCTop rated: Bouchillon Performance & Automotive 4.6★Ridgeville, SCTop rated: Precision mobile auto repair llc 4.1★Typical independent shop prices at South Carolina labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.
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