--- title: Auto repair shops in Charleston: Top 10 by Local Score url: https://bestoflocalrankings.com/charleston/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [bestof **local**](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/) - [Charleston rankings](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/charleston/) - [Auto repair shops](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [Methodology](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/methodology/) - [For businesses](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Charleston](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/charleston/) 4. Auto repair shops Ranking · Auto repair shops · Charleston # Charleston Auto repair shops Rankings We scored 57 Charleston businesses offering auto repair shops on five measures you can check yourself. These are the 10 highest scores, with every number behind them. **57** businesses analyzed Updated November 4, 2026 Ranked Top 10 of 57 Reviews counted 9,548 Average score 56.8 How the score works [Cost guide](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-charleston/) ## Top 3 Auto repair shops in Charleston Local Score out of 100, with the numbers behind it and a direct quote request. 1. 01 **67.1** Local Score ### [Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) Charleston · ★ 4.8 · 774 reviews No review trend yet Checked Operating status Request a quote [Data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) 2. 02 **66.5** Local Score ### [Ottohaus of Charleston](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-948f9d92a3456f43/) Charleston · ★ 5.0 · 198 reviews No review trend yet Checked Operating status Request a quote [Data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-948f9d92a3456f43/) 3. 03 **64.3** Local Score ### [Corbin's Hitch Shop](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-082383d80ecb6fb6/) North Charleston · ★ 4.9 · 178 reviews No review trend yet Checked Operating status Request a quote [Data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-082383d80ecb6fb6/) ### More Auto repair shops in Charleston Out of 100. The right-hand column shows new reviews per 90 days, measured from review count snapshots. 1. 04 [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-c74b90256c76e2b9/) Charleston · ★ 4.7 · 848 reviews **65.4** – no trend yet 2. 05 [Charleston Wagen Worx](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-359be36cc35e65c0/) Charleston · ★ 4.9 · 167 reviews **64.0** – no trend yet 3. 06 [Gerald's Tires and Brakes](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-8c0930944f9623c5/) North Charleston · ★ 4.6 · 805 reviews **63.3** – no trend yet 4. 07 [Griffin Automotive and Transmission](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-9cdf49c2a6c35119/) North Charleston · ★ 4.8 · 178 reviews **62.5** – no trend yet 5. 08 [V-Dub Doctors](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-e0c7bf2253b4bd06/) Charleston · ★ 5.0 · 67 reviews **62.0** – no trend yet 6. 09 [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-dbf6c01b40eaeb69/) Charleston · ★ 4.6 · 468 reviews **61.7** – no trend yet 7. 10 [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-d1d93a02fd1af3d5/) Charleston · ★ 4.6 · 406 reviews **61.3** – no trend yet Charleston average Local Score: **56.8** [How every score is calculated →](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/methodology/) **Also analyzed (47):** - Ultimate Autowerks 61.1 - [Gerald's Tires and Brakes](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-50ba96ff1e96fda5/) 60.8 - SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 60.8 - [Precision Tune Auto Care](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-9a180e7ed595e27c/) 60.6 - [Gerald's Tires and Brakes](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-4ce584c78c8b7301/) 59.9 - [Torres Auto Repair LLC](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-26c02bc97e6b0080/) 59.8 - Bert's Motorworks 59.6 - [#1 Champion Tires and Brakes](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-9751494cf82fb0b3/) 59.5 - Sam's Performance Specialties 59.2 - Charleston Auto Electric and Repair 59.0 - Suby Doctors 59.0 - Swifts Garage 59.0 - [A+ Auto Service - North Charleston](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-bb9dca4adc0ad077/) 58.8 - Dinkins Auto Service 58.7 - [Carter & Sons Auto Center](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-e2ef1553401af874/) 58.2 - [EuroPro of Charleston](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-8152edf3eabe5e67/) 57.8 - Quickie Marine Boat and Fiberglass Repair 57.6 - SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 57.6 - Charleston Auto Repair 57.5 - Richard's Automotive Repair 57.5 - Anchor Automotive 57.3 - Bryson's Garage 56.7 - Folly Road Auto Repair 56.3 - John's Auto Clinic 56.1 - Harbor Car Care 56.0 - Brakes 4 Less 55.8 - Import Automotive Solutions 55.7 - Reputable Volvo Service 55.3 - Clair's John Exxon Service Station 55.2 - Louie and Sons Paint & Body Inc. 55.1 - Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 53.7 - Lucas Auto Repair & Tire Center 53.4 - Midas 53.2 - Gobel's Jimmy TV & VCR Repair 52.8 - John Harris Body Shop 52.7 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 52.0 - AAA Car Care Center 51.1 - Fipps & Sons Garage 50.9 - Star Motor Service 50.9 - American Automotive 50.7 - [AA Transmissiondoctors inc.](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-b598ffa3bc03971a/) 50.2 - [Holt Transmission Service Plus Auto Repairs](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-2fc71c4a0e6827e4/) 49.9 - Charleston Performance & Service 49.8 - Palmetto Diesel and Performance 48.8 - Byrd's Automotive Repair 47.4 - Mike's Alignment 45.8 - [A A Auto Service Center Inc](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-a5cae8814bf24ec2/) 42.9 ## Score breakdowns Each measure is scored 0–100, then weighted. The tick marks the average of all 57 businesses analyzed. This business Charleston average 01 ### [Hay Tire Pros - West Ashley](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) **67.1** Local Score Rating **86** Reviews **96** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Reviews (96), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-5fd8b140b42e97ec/) · Request a quote 02 ### [Ottohaus of Charleston](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-948f9d92a3456f43/) **66.5** Local Score Rating **97** Reviews **77** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Rating (97), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-948f9d92a3456f43/) · Request a quote 03 ### [Corbin's Hitch Shop](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-082383d80ecb6fb6/) **64.3** Local Score Rating **91** Reviews **75** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Rating (91), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-082383d80ecb6fb6/) · Request a quote Show breakdowns for #4–#10 04 ### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-c74b90256c76e2b9/) **65.4** Local Score Rating **80** Reviews **98** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Reviews (98), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-c74b90256c76e2b9/) · Request a quote 05 ### [Charleston Wagen Worx](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-359be36cc35e65c0/) **64.0** Local Score Rating **91** Reviews **74** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Rating (91), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-359be36cc35e65c0/) · Request a quote 06 ### [Gerald's Tires and Brakes](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-8c0930944f9623c5/) **63.3** Local Score Rating **73** Reviews **97** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Reviews (97), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-8c0930944f9623c5/) · Request a quote 07 ### [Griffin Automotive and Transmission](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-9cdf49c2a6c35119/) **62.5** Local Score Rating **85** Reviews **75** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Rating (85), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-9cdf49c2a6c35119/) · Request a quote 08 ### [V-Dub Doctors](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-e0c7bf2253b4bd06/) **62.0** Local Score Rating **93** Reviews **61** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Rating (93), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-e0c7bf2253b4bd06/) · Request a quote 09 ### [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-dbf6c01b40eaeb69/) **61.7** Local Score Rating **73** Reviews **89** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Reviews (89), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-dbf6c01b40eaeb69/) · Request a quote 10 ### [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-d1d93a02fd1af3d5/) **61.3** Local Score Rating **73** Reviews **87** Recency **50** Experience **0** Profile data **80** Strongest on Reviews (87), weakest on Experience (0). Recency scored at a neutral 50: not enough review history yet to measure new reviews. Checked Operating status [Full data profile](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/business/g-d1d93a02fd1af3d5/) · Request a quote ## How the Local Score works The same formula for every business. Full detail on our [methodology page](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/methodology/). ### Five measures, fixed weights - Rating **30%** - Reviews **20%** - Recency **20%** - Experience **15%** - Profile data **15%** **Who is ranked.** An active listing, a phone number, a rating of at least 4.0 and 10 or more public reviews. **Ties.** Scores show one decimal; on a tie, more recent reviews rank higher. **Corrections.** [Report a wrong number](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/corrections/); we check the source within five working days. **We never sell score increases.** Businesses can pay us for a claimed profile, leads or competitor reports. None of it touches the score. [How we make money](https://bestoflocalrankings.com/how-we-make-money/) ## The Charleston auto repair shops market All 57 businesses analyzed, compared with the top 10. Median rating 4.6 Top 10 average **4.79** Median reviews 98 Top 10 average **409** Average years in business – Top 10 average **–** Average Local Score 56.8 Top 10 average **63.8** ### How Charleston auto repair shops are rated - 4.8 – 5.0 **15** - 4.5 – 4.7 **30** - 4.0 – 4.4 **12** - Under 4.0 **0** ### Average measure scores, all analyzed - Rating **73** - Reviews **67** - Recency **50** - Experience **0** - Profile data **77** **Data note:** a missing measure is scored on the evidence we have and flagged on the card. License checks shown are from public records on the date listed. ### Charleston in numbers Public records that size the market. They show how busy a trade is, not how good a business is, so they are not part of the score. - People per square mile **1,383** Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - Land area **115.3 sq mi** Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - Charleston residents **159,423** Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 - Population change since 2020 **+5.8%** Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 · from 150,746 (April 2020 base) Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score. ## Request quotes from the ranked businesses Free. Only the businesses you tick receive it. We may earn a fee; it never changes a score. Send my request to Choose more businesses (7) We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. ## Questions about this ranking ### How is the top 10 ranking of auto repair shops in Charleston calculated? Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 57 auto repair shops for Charleston. ### Which of these auto repair shops in Charleston has the best reviews? Ottohaus of Charleston has a 5.0 rating from 198 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Jiffy Lube Oil Change, with 848 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. ### Are these auto repair shops licensed? 10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. ### How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Charleston? Get at least three. 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