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Rankings updated November 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement Maya, the Top Rated AI concierge Maya is on now ## Have Maya call you. Pick your trade and Maya texts you from (813) 454-0813. Reply YES and the call comes in about a minute: you play the customer and hear how an AI answers the front desk for a Charleston business like yours. It is a demo, and it also covers After Hours AI, the service behind these agents. Talk with Maya now [or text her at (813) 454-0813](sms:+18134540813) Your name Mobile Your industry Choose your industry Appliance Repair Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Chimney & Fireplace Commercial & Janitorial Cleaning Concrete & Masonry Decks & Patios Drywall Electrical EV Charger Installation Fencing Flooring Foundation & Sinkhole Repair Garage Door Services Generator Installation Gutters Handyman Services Home Security & Alarms House Cleaning & Maid Service HVAC & Air Conditioning Insulation Junk Removal & Hauling Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Landscaping & Lawn Care Locksmith & Security Moving Companies Painting Paving & Asphalt Pest Control & Termites Plumbing Pond & Lake Restoration Pool Services Pressure Washing Roofing Screen Enclosures & Lanai Septic Services Siding Solar Installation Tree Service Water Damage & Mold Wildlife & Animal Removal Window Cleaning Windows & Doors Acupuncture Botox & Fillers Chiropractic Compounding Pharmacy Cryotherapy & Recovery Day Spas Dentists & Dental Care Float & Salt Therapy Functional Medicine Hair Restoration Hormone Therapy Hospice & Palliative Care IV Therapy & Infusions Massage Therapy Med Spas Med Spas & Aesthetics Medical Weight Loss Peptide Therapy Physical Therapy Primary & Family Care Regenerative Medicine Skin & Laser Treatments Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals Wellness Centers Women's Health Auto Body & Collision Auto Detailing Auto Repair & Mechanics Car Dealerships Car Washes Driving Schools Gas Stations Towing Truck Stops & Travel Centers Financial Advisors Funeral Homes Home Inspection IT & Technology Consultants Law Firms Legal Title & Escrow Companies Barbershops & Barbers Boutique Hotels & Inns Bubble Tea & Boba Shops Cannabis Dispensaries Florists & Flower Delivery Food Trucks Hair Salons & Stylists Restaurants Retail & Specialty Stores Smoke Shops Sporting Goods Apartments Boxing Gyms Daycare & Preschool Dog Boarding Gyms & Fitness Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Gyms Martial Arts Party Rentals Self-Storage Tutoring I agree that Top Rated may text and call me at this number, including with an automated or AI voice, about my request. Consent is not required to buy anything. Reply STOP to opt out. Have Maya call me To opt in here, pick your industry, enter your mobile number and tick the consent box above. Top Rated Cities and our assistant Maya may then text and call you about your request, including with an automated or AI voice. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. We do not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. See our [privacy policy](https://topratedcities.com/privacy). ## How to pick an auto repair shop in Charleston A good shop tells you what needs fixing now versus later, shows you the old part, and quotes before the work starts. The best build a relationship, not a one-time upsell. Salt air, historic homes and hurricane season are hard on a house. Lowcountry owners need trades who understand old construction and coastal weather. When you compare auto repair shops in Charleston, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for auto repair shops near me in Charleston? Everyone ranked below serves Charleston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these Charleston businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Charleston to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Charleston ranking Show independents only 1 [Folly Road Auto Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/folly-road-auto-repair/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 566 Google reviews · 1648 Ave A [View profile](/biz/folly-road-auto-repair/) [Call](tel:+18437952216) [Website](https://follyroadautorepair.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Ottohaus Of Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ottohaus-of-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 425 Google reviews · 1913 Sam Rittenberg Blvd [View profile](/biz/ottohaus-of-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18432772541) [Website](http://www.ottohausofcharleston.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Brothers Automotive Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/brothers-automotive-repair/) ★★★★★ 5 · 57 Google reviews · 1990 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd [View profile](/biz/brothers-automotive-repair/) [Call](tel:+18437630082) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Reeds Mobile Mechanic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/reeds-mobile-mechanic/) ★★★★★ 5 · 52 Google reviews · Ion [View profile](/biz/reeds-mobile-mechanic/) [Call](tel:+18439253502) [Website](https://www.reedsmobilemechanic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Autoworks of Charleston](/biz/autoworks-of-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 257 Google reviews · 1153 Cainhoy Rd [View profile](/biz/autoworks-of-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18438813388) [Website](https://autoworksofcharleston.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Charleston Import Automotive Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/charleston-import-automotive/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 166 Google reviews · 3170 Stanton Ct A [View profile](/biz/charleston-import-automotive/) [Call](tel:+18435526555) [Website](https://charlestonimportauto.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Poppa Diesel Automotive & Detail Ltd Co. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/poppa-diesel-automotive-detail-ltd-co/) ★★★★★ 5 · 42 Google reviews · 3615 Dorchester Rd [View profile](/biz/poppa-diesel-automotive-detail-ltd-co/) [Call](tel:+18433716568) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Bryson's Garage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bryson-s-garage/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 98 Google reviews · 2032 Wappoo Dr [View profile](/biz/bryson-s-garage/) [Call](tel:+18437620336) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Whicker's Mobile Automotive Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/whicker-s-mobile-automotive/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 87 Google reviews · 1850 Pebble Rd [View profile](/biz/whicker-s-mobile-automotive/) [Call](tel:+18439282819) [Website](http://whickersmobileautomotive.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Anchor Automotive Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/anchor-automotive/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 71 Google reviews · 2466 Ashley River Rd [View profile](/biz/anchor-automotive/) [Call](tel:+18432251762) [Website](http://anchorautomotiveinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [AutoSmith LLC](/biz/autosmith-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 25 Google reviews · 1651 Pierpont Ave [View profile](/biz/autosmith-llc/) [Website](https://sites.google.com/view/autosmithllc/home?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Meineke Car Care Center](/biz/meineke-car-care-center/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 2006 Google reviews · 4896 Ashley Phosphate Rd [View profile](/biz/meineke-car-care-center/) [Call](tel:+18434057905) [Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/sc/north-charleston-1810/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Precision Tune Auto Care](/biz/precision-tune-auto-care/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 469 Google reviews · 487 St Andrews Blvd [View profile](/biz/precision-tune-auto-care/) [Call](tel:+18437630267) [Website](http://www.precisiontune.com/CharlestonSC?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Dinkins Auto Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dinkins-auto-service/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 296 Google reviews · 1237 Camp Rd [View profile](/biz/dinkins-auto-service/) [Call](tel:+18432251522) [Website](http://www.dinkinsautoservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Pauls Car Care Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pauls-car-care-center/) ★★★★★ 5 · 16 Google reviews · 3816 Dorchester Rd [View profile](/biz/pauls-car-care-center/) [Call](tel:+18437478585) [Website](https://www.paulscarcarecenter.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Steve Ellis Automotive Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/steve-ellis-automotive-services/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 157 Google reviews · 1913 Belgrade Ave [View profile](/biz/steve-ellis-automotive-services/) [Call](tel:+18435567777) [Website](http://www.steveellisauto.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [American Automotive Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/american-automotive/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 124 Google reviews · 1723 Sam Rittenberg Blvd [View profile](/biz/american-automotive/) [Call](tel:+18435566460) [Website](http://americanautomotive.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Charleston Auto Electric & Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/charleston-auto-electric-repair/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 696 Google reviews · 4260 Meeting St [View profile](/biz/charleston-auto-electric-repair/) [Call](tel:+18435543900) [Website](https://www.charlestonautoelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Torres Auto Repair LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/torres-auto-repair-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 275 Google reviews · 544 Stinson Dr [View profile](/biz/torres-auto-repair-llc/) [Call](tel:+18434524600) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Woodie's Auto Service & Repair Centers](/biz/woodie-s-auto-service-repair-centers/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 233 Google reviews · 830 Dupont Rd [View profile](/biz/woodie-s-auto-service-repair-centers/) [Call](tel:+18434080809) [Website](https://woodiesautoservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Lex Tech Automotive LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lex-tech-automotive-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 157 Google reviews · 1648 Savannah Hwy [View profile](/biz/lex-tech-automotive-llc/) [Call](tel:+18432255191) [Website](http://www.lextechautomotivellc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [The Mobile Auto Shop Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-mobile-auto-shop/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 67 Google reviews · 8761 Old University Blvd Ste B [View profile](/biz/the-mobile-auto-shop/) [Call](tel:+18433727726) [Website](https://themobileautoshopsc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Paul's Car Care Center - N. Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/paul-s-car-care-center-n-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 252 Google reviews · 3298 Ashley Phosphate Rd [View profile](/biz/paul-s-car-care-center-n-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18437181593) [Website](https://www.paulscarcarecenter.com/NorthCharleston.html?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Richard's Automotive Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/richard-s-automotive-repair/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 199 Google reviews · 1025 St Andrews Blvd [View profile](/biz/richard-s-automotive-repair/) [Call](tel:+18437669011) [Website](http://www.richardsautomotiveservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Woodie's Auto Service and Repair Centers](/biz/woodie-s-auto-service-and-repair-centers/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 65 Google reviews · 1905 Savannah Hwy [View profile](/biz/woodie-s-auto-service-and-repair-centers/) [Call](tel:+18433779880) [Website](https://woodiesautoservice.com/locations/savannah-hwy?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Citadel Auto Repair & Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/citadel-auto-repair-services/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 73 Google reviews · 1976 Sam Rittenberg Blvd [View profile](/biz/citadel-auto-repair-services/) [Call](tel:+18437638070) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Carter & Sons Auto Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carter-sons-auto-center/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 180 Google reviews · 4032 Dorchester Rd [View profile](/biz/carter-sons-auto-center/) [Call](tel:+18435547005) [Website](https://carterandsonsauto.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [A+ Auto Service - North Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/a-auto-service-north-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 524 Google reviews · 3824 W Montague Ave [View profile](/biz/a-auto-service-north-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18437670001) [Website](https://aplusautosc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Midas](/biz/midas/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 580 Google reviews · 1875 Sam Rittenberg Blvd [View profile](/biz/midas/) [Call](tel:+18433715176) [Website](https://www.midas.com/store/sc/charleston/1875-sam-rittenberg-29407/?shopnum=3302&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [A-Z Tires & Auto Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/a-z-tires-auto-care/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 264 Google reviews · 4081 Rivers Ave [View profile](/biz/a-z-tires-auto-care/) [Call](tel:+18432251552) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Charleston Auto Repair](/biz/charleston-auto-repair/) ★★★★ 4.3 · 258 Google reviews · 2495 Ashley River Rd [View profile](/biz/charleston-auto-repair/) [Call](tel:+18438520318) [Website](https://www.charlestonautorepairsc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [Tire Choice Auto Service Centers](/biz/tire-choice-auto-service-centers/) ★★★★ 4.1 · 749 Google reviews · 1308 Folly Rd [View profile](/biz/tire-choice-auto-service-centers/) [Call](tel:+18437625700) [Website](https://locations.thetirechoice.com/sc/james-island/1308-folly-road?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Charleston; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Auto Repair & Mechanics in Charleston: common questions ### Who are the best auto repair shops in Charleston? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated auto repair shops in Charleston are Folly Road Auto Repair, Ottohaus Of Charleston, Brothers Automotive Repair. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find auto repair shops near me in Charleston? Every company ranked on this page serves Charleston and the surrounding area, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest auto repair shop is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose an auto repair shop in Charleston? A good shop tells you what needs fixing now versus later, shows you the old part, and quotes before the work starts. The best build a relationship, not a one-time upsell. Run a business in auto repair & mechanics? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Charleston pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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