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Cost Guide: Auto repair shops in Charleston
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteHay Tire Pros - West Ashley
★ 4.8 · 774 reviews
- Ottohaus of Charleston
★ 5.0 · 198 reviews
- Corbin's Hitch Shop
★ 4.9 · 178 reviews
Before you sign
Four things to check with any business
- Check the license with your state's licensing board.
- Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
- Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
- Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.
For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote
Who to call
Charleston's favorite auto repair shops
- Overall FavoriteHay Tire Pros - West Ashley
★ 4.8 · 774 reviews
- FavoriteOttohaus of Charleston
★ 5.0 · 198 reviews
- FavoriteCorbin's Hitch Shop
★ 4.9 · 178 reviews
- Customer FavoriteJiffy Lube Oil Change
★ 4.7 · 848 reviews
- FavoriteCharleston Wagen Worx
★ 4.9 · 167 reviews
Local facts
Charleston, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
1,383
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
115.3 sq mi
Land area
159,423
Charleston residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
+5.8%
Population change since 2020 (from 150,746 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Questions
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 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?
5 of the 5 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. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.