The Best Auto Repair Shops in Calabash, NC

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1Jim's Car Care★ 4.98 on this job42 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%42Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95

2Black's Tire & Auto Service★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78

3Mavis Tires & Brakes★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.76

4Sunset Performance Automotive★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.75

5Motor Mans Auto & Cycle★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.73

6Calabash NAPA Auto Care Center★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 67Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.67

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about auto engine diagnostic

JamesLocal Guide · 55 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Mavis Tires & Brakes

This is the BEST full service automotive shop in the surrounding 25miles!! Corey is very professional & highly recommend this shop

Great priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust

Mike8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Calabash NAPA Auto Care Center

My vehicle is still there. I bought it there for an emergency evacuation. The technician seems to think the fuel pump needs to be replaced.

Not sureAuto engine diagnostic

Allison6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Sunset Performance Automotive

Called Chris (owner) at 11am on a Friday when our van’s check-engine light came on. He told us to come on down, and had the problem identified and plan of action in place by noon. He worked through the afternoon and had us out and 100% taken care of same-day. He even came in $100 cheaper than he’d quoted. Super… Read full review

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair

Chris12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Black's Tire & Auto Service

Newer tto the area. My Tahoe blew a cylinder and I was able to lomp it to Black's next to where I live. They diagnosed the problem in 3 hours, but told me that they do not do that in depth of repair. When I went to pick up my vehicle, I was ready to pay for the diagnosis of the #1 cylinder. They had to do a bunch… Read full review

Auto engine diagnostic

Heather3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Jim's Car Care

Absolutely cannot say enough positive things about Jim’s Car Care. Not only caring about your car but you as a person as well. My Kia bit the dust. I had it towed there. It sat there for a couple of days before they could work on it. They did not mind it sitting there. I was told I needed a new engine. I was pretty… Read full review

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticAuto emissions testingVehicle safety inspection

ElizabethLocal Guide · 49 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Calabash NAPA Auto Care Center

Went there today for an oil change. Jiffy lube in N. MYRTLE did one 3 days ago and over filled my car. I decided to start over then drain excess. Chris at Napa checked everything out. Hopefully good to go NOW.

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticOil change

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto repair shops).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Carolina Car ConnectionCalabash, NC	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
2	Sunset Performance AutomotiveCalabash, NC	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
3	Mavis Tires & BrakesCalabash, NC	A 92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.92	—
4	Jim's Car CareCalabash, NC	A 92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.89	—
5	East Coast Auto and DieselCalabash, NC	A 88iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.89	—
6	Black's Tire & Auto ServiceCalabash, NC	A 84iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.82	—
7	Motor Mans Auto & CycleCalabash, NC	B 79iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%82+56.8Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AB––––	4.82	—
8	R.D. AutomotiveCalabash, NC	B 66iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%71+45.1Reliability 28%57+16.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty62−3.8Experts Score= 66Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BCA–BA	4.78	—
9	Calabash NAPA Auto Care CenterCalabash, NC	B 61iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%65+35.5Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty80−2Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BCAABB	4.66	—

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Auto Repair Shops in Calabash, NC at a glance

How the 9 auto repair shops we rated in Calabash, NC compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.