Auto repair shop · Calabash, NC · reviewed since 2014
iHow 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.88SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#376 of 899 auto repair shopsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 58%
4.9★★★★★167 Google reviews · 13 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate East Coast Auto and Diesel 4.9 out of 5 based on 167 reviews, with the owner responding to 28% of them. Customers frequently praise the shop for honest billing, fair pricing, and clear communication regarding repairs. Services include diagnostics, electrical work, and diesel maintenance, often completed quickly. Some low-star reviews criticize labor hour charges and suggest unnecessary part replacements, though most feedback remains positive.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 167 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 167 Google reviews (153 with written comments, 3 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 28% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 27, 2026.
Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Calabash, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.
Score profile vs other auto repair shops
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
East Coast Auto and DieselAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
93
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
91
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
84
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.East Coast Auto and Diesel: 47/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.C
47
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Star ratings
167 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars16096%
4 stars32%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star32%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 153 written reviews
99%praise
Praise26999%
Complaints41%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price862%
Reasonable538%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5621%
Price & value4617%
Would recommend4516%
Honesty & trust4115%
Quality & results3513%
Speed & response3513%
Communication155%
What customers talk about
We read 153 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Outstanding customer service, honest billing, and very helpful.”
“They checked it out and had us back on the road in about 2 hrs and at a very reasonable price.”
“Highly recommend and will be bringing it in to them the next time it needs some work.”
“I have been coming here for four years and trust the owner and his employees for every issue that my cars have had.”
“Erik does a wonderful job on diesel work and is very efficient and knowledgeable.”
“Worst service company that I have EVER experieced!”
“I called Sean and he got me right in and took care of it quickly.”
“They were efficient, fairly priced, and communicative.”
People customers mention
Sean21 reviews
Ryan9 reviews
Tom6 reviews
Melissa4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired East Coast Auto and Diesel for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Melissa9 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★★★★★
I had to get a new remote paired with my underglow lights. I called Sean and he got me right in and took care of it quickly. He was very easy to work with and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend his business.
Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
TheronLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★
Outstanding customer service, honest billing, and very helpful. Im so glad I have the team at ECAD working on my vehicles. I highly recommend!!!
Great priceSteering & suspension repairAuto side window replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
RLocal Guide · 45 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★★★★★
Sean and his team are A+ top notch! The only place I'll take my truck to get worked on. Great people, great work, great customer service.
MikeLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★
I can’t say enough about this business. They are more than willing to look at your car in an instant and diagnose the problem. I have been coming here for four years and trust the owner and his employees for every issue that my cars have had. I will not go to any other service in the area. Extremely trustworthy and price competitive.
Transmission
LindaLocal Guide · 25 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
These guys went above and beyond in trying to diagnose and provide repair options for my vehicle. We may have found our new shop!
ChrisLocal Guide · 29 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
This is the most honest, reputable auto repair shop I've been to.
Another business told me that I needed to replace my brakes and rotors =$569
I brought my car to Sean. He checked my brakes and I don't even need pads. He said there is about a year of life left on them.
I am so glad to have found a reputable repair shop. I will never go anywhere else.
I had to get a new remote paired with my underglow lights. I called Sean and he got me right in and took care of it quickly. He was very easy to work with and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend his business.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: General repairs & maintenance
Theron BoudakianLocal Guide · 41 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Theron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough about this business. They are more than willing to look at your car in an instant and diagnose the problem. I have been coming here for four years and trust the owner and his employees for every issue that my cars have had. I will not go to any other service in the area. Extremely trustworthy and price competitive.
Services: Transmission
Linda SaylorLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is the most honest, reputable auto repair shop I've been to.
Another business told me that I needed to replace my brakes and rotors =$569
I brought my car to Sean. He checked my brakes and I don't even need pads. He said there is about a year of life left on them.
I am so glad to have found a reputable repair shop. I will never go anywhere else.
Services: Brakes
Richard Lillis12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alternator went on my 2014 Silverado and was referred to East Coast Auto & Diesel. One of the best referrals.
I stopped in and told them I believe my alternator failed. They checked it out and had us back on the road in about 2 hrs and at a very reasonable price.
Price assessment: Great price
Lisa2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sean was exceptional throughout the entire process. He discovered that my vehicle had an extended warranty and took the time to guide me through the necessary steps to ensure the repairs were covered. His professionalism and helpfulness were greatly appreciated.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Service not listed
Isabelle Foran-Vineyard7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Isabelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sean and his team were absolutely amazing. Took my vehicle here for diagnostics as a second opinion. They were efficient, fairly priced, and communicative. Unfortunately, the scope of the repairs needed were not viable for me, but I didn't feel pressured or like an inconvenience because of it. Took their time to find answers (without running up the clock just because) instead of just trying to throw parts at the vehicle. Cannot recommend enough and will absolutely be back.