I was on vacation and my car was giving me some trouble. Chris took time out of his extremely busy day to take a look at my car with me and help me do a quick diagnostic on it to help me get going in the right direction. He didn’t have time to get it in the shop but he was willing to look at it and help as much as he could!

Sunset Performance Automotive
Sunset Performance Automotive at a glance
Sunset Performance Automotive holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 36 Google reviews, with customers consistently praising the shop for honest diagnostics, fair pricing, and efficient turnaround times. Reviewers highlight services such as brake repairs, tire work, and engine troubleshooting, noting that the staff communicates clearly and avoids unnecessary upselling. The business received no negative feedback in the provided excerpts, and the owner did not reply to any reviews.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 36 Google reviews (35 with written comments, 2 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 17, 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)Each 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
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Star ratings
36 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars36100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 35 written reviews
- Praise8194%
- Complaints56%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price1689%
- Reasonable211%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Price & value1821%
- Honesty & trust1720%
- Would recommend1619%
- Staff & attitude1315%
- Quality & results910%
- Speed & response910%
- Communication45%
What customers talk about
We read 35 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They found good replacement tires and set me up for a next day appointment, got me in ahead of that time and out quickly at a reasonable price.”
“You won’t be overcharged or told you need to fix things you do not!”
“Transparent and honest, ended up not even charging me for quick diagnostics.”
“We HIGHLY recommend this shop for any automotive service needs you might have.”
“Can't recommend enough.”
“Chris was so polite, honest, and so easy to work with - not something you find easily nowadays.”
“The quality of work is top-notch, prices are fair, and they keep you updated every step of the way.”
“…extremely busy day to take a look at my car with me and help me do a quick diagnostic on it to help me get going in the right direction.…”
“He’s knowledgeable, honest, and takes the time to explain things so you feel confident about what’s being done.”
People customers mention
- Chris 8 reviews
- Beach 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Sunset Performance Automotive for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
I was on vacation and my car was giving me some trouble. Chris took time out of his extremely busy day to take a look at my car with me and help me do a quick diagnostic on it to help me get going in the right direction. He didn’t have time to get it in the shop but he was willing to look at it and help as much as he could!
Damaged a tire driving on 17 and woke up next morning with 11psi. Got it to Sunset Automotive and he found the puncture, showed me it was nearly over the sidewall and plugged it so I could get around town while I waited for a new tire. They found good replacement tires and set me up for a next day appointment, got…
Chris and his staff are top notch! I appreciate his help and my car is running great!
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…
Transparent and honest, ended up not even charging me for quick diagnostics. Can't recommend enough. Thanks so much!
Was on vacation with the family and an issue with my truck arose. Called and was told to bring it in. Truck was hooked up to a diagnostic machine in less than 5 minutes after arriving. Couldn’t ask for better service and an honest appraisal of the problem.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Steering & suspension repair | 4 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 3 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 3 | — |
| Engine repair | 2 | — |
| Auto body & trim repair | 2 | — |
| Oil change | 2 | — |
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 36 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Damaged a tire driving on 17 and woke up next morning with 11psi. Got it to Sunset Automotive and he found the puncture, showed me it was nearly over the sidewall and plugged it so I could get around town while I waited for a new tire. They found good replacement tires and set me up for a next day appointment, got me in ahead of that time and out quickly at a reasonable price.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Auto tire replacement
Chris is amazing! Very fast and doesn't overcharge. Love him!
- Price assessment: Great price
Chris and his staff are top notch! I appreciate his help and my car is running great!
Best mechanic in town. Honest, knowledgeable, and does quality work.
- Services: Steering & suspension repair, Steering & suspension replacement
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 nice, honest guy. We met Jared while we were there too, who helps our part time. And you could tell both of these guys work on cars because they LOVE it. They want to help out their community (and we travelers!) in the best way they can- by providing great customer service, fair prices, and a good sense of humor along the way. Can’t recommend these guys enough both for locals and visitors. Thank you, Chris!! Edited to add: Chris also inflated one of my tires that was below the recommended level and topped off our coolant. He goes ABOVE & BEYOND!!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Transparent and honest, ended up not even charging me for quick diagnostics. Can't recommend enough. Thanks so much!
- Price assessment: Great price
My experience was great, definitely recommend !!!
Was on vacation with the family and an issue with my truck arose. Called and was told to bring it in. Truck was hooked up to a diagnostic machine in less than 5 minutes after arriving. Couldn’t ask for better service and an honest appraisal of the problem.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Service not listed
Chris is the best in this area. He is honest - won't try to sell you something you don't need - and is very fairly priced. We have an older RAV4 that my daughter uses for college. It was having some issues but he brought it back to life. Looks like she will make it through her senior year with it.
Business details
- Address: 582 Seaside Rd SW Unit 6, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
- Phone: (910) 216-3090
- Service area: Calabash, NC