Lifesaver near Wilmington. Quick, cheap, and got the job done. Five stars. No thoughts beyond that.read more

Decided to try this place out since some people recommended it on Facebook. Wish I never had…read more I made an appointment at 3:30pm two days in advance and talked about what I needed done: oil change, maybe filters, and to look at issue of a drive belt and tensioner since it has been making a noise. They close pretty early at 5:00 p.m. so they didn't mention anything about time constraints. When I arrived, the owner Rafik seemed to have forgotten that I even made the appointment. And actually when I arrived there was no one there to help me until their next door neighbor that they apparently share the computer with had come in and didn't even acknowledge me either. Then finally Yasmin, the front staff and Rafik arrive to help me. They have a very small waiting area but I figured I wait it out since they would close in an hour and a half of my appointment. They have a door that separates the working area from the waiting area. At least once every like 2 minutes, so many people were going in and out and would just slam the door. I have never come across people that had no disregard for the loud noise that slamming a door makes! Every time the door slammed, the noise would reverberate through the walls. It was so annoying I waited outside on their one table but then it got too cold so I had to go wait back inside. It didn't help that there were two of their kids there, who were some of the people going in and out through the door frequently. So they ended up taking longer than an hour and a half to do everything which was fine. Yasmin tells me that I need to have my front rear brakes as they only have 15% life left and the filters changed. I decided to hold off on them. They told me my car is done so as I'm in the middle of paying and getting my car back, I hear my car running in their work area and the same noise it has been having. I ask Yasmin why is my car still making that noise. And then Rafik comes out to tell me that I still need a lot more work done on my car, including the water pump and that this is an emergency procedure that needs to be done right away. When Rafik and Yasmin tell me what needs to be done on my car, they sound very confident and can make you falsely believe that they know what they're talking about. So Rafik says this will be a long procedure, which is not convenient with my schedule. They don't offer a loaner but Rafik was nice enough to offer to pick up my car and drop it off for me. He lives in Carolina Beach so it would be easy for him to do that as I live in Carolina Beach as well. This is when I find out that Rafik used to be the same owner as Pleasure Island Automotive on Carolina Beach. Pleasure Island Automotive had some bad reviews so it makes me second guess Rafik's recommendations. I decide to go to Stevenson-Hendrickson Honda to get a 2nd opinion. Stevenson-Hendrickson Honda is where I usually get my work done and I regret cheating on them. So Honda tells me the only air filter I would need to change soon would be my cabin air filter which I can wait till my next oil change to do. My front brakes also don't need to be changed right away, I still have a little bit of life left in them-The brakes were at 4mm. There's also nothing that needed to be fixed with the water pump. Well, I can give Rafik the benefit of the doubt and say maybe his recommendations were just his personal opinion. Regardless, their recommendations will rack up an expensive bill that can break your bank. The only good thing about the whole experience was they gave me a discount for being a first-time customer. Too bad I won't be a repeat customer!!

My car wouldn't start so a neighbor jump started it for me and recommended I take my car to Boys…read moreUnder the Hood. I couldn't turn the engine off as it would not restart. The guy behind the counter told me there wasn't any time available until a week from then but if I was able to leave the car they would try to work it in within the next few days. I really needed my car but agreed to leave it and arranged for a friend to pick me up. While waiting to be picked up, I was told that someone there had looked at my car and all I needed was a battery. They then proceeded to install it. I was able to drive away with a new battery within an hour of arriving. I was so happy to be worked in after arriving without an appointment and was treated so kindly. I highly recommend Boys Under the Hood Oak Island to anyone. Great service and reasonably priced.

Fast service. Good guys. No frills. Don't try and sell you something you don't need. Would…read morerecommend.

I highly recommend O'Leary automotive. The service manager (Doug) is extremely customer-focused,…read moreknowledgeable, and most importantly honest. I dropped in for a second opinion on my Jeep after a shop in Raleigh try to upsell me on a complete front end job, which turned out to be unneeded. Doug's team took the time to diagnose this and left the Jeep on the lift to show me that the suspension, tie rods and ujoints were fine. Finding a trustworthy mechanic can be a challenge these days, O'leary will always get my business

Money pit, and unreliable customer service agents. They'll make promises in regard to cost and…read morepayments, and then over charge and not mention it until you're almost $1k deep. They don't stand by their incorrect diagnoses, and don't keep their word. Tip : don't let them insist the tow "is on them". It's not. Dishonest, cowardly, and they talk too much without saying anything of substance.

Student discounts, honest work, far better pricing than AAA, Firestone and dealer (Timing Belt on…read moredaughter's car cost $200 less than the aforementioned places). Daughter went off to college at UNCW. I usually do most repairs myself but the distance was an issue. Glad we found a Honda specialist! When we replaced the Civic with a Nissan Cube, Auto Tech proved to be THE place again! Nissan wanted $450 to replace the valve gasket because you have to remove the intake manifold to get to it. Auto Tech did put for under $200. I've trusted my daughter's car her all throughout college. No up charges and honest repairs done right the first time! Thanks Chris and team! 12/4/2020 Update Chis is amazing! We had a recent issue with head gasket failure. Essentially the previous work performed by Auto Tech was flawless but the part failed. The problem is my daughter graduated UNCW and is now living in Charlotte, 200 miles away! What a quandary! Chris went above and beyond by contacting the NAPA supplier and through his network membership with NAPA, offered a remote NAPA warranty solution where a shop here in Charlotte was paid to perform the work. Kudos to NAPA for standing behind their product and special thanks to Chris for standing behind his commitment to customers, even though we are 200 miles apart! This is customer service and integrity at its best! I feel any other shop would not have gone the extra mile to make things right! Christmas came early for my daughter this years and "Chris" played the role of Santa "Chris" Kringle!

Held my car for over a three weeks to diagnose and fix the CEL. For them to then call me that it's…read moreready for pick up and they couldn't fix the CEL and would require Mazda to update the software. Something I basically already knew from just googling the CEL at autozone. I took it to them thinking they can fix it out had the ability to update the software for me. End up paying $250 just for them to tell me to take it to Mazda. I ended up flashing the car myself

I recently needed some work done on my son's Jeep Compass. I looked at reviews for several…read morecompanies and decided to go with Lunar Low Automotive. I usually do most of my own automotive work, so needless to say, I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to repair shops. After diagnosing the issue, Dave called me with a price. It was right around what I expected, so I told him to go ahead with the repair. That afternoon, I got the call that the Jeep was ready. Dave said, "Hey, I have some good news--it's cheaper than I quoted you." I was honestly surprised. They could have easily charged me the almost $200 more that I was originally quoted, and I probably would have never known the difference. But they didn't. They were honest and upfront about it. Needless to say, going forward, Lunar Low Automotive will be my first choice whenever I need automotive work done, and I will recommend them 100% to anyone looking for a trustworthy shop. It's a great feeling knowing that honest and trustworthy garages are still out there. Thank you, Lunar Low Automotive, and especially Dave! You've definitely earned my business and recommendation.

They made repairs without my consent and without asking me first if I even wanted them doneread more

Stick VW on it and your going to pay 3 x more than, any other place, back in the day you would have…read moreto be specialized not so much any more I shudders you keep looking and find quality workmanship without the VW as a prefix to save money!

This is the premier shop in the area for Mini Coopers and European cars. We have brought our Mini…read moreCooper here when we have had any trouble and every time they do a great job for a reasonable price. They have great customer service and will order an Uber for you if needed.

Since the new owners took over, this place has been nothing short of amazing. I can't recommend…read morethem enough! They truly treat every customer like family and are some of the most honest people you'll meet. What really sets them apart is their patience and genuine care. They take the time to explain everything thoroughly, answer all of your questions, and never make you feel rushed or pressured. It's hard to find an auto shop you can completely trust, but I have full confidence in them. If you're looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy people who go above and beyond for their customers, this is the place to go. Thank you for always taking such great care of me and my family!

Great Staff but more importantly they know vehicles. Tremendous amount of experience with most all…read moreautomobiles. Finding an honest mechanic can sometimes be difficult. Go here I don't think you will be disappointed. I have been taking my cars and trucks there for years. I will not go anywhere else.

Kevin is always amazing. Great work, very fast and thorough. Always tops off my fluids (windshield…read morewiper, oil, coolant) if needed and vacuums at no extra charge.

I take my car to Superior Auto for everything! He is reliable and knowledgeable! Kevin is the owner…read moreand amazing to talk to. When there was a transmission problem with my car he called the dealership for me to find out if his pricing would be better than my warranty and called me to tell me that the dealership would be a better price! He is an honest business owner and loves to give you the best deal possible. Call Kevin!