I took my vehicle to Beach Ready for a leaking coolant system and a leaking air conditioner. After several hundred dollars in tests, I was informed that neither system was leaking, even though I was refilling both systems weekly. I took the vehicle back after a few weeks and insisted that the air conditioner was leaking. This time they found the leak and fixed it, but I did not get any credit towards repair from the previous bad diagnosis. I took the vehicle back recently for the still-leaking coolant system, but was told that it was not leaking initially (it has been leaking continuously) and that I would have to start over with another $140 pressure test to find the leak. No discussion. Never mind; I can find somewhere else. read more

Jean is the most friendly, knowledgeable and passionate mechanic I have ever met. Raymond and Joseph are both very personable helpful and knowledgeable as well. Overall this place will do their best to help you out. read more

Raymond was so kind when I came in with my brand new Mercedes in a panic - my car was signaling a cooling warning and no dealer anywhere close by. If you're from out of town visiting the outer banks and feeling unsure - this shop can help you out! read more

Awesome business. Found them through the reviews on Yelp. All is true. Made an appointment. They gave me a time suitable to my schedule. I arrived a few minutes early and they took me in right away. Service was fantastic. This is a full service station from body work to engine work. I'm coming back to give them more business. read more

Bring your own lube for they do not use any. Forget this shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't speak for their auto repair services, but I am very appreciative of the free EV charging station that they have with the building. I am on a road trip and this charger is perfect to bridge the gap between the last fast charger and my destination. The chairs in front of the building are cozy as well. read more

We were on vacation in OBX an alternator needed replaced. No one on island could take it for weeks. He took care of it within a day and saved our vacation. Highly recommend. read more

I had a radiator leak and brought it here to get fixed. They fixed it for a cool $900 and they gave me a list of things "wrong" with my car. The heater core was on the list and they wanted to charge me another $600 to fix that. I said no and they bypassed it for the time being. Fast forward a couple months and I get the heater core tested elsewhere. And it turns out there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. What a bunch of snakes buyer beware. read more

I took in a 23 year old car with only 65k miles on it. I just wanted to make sure all was running well when I moved to the area. Due to age, the ground wire and head gasket needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, the ground wire was no longer available from the manufacturer or anywhere for purchase. Beach Ready Auto MADE my ground wire and worked patiently to make sure the car ran well and had no issues. They also replaced old hoses at no cost to me as part of the work. I have had to take it back twice for a few little tweaks, but that is to be understood for a 23 year old car whose engine was taken apart. Each time they were patient and fast in putting in a new hose or tightening up anything that may have shifted during the work. These guys are great. They're honest. They are interested in getting you back on the road. And they are reasonably priced. They even gave me a ride home when I had to leave the car overnight. I couldn't ask for a better mechanic in the Outer Banks. I've referred two people and they are just as happy as I am. Highly recommended! read more

I drive a Volvo and was on vacation in the outer banks, NC when the driver side seatbelt locked. I called Volvo and thought we we going to have to dive 1 1/2 hrs to Hampton Roads to get it fixed. One local Auto repair shop told us they could not work on it cause they were sure we need a new seat belt. I called Beach Ready Auto Repair and they said to bring it by and he would take a look. Jean Murillo Sr. took a look and was able to remove a bolt and get the belt to retract! The nicest part was he would not take money or a tip. The world needs more people like this who are willing to help out others! Thanks Jean. You saved us a day of driving to and from Hampton. read more

Beach ready has proven to be a reliable, flexible and knowledgeable automotive service partner - they had the technical knowledge to completely refresh my Porsche Boxster drive train- very flexible with scheduling and troubleshooting service. read more

I drove down to Corolla NC for Spring Break last week, and near the end of my drive, my belts on my Acura started making a whining noise. I arrived safely, searched Yelp, and called Beach Ready and explained my problem. They were very professional on the phone, and we made an appointment to bring my car in. Dealing with auto service companies, whether a car dealership or independent repair shop, is often a lousy experience. You feel like you're not getting the straight story, that they'll address your problem but create 2 more to jack up the bill. I received the opposite treatment from Beach Ready. They diagnosed my problem, called me and offered a very fair price. And didn't have any "Oh, and one more thing" problems. You will be pleased with the service, professional treatment and fair pricing you get if you take your vehicle to Beach Ready. read more

Been a loyal customer for years, but am really disappointed now. They charged me a steep restocking fee for work that did not go forward. Not going back. read more

My friends AC went out in her car on way to obx so we had to drop it off to get looked at our first day here and the folks at beach auto were so friendly and courteous as well as the place itself was one of the cleanest most comfortable auto repairs I'd ever been in plus there was a super awesome doggie named jasmine who I'm going to put a pic of shes like their little mascot but they made a horrible situation so much better for us jus buy being so great with their customer service! read more

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Be very careful if you choose this place. When I was on vacation, I needed brake work. I should have gotten it done before vacation, but ran out of time. Anyway, I knew I needed either my front or rear brakes done, not both. I told them to fix what needed to be fixed because I didn't want to drive 700 miles home with bad brakes. They called and told me that both front and rear needed to be replaced. I questioned them and they made it seem legit. Worried that I was going to be stuck with bad brakes on the drive home, I panicked and told them to do what they recommended. A couple months later when I visited my service shop, which I trust completely, they noticed my new brakes during a routine oil change. They asked if I got new brakes on rear and front. I explained what happened. They told me I had about 40% of the brake pad left on my last visit and while I needed brake repair on one end of the car, I didn't need it on both. I definitely got duped by this place. Embarrassed for sure. Just hope others are smarter than I was with this place. I would not trust them. They will try to sell you more than what you need. read more

I was vacationing in the 4x4 area/Corova beach and did some damage to my SUV. I was referred to Beach Ready Auto by AAA. They got me in and shot me straight. Problem solved and a relaxed trip home knowing my car was good to go. read more

Had a great experience here! Was driving down to the outer banks for the week on vacation when my "brake wear" light came on. I took it here and they did a full diagnostic and let me know that I needed to replace all of my brake pads. They gave me the price estimate and I told them to go ahead. They called me back within a few hours to let me know that my car was all ready to go, but after further inspections they ended up only needing to replace 2 of the break pads, saving me about $250. The customer service was great and when all was said and done it took about 48 hours. Highly recommend! read more

We were on our way to the outer banks and after two days of driving, our tire pressure light went on. We stopped at Beach Ready Auto to make sure we didn't have an actual leak. The staff was friendly and despite having a lot of customers that day, still checked out the pressure in all our tires on the spot to make sure we were ok. read more

21 years owning a car and having repairs and maintenance done and this was by far the worst experience ever. Took my car in for a loud metal on metal noise on cold starts, obvious it was coming from the top end of the motor in the heads or cams. After a couple days their initial diagnosis was 'valve adjustment' was needed. They called my warranty company, who denied the claim, stating that is routine maintenance, ok I get that. Next thing is the valves are fine, now it's the timing chain that needs replacing. I asked if they called the warranty company and filed a claim for this new diagnosis. Told her, and they also denied it as routine maintenance. Well, they had me believing the timing chain was the root of the issue, so I agreed to let them repair it. Once they finally got it done, I paid over $1400 to them. And guess what. The very next day when I started it, the same exact noise was still there! I drove it for a few days, and found a different shop to check it over. The new shop found the cam lobes were worn from an unknown cause and showed definite wear to them. The chrome coat was gone and they looked like a brillo had been taken to them. The new shop called my warranty company, who then sent an adjuster. He looked at the cams, heard the noise from the motor and immediately said it needed the engine replaced. I waited a couple weeks after the new engine was in and left a letter to the owner and a copy of the receipt from their failed repairs at the shop requesting a partial refund. About 2 weeks later, the owner calls me and feeds me a line of lies. Claims they called the warranty company about the timing chain, and says they were rude and denied it. Says they were told I have a ' low tier' warranty that didn't cover timing chains. Well......about that. I have been emailing back and forth with the warranty company. The shop never called and tried to get the timing chain covered, and if they did it was covered. So it's blatantly apparent I was lied to, and was ripped off for close to $1500. At no point did the shop that ended up replacing the motor ever feel the warranty folks were rude, and were actually helpful and got the motor replaced as quick as they could. I have never felt they were rude to myself either. Just excuses from this shop to cover their butts. read more

After driving off road while vacationing in Corolla with our CRV our dash board lit up like a Christmas tree. After a quick online search we found Beach Ready Auto and also called AAA which recommended them as well for the area. We were so impressed with the clean professional atmosphere of the waiting area and the friendly employees. After we dropped our car, communications were very good as to its progress of repair. Employees/manager were WONDERFUL in supporting us after some pretty bad news about the car. Their guidance was priceless. They were timely, accommodating and patient on a late Friday afternoon of a holiday weekend. Thanks guys! read more

These guys were great. Our son arrived in OBX with a car that sounded awful. We loved how quickly these guys worked. They were professional, polite and courteous. They explained and showed us exactly what the problem was. They worked hard to keep the cost down and the final cost was lower than the quote. We cannot thank them enough and we would not hesitate to recommend them to others. Thanks guys.......our son made it home safe and sound. read more

Fast, friendly service for very reasonable prices. They plugged and replaced a tire for me in under an hour -- for only $15!

Unfortuneyly the best car repair place in the OBX is not on OBX. These guys are courteous and really go all out for delay very of good customer service. What's evan better is the fair prices they offer. I say with out reservation, that these guys are good and worth the drive. Just ask for Jean he is the "man". read more

Looked at my van with only a few minutes notice and confirmed that the check engine light wasn't an issue, and I was back on the road very quickly with no charge. Should we need more auto repair here in the Outer Banks, I would use these guys. read more

Had 2 great weeks in OBX only to have car troubles the last day in Corolla. Fortunately it was a Friday, unfortunately no one could look at my friends Volvo for more than a week and we were due to return home on Saturday. We believed her Volvo was leaking power steering fluid but we needed to be sure of the problem because we needed to drive 10 hours home. Beach Ready Auto said they could look at it at 2pm that day, so I followed my friend to the shop. The guys were very accommodating to two females. Jean and Brian inspected the car. Unfortunately they were not able to repair it on the spot, but they were very detailed in their assessment and they even got on the phone with my friends hometown mechanic just to make her feel comfortable that she could get her car home. They even went as far as allowing us to keep the car there overnight so that we didn't have to drive it all the way back to our house in Corolla. Raymond, Jean and Brian were awesome. For anyone that may have the misfortune of having auto troubles while vacationing in OBX, it's worth the drive to the mainland, they will take good care of you. read more

I Love this place!!! The owner Jean worked trying to figure out why my check engine light was on for 6 hrs. 2 hours of that time after they closed!! He figured it out and fixed it and even with all the time he spent on it he didn't charge me an arm or leg. They are now my service center!! ps. I had already tried another shop and dealership b4 finding Beach Ready read more

This is the only place we take our cars to since we've moved to the area. Courteous staff and prompt service. They'll take good care of you.

Beach Ready Auto's professional and expert care got my family back on the road in home safe! Our Jeeps rear differential ate it self in the way down to the outer banks. They got us in a day after we got there and we all over getting it fixed; helping me decide on the most cost effective repair while on vacation. Highly recommended. read more

Got a nail in one of my tires and remembered they were here. Stopped in and they fixed it up quick and cheap!

I have a classic '86 560-SL, and there are few I'd trust with my Mercedes Roadster, and Beach Ready Auto has a knowledgeable and friendly staff willing to go the extra mile to keep my car running smoothly. I highly recommend them to all my friends! read more

Jean and Jessica were very helpful, patient, and professional. We had questions regarding our check engine light and needed to know if the car was safe to drive without getting things replaced immediately. Jean, the mechanic, came out and spoke to us for about 20 minutes. He reassured us and talked to us like a friend. My in-laws live down here and will now be going to Beach Ready Auto and so will their friends. Such a great place. Plus they have apple TV to keep you entertained while you wait. read more

Today was my first time coming into Beach Ready Auto. I had just gotten my vehicle back from being in a different shop for two weeks, and was still having issues with it. I took it back to the same shop that had it, and was told they couldn't fix it and it was some huge problem that they couldn't figure out and I would need to take it to another mechanic. I only had one day off and needed it fixed today, so that I could drive to & from work this week. After checking a few other places that couldn't get me in, I came to beach ready auto an explained my situation and they made time to squeeze me in. I was only there for about an hour (if that) and it was a much simpler and less expensive problem than I was originally told it would be by the last shop it was in. The man at the front desk (Raymond) was very nice & helpful. He was able to answer all my questions and was very understanding. If I ever have another issue with my vehicle, I will be going to them first. I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but felt I needed to for this place because I would highly recommend it.. thanks guys! read more

Started the long trek home to NY after a week on the 4x4 beach in Corolla. About 20 minutes into the trip our car began making horrible noises and had trouble shifting gears. I stopped at Beach Ready with my wife and two young kids anticipating the worst. Beach Ready could not have treated us any better. They took us right in and made us all feel very comfortable while we waited. Within no time the problem was diagnosed and fixed. Being from NY, I was expecting to get taken advantage of given our vulnerable situation. However, Beach Ready was professional, courteous and very unbelievably reasonable. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

On vacation at the OBX when our Tahoe developed a disconcerting sound. Rear end going bad? Axle, breaks? Called BR and spoke with Nick. Told me to stop by and they would be happy to check it out. Within minutes, the problem was diagnosed. Parking brake pad had broken and was rattling around providing the intermittent sound that I was hearing.HVACe me a reasonable estimate and said they could have the parts ordered and on my way within two hours. To the minute and within $5 of the estimate, they were done. Nice waiting area, friendly staff, they get 5 stars from me easily. If you experience unexpected car trouble down here, don't hesitate to check them out. Excellent business! read more

Through Yelp, I came to this auto repair shop. They more than lived up to the positive reviews. They were incredibly honest when most other shops would probably have told me work was needed. I only paid 45 dollars for diagnosis of a funny sound in the car. They decided nothing was wrong in spite of an occasional funny sound in the engine - in wanting to make sure, they had three of their mechanics drive test and check out the car. They were also warm and personable. Do go to them! read more

On our way to OBX from Philly we had a little car trouble. Stopped at Beach Ready Auto and couldn't have been more pleased with the service we received. The car issue was diagnosed and repaired quickly. Very reasonable price, and they even offered to check our car again on our way back home just to make sure everything was in order. If I lived here this would be my mechanic. Definitely recommend. read more

Very friendly staff who go above and beyond to help. We recently had a fuel line crack, which stranded us on our way back home. We were able to make it to the shop and were immediately provided excellent service. It turns out they don't make the part we needed anymore, but the mechanic was able to problem solve and come up with a solution to get us back home. I highly recommend Beach Ready Auto Repair! read more

This is a quality outfit. Honest, knowledgeable and friendly. I'm from Maine and was vacationing on the Outer Banks and noticed a strange vibration in my truck. Being from away I felt kind of at the mercy of any mechanic that might take advantage of my situation. They took my truck for a test drive with me so I could reproduce the symptom that I was describing. They diagnosed it and reassured me that it would not fail catastrophically and that it would be alright to tow my camper back to Maine. read more

My 2007 H3 Hummer broke down coming to the outer banks used AAA to get a tow co pro tow and recovery the driver recommend Beach Ready Auto called them first thing Monday morning spoke to Jamie the service writer she said they could get it in so had it towed there later that afternoon she called with the issues they found and a price which was not bad I think was fair they told me they had to order parts it would be done by Wed do to issues with FedX the parts did not get here till Thursday morning my truck was done by 2pm they even gave me a loaner to drive Jamie was great always calling and updating me on the progress I would recommend this place to everyone when I come to the outer banks I will always come here A big thanks to the staff at Beach Ready Auto read more