Spare tire was locked to the back of my Jeep and could not remove it. The guys in the shop jumped…read moreright in to help. Great group working there. Will help out anyway they can.

I couldn't have been happier with the major work they did for me;…read more Completely overhauled the steering, front end, suspension and brakes. Gave me a fair price (which they came in $300 under) and got it done in a very timely manner. Very satisfied !

Had a flat and they got me in right away and took care of me. Great customer service! Thanks guys!read more

I've used this place a couple of times when I lived on the OBX. Jeff was always great, but this…read morelast time I called a month ahead of time and needed a timing belt change with all the components. He told me to order the parts and set up an appointment closer to when I would be here. I did that and Jeff never responded in the two week window I gave him. He ghosted me and also blocked my phone number. I was nothing but polite and respectful. I recommended him to locals, but never again. Highly recommend OBX Mobile Engine in Powell's Point!

Check engine light came on and Dale looked at it immediately and told us what was wrong at no…read morecharge. Gave us peace of mind before driving back to Richmond. Thanks Dale!

Was having brake trouble the day before a 7 hour drive home. Dale took our call late at night and…read moreoffered to come out the next day. However he also gave us some advice that did the trick and got us back on the road. 100% recommend.

The best. Called him, he looked at my car a half hour later, checked it out. Explained what he was…read moredoing as he did it. Great guy, great service. Very reasonable.

I called in a weekend asking for a mechanic to have a look at my car that wouldn't start, because…read morethis business shows as operating Saturday and Sunday....24/7 as a matter of fact. I had Mr Ok Mechanic on the phone saying he is not in a mood to work because it was to hot outside, and trying to expedite me as fast as possible, which he managed gratefully. I am not sure he is trying to run a business or an island parade... I would stay away and look for Dale's Auto Service instead. Business owner should, cut straight to the chase and remove the 24/7 BS from the web.

Came out of Gaffers after lunch and had a tire flat. Really flat. Asked inside and they said take…read moreit to Jimmy's. We got enough air in it to take it the couple blocks. They were full up but stopped and found a small screw in the tire that they removed and plugged right away. Talk about service! $16 later and we were on our way. Hope you never need them but great to find a honest mechanic in a tourist town. Highly recommend.

While in route to our yearly 2 week vacation we discovered a leak of anti-freeze coming from our…read morecar. We discovered this while on a ferry to the island of Ocracoke NC. Dread filled my mind as I know that Ocracoke does not have a large contingent of auto-repair shops or dealerships. I asked the Ferry attendant who he would recommend on the Island and he said "Jimmy's Garage". I stopped by after unpacking the car and getting the family settled. The very nice lady in the front office told me that her husband and son JImmy do the repairs and that if it would be a simple repair that wouldn't take too much time they could handle. But, if it were a more extensive repair like an intake gasket or other major engine work they would have to refer me to a shop over on Hatteras Island. I dropped off the car and they said they would let me know in a few hours what the situation looked like. I stopped by after lunch and was told it was a water pump and that she had already ordered the correct part and they would have it completed by end of the next day. I showed up the end of the next day and it was done and at a very reasonable price. Great service. Great Price. I would not hesitate to have them work on my car ever.

They helped me out while I was here on vacation. No charge to have my car looked and evaluated…read moreafter I ran over a part from a boat (it fell off in front of me while driving down the highway). My mind was put to ease with the evaluation, which was greater than I expected -- truly surprised me with the thoroughness. They gave an honest appraisal of all the things my car needed, including a mindfulness towards the oil, and new front tires (which I clearly needed before running anything over), and assured me I was good for the return trip home without any immediate repairs or parts done in their shop. I followed through with their advice when I did get home, including getting new tires, and it truly made a difference in how the car was driving. Wish they were my home mechanic!!

Lighthouse always takes the time to reach out and update me on how the repair is going. Plus I…read moreappreciate the way that they thorough on the repairs and making sure everything is right before having you pick up your vehicle.

Had a flat tire, slow leak. They fit me in, same day, took 15 minutes. SUPER reasonable rate…read more Amanda was, as others have noted, excellent on the customer service side, and taking care of the flat repair herself. I'd used this business before, and knew the owner had retired - Now turning it over to this younger group. Same vibe, same super reasonable cost, excellent customer interface. I also asked about a brake job on my Jeep, to which Amanda said, of course, they were just finishing one up now. Brilliantly, she offered they don't automatically replace the rotors -which is a wonderful high profit job for the usual shops, but often not necessary. That was beyond refreshing. This business is a keeper. It's a low overhead shop, so no glitzy outer building and signage, or waiting room (they do have a small spot, complete with a happy dog.) Don't be put off by the exterior - they are a rare bargain. 5 stars easily.

Needed NC inspection - the staff are super friendly and helpful. Very happy…read more Fast service, honest advice.

He did an excellent job at a reasonable price. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend.read more

Very quick response, fair estimate, scheduled the repair soon after pricing agreed upon. He showed…read moreup on time, was very polite and professional. Got right to work, replaced the part, and obviously knew what he was doing as he was finished in the estimated time it takes to replace that part. I couldn't be more pleased, will definitely be calling on Bill again. Highly recommend!

While driving to the OBX, my vehicle threw some unfamiliar error codes. After using the diagnostic…read moremachine at AutoZone, I wasn't any closer to figuring out the problem. The closest Honda dealer to Kill Devil Hills said they could schedule me for five days later. Luckily, a local told me about Marshall. The best way I can summarize this is, if you're in the OBX and need a mechanic, call Marshall. He spent some time diagnosing my vehicles problem, called his parts supplier, fixed the problem, and had me back on the road quickly. His rates are very reasonable and he knows what he's doing.

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