About Business
Residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, Myrtle Beach have long trusted Socastee Automotive for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Tire shop, Mechanic or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.3/5 rating with 131 reviews. Throughout Myrtle Beach, and particularly in Myrtle Beach, SC, Socastee Automotive is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact Socastee Automotive for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Myrtle Beach, SC facility.
Google Reviews
Precious Thomasson
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3 months ago
If I could give 0 stars I would, I walked in to the office and immediately the older lady with the blonde hair snarled. They also quoted me $1700 and said I needed a head gasket and my oil filter house was leaking but my car never ever ran hot , I took it to another mechanic same day he told me they were trying to scam me and all I needed was a valve cover!!! I got a third opinion down the street and he said THE SAME THING, I did not need a head gasket I needed a valve cover. Besides that, the lady at the front with the brown hair was amazing
John Boyd
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5 months ago
Brought my truck in because of an engine miss. They diagnosed it and said number 6 cylinder had no compression probably caused by a turbo failure sending metal fragments into the engine. The quote for a replacement engine was over $14,000. The charge for the diagnostic work was $500 but I decided to pay it and take it somewhere else. The other shop checked it and found a bad coil and charged me $400 to replace them all. Since then the engine has been running fine. I went back to them to express my displeasure and ask for a refund for the diagnosis and was denied.
Anthony lewis
★★★★★
3 months ago
Zack and the team at Socastee Auto did an amazing job diagnosing my lean issue. If you are looking for someone honest, reliable, and who provides a great service for the price, come to Socastee Auto.
Kristin Toney
★★★★★
9 months ago
I found myself needing a car repair when I was in the area. Office staff was friendly and helpful when I called. When I arrived I was greeted immediately and they took my car right back. They had my car fixed very quickly and at a very competitive price. Highly recommend!!!
Jackson Davis
★★★★★
8 months ago
With so many automotive repair shops in the area, I've found Socastee Automotive to consistently be the best. Fair pricing, and excellent work - I was tired of getting ripped off at the dealership, Socastee Automotive is now the only place I go. I cannot recommend it enough.
David Leitner
★★★★★
a year ago
Had a car issue when on vacation in Myrtle beach. While no one I call could fit me in the friendly people at socastee helped me out the best they could immediately! Glad I found them!
Janet Summers
★★★★★
a year ago
Took our car in quickly. Lots of bells and whistles going off. Only a battery and they reset old alerts that the Chevy dealership did not even though they had it 3 times.Thanks again nice to see an honest car place.
Double A
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2 years ago
Do Not Take Your Car Here! My engine died and they charged me $2000 to repair. 10 days later the engine seized for good. They then accused me of abandoning the car there while I was waiting for the title to arrive in the mail. Absolute scam no doubt. Do not go what I went through.
A Rog
★★★★★
4 years ago
Had to get a new tire for my car and needed an oil change. I came too late in the day to have same-day service. Was called the evening before to go over the options for a new tire, which I appreciated the honesty and care. Was done before lunch the next day and my little car has been doing great ever since. Runs much better now and will definitely return to get all my tires replaced by them and any car work I may need. Thanks fellas, Grade A service, courteous, timely, and professional. Would recommend family and friends to this business first.
Lin Nichols
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2 years ago
I took my truck to Socastee automotive for repairs. They claimed they couldn't find any issues and charged me $62. I took it then to Preston's automotive and that wonderful mechanic found that I had two battery drawers that could only be fixed by the dealer. He charged me nothing. I know Socastee automotive weren't able to start my truck even though they said it stated right up. The clock was reset, the A/C was on. So I know they lied. If you want your vehicle fixed right.... Take it to Preston automotive. They will treat you right.
Alice DeMoor
★★★★★
5 years ago
I have nothing but awesome things to say about this place! The owner Kevin is amazing! I have taken both of my vehicles here and my mother in law also! He’s always had them done same day and never had an issue. Ms. Gina at the front desk is kinda and polite! If you ever need any work done on your car, this is the place to go!
Julis Sanelli
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3 years ago
Always had excellent service from here and it went from great to horrible in one visit. Long-time customer and got plenty of patches for my tires there for years. I live in an area where I can’t avoid the nails and they are a problem a frequent problem. Nonetheless I’ve always been there to have my tires patch. I don’t get plugs on any tire of any kind for any reason because that is just an emergency resolution and it requires a new tire immediately. Well I went to Socastee automotive and dropped off my tire to get a patch they were to call me so that they could install the tire and the whole day went by they closed they never called me. Then the next day they call me bright and early and tell me that they plugged my tire and that it’s on the sidewall so I need a new tire . When I explain to her that I didn’t ask for a plug I asked for a patch I know what a plug does and a plug is always a new tire. Her response was we don’t patch tires we only plug them. Now this place has been in business for years and I have always gotten patches there that probably would’ve worked for a new customer but not for me. You have lost my business of any kind not just my tires.
Karol Byrd
★★★★★
a year ago
I had a issue with my battery I live out of town and John did excellent job and service on my vehicle the best place to come if you have any issues with your vehicle I highly recommend Socastee Auto
Larry Bledsoe
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Edited 3 years ago
I went for a/c work. $800.00 and it stopped working again ! $450.00 and two weeks later it's blowing HOT air again. Take it back and they wanted $800.00 more for a FIFTY TWO DOLLAR part plus an easy two hour labor ! THEY ARE NOT an honest repair shop. They got me good but I will tell everyone to stay away from Socastee Auto ! !
gary wallace
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3 years ago
Poor communication. They shouldn’t schedule for you to drop off your vehicle if they know they can’t work on it till the next day or two. No updates or a common courtesy phone call to let you know they are going to have your vehicle days longer than what you were told. Definitely not the place that it used to be.
Mike Fluhr
★★★★★
6 years ago
Have been going to see Kevin and Al since early 2000's. I was new to Myrtle Beach and needed a trustworthy mechanic. His staff is friendly and knowledgeable. He is open at 5am so an oil change before work is always convenient. I now live in Wilmington NC and still drive to Socastee Auto. Thanks Kevin and his dad Al
Fish Shak
★★★★★
2 years ago
Fast & Friendly Service. Zach & Company got my 43 year-old P30’s brake & suspension parts ordered, installed & back on the road in record time. They will be our vehicle service team from now on.
Tee Tee
★★★★★
6 years ago
I absolutely am confident everytime I take my cars to Gina and Kevin . I appreciate the honesty that they show in their business . I highly recommend Socastee Automotive for car services. I wouldn't go anywhere else!! Thank you so much for being a great mom and pop local business that is fair , reliable, and honest . Tee-Tee
Joseph Reiser
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4 years ago
Brought my car into this auto shop and they literally broke my power steering while trying to fix another problem. Then they charged me again to fix the power steering even though they had broken it. They accused me of lying and said that it must have been doing that before I gave it to them. They refused to fix the power steering without full payment. This was an absolutely terrible experience and I feel absolutely scammed. I will never return.
Kevin McCray
★★★★★
10 years ago
I got to the shop 16 minutes before close today with a rough running engine. I expected to be turned away, but Kevin's Dad said they'd go ahead and check it out. Within minutes they had it nailed down to a vacuum leak. They never charged me for the diagnosis. (Sears was going to nail me for $79 for the troubleshooting). Good family operation, professional, and accommodating. Keep up the great work guys!
