East Coast Auto and Diesel in
Calabash (NC)

Have a 1998 f150 had a few issues. The repairs were made with no up sales. Very good place for your auto repairs

Amazing experience! I don’t have a larger word for Sean besides Thank You!

Had a car crisis on Monday before New Year’s Eve and called Sean as a new customer. He wasn’t sure he could do anything, but referred us to a dealer. Went to the dealer and they wanted $4,000! Called Sean back and he said bring it to him. We got there right at closing time & he took his time talking to us about the problem and explained options. He even suggested going a route that took money out of his pocket to save us money - a refreshing experience! He was professional, saved us thousands of dollars (only paid $200), and even text a follow-up to check everything went well afterwards. We now have a reliable mechanic, and he has customers for life!

I've dealt with auto repair shops in almost every stat; and Sean and his team are by far the best shop I have ever dealt with. Not only are they friendly and efficient, but equally important they are trustworthy and stand fully behind their work. I highly recommend them and would never do t

If you have issues with your car Sean is the person to see ! I will not go anywhere else if I could give 100 stars I would !!

Don’t let the 4.9 fool you. This is a 5 star shop. They take care of their customers and if you’re a veteran with a diesel truck, this is where you want to get your maintenance done. It’s really hard to find any type of honest shop these days and I really appreciate the hard work this shop put in on my old truck. I needed my truck back for doctor’s appointments and they came in on the weekend to get me squared away. Truck is running like the beast it is. Thank you Sean. You have my respect.

Don’t even bother looking or searching anywhere else. This is the one and only place to take your car or truck. Honest and reasonable to deal with and work was stellar. To me honesty gets my loyalty and we all know the saying a good reliable shop is hard to find. Well you’ve found one here.

New to the MB area and had car issues; my friend highly recommended East Coast Diesel so I gave them a try; phenomenal service! Staff communicated with me very fast and effectively; diagnosed the issue and made repairs at a very good price and issue was resolved same day!! Thanks for your excellent customer service!!

I was vacationing from Massachusetts and experienced car problems. Sean had me come in the next morning at 9am, checked out the problem, showed me what was wrong and pointed out a few things my mechanic back home should look at, but was non emergent. I would highly recommend his services.

I highly recommend East Coast Auto and Diesel. I’m From Illinois vacationing in North Carolina with family. Customer service was wonderful! Shaun was able to look at my car the same day. Very professional and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, there was too much damage to my engine and had to get a tow trailer to tow home with our truck. Thank you Shaun and your guys for going above and beyond by helping to push my car on the tow trailer. If I lived in North Carolina I would go to East Coast Auto and Diesel for any car issues.

Sean has worked on both my husband's car and my car last minute and in a pinch. He was very open and honest about everything! He did fantastic work and definitely helped us out, especially when we had to leave back to NC in a few hours. HIGHLY recommend him to everyone!

Great place! Owners and employees are Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and reasonable pricing! Local dealerships should smarten up and adopt this business model! Imagine putting customers first 👏👏

Sean is great! Was referred here by a local friend. I am so happy to find a place like this in the area. Reasonable pricing and great customer service based on keeping you for the long term, not just trying to make a quick dollar.

Highly recommend - East Coast Auto. I was new to the area and found them online. I called and explained my issue and they got me in right away. Great service, and great communication. Will be using them for ally car maintenance!

I cannot say enough good things about this shop! They got us back on the road in record time and saved our Christmas. Professional techs and professional customer service. Thank you East Coast Auto and Diesel!

I highly recommend East Coast auto. Great people, and excellent mechanics! This was the third shop I took my car to, and the first to be able to handle my car's problem. They had me back on the road in no time at all.

Great auto shop! Sean and Melissa and staff are professional, communicative, and they go above and beyond. I was turned away by my usual mechanic, who suddenly decided not to work on “European cars” anymore (I have a Fiat), so I called East Coast Auto & Diesel based on good reviews. Sean and Melissa heard what I needed (oil change and brakes), said “no problem,” and got me in quickly. They even offered me a ride when I wasn’t sure how I could get home after leaving my car. Great folks; will 100% take all my auto needs to them.

When I say these guys are hands down the best and absolute live savers, it doesn’t even give it justice. I spent close to 20 hours with a stray kitten trapped inside the dashboard of my van, I called every rescue, vet, fire department, and a couple dozen mechanics/auto shops. No one was willing to help me dismantle the dash and get the kitten out. It had gone quiet and I wasn’t even sure if it was still alive, but I was nearing the end of my list of places to call when I called this place, and I was on the verge of tears. Sean not only was willing to help, his first question was how soon I could get there. They worked together immediately to take things carefully and quickly apart, used a scope and lights, and were able to locate the kitten. We got it out and the little guy/girl is currently eating and drinking and perking back up. With no one else willing to help, these guys really saved the day and a life! I can’t thank them enough.

I highly recommend East Coast Auto and Diesel! As a trusted, independent automotive and diesel shop, they’re equipped to handle everything from small repairs to major overhauls on all makes and models. Their team’s expertise and attention to detail are exceptional, making it clear that they genuinely care about their clients’ vehicles. As another automotive business in the area, it’s been fantastic to work with them over the last year. They’re always professional, reliable, and willing to collaborate. I am looking forward to continuing our partnership! Gordon's Elite Detailing 1502 Absco Drive Longs SC

Sean and his wife Melissa are both amazing personable people and very professional but also makes you feel like you have known them for ever. I took my car there (for a second opinion 😂) after having been told by another company I would need a new air conditioner motor $1000. Sean said that it would be either $800 to replace the air conditioner motor or a part for $88 dollars.I told him to fix it regardless of the cost. I got a call from Melissa saying come get your car. I was expecting to pay the $800’s but it was only $88 dollars. Sean could have charged me the higher price and told me it was the air conditioner motor I would never have known the difference. I recommend this shop regardless of your mechanical needs from a simple oil change to major repairs. It’s hard to find a good mechanic let alone one who is honest and hard working but this shop and his staff surpasses all others. Support your local small businessmen

Wonderful business to use! Great turnaround time on my vehicle repairs. Honest as can be. Gave me a quote and actually charged me several hundred dollars LESS than quoted. I don’t know of many automotive repair shops that would do that. Thank you so much!

Sean and Melissa at East Coast Auto were amazing! Drove my car Subaru cross country and had issues on last day as we arrived in NC. Left a message on a holiday and Melissa called me back the same day! Got an appointment quickly and a reasonably priced repair. Called them after seeing good reviews on Google so had to leave one of my own. Highly Recommend- great experience.!

Highly recommend this auto shop. Sean really cares about helping you with your car problems. I had a very annoying issue with my car tire locks. Unfortunately, whoever serviced my tires last lost the lock (at Costco). I didn’t find this out until I went to get my tires rotated at Costco again and by then it was too late. Sean was very kind and helped me get those stubborn locks removed instead of having to pay a lot of money for the Toyota Dealership to remove them and also wait until middle of September. Overall, very happy with all of his help and we will be back for more of our car service needs!

First experience with these folks was on the phone, me describing a problem with our Mazda hatchback not starting. Went to chain auto parts store where the battery was checked. "Fine", they said. Next morning car wouldn't start. I called East Coast and spoke with Sean. After describing the situation to him, he said "need a new battery". I asked about bringing the car in; he said "I can charge you for a diagnostic, but I'm telling you, it's the battery." Bought a battery and the car has been fine ever since. Sean didn't charge anything for his advice. Yesterday I went to him about a leaking tire on my truck. He checked it; told me to go to Discount Tires in N.M.B. Said they "do tire repairs for free. If there is a problem, bring it back and I'll put your spare on for you". He put the spare on in about 5 minutes, no questions asked. How many shops would give that kind of service??!!

Thanks again Sean for helping us out. I'm new to diesel truck ownership, and Sean spent lots of time educating us on various aspects of the diesel world. He gave our Silverado a thorough check before we head cross country with the big fifth wheel. Sean is going to get to know us, and our truck. He's earned our trust, and our business. Check him out when your car or truck needs a "look-see". Very convenient location. You'll be glad you did. Tim and Penny

I highly recommend East Coast Auto and Diesel. While I was traveling to Calabash, my car began to have some issues. They not only squeezed me in that Monday, but after examining my car, they determined the issue was most likely related to a recall. They could have taken advantage of me, a young female, and fixed the issue without notifying me of the recall correlation but instead they instructed me to take it to Nissan where they would handle it for free. They also didn't charge me for the time they took to inspect my car. I think this story goes to how honest and caring this shop is!

This local auto shop is great! They are very responsive with providing a quote, and the pricing is more than reasonable especially considering their mechanical expertise and customer service. I’m new to owning a diesel truck and Sean (Owner) was more than happy to answer a few questions I had even though they were busy, and he even shared additional wisdom on taking care of a diesel. This is the place to go if you need work done on your diesel and want it done right.