Ocean Auto Repair in
Nags Head (NC)

Took vehicle there for a brake issue after meinke tried to rip me a new one. They were very nice, found the issue and got me back on the road I no time for a very reasonableprice. . I highly recommend!

Not a good experience, and this from a returning customer. I scheduled diagnostic work a week in advance to reduce downtime. Turns out on the day-of I'm informed they can't actually do the diagnostic work because they don't have OBD II testing gear. They knew the age of the vehicle in advance and that it needed diagnostic work, yet they went ahead and made the appointment anyway. This was very unprofessional and a complete waste of everyone's time. You can do better...

I will only ever bring my cars and trucks to Ocean Auto. Tom's knowledge, HONESTY, and communication is unmatched. Trust me, your in good hands here.

Had a flat tire and stopped by Ocean Auto Repair—what a great decision! Tom, the mechanic, was professional, quick, and super friendly. He had me back on the road in no time, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. It’s rare to find a shop that’s this honest and efficient. Highly recommend Ocean Auto Repair and be sure to ask for Tom—he knows his stuff!

Big shoutout to the crew at Ocean Auto. My daughters been saving for years and finally got a brand new car which we found out needed an inspection even though it only had 200 miles on it. She’s leaving Sunday to go back to college and Ocean Auto was able to squeeze it in this morning. This isn’t our first time working with them and every time they have been very professional. Today they were able to help when we were in a jam and it was very much appreciated!

We recently visited the Outer Banks, and encountered car trouble the day before we intended to drive home. We spent all morning trying to find a shop to fix our problem, and visited Ocean Auto in the process. They were unable to get to it that day, or the next, but graciously recommended a couple of other places nearby (who couldn't help either.) As it turned out, we chose them to do the work, rented a car to get home, and returned the following week to pick ours up. They were totally accommodating in letting our vehicle sit on their lot until we could get back to it, and the price for the work was just about what we would have expected. To sum up, I felt like we were as well taken care of there as we would have been at the shop near our home, where we've been going for 20 years. I see no reason to give them less than five stars.

We are from NY and our truck wouldn’t start. They got us in quickly! Although the truck wouldn’t start initially, it did on its own after a day. The mechanic created and showed us a work around in the event it happened again, so we could get home! It’s hard to trust a shop you don’t know, but they were awesome. The price was way less than we were thinking, especially for out of towners! Thank you so much!! Highly recommend!

They saved a family vacation with kindness and professionalism! Stopped in there right before the fourth of July with a nagging issue on my car that was unfortunately causing some uncomfortable riding conditions. Not being from the area, I stopped at two other garages first but was told they were all booked up with reduced staffing because of the holiday. I stopped in at Ocean Auto Repair and they somehow fit me in for a quick look at the problem. Thankfully they were able to fix the issue very quickly and we were on our way again! Many thanks to the team at Ocean Auto Repair, everyone was kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. I hope to never need another auto mechanic while on vacation, but if I do then I hope it is while visiting Nags Head, because I found my go-to garage!

Took my car here since moving to the OBX when this shop was AutoTech. Now, the new owners and mechanics are just as good or better and both fair and trustworthy. Ocean Auto is a recommended place for all auto service needs.

I am forever grateful to the crew over at Ocean Auto. I was on the road with this 1978 VW Bus and the steering coupler broke. They were able to squeeze me in to what seemed like a busy day and get super creative about how to fix the problem without the original piece. The work was fast, thorough, and successful! I sincerely can’t recommend them enough! As a bonus, they’re just all around nice people and fair/honest with pricing.

The folks here absolutely saved us. We broke down two days before we were supposed to drive 9 hours home. They squeezed us in to their very tight schedule and got us fixed up and back on the road the next day! I am absolutely astounded by their service and how quickly they got us done. I can't recommend this shop more. I would give them 10 stars if I could! THANK YOU!!!!

I had a nail in my tire. Stopped at 3 places and no one could fix it, they said I had to have an appointment and they were booked until the following week, it’s only Wednesday and we’re here on vacation next week does me no good. This Shop took me right in and on my way in 10 minutes for $25. Super nice, friendly. I highly recommend using them for you auto repair needs.

Was here vacationing at our house and started leaking oil. Even though they were booked solid, they were able to fit me in very last minute, diagnose the issue, and clean things up in order to get out of town as scheduled. They wouldn't let me pay a thing. Rest assured that anytime my family or I are down here, we will definitely be using them for any and all car care needs! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Jason was extremely knowledgeable and was able to diagnose and quickly fix an issue with my 2010 Chevy Silverado that was smoking from the exhaust at startup. They even came in under the original estimate. I will definitely use Ocean Auto Repair in the future. Highly recommend!

I was here from out of town and my Volvo suddenly quit running. I was concerned it was a serious problem. While very busy Ocean Auto was able to squeeze me in with a day. Jason quickly found the problem and repaired it for a reasonable price. He was very nice, honest and explained everything that had gone wrong. He even showed me the part that had broken. I would highly recommend Ocean Auto to anyone that is from OBX or out of town. I would definitely use them again. Stephen Panaro

Had a serious component failure in Nags Head NC. asked AAA to take car to a AAA certified repair shop...Ocean Auto Repair recd the car......problem was identified and repaired. While completing the repair, they discovered another issue....gave me a detailed explanation completed a temporary fix suitable to get me home( 10 hr trip). This shop was very professional...I was at their mercy and I believe I was treated fairly....If I lived in this area, they would be my repair shop. Jason, the service mgr, has 20+ years of experience at a Ford dealership and it showed. So Ocean Auto, thanks for getting me home.

Highly recommend. I starting using them about 7 months ago and this place is awesome. They are very fair and won't do work you don't need. They even fixed a very difficult AC issue and it's been fine ever since. Use for routine service as well as issues I've had come up as I put about 65,000 miles a year on my car. Again I highly recommend Ocean Auto.

I really cannot say enough good about this place. I walked in a total stranger stranded with car problems and Jason was incredibly kind and patient in dealing with my situation. Even though the shop was busy my problem was dealt with expeditiously and my gratitude is enormous. He literally saved my day and in fact my entire trip. I would go to Ocean Auto any day of the week. I only wish they were closer to my home in Syracuse New York! Great shop. I would give Ocean Auto six stars if I could.

While we were on vacation, our brake line needed to be replaced. Jason at Ocean Auto Repair was amazing and got us in the same day and had our car up and running in no time at all. He was very professional and helpful, and we are so thankful!

To avoid a goose, I drove over a curb and did some damage to the undercarriage. After a sleepless night worrying if the car was safe to drive, we took it to Ocean Auto Repair based on the reviews. They couldn’t look at the car then but asked us to come back early afternoon. Everyone is right about Jason! He got on the ground and said it wasn’t anything to worry about. He fixed the issue and sent us on our way. What a pleasure doing business with this kind, thoughtful, efficient gentleman. THANK YOU, Jason!!

I was on vacation and my alternator decided to fail. Jason and his staff was very helpful in helping fix the issue. Jason got the job done in a very fast manner and was very professional, probably my most positive experience I’ve ever had at a auto shop. This will make my vacations at Nagshead less stressful knowing I have a awesome mechanic willing to help with any issues that come my way. Thanks again Ocean Auto Repair!!!!

My wife and family were down in obx for a mini vacation and on our first day we noticed a battery light appeared on our Lexus. As a mechanic I went to Ocean Auto.. Jason and his colleague were very nice and informative! They even got the repair done that same day! Thank you for making our trip breezy and less stressful. We truly appreciate you guys!

I had my car towed here when the electrical system suddenly went haywire, with various systems staying on after car was turned off. Jason diagnosed the problem quickly, and took great care to determine which parts were the affected ones so he replaced only those that needed to be. He kept me informed of progress all along the way, fixed my car and repaired the source of all the problems. He is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and diligent. I would go back to him anytime.

We were at tail end of our family’s vacation in obx when my power steering hose leaked out. Wasn’t sure what was wrong. Other mechanics could not even see me until Monday, but ocean auto got me in that day and fixed the problem for super cheap. Thank you soooo much Jason! My whole family’s trip was made better by your professionalism. Not to mention he asked me when we were there till…he was even willing to stay late to make this repair to meet my schedule. 3 thumb’s ups and 5 stars!

I had a concern for safe operation on my vehicle as I came into the Outer Banks area. I stopped at one place it would be two days before they could check it out. Went to ocean Auto Repair and they first said they couldn't check it that day. The service writer talked to some one and they decided to work me in. I really appreciated this since I was from out of town. They even allowed me to look under the car myself. Thanks to all the management and staff. I make my journey there and back home safely.

We were away from home on the Outer Banks when we realized our air conditioning was not working in our car. A stranger recommended Ocean Auto Repair and we met Jason and his crew who gave us more attention than we could have imagined. After running the diagnostic test and discovering the problem they set us an appointment for the next morning. Jason offered to leave us his truck at our hotel the next morning, drive our car into OAR, and by the time we needed to check out of our Hotel, our car was ready! The problem was fixed and we were on our way home. More than that, we had met people who could not have treated us nicer. Thanks. This is an enthusiastic endorsement!

I found out about this place from Jordan who works up front. I was very pleased with this shop! It is extremely clean and everyone there is very nice. Jason worked on my car and was not only super kind, but he was honest. I am very fortunate to have found this shop that works on imports. Price was very reasonable and I left knowing I found where we will continue taking our cars. Highly recommend you stopping by.