Coastal Automotive & Towing in
Awendaw (SC)

I have used their repair, sales and towing services. They are there when I need them and do great work!

Carter and Matt, with their guys, took me in right away, gave me great service and provided a detailed explanation on why what happened, happened and helped me get it fixed asap.

I can’t say enough good things about Coastal Automotive. From the moment I walked in, the team was friendly, honest, and genuinely focused on helping—not upselling. Carter took the time to clearly explain what my car needed (and what it didn’t), which I really appreciated. The work was done efficiently, on time, and at a fair price, and my car has been running great ever since. It’s rare to find an automotive shop you can truly trust, but Coastal Automotive has earned mine. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending them to friends and family.

Efficient, trustworthy and reliable automotive shop. Carter's rates are lower than any shop I've been to or called in Mount Pleasant. Brought my car to them for a second opinion and haven't had a routine service or work done anywhere else since-- Highly recommend these gentlemen!

Carter and Matt were amazing the service was very fast

Amazing! Everyone is so friendly and always ensuring they get the job done completely and efficiently. Carter was extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Excellent for speedy oil change. They go above and beyond to take care of you! Will be recommending to everyone!

Coastal Automotive did an outstanding job! They were faster and more affordable than every other shop I checked in the Charleston area. They handled my transmission, motor mounts, and rear main seal with great expertise, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. Excellent communication, fair pricing, and top-quality work — highly recommend!

Great auto shop. Easy to set an appt. Work was described professionally and completed on time. Wow. Will definitely use these folks again. Recommended by a friend who said they were great. They are.

Go try out Coastal, you won’t go to any other shop after. Carter and his guys are trustworthy and hard working, truly world class service. Prices are fair and service fast.

Wow, first time here. They fixed my Honda CRV. Very friendly, quick and courteous. I will bring my other cars here now.

I had Steven tow my truck and place it in the driveway for me. He did an amazing job and is one of the most respectful persons I’ve met. His attention to detail and professionalism well exceeded my expectations. Great job! I’ll use CATS for all my future needs.

The way an auto shop should be: trustworthy, quality work. No ripoff or upsell, they just do what’s best for your car. I will be back. Thank you Carter!

I’ve been going to Coastal Automotive for a few months now and the guys they are fantastic. Just had two new tires and an alignment done on my truck and it feels great.

Fantastic service. Carter was polite and helpful and the crew was very professional. Speedy service done well. Thanks guys

These are the guys you hope to discover as your go-to car shop dudes. After being told I needed a totally new transmission in my 2021Ford Explorer by (unnamed) Ford Service in West Ashley, it was Coastal Automotive that found all I needed was a short fix on the rear differential (loose bolt!!!). They literally saved me $5-10,000 dollars!!!! are you kidding me. My Explorer is no longer clunking when the gears change.

Been going to Coastal for a while, but decided to give Galeana Jeep a shot for an oil and filter change since they were new in the neighborhood. What was I thinking? Original price they quoted was $55 and eventually reached $120 because they only use synthetic. Left and drove to Coastal. I was prepared to leave my Jeep, but Matt took it immediately and got me out in about 20 minutes for less than $55. Thanks Coastal!

I am new to the area and was referred to Coastal Auto from Home Team BBQ across the street. Upon entering I was greeted by Carter and Matt who were very friendly and helpful. My car was running very rough, they got it in the shop within minutes, about 20 minutes after that, they had diagnosed it and priced out what it needed to be fixed. They were able to have the parts here within about a half hour, and have me back on the road in about another half hour. Hands down best experience I have ever had with a repair shop. I waited a week to write this review because I wanted to make sure it would still be running properly and it is doing fantastic. Professionalism wise, price wise, and urgency wise, this experience has never been topped in my 30+ years of owning vehicles. I will absolutely be back and will be referring everyone I can to Carter and his guys! Thank you Coastal!

I had a flat tire only to find out new cars dont come with spares. I called CATS towing early on a Saturday morning. Their shop was closed.But the nicest gentleman Stephen showed up to towing me from Mcclellanville Diner to Hudson Nissan in River in North Charleston. Very courteous, friendly chat on the drive. Great price. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Great service and staff. Zach went out of his way to fit me in when they were extremely busy. They assessed my car and called me with all of the details and then provided a detailed estimate of repairs. Their prices are fair and I am very confident with that the repair was done perfectly. Coastal is my new automotive repair store and I will use them for all of the work on my cars in the future.

I have never been to a more honest, caring and friendly car shop. Before finding coastal, I took my truck to many places in Charleston and found every time I was getting ripped off, overpaying, and never got the quality results in a timely manner. Then I found coastal. Carter made fixing my 20 year old truck extremely easy. He communicated very well, was extremely reasonable, and even helped me find a third-party for replacement parts. I recommend Carter and his team highly. We will definitely be back.

I am always impressed with the level of service and communication from this shop! Zach is amazing at running the front end and just all around amazing at customer service!! Every time I have an issue I call and they get me right in and running usually the same day unless we need parts! Truly astounding!

I never thought I would make a review about a towing company as this was the first time in 36 years I've had to call one... but this company is outstanding. I hit a pothole behind Wando Crossing 2 days before Christmas that busted 2 of my tires. The driver was not only willing to take pictures of my car for me to submit to the city, but he also gave me his personal number to keep me updated AND went inside of Costco to give them all of my information so I didn't have to worry about anything. He was the nicest guy and I can't thank him enough for making things so easy. Hopefully I never need him again, but if I do I will absolutely give him a call and suggest anyone else do the same. 10/10!

Coastal Automotive and Zach did an amazing job helping me get my car up and running again. The customer service and maintenance was great while also being efficient and reliable. Great prices too! I highly recommend Coastal Automotive.

Lived in Mount Pleasant 20 years. Without a doubt this is the best shop in town. Fair prices great work. No nonsense. Fixed my car, my sons car, my wife's car, and my father in laws car on the first visit always fixed. Auto mechanics can easily take advantage it is so nice for peace of mind and for the wallet to have found one that never does. Thank you Zach and technicians its appreciated.

Finding an honest mechanic can feel like discovering a hidden gem, and my experience with Coastal Automotive was truly exceptional. I had a concerning issue with my car's transmission, and I turned to this mechanic for guidance. Instead of trying to make a quick buck by suggesting costly repairs, this mechanic gave me an honest assessment. They took the time to thoroughly inspect my car and explain the situation to me. To my surprise, they advised against fixing the transmission and recommended that I sell the car instead. Their honesty was a breath of fresh air in an industry where trust can sometimes be hard to come by. This mechanic prioritized my best interests over their own profits, which is truly commendable. Their transparency and integrity left a lasting impression on me. Thanks to their advice, I was able to make an informed decision about my car and avoid sinking money into repairs that might not have been worthwhile. It's rare to encounter a mechanic who genuinely cares about their customers' well-being, and I'm grateful to have found one. This honest mechanic's recommendation to sell my car instead of fixing the transmission was a testament to their integrity and dedication to customer satisfaction. They've earned my trust and respect, and I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of automotive expertise.

These guys do a great job and are very reasonable. They will work with you, and if you know, cars/trucks will let you bring your own parts if they are performance or specialty parts. Zach and the crew are always honest and get the work done quickly. They have always done everything I have asked on my Jeep.

These guys truly care about their customers. They showed up within minutes to tow me off the Ravenel bridge after my tire blew out last week during the morning rush hour. I own 5 vehicles and they are the only ones I go to.