Pawleys Auto Center in
Pawleys Island (SC)

I've been a Pawleys Auto Center customer since moving to Pawleys Island 3 years ago. Patrick and his team of professional mechanics have repaired and fine tuned my 2004 truck and it's never run better. Patrick is a class act. Trust Pawleys Auto Center with your vehicles!

I called about low tire pressure and was going to be traveling back to MD. They said to bring it right down. Tire repainted and In and out in 15 mins.. Excellent and friendly service. Thank you Pawleys Auto on Archer Road.!

They put my 1975 Porsche 911 motor back in after a rebuild. Excellent service! Super nice people.

We were visiting Pauley’s Island from out of town, when we realized all four of our tires were low on a relatively new car. We pulled in and asked if they would help us. They didn’t hesitate. We were in and out in 15 minutes. They took care of putting air in our tires with professionalism and kindness.

Thanks to Pawley’s auto center they got my car up and running again! Pat explained what we could have done wrong by replacing the battery ourselves! Luckily it was fine. My car was throwing out ABS messages and more. Couldn’t drive it so I had it towed there. ABBA was great for towing! After my car was repaired, Pat explained to us about the sensors he changed out. Everything made sense what was happening! Pat reminded me of a mechanic we had in Maryland. Both excellent and great customer service!

Never going here again. Charged me $300 for an alignment. Called Blacks and they quoted me $109-119. Plus I had to leave my car with them from 8-6.

I can't say enough good things about Patrick and his team at Pawley's Auto Center. On our last night of vacation recently, the water pump on my 2017 Ford Expedition with the twin turbo Ecoboost engine failed. Being it was a Saturday night, and we had to check out of the condo on Sunday we were in a tough position. Fortunately Walmart delivered 3 gallons of Prestone to the condo at 8AM on Sunday. The Best Western was full Saturday night , however they said that they would have rooms available Sunday afternoon. So I filled the overflow tank with antifreeze and drove the 1 -1/2 miles to the BW. They allowed my wife and I , and 4 teens to use the Meeting Room, and pool while waiting for rooms. I did a Google search and found Pawley's Auto Center. I called 7:30 Monday morning and Patrick said " make sure it has coolant and bring it in, and we will look at it". I did the 3 minute drive up 17, and they had me bring it right in the bay!!! As I thought the water pump failed. Patrick shuttled me back to the BW, ordered the parts, had the repair done by 3:30, did a test drive, let the engine cool down, and did a second pressure test to ensure that there weren't any leaks.!! We got back on the road by 5pm and drove 200 miles back to Charlotte, without concerns that the work wasn't done properly. Know that if you have service done by Patrick and his team, it will be done correctly at a very fair price!!

Patrick went above and beyond to help my family and I. We were vacationers and called at the 11th hour but he pulled strings and replaced a failed axle in a record amount of time. Not only at a more than reasonable cost but with a kind and helpful spirit. Truly the highest caliber of shop with knowledge and service that is rarely found. Thank you Patrick!

Patrick recommend CataClean a catalytic converter cleaner after I received a diagnosis from a Ford Dealer that I needed both converters and oxygen sensors replaced on my Ford truck. He stated that he had good luck using on several BMW’s. We’ll, I’m posting today to tell y’all that it worked. After clearing the codes with a borrowed OBD2 tool the check the check engine was gone when I next started the truck. He emphasized to strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions and I did. Thanks Patrick, you now have a new customer!

My front brakes went out on my way to the beach. I was there Monday at 8am extremely worried they wouldn’t be able to fix it before I left Wednesday morning. Not only did Pawleys Island Auto Center fix my brakes in time, but they awesome were extremely polite, experienced and knowledgeable. This was one of the best car service experiences I have ever had!

Our ABS light came on while visiting here. I hate that our tire split, but I’m so Grateful we were near this shop!! They were very pleasant, professional, & affordable. We were in and out in 30 minutes. Blessings to them!

Patrick and his team is awesome. He takes the time to let you know what the issues are before doing work. He is dependable and very honest. I highly recommend. This is your place for auto repairs.

While on Vacation in Pawleys, we had an accident where we drove into the back end of a pickup truck. The trailer hitch punctured the radiator, compressor and lots of other parts. This was on a tuesday. We needed to drive back to NH on saturday. Patrick and his team ordered Audi parts and pulled off a miracle to get the car drivable by friday night. The technicians do quality work and there is no one better than Patrick to run the business, set expectations and keep everyone calm and cool. Thank you Patrick !

Went in to find out that my water pump needed to be completely replaced, they ordered the parts and went to start replacing it but they immediately noticed that my pully was messed up and needed to be replaced as well since it had started shredding my belt. This is a very honest business and the amount for the repairs was very reasonable considering labor fees and taxes on top of the actual parts. Dropped my car off Monday/Tuesday had it ready today for me (Friday) by 3pm so I was able to have a vehicle to drive to get to work! I will continue to come back if I have anymore issues with my VW Eos. I am extremely impressed with the business and the hard work they put in to not only fix my vehicle but to make sure I had it back in a decent time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Patrick at Pawleys Auto Center was a real life saver. Crankshaft sensor went on my car two days before we had to drive home to NJ. Even though the garage was really busy, they were able make space for me to diagnose and fix the problem. Repair was reasonably priced and no run around. I would definitely recommend Pawleys Auto Center.

My Lexus LS broke down unexpectedly on the way to the beach a few weeks after a regular oil change and multi-point inspection at my local Lexus dealer. I chose to tow the car here because of the high ratings. Pawleys Auto Center has an unpretentious garage with six double bays and lots of high-end cars out front. My issue was not easy to diagnose -- it turned out to be a dirty throttle body and the computer had to be re-flashed. Patrick worked with Lexus on the updated software, and the car runs like new again! The diagnosis and repair took four days, and I called or dropped by every day or two. So probably not as fast or responsive as a dealer, but careful, friendly, very knowledgeable, honest, lower cost, and great service overall. These are real car guys. I found my repair shop away from home.

I called with a tire emergency, being new to the area I saw that Pawley’s Auto was a mile away. Patrick told me to come right over… young man named Troy accessed my tire and fixed it within 15 minutes I was on my way!! So professional and friendly… they definitely have a new customer 😍

Drove in with slow tire leak. Tire immediately looked at by Troy, a very efficient, personable young man. He took care of the problem post haste and I was on my way within 20 minutes at minimal expense. Will very highly recommend these folks and will definitely use them again. A-1

I have taken all of my cars to Patrick, recently had break issues and I have to give Patrick credit, I had called him several times due to the fact that I was anxious and wortied about my repairs. Patrick took my repeated phone calls and was polite and courteous each time! He calmed me down and talked me through and explained. what had to be done to my car. He is a great business man and I trust him completely. His prices are very reasonable and he cares about his clients saftey. I will not go anywhere else.

Horrible banging sent me begging for help! My car was fit into a busy schedule, surprizingly simple (and inexpensive!) fix and out by the end of the day, well actually...they waited, at the end of their day, for me to come pick up the car!! I am new to the area and was so happy to find Pawleys Auto Center!

Never know it was wrecked..if you bring it here..Time and Perfection worth the cost!

Patrick and his team are master diagnosticians. My son had driven an older Volvo XC70 to the beach meeting us there for vacation. Patrick diagnosed his issue and laid out our options for repair. Patrick had complete understanding that we were just visiting and performed only what was necessary to to get us home to our local repair shop safely and soundly. I can not recommend Patrick and his team strongly enough. Fair, honest, thorough and responsive. What more can you ask for? Go see Patrick when you need auto repairs in the Pawleys area.

My car has been sitting in this shop for 15 months. Never have I received any phone calls from this shop. All correspondence has been either myself or my husband calling them. I keep getting the answer “we are waiting on parts”. WTH, are they walking them from Germany? I could have ordered the parts on line and had them delivered with 2 day shipping from BMW. Going to pick up my car that is now in pieces to have a reputable person complete the job. If I could have given a -1000, I would have. Finally got my car back. Wish I could post a picture. Took 2 years for them to destroy the convertible top. They broke the inside, glued it back together and told me my car was perfect. Came back with a $2000 air conditioning unit that was brand new, no longer working. Will NEVER do business with this shop again.

Patrick and his team are considerate, caring and most competent in dealing with any auto-mechanical situation you may have for your car. I will start by saying this is an unbiased review as I have no affiliation with Pawleys Auto Center, except for being a satisfied customer. I am from out of town and have now twice taken in my Acura for random-odd issues that of course only happen when you’re 700 miles from home. Each issue was solved in a very timely manner and at a beyond reasonable price. We come to Pawleys Island every summer and never have a doubt in my mind where to go if I ever need help with my car and so should you. It’s comforting to know there are good people who run their business with integrity.

Came to Pawley’s Island for a vacation. I woke up the next morning to find out that I had a slow leak in my left rear tire. I called this tire shop in the morning and received a 11:30 appt. I arrived promptly at 11:30 and they were ready for me and my vehicle. It took about five minutes to fix my tire and get me back out on the road. They were quick and efficient. I will use these guys whenever I am in town. I would recommend this shop to anyone in need of car repair while in the area.

An old school shop with down to Earth folks. Patrick took the time to chat with me about my Porsche; what I should watch out for and what to expect. Good service, nothing you don't need, and a fair price to do the work. These are car guys and it shows.

As I was passing through Litchfield, my vehicle's wheel became loose and needed immediate attention. Patrick and Jeff very quickly and efficiently diagnosed the problem and got me back on the road that same day. Patrick had an excellent rapport with everyone that came through the shop and many had good things to say about Patrick and establishment. The dozens of letters of appreciation on the walls of the office speak volumes as to the quality of service provided there and the level of trust of the customers.