The Auto Shop of Chapin, LLC in
Chapin (SC)

I first noticed this shop because they were offering free oil changes for veterans in honor of veterans day. As someone who comes from a long line of servicemen, I appreciated what they were doing for the community. So I went last week for a oil change. Not only was the price amazing (Under $75) but they were also very friendly and fast. They way they spoke to and about their customers during my short visit just showed me how great the people who work for Chapin Auto truely are. I highly recommended this shop and will be bringing my car here for any future jobs. I attached some photos. Look at the cute board with all the customers names on it for the day. I though this was a super cute personal touch

I always get my oil change here and they are always GREAT! But this time Josh went above and beyond to help me out when I dropped my car off after hours and locked my house keys in my car! He graciously came back to the shop long after closing time to help me. He was gracious and caring! They are a real asset to our community! Thank you Josh!!!

These guys are the best! Always positive and encouraging about my 20 year old car I dearly love! AND they have a great rewards program that comes in very handy. Thank you for the service and care.

I originally dropped in about a year ago after driving by there everyday, the reason being the place I was taking my Land Rover quite frankly could care less if they got my business, and actually went so far as telling me that they had a difficult time even doing the simplest things and it was probably better if I took it elsewhere.. Glad I did always good service but this past week went beyond that, pulling out of a storage facility get this monster pothole and let's just say the range Rover commercials are not accurate and it comes to your tires and climbing things, I hit a pothole and instantly within seconds I had a flat tire and I was riding on my rim, I was literally a hundred yards away from their place I pulled in, he walked out with me and this is like 4:00 when people are picking up their cars, drove me back to my house a day and a half later calling me picking me up again and off I went.. goes without saying great service highly recommend..

I take three cars to The Auto Shop of Chapin on a regular basis. They are consistently friendly and always do great work. I see them for maintenance such as oil changes as well as repair jobs such as fixing a broken A/C in a 2004 vehicle, replacing tires, replacing a starter, replacing broken valves/caps/lights, and more. They give clear printouts of needed repairs, but apply absolutely no pressure to do the work. It’s a refreshing experience. The mechanics are excellent, the office staff is organized and friendly, and the overall experience is always pleasant. They will continue to have my business, and I highly recommend them to others.

They have always maintained a high level of service. If something goes wrong, they do whatever they can to make it right. That has been my experience every time.

They were extremely helpful and very quick. Very knowledgeable and I will recommend everyone to come by for your vehicle maintenance.

These guys are top notch! I would trust them to do any job. Very organized and knowledgeable. Car now drives amazingly, Thanks!

This business has charged charged and charged just to tell me they don’t work on old vehicles. We have spent more than 3500.00 with them in the last 36 mths and now their excuse for not being able to repair the vehicle is age related. They’ve repaired it in the past but now they don’t work on older vehicles There’s no signs anywhere to that effect. Beware if you have an older vehicle. They don’t repair. ************************* from 1 star to 5 stars Update: 11/24/2025 Josh has been very good about addressing the problems encountered with the service received While we won’t be returning for service because our vehicle is “over” 25 yrs of age. However there still is no sign to make anyone aware of this. But I think that knowing Josh stands by his work is testament to his business. He does make things right. My deepest gratitude to him! **If you should look at the photos shared on this site for The Auto Shop of Chapin you will notice quite a few “old model” vehicles. That really caught my eye. I love old model vehicles!!!

Excellent service in a timely manner. Staff was very polite and respectful. They explained what they did to my car and provided quality work at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Chapin Auto Shop!!

Fantastic service! Honesty, affordable, fair, and super quick! Amanda at the front desk was amazing. Highly recommended!!!

I had a transmission issue with my 4-runner after camping at Dreher Island. I passed two auto repair shops to get to this one and I'm so glad i did. After learning that Iwas from out of town, Christopher moved me ahead of other repairs to do a diagnostic. It turns out that it was only a fuse and they had me on the road in a hour. This was the best customer service/auto repair experience that I have ever had! I highly recommend.

While passing through Columbia, SC, I broke down on the side of the road on a Monday. After searching online, I found The Auto Shop of Chapin. Amanda was very helpful at first — she coordinated getting my truck towed to their shop and stayed in constant communication throughout the process. I was ready to give her Five Stars for being so helpful. The shop diagnosed the issue as a bad fuse block that wasn’t sending power to the fuel pump and quoted me $2,000 to repair it. I asked if there were any other options or used parts available, but they said no. I decided not to proceed with the repair and planned to pick up my truck instead. On Thursday on my way back through town, I spoke with Amanda who referred me to Christopher to arrange pickup. I asked if there was any way to temporarily power the fuel system to load it onto my trailer, or if they could at least park it at the upper rear area of their lot so I could coast it on. They said using power wasn’t a good idea but mentioned they had a golf cart that could help push it. When I arrived on Friday, my truck had been parked at the lowest point on their property, and no one was available to assist with loading. Christopher made ZERO attempt to help. I ended up spending about an hour winching it onto my trailer by hand. Once home, after a little research and about 30 minutes of labor, I repaired the issue myself for $277. The fuse block they diagnosed as needing replacement was repaired by Circuit Board Medic, and 24 hours later, the problem was completely resolved. Buyer Beware.

Fantastic Service. This was my first time using the Auto Shop with my Audi. Plenty of communication from Chris about what was going on and estimated time to finish. They did and oil change and replaced a window motor. After getting it back it needed a slight adjustment. I called it in and they took me right away. Great service and I highly recommend.

This is the best mechanic experience around! Fair prices and excellent services! They offer warranty for their work. My issue was resolved quickly and I have peace of mind. Glad I went with Autoshop of Chapin as they saved me $1,400 and provided top tier service. Thank you!

The team at the Auto Shop of Chapin are honest, pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable and skilled. They photograph everything they find, explain to you what’s wrong and get your car fixed quickly. I called and was told to drop the car off the very next day. My car was checked out thoroughly, I gave the green light to the proposed repairs, the parts were ordered and it was done the following day. Through their inspection, I was made aware of some of the jackleg repairs my previous mechanic was doing. I highly recommend the Auto Shop of Chapin.

The Auto Shop was a good experience. They are honest and did the job right the first time. I took my son’s truck in because I couldn’t get to a sensor and there was also a crankshaft issue. They fixed it without any issues. They didn’t comeback to me and say there was other things wrong with the truck when I knew there wasn’t. This company is honest and that alone will keep me as a loyal customer.

The Auto Shop of Chapin is the best shop I have ever been to. They are efficient and have great diagnostic ability. They do what they say they are going to do and discuss everything in advance. All at a reasonable price. They don't overcharge. I'm very impressed. Thank you Auto Shop.

Our vehicle was making a loud scraping noise. We looked underneath the car and noticed a piece of the undercarriage hanging off the bottom of the vehicle. We called The Auto Shop and they were able to squeeze us into their schedule the same day to take a look. They looked at the piece, deemed it wasn’t critical, reconnected the piece and didn’t charge us anything!!!!! These days it’s priceless to have a mechanic shop nearby that you can count on in a crunch and especially one you can trust!

I got new tires installed here and the experience was great. Competitive pricing, quick install, and clear communication from start to finish. The team was very friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend The Auto Shop of Chapin!

The techs are incredible. They get the job done, and done right. The Service Manager is phenomenal and a full of knowledge. The owners fully invest in their customers. If you need service, forget the rest and visit the best, The Auto Shop of Chapin! 👍🏼

The staff is very friendly. I had an oil change and they check all my fluids. They also let me know the items I might want to take care of in the future. It is nice to deal with knowledgeable workers.

I had an impromptu need for an oil change and overall fluid/tire check for a visiting kid. The Auto Shop staff worked me into their schedule the next day and completed a comprehensive vehicle check. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a link to their site that listed their findings, including pictures of potential issues with work recommended. Their diligence saved me money down the road, and saved my kid from potentially being broke down. I highly recommend The Auto Shop. Great job to all Auto Shop staff!

Once again, the team took great care of me in repairing a busted water pump. They worked with my extended warranty and guided me through making wise decisions on the repair. They are always fair, honest and do great work!

When on a business trip our Ram decided it no longer needed its rear differential. Not being local, our roadside service told us they were the closest service provider. We are so glad they did! They repaired our vehicle, we were able to finance the costs, they stayed in contact with us at every stage (we had to continue on our trip while they got parts & made repairs), took care of our vehicle (we at no point had any concerns about the safety of our vehicle which contained a portion of our tools & materials that we didn't transfer to an alternate vehicle), everyone was exceedingly friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. Again, we are not local to them, it just so happens that we broke down at the right exit. Now they have faithful customers for life & we have a wonderful service provider for our vehicle maintenance needs when we are working in that area (which is often)!

I can’t tell you how pleased I am with this shop. They were able to diagnose and fix a problem that multiple shops have missed. They were friendly and made me feel at ease. Reasonably priced and quality work. I have finally found a garage I can trust. Love this place and I would highly recommend them to any one with car issues.

Tim and the guys at The Auto Shop were awesome! We had just left on our vacation and were 2 hours from home when our alternator died. Luckily we found these guys and they did everything to get us back on the road and save our vacation. Of course it took several hours to get the part and have it installed, but instead of having to wait there, Tim loaned us his car to drive until ours was ready. You couldn’t ask for better service and hospitality. I would highly recommend The Auto Shop to anyone in need of repair or service. If we were local we would definitely have our vehicles serviced there.