Readers' Choice: Pick Your Favorite Mechanic
Vote for the 'Best Mechanic' in our Readers' Choice competition.
Polls close at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17.
Car repairs can always be dreadful, but maybe not if you know the right mechanic.
Many of us waiting until the muffler falls off, the engine’s billowing smoke or your tires come to a squealing halt before it becomes clear that a mechanic is needed.
But who do you call?
With mom-and-pop shops, word of mouth can go a long way. That’s why we are asking you our Patch friends and family do you have a favorite auto mechanic in your town?
Local shops are a great find. While they may not tout the speed of their competition, their work is skillfully done and at times, cheaper than the competition.
Vote for your favorite shop in Goose Creek, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and West Ashley in our "Best Mechanic" contest as Patch unveils its Readers' Choice. Nominations ended July 9. Winners will be announced in August.
Don't just vote, tell us why you picked your favorite in the comments. If your favorite isn't on the list, throw them a shout out in the comments below.
Lisa
7:57 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012
Gerald's Tires and Brakes in Mt. Pleasant!!
trish graf
9:26 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Trish
Exxon at Sam Rittenberg and Ashley Hall Road are the most honest and best over all mechanics in west ashley. I feel confident when I take my car there. They send me reminders about oil changes and other maintenance things I need done on my car by email. Just love them
Sigrid Rothschild
8:20 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Torres Auto repair in West Ashley.. Amazing service! Fair and honest- a rarity in this day!
Denia
8:15 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Morrison's Automotive in Summerville is professional, thorough, and reliable. You'll pay a little more, but you can trust that they haven't cheated you, and that the work is done right. Nice people, too!
Denia
8:17 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Also Gerald's in Summerville. You can't beat Gerald's for price and service for tires and brakes!
Jean Falkowski
9:05 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Falko Motors Inc, Jimmy is professional, reliable, dose a good job and stands behind his work. They are honest and dependable. They treat their customers like they would want to be treated.
TeRrY
9:08 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Byrd's Automotive in West Ashley!!!
Chris
9:30 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Byrd's Automotive in West Ashley!!! Max and his crew are professional, reliable, honest and stand by their work. They are always willing to help the customer. I have even seen them assit their customers with transportation when needed.
OldFlatulence
11:11 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Morrison's and Gerald's are very friendly and honest, but you will pay a little more. Has anyone tried that "Brakes for Less" deal? Is it really $100?
Shirley
12:49 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
B@E Automotive. Very fair on prices and with warranties.
Julie
1:57 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
XperTECH!!
Randi Duncan
10:40 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Xpertech automotive in Summerville!
Ellen
11:08 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Marathon Automotive is the best!
Steve Jacobs
11:38 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thanks so much Ellen
Jim Clark
11:14 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
MARATHON Automotive!!!!!
Ellen
11:15 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
:)
Jim Clark
11:17 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Marathon Automotive for the win!
Steve Jacobs
11:38 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thank you Jim
John Kauth
11:26 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
I vote for Marathon Automotive. THey are the best in terms of taking care of your cars. They have a commitment to environment and uses recycled parts. :))))
Steve Jacobs
11:38 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thanks John.
Steve Jacobs
11:38 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Marathon Automotive. :)
Steve Peck
11:39 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Marathon Automotive is the best! And they are a green company!
And if you LIKE and COMMENT on their Facebook page, you get entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win a FREE $50 GAS CARD and OIL CHANGE!
https://www.facebook.com/MarathonAuto
Peter McGrath
12:06 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
marathon automotive is simply the best and deserves to win. :)
Marcie Jacobs
2:30 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The real pro's are the mechanics at MARATHON on Main Street!
Bob Rogers
2:37 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Parish Automotive in Goose Creek. Honest and reasonable all the time.
Michelle R. Sheehan
7:49 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
RW Automotive Car & Truck Repair on Scotch Range Rd. in Knightsville/ Summerville...
EXCELLENT!!!
Mary McLellan
8:24 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
McCaskills Auto on Ashley River Road-Pierpont. We've used them for all of our cars for over 30 years.
Jami Conniffe
9:31 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Xpertech in Summerville is the best!
Misherald Brown
10:58 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Marathon is the best they are the only ones who service my car and I stick by their motto and service everyday all day. Steve Jacobs, Erik, Rob, Kevin, even my Geico guys Todd Castell and the team are the best
Dana Lilly Eiser-Bertoluzzi
1:53 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
B&E Automotive behind Spell's Grocery in Summerville - Honest and Fair people
Cortlin Collins
12:32 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
Xpertech! Excellent service, prices, and quality. So nice to have a trustworthy mechanic! Love Jami and her team.
FLT3
12:35 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
Xpertech made my life better.
Randi Duncan
3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Xpertech is awesome! Finally an auto repair shop I can trust!
Randi Duncan
3:01 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
How do you vote?
Peter McGrath
9:59 am on Monday, July 30, 2012
How can we vote?
Greg Hambrick
11:07 am on Monday, July 30, 2012
Randi and Peter,
If you're not seeing the poll box at the top of the page, odds are you're looking at the mobile site. Go to "desktop view" at the bottom of the page and you should be able to vote!
SDR
11:46 am on Monday, July 30, 2012
Let loose the McCaskill's
Kaci Mae Jacobs
2:39 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012
Marathon on Main St. rocks! Great service, parts and body shop. Not only are their mechanics absolutely the best...the entire staff is awesome. Thanks for always fixing it right and making it look and drive like new!
RyanH
3:32 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012
Morrison Automotive is awesome. I recommend them to anyone that asks...reliable service, trustworthy employees, they don't push unnecessary repairs, and the place is friendly and clean. They've been great to us over the years.
Mark R. Fuchs
7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Marathon provides quality service at a reasonable price!