There's no stress like the stress of having to find a reliable mechanic to work on your car. Lucky for me, I have found my new go to guy! The neighbors on Nextdoor all recommended this place and after my car mysteriously lit up error lights like a Christmas tree, I gave them a call. The gentleman who answered the phone (who I believe is the owner) listened to my issue and told me to pop by. On the call he mentioned that he would likely not have time to look at my car until Monday (it was midday Saturday at this point). No problem for me, so off I went. Check in was a little awkward, but mostly because they were busy and I wasn't sure what to do. One of the guys pointed me in the direction of a slip to fill out and had me leave my keys in the car for them. The main guy confirmed again that it would probably be Monday. Monday rolled around and I got a call pretty early. They had diagnosed the problem and wanted to try out a solution- not confirming that it would 100% solve the problem (my car had to be difficult). They gave me a price estimate and let me know again that this was a starting point and we'd see if it fixed the problem. Lucky for me- the first solution proposed worked like a charm. I got a call back within a couple hours to let me know it was all fixed. I confirmed their hours and scooted over to get my car! I appreciated that the guys were not only up front about timelines and pricing, but they were true to their word and stayed in contact. I felt very comfortable with the work that was done and have had no issues since (it's been about a month since the service). Go here if you have car trouble- it's a no BS environment. If you're lucky, you'll get a glimpse of the adorable pups that were hanging out in the parking lot on a Saturday too! read more

The guys at Folly Road Auto Repair were quick and accurate. I appreciate transparency and directness, which they had. I don't want to go somewhere that tries to upsell me on every little thing. That didn't happen at FRAR. 5 stars. Thanks again!! read more

Folly Road Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

While I was in Charleston I had a good experience with these guys - they installed new exhaust manifolds and a few other things. In the month after I noticed some rattling sounds and noticed that the oil intake pipe wasn't as secure as it was before. Didn't think much of it other than sloppy work. In the months after the repair, I noticed more noises, but just assumed that I had to replace the engine because the shop told me that it sounds like the "lifters" were starting to go. I'm a traveler so I'm always on the go and recently (in Austin Texas +10,000 miles, 5 months and 4 days after the work), the noises became so bad that I started calling around places and getting quotes to get another engine put in. While they were diagnosing the noises, they discovered that there were a couple of bolts missing from the exhaust manifolds and had to redo the work that was already done. They changed the gaskets and secured them properly. On top of that, they noticed another exhaust leak in a different spot which was probably there five months ago as well, but Folly either didn't see it or didn't bother looking/checking. So far I had to pay $400 to fix their work and it looks like there's another 300 to go. Joey refused to refund for reimburse me for that however he did say that if I was in town he would take care of it. Unfortunately I am not and now I'm out $400-$700. Attached are photos of the work that was done then and the work that has been done now. They tried to argue that "well it's over 10,000 miles later and you didn't notice any noise right away" - This type of repair job should last over 100K, maybe they were sloppy cuz they knew I'm a traveler. read more

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I'd give it 1 star but my experience was pretty on par with most mechanic shops today. Horrible communication. Maybe they'll answer the phone, maybe they won't. Maybe they'll call you, maybe they won't. Maybe you'll get your car back tomorrow, maybe you'll get it back 7 days after they said you would. Maybe they'll let you know exactly what they're doing to your car, maybe they won't. Best part is...my car still has unresolved issues and I'm down $500+ read more

The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Was able to get my car checked out quickly & fixed quickly. Will definitely be going back!

I've been taking all my vehicles to Folly Rd. Auto for the past 15+ years and I dont go anywhere else. I drive Chevy's, Toyota's, Honda's and they fix them all. They know what they are doing, they're good at what they do, they don't give you the run around, they are responsive and they have fair prices. What more can you ask for? read more

My wife's vehicle started having a brake issue. Folly Road Auto Repair was referred to us. We brought the vehicle in and they looked at it immediately. Great service. Helpful. They have made us customers for all our future vehicle needs. read more

I needed a tire to be repaired. I arrived at 8:30 am with a doctors appointment scheduled later that morning at 10:40 am in West Ashley. He said no problem. I was out by 9 am. I can't ask for better service than that! read more

They are great to work with-A real family operation-extremely fair -honest and nice to work with-been a customer for over 20 years-Don't waste your time going to the big dealership's -family operations are much more friendly and accommodating. Brian from Folly Beach read more

After reading all the great reviews of Folly Road Auto Repair I decided to call them to inquire about having my brake pads changed. Needed to know how long this would take as I'll need to wait on it. The fellow I spoke with was unprofessional & seemed completely uninterested in my business. Was told the job would take 2 hours but he couldn't get to it until next Wednesday. Can't believe he expects me to drive around with grinding brakes for a full week! read more

My daughter is a student at College of Charleston and she has her 2012 Jeep Wrangler with her. Jeeps are know for their needs of repairs from time to time and we are fortunate we have a good one. With that said twice in her time at COC her jeep has needed work , both times Folly Road Auto has been there for her. Professional mechanics, great communication , fair and explanations on pricing. I strongly urge you to reach out to the Folly Road Auto Repair for any of your concerns. read more

Cannot give these hardworking folks enough praise! They are efficient, reliable, and courteous. I've had my car serviced here multiple times now and I live pretty far in West Ashley. I drive out of the way to go here because they are the best! I recently tried going to A+ Auto for an air conditioning repair job and I got quoted for over $1,900 dollars. I paid a little over $1,400 at Folly Road Auto and got a belt replaced and my oil changed as well. No question, take your vehicle here for all your repair needs! read more

After going to the Jeep Dealership and was told it would be 3 weeks before they could work on my vehicle, Folly Road Auto Repair diagnosed and repaired my vehicle in 3 hours. They were very professional and quick. The cost for an auto repair was great. I'd highly recommend these guys to anyone. read more

I was able to schedule an appointment quickly that works with my crazy schedule. Not only did they get me in quickly but they performed the service timely as well. Everyone there was friendly and professional and I'm very happy with them. read more

Drove from Aiken and my truck was not running right. Today we were heading home & were concerned that the head gasket was blown. Stopped here to see if a mechanic could look at it & they immediately did despite looking very busy. Super polite & didn't charge us a penny! read more

Honest and fair. I would recommend. I had belts and pulleys changed after it started making noise. They got it done in one day at a fair price. read more

These guys were awesome!!! There is nothing more frustrating than breaking down while on the road far from home. We were wrapping up our sales trip to Charleston when our alternator died. We were just about ready to head back to Asheville. They not only came to rescue our vehicle but they fit us in to their overly full schedule so that we could return home that very night. They were kind and an added bounus....they fell in love with our Shanti Elixirs' Jun so we will be back with some on our next trip! Thank you for your fantastic service! Thank you! Shanti Volpe read more

Folly Road Auto Repair - Sharing our Shanti Elixir's Jun with our mechanics as a refreshing pick-me-up while they worked on our car! - Auto Repair Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife uses FRAR for all of her car repair needs. I use a different mechanic because they are NAPA certified and I like the added protection of a warranty. This alternate mechanic can be pricey, so when I had my first real breakdown (180,000 on the Forrester, I'll love you forever Subi), I opted for FRAR as they were closer and had always been recommended by my wife. We got the tow, and FRAR diagnosed the issue. It was the repair that my NAPA certified mechanic had done 3 months prior. I batted back and forth between the two mechanic shops and this was the result. FRAR agreed to charge me nothing for the diagnostics and allow for the tow of my car to my other mechanic who agreed to not void the warranty. (The big reveal) A+ auto also covered the cost of the tow. It may be expected, but there was no question on their end that they would cover the cost and even set up the tow for me. I know that we all have probably been frustrated by our car service experiences at some point, but FRAR is a really great shop and I appreciate their customer focus. So, I suppose this is a review for both shops, but I would recommend FRAR to anyone. read more

Amazing service! I am from out of town and needed a part replaced that was going to be a quick and fairly easy fix! No other shop in the area was able to get the job done in a timely manner and wanted me to leave my vehicle for the day. I called this shop and they said to bring it by and they would get it fixed ASAP! They were able to get the piece replaced within 30 minutes at a very affordable price! I would highly recommend this auto shop to any and everyone! Super friendly staff! read more

Headed to work I realized my car door wouldn't shut. I first stopped at the business up the street and they wouldn't even look at my door. I then went to folly road auto repair, they checked my door out right away and it was fixed within 5 minutes. I really appreciate the kindness they showed me and the speedy help. I totally recommend this establishment read more

This place has helped me out so many times. Extremely reliable and honest owner and employees with the best prices around the Charleston area. Great shop!!! read more

Trustworthy. Quick. They do what they say and offer a fair price. These are the mechanics you have been looking for. Grateful to have a company that serves James Island with integrity like these folks do. Thank you for repairing my truck in a timely manner and at the cost promised. read more

I ran into a situation this week where one of my company vans broke down while working in Charleston. Being based out of Charlotte I randomly picked Folly Road Auto Repair to call and ask for help. From the minute Tonya answered the phone I felt like I was in great hands. I explained the situation and she made everything so easy. She arranged the tow truck, had the problem identified and was able to get it back on the road by the end of the day. Tonya kept me informed of what was going on every step of the way. It is extremely hard to find a company that demonstrates their focus on the customer and I was wow'd the whole time. Thank you to Tonya as well as the folks actually working on the van, you made what I thought would be a very challenging situation a very painless one. I highly recommend this company for your auto needs. read more

Folly Road Auto Repair saved us!! We have been traveling the East Coast all the way from California. We had engine trouble upon arrival late last night. This morning, they took us in and worked all day to get us on the road again. They knew we were stranded and had 4 guys working to get us back on the road. We highly recommend this honest mechanic!! We are so thankful they helped us. Highly recommend this family run business. read more

Superb, friendly, no-nonsense service at an affordable price. FRAR diagnosed and installed a new starter in my 2007 Ford Explorer today. I couldn't ask for a better experience. I've always preferred long-established, locally-owned shops to do business over that of corporate establishments. I had that in Maine. Now, I know my go-to place in Charleston. Thank you, Folly Road Auto Repair. read more

This is easily the best car mechanic in Charleston. They're efficient, helpful, affordable, and genuinely nice people.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOLLY ROAD AUTO REPAIR 5 Stars just isn't enough Had an issue with my muffler that needed fixed before traveling back to Ohio. I drove to 7 or 8 other places to see if they could help me. All of the other places told me it would be crazy expensive and they couldn't help me until the next day. I finally went to Folly Road Auto Repair. They were some of the nicest people I've ever met. Charged a fair price and had me back on the road in less than 2 hours. read more

We had the brake pads replaced and an oil change. These guys were super quick and did a great job and at a great price. We will continue to go here in the future read more

These guys are the last of the old school auto shops. Honest and reasonable. They don't do unnecessary work but fix what was broken. Been going to them for 15 + years. Good shops are so hard to find in today's market today, but if i really need it done i can leave it with them and not sit there worry. It will be fixed at a realistic price. read more

Don't take your car here unless you are not needing it for a month or two. Didn't hear anything back for over two weeks, then didn't get any kind of quote until about the 19 day it was there. Very unhappy with the service they provided and will not be going back. read more