Richards Automotive

These guys are so great! They went out of their way to fix something on my Mini Cooper when they don’t typically service BMW. I couldn’t be happier. And thankful!

These guys are great. The identity the problem and fix it. They stand by their word, and thats hard to find! Have had repairs done multiple times and have never been more the happier! I wouldn’t recommend any one else! Keep up the good work!

Fixed my breaks before a long trip. They are crazy busy and did what they could to get it done within the day. Good people to work with.

Richard’s has a wonderful crew! Anytime I bring my car in for a check up, they remember me. Very honest with pricing. Also very welcoming! Won’t be going anywhere else

I never post on Unilocal,so that must mean this place is great. I had car issues a while ago and looked on Unilocal for a good mechanic. Richards Automotive got great reviews so I decided to go there. My first experience there was great, but it was my most recent experience that made me want to write a review. I had a leak in my tire and a weird noise coming from the car. They found a nail in the tire and fixed that, and discovered rust underneath the car which was causing the noises. They informed me it wasn’t a safety hazard and didn’t need to be fixed, adding that it would be a costly fix. I wasn’t charged anything for the tire fix or any labor. I was amazed and really appreciated their honesty. They didn’t try to suck money out of me.
I would highly highly recommend this place to anyone! They are all wonderful.

Recently, I took my car (2001 Honda Accord) to a local dealership to have a recalled air bag fixed. I got my airbag fixed and the dealership gave me a laundry list of repairs and recommendations for my car, totaling over $ 1,000. I needed new timing belts, had 2 leaks, among other repairs that would take at least a full day.
I know dealerships are the most expensive for repairs, so I searched Unilocal and talked to locals and found Richard’s automotive. I called Richard on Thursday, and he advised me to bring my car in first thing Monday morning.
I took my car to Richard’s and spoke with Richard about the repairs. He checked everything on the car and found out that my car did not need new timing belts– they were replaced on schedule. Richard fixed the issues I had and did not do or recommend repairs I did not need. Best of all, my car was ready in about 5 hours and the repairs were around $ 300.
I feel like dealerships and some mechanics may try to take advantage of women who don’t know tons about cars, but I never felt uncomfortable here and he explained everything very well to a girl who doesn’t know much about cars.
My car has driven smoothly since, and I plan to use Richard’s Automotive for any more repairs or maintenance I need.

Richard is The Car Whisperer. He also happens to be an honest and intelligent individual. THIS is the place to get your car repaired, hands down!

Considering I moved to Charleston around three weeks ago, the last thing I needed was car troubles. Sure enough my car started rumbling strangely and the check engine light came on. Finding a mechanic in a new place is so stressful, but after reading good reviews and hearing good things from someone who take their cars to Richard’s, I decided this would be the place I’ll take it to.
I had called the day before to see if it would be possible to have my car repaired while I was at work. Richard told me they were a little backed up from the weekend, but they could definitely take a look at it and let me know what was wrong with it. As it turns out they were able to look at it and replace the part all in one day. My car was ready before I even left work.
Now this is just an extra bit of kindness, but when I had arrived to pick up my car it was pouring like crazy. They offered to pull my car into the garage so I wouldn’t have to go out into the rain. Seeing as I was in a raincoat and heading home anyways, I said it was fine. Richard insisted that he walk me to my car (which was maybe 20 steps away) under the big golf umbrella. A simple, but incredibly kind gesture.
All of the guys at Richard’s were very nice. The man who serviced my car (Jake, I believe) even gave me some can cozies that have the Richard’s info on them. They fixed what I brought the car in for, there was nothing additional, and the fix was affordable. I would definitely bring my car back, and absolutely recommend.

First time I’ve needed auto repair since moving to Charleston and luckily was referred to Richards as I needed my niece’s air conditioning fixed for her to take a long drive back home from her Charleston vacation. Richard pondered options including those that would have been $ 0 revenue for him. He took his time and found the issue, fixed it, straight forward on price and I now have a mechanic for life. Thanks Richard!

I just had an amazing experience at Richards. I had gone to the dealership to get my clutch fixed 6 months ago and they only did a partial fix. I took it to Richards and he fixed both parts that needed replacing for almost half the cost. The mechanic didn’t try to influence me to do any unnecessary and costly repairs. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. One of the best experiences I’ve had at a repair shop.

Really went above and beyond for me and my car. Had a hard to fix problem; they fixed it and another problem making special efforts to keep the cost down. Always polite and professional the whole way through. Very impressed to say the least!

Very professional & honest service for my step-son’s vehicle while we were on vacation. As a visitor a long way from home it is very easy to be taken advantage of but that simply WASN’T the case here. I simply can’t say enough good about Richard’s Automotive!!!

They did a great job with my brakes. Fast, friendly and affordable.