Check out the reviews for Lighthouse Automotive, and you’ll see how our clients from Manteo & the Outer Banks region feel about our team of auto mechanics. Our auto repair team is among the best in all of North Carolina, which is why NAPA nominated Lighthouse Automotive for the NAPA Auto Parts Shop of the Year Award in 2021! We are thrilled to know that our customer reviews highlight our team’s honesty, integrity, and dedication to our community.

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Do not bring your vehicle here, overpriced, slow to do work, and almost used incorrect parts. I scheduled a routine maintenance transmission fluid drain and fill for my vehicle. I came in on Monday and it took them 1:15 hours to realize they did not have the manufacturer recommended fluid for my dual clutch transmission and almost put in regular fluid even though I specifically mentioned this and asked them to make sure they ordered the right fluid when setting the appointment. They also had my VIN on file as a double check. I came back Friday and it took them 1:45 hours to complete the maintenance. All that needs to be done for this service is crack the top nut on the transmission, drain the fluid out of the bottom hole, wipe debris off the magnetic nut, replace the crush washer, bolt back on nuts and refill to an equal amount of drained fluid – even easier than an oil change. This should take a professional shop no more than 30minutes, I’ve done it in my driveway and it’s taken about me 45 minutes (only reason I didn’t do that is I moved and don’t have the tools now). I was invoiced $292.26 for this service before tax, which is ABSURDLY high. The cost of the fluid is about $75 (in pictures) (they charged me $119.75, high but maybe rushed shipping, whatever) and the total shop labor should cost no more than $75 (generous 45min labor time at a generous labor rate of $100/hr, dealership rates). All in should be about $150, but instead they wanted me to pay $311.99 after taxes after incorrectly ordering my parts and wasting my time and then working inefficiently after the first mistake on their end. Only saving grace was the owner, David, was quick to compromise when I explained I knew how badly they were trying to screw me over and how inconvenient the whole experience had been – we settled up at $200 even – still high, but not unreasonable. I understand businesses need to make money and don’t work at cost, but $292.26 is insane for this job, nearly a 100% markup of a “fair” price. They definitely prey on people who do know how their vehicle works. The front desk lady also had quite the attitude, huffing and puffing, saying “Jesus…” under her breath even though I was calm and straightforward when explaining why I wasn’t willing to pay that number. If you don’t know much about your vehicle, do not take it here, highly likely you are being severely overcharged for services rendered. Will not be doing business here again, not a professional and trustworthy shop.

5

Found the problem and it's fixed pretty fast.

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Took my sons truck here for a fuel filter issue, they said it was the alternator, paid to have that fixed, then called and said it was glow plugs and 2 sensors. Never anything about the fuel pump. We had it towed to another place and found out that the sensors were only unplugged and I have a bad fuel pump. Thanks for not fixing the problem I brought it in for. Edit to add: I did get a follow up call about the issue but already have the vehicle fixed(fuel pump).

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5

This was my first time taking my car to Lighthouse Automotive, what an incredible experience! I had my truck towed there when one of the brake lines rusted out and Naomi over the phone was fantastic with very clear communication and expectations about costs and timeline for the repair. They did the repair in the exact timeline they said they would. Definitely taking my truck back here in the future.

3

Overcharged me.

We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience at our Manteo location. We would like to speak with you about this issue. You can give us a call at 252-473-2678 and speak with John

- Lighthouse Automotive Inc. - North
5

Manteo, NC location. Personable, informative. Michael my technician went up and beyond the call of duty. Just part of the overall experience. Highly recommend.

5

I recently moved back to the Outer Banks to do Real Estate and needed some tires put on my truck. I called the shop in Manteo and they said they could work me in. I left my truck as my wife and I went walking around the beautiful downtown. We came back later and the truck was ready. The people are great and the service was awesome. If you need any mechanical or tires I highly recommend this shop.

5

Great place. They were fast, courteous, and knowledgeable.

Thank you so much for your kind comment.

- Lighthouse Automotive Inc. - North
5

Came down from Toronto to OBX and used the opportunity to get new tries and an oil change. John was extremely helpful and I got the perfect service. Thank you so much!!!

Thanks for allowing us to help with your new tires. Hope you enjoyed your time here at the beach.

- Lighthouse Automotive Inc. - North
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