Family-owned auto repair serving the Outer Banks community. From routine maintenance to complex repairs — we treat your vehicle like our own.
Whether it's a check engine light, brake pads, or a full diagnostic — we've got the tools, the training, and the integrity to get it done right.
Modern computers mean modern problems. We use up-to-date scan tools to pinpoint issues fast — no guesswork, no unnecessary parts swapping.
Pads, rotors, calipers, and fluid — full brake system inspection and repair. Because stopping is just as important as going.
Conventional, synthetic, and high-mileage oil changes. We check your filters, fluids, and belts while you wait — no upselling, just care.
From fluid flushes to complete rebuilds. We diagnose slipping, grinding, or delayed shifts and explain exactly what your vehicle needs.
North Carolina safety and emissions inspections done quickly and correctly. Drive away confident your vehicle is road-ready.
Suspension, steering, electrical, heating and cooling — if it's under your hood, we can likely fix it. No job too small, no shortcut taken.
Cartwrights Service Station has been a steady presence on Main Street in South Mills for over two decades. We started as a one-bay shop and grew because people kept coming back — and telling their neighbors.
We're not a franchise. We don't have a corporate script. When you pull into our lot, you get straight answers, fair pricing, and work done the way we'd want ours done.
A look inside the station — where experienced hands and proper equipment meet every repair, big or small.
Call us, stop by, or send a message — we'll get back to you promptly.