Car Wash and Auto Services in Hilton Head, SC
Car washes first, then oil changes, repair shops, tires, body shops, towing and gas stations on Hilton Head Island, with what reviewers say about each.
Car Washes and Detailing on Hilton Head
Two tunnel washes, a full-service wash and three detailers. Reviewers mention memberships at the tunnel washes, and one says a wash was closed for service on recent visits, so check before you drive over.
1008 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
A tunnel wash with free vacuums and towels, optional tire shine and monthly memberships. Open 8 to 7 daily.
1 Plaza Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A tunnel wash on Plaza Drive with memberships, open 8 to 8 daily.
267 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A locally owned full-service wash with interior cleaning and a covered waiting area. Closed Sundays.
30 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
A detailing shop that also does polishing and coatings, open weekdays.
200 Professional Building, 2 Corpus Christi Pl #200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Mobile detailing that comes to the customer, including motorhomes.
51 Planters Wood Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Car, truck and RV detailing, with home and auto bundles.
Oil Change
Jiffy Lube is the most-reviewed business on this page, with about 1,500 reviews. Station One is a full-service shop with tire repair and factory-scheduled maintenance, and reviewers describe oil changes there too.
4 Port Royal Plaza Suite 95, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Quick oil change and fluid service in Port Royal Plaza. Closed Sundays.
1 Palmetto Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A full-service shop with tire repair and factory-scheduled maintenance, with online scheduling. Closed weekends.
Auto Repair Shops
Eight repair shops, rated 4.6 to 4.9 stars. Reviewers praise honest explanations and fair prices, and several describe visitors whose cars broke on vacation.
35 Hunter Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop with online scheduling for maintenance and diagnostics. Closed weekends.
3 Enterprise Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop that also works on older imports, with honest pricing in the reviews.
2 Southwood Park Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop that squeezes in visitors for quick fixes, including alignments. Closed weekends.
374 Spanish Wells Rd D, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop where visitors with breakdowns get in quickly. Closed weekends.
6 Finch St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop that also works on classic Mustangs and fleet trucks. Closed weekends.
29 Otter Hole Rd # 1-13, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop that is open seven days, 8 to 5.
386 Spanish Wells Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A repair shop that does scheduled maintenance; reviewers compare prices with dealerships. Closed weekends.
Tires
Island Tire & Automotive Services has two locations, one at each end of the island.
271 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The north-end location, with tire repair and general repair. Closed weekends.
4 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
The south-end location, near Harbour Town, with tires and general repair. Closed weekends.
Body Shops and Dent Repair
Collision repair, a body shop and paintless dent repair. Two reviews of Gerber Collision report serious problems, which the card describes.
17 Cardinal Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Collision repair and auto glass. Rental pickup and drop-off is arranged. Closed weekends.
79 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
A body shop for scratches and collision damage; one reviewer calls it the first body shop on the island. Closed weekends.
30 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Paintless dent repair, by quote, with visits to the customer.
Towing
Only one towing company with an island address had enough reviews to describe, and its rating is low, so read the card before you call. A rental car company or your insurer may have its own roadside number, so check that first.
Isle, 17 Greens Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Towing and roadside help, open 8:30 to 7 Monday through Saturday.
Gas Stations
Hours come from each station’s Google listing and can change, so confirm for a late-night fill-up. Kroger and Harris Teeter run fuel centers beside their grocery stores.
26 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Fuel at the Kroger in Shelter Cove, with a discount for Kroger shoppers. Open 5 AM to 11 PM.
31 Office Park Rd Suite 100, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Fuel at the Harris Teeter in Park Plaza, with free air. Open 6 AM to 10 PM.
165 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A Parker’s Kitchen with fuel and a kitchen serving food in the early hours. Open 5 AM to midnight.
651 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
An older Exxon on the main road, open 7 AM to 9 PM.
Car Trouble on Vacation
Several shops describe visitors rather than residents. Auto Pro of Hilton Head solved an alternator problem for a family on vacation, and Hilton Head Auto Techs fixed a dragging splash guard so a vacation could continue. RS Auto Repair did a brake job at a fair price for a visitor, and Station One fixed a visitor’s low-tire sensor straight away. Gerber Collision handled rental car pickup and drop-off, and Dent Werx PDR repaired a door ding on a Mercedes while the family was on vacation.
Looking for a car rather than a repair? See car dealerships on Hilton Head. Planning how to get around without a car? See getting around Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a car wash on Hilton Head Island?
Zips Car Wash on William Hilton Parkway is a tunnel wash with free vacuums, open 8 to 7 daily. Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Plaza Drive is a tunnel wash open 8 to 8. Copper Frog Car Wash is a full-service wash with interior cleaning. Auto Spa, Cross Island Detailers and Hilton Head Island Detailer do detailing.
Where do I get an oil change on Hilton Head?
Jiffy Lube Oil Change has about 1,500 reviews and a 4.8 rating, and Station One Professional Automotive & Tire Service does oil changes along with repairs and tires.
What if my car breaks down while I am on vacation on Hilton Head?
Reviews of Auto Pro of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Auto Techs, RS Auto Repair and Station One describe visitors whose cars were fixed during their stay. Call your rental company or insurer first if you have roadside coverage.
Which gas stations on Hilton Head are open late?
Per their Google listings, Parker’s Kitchen is open 5 AM to midnight, Kroger Fuel Center 5 AM to 11 PM, Harris Teeter Fuel Center 6 AM to 10 PM and Exxon 7 AM to 9 PM. Confirm hours before you rely on them.
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