Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist

We are a full service auto repair and tire shop proudly serving Wilmington and surrounding areas since 1959. We service all makes and models including foreign and domestic vehicles. We pride ourselves on being a positive part of the community and strive to provide great quality work at a fair price. Give us a call or stop in for more information.

Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist is an auto repair shop in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is listed at 2311 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401, which places it among the local businesses of Wilmington that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under auto radiator repair service, auto tune up service, brake shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 7 am–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist at (910) 473-5560; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is genestireandautocare.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 544 reviews, which is a strong result for an auto repair shop in Wilmington and suggests consistent service.

Wilmington is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Wilmington follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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