Peter founded North Lake Auto Repair to give Lake Murray families a shop they could actually trust — transparent, skilled, and always straight with you.
Peter grew up taking engines apart in his grandfather's driveway in Lexington County. By his early twenties, he was working dealership service bays — good experience, but he kept seeing customers overcharged for work they didn't need.
In 2004, he opened North Lake Auto Repair on N Lake Drive, a few miles from the Lake Murray waterfront. His idea was simple: treat every customer the way he'd want his own family treated. Give them the honest diagnosis, do the job right, and charge a fair price.
Twenty years later, Peter still works the shop floor himself. When you bring your car in, you're talking to the man who will actually put his hands on it. No service advisors, no middle layers — just a skilled mechanic who has built a reputation one honest repair at a time.
North Lake Auto Repair handles all makes and models — domestic and import — from routine oil changes to complex engine and transmission work. Whatever your vehicle needs, Peter can handle it or tell you honestly if it can't be done here.
These aren't marketing words. They're how Peter has run this shop since 2004.
We show you what we find and explain it in plain language. You approve the work before we start — every time.
Our prices are posted. We don't adjust quotes based on the car you drive or how the shop is doing that week.
We use OEM or OEM-equivalent parts. No cheap substitutes that put you back in the shop three months later.
Every repair we perform is backed by a parts and labor warranty. If something isn't right, we make it right.
We give realistic timelines and stick to them. If something changes, Peter calls you before it becomes a problem.
Most of our customers are neighbors. We sponsor local events, support Lake Murray families, and treat everyone like community.
Book a service online or call Peter directly. Either way, you'll reach the owner — not a call center.