Compton's Automotive, Inc

Compton's Automotive, Inc Specializing in top-quality auto repairs and maintenance work, we’ve served as southwest Charlotte’s trusted auto repair shop since 2005.

08/04/2026

Have you wondered where your school supply donations will actually go?

This is Classroom Central—an incredible local nonprofit that helps ensure students have the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom.

Through their Free Store, Mobile Free Store, and other community-supported programs, local educators can access essential classroom supplies at no cost, helping students whose families may not be able to afford them.

Seeing these shelves makes it easy to understand just how much of a difference one backpack, one notebook, or one box of crayons can make.

Throughout August, we're proud to partner with Classroom Central for their School Tools Supply Drive.

🎒 Every new customer helps us donate a backpack filled with school supplies.

📚 You can also:�• Bring school supplies to our collection bin.�• Donate through the link in our bio.

Together, we can help local students start the school year with confidence.

07/31/2026

📚🐶 First Day of School Fit Check… according to Cooper.

🎒 Backpack? Check.
🐾 Good attitude? Check.
🦴 Snacks? Always.
📚 School supplies for local students? That’s where we need your help.

Through August, we’re partnering with Classroom Central to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

Here’s how you can help:
🎒 Drop off new school supplies at our shop.
❤️ Donate through the link in our bio.
🚗 Every new customer in August helps us donate a backpack filled with school supplies to a local student.

Let’s make sure every child gets their own “first day fit check” this school year. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!

The link to donate can be found in our bio: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stc2026/team/1041098/

🎒 Help Us Fill Classrooms, One Backpack at a Time! 📚✏️We’re proud to be partnering with Classroom Central throughout the...
07/30/2026

🎒 Help Us Fill Classrooms, One Backpack at a Time! 📚✏️

We’re proud to be partnering with Classroom Central throughout the month of August to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

These are some of the items that are needed most:
✏️ Pencils
🖍️ Crayons
🖊️ Colored Markers
💛 Highlighters
📝 Dry Erase Markers
📓 Composition Notebooks
📄 Filler Paper
🧴 Glue Sticks
📁 Pocket Folders

Here’s how you can help:
🎒 Every new customer who visits Compton’s Automotive in August will have a backpack filled with school supplies donated on their behalf.
💙 Anyone can support the drive by:
• Bringing new school supplies to add to our donation bin.
• Donating through the link in our bio.

A small act of kindness can make a big difference for a local student. Thank you for helping us support our community and set kids up for a successful school year! ❤️

The link to donate can be found in our bio: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stc2026/team/1041098/

⭐ Customer Spotlight ⭐There's no greater compliment than being trusted by someone whose longtime repair shop closed its ...
07/30/2026

⭐ Customer Spotlight ⭐

There's no greater compliment than being trusted by someone whose longtime repair shop closed its doors.

This customer came in for what they thought was just an oil change, but mentioned a slight rough idle they hadn't thought much about. During our inspection, our technicians identified the cause and recommended the appropriate maintenance. After completing the service...

"My car is purring like a kitten again." 🐱🚗

Thank you for trusting us with your Lexus and for your kind words. We work hard to provide honest recommendations, thorough inspections, and quality repairs—so you can drive away with confidence.

If you're looking for an automotive shop that treats you like family and takes the time to get it right, we'd love the opportunity to earn your trust too.

⭐ Thank you for choosing Compton's Automotive!

07/29/2026

📚 Help us fill classrooms, one backpack at a time. 🎒❤️

This back-to-school season, we’re partnering with Classroom Central to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

Now through our school supply drive:
🎒 Every new customer who visits our shop = 1 backpack filled with school supplies donated by us.
💙 Want to help too? You can:
• Donate school supplies in the collection bin in our lobby.
• Donate online using the link in our bio/post.
• Share this post to help us reach more people.

A backpack may seem small, but for a child walking into a new school year, it can make a world of difference.

Let’s show our community what happens when we all pitch in. 💙

07/28/2026

Apprentice Diaries: Day 90 🐾📖🐾

✨Giving Supermodel Energy✨

After 90 days as our apprentice, Cooper has decided wrenching isn’t enough… he’s pursuing a modeling career. He realized he’s actually the MAIN character 🐶

Front. Back. Side. Top. Bottom. Close-up. Every angle? Certified photogenic. 😂

Should we book him another photoshoot, or should he stick to quality control and greeting customers?

07/27/2026

Customer Concern: The driveshaft broke and would like to know what caused it.
🛻🛻🛻🛻

The Problem: The vehicle had a ratchet strap securing the fuel tank that was rubbing against the driveshaft and caused the damage.

After our inspection, we found the real cause: the fuel tank had been secured with a ratchet strap. Over time, it shifted just enough to rub against the spinning driveshaft until the driveshaft eventually failed.

It’s a great reminder that the part that breaks isn’t always the part that caused the problem.

That’s why we focus on finding the root cause, not just replacing the broken part.

Have you ever seen a repair like this before? 👇

07/26/2026

Tech Talk: what is a noise description that tells you absolutely nothing? 🔊🔉🔊

🚨 ‘My car is squeaking…’ 🚨

That narrows it down to about… a hundred different things. 😅

A squeak could be brakes, suspension, belts, steering components, or something completely unexpected.

The best thing you can do? Pay attention to when it happens:
🚗 While turning?
🚗 Over bumps?
🚗 Only when braking?
🚗 Cold mornings only?
🚗 Every time or just once in a while?

The more details you can give your service advisor, the faster your technician can pinpoint the problem.

💬 What’s the weirdest noise your vehicle has ever made?

We know bringing your vehicle to a repair shop can be stressful.That’s why we focus on clear communication, honest recom...
07/23/2026

We know bringing your vehicle to a repair shop can be stressful.

That’s why we focus on clear communication, honest recommendations, and making sure you always know what’s happening with your vehicle.

Thank you for the amazing review! It means a lot to our entire team, and we look forward to helping you again whenever you need us!! ❤️🚗

07/22/2026

We didn’t know we were hiring today. 🦗😂

He showed up in full camouflage, skipped orientation, and immediately started inspecting the shop.

What should we name our newest technician? 👇

Address

Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+17043570008

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