Charleston Import Automotive

05/01/2026

Charleston Import Automotive officially opened in 1990, and next year will be 30 years in our current location. We won't stop anytime soon. There's too many repairs still to be done!

Thank you to all with vehicles we've serviced--past, present, near, and far!

03/06/2026

We have plenty of work waiting to be done! No experience with Jags, Land Rovers, or LBCs? We can work from your mechanical experience.

Minimum requirements:
-valid SC license
-3 years relevant experience

We are offering a $2000 sign‐on bonus to qualified candidates.
Email [email protected] to apply or inquire about details.

02/17/2026

Strange run issues with that Jaguar you just purchased? Remember to always get a pre-purchase inspection from a shop that is an expert on the vehicle.

12/01/2025

Hello! 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱.✅

We've heard from many of you about how much busier it's been: wait times have grown, deadlines have been pushed back, and getting in for quick maintenance has become more of a time squeeze.

We like being busy, but at some point we may have passed that threshold. 🙃

In order to better serve those of you who have also been there for us these last 35 years in Charleston--some of you for all 35--we have decided that 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦.

Who is new? You're new if we've never seen you or the car. ❌

🚘If we've EVER seen you or one of your British vehicles in the last 35 years, we have those records. Give us a call, send a text or email to get on the schedule as always.

🚘If you're on our waitlist, please continue to expect to hear from us. We are hoping this change will allow us to get to your project more quickly.

🚘If you're kicking yourself right now because you meant to call, please check back with us in 2027.

10/19/2025

09/18/2025

One of the reasons we stop working while customers are on the shop floor. Insurance is a second.

09/07/2025

1970 Triumph GT6+

Dubbed the "poor man's E-Type" for its sleek fastback silhouette and Jaguar-like proportions, this Italian-designed coupe by Giovanni Michelotti transformed the open Spitfire into an elegant GT car.

The GT6+ designation appeared specifically for North American markets as the Mk II version, addressing the original model's problematic swing-axle rear suspension with a redesigned Rotoflex setup.

The fastback body featured a distinctive power bulge on the hood to accommodate the longer six-cylinder engine, along with an opening rear hatch and quarter-light windows in the doors. Unlike the Spitfire's basic interior, the GT6+ featured a wooden dashboard housing a full complement of instruments, with carpeting and a heater as standard equipment.

Under the hood sat a 2.0-liter inline-six (121.5 cubic inches) producing 104 horsepower, providing a top speed of about 106 mph and 0-60 acceleration in around 11.5 seconds.

This performance was notably better than the competing MGB GT, while the smooth six-cylinder engine proved more refined than the MG's four-cylinder unit.

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

08/28/2025