Drive anywhere in neighborhoods around East Cooper and you are likely to see families cruising around in golf carts. While most of these leisure vehicles used to be powered by gas, there has been a shift toward electric. According to Yahoo Finance, the U.S. electric golf cart market is projected to grow from $529.4 million in 2024 to $886.7 million by 2033. Here in the … [Read more...]
Hurrication: Packing The Car For Evacuation
In the Lowcountry, where hurricanes are a familiar threat, packing up and evacuating can be daunting. Deciding what to bring and what to leave behind is a significant challenge, but efficient packing can transform a stressful escape into a manageable task. With the peak of hurricane season having arrived, it’s crucial to be prepared. Here are some essential tips (*) to ensure a … [Read more...]
Starling Chevrolet: Fueled by Family Values
When I stopped into Starling Chevrolet recently, it did not feel like a typical car dealership. As I walked through the new car showroom, located at the junction of I-526 and Highway 17 North, I couldn’t initially put my figure on why it felt different. Any other time I had been in a car dealership I’ve had my guard up, always concerned that I would be ambushed by a … [Read more...]
Work of Beauty: British Car Day Keeps on Rolling
Are you a fan of fish and chips or a British car aficionado? If so, you won’t want to miss this once-a-year showcase. The 39th annual British Car Day, courtesy of the British Car Club of Charleston (BCC), is ready to rev up its engines once again on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Palmetto Islands County Park off Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. After 40-plus years of existence, the … [Read more...]
Repair Tips for Road Trips: Auto Advice and Checklist
For many, back to school means “road trip!” For those whose vehicles are regularly serviced, it may be ready to go. But if it’s been some time since the vehicle has been serviced or inspected, a trip inspection may be in order. With the disparity that now exists in the different brands and models of cars, not all of what will be discussed here may be applicable to your vehicle. … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Keeping You Rolling
Finding a place that you can trust to complete any automotive work nowadays can be quite a challenge. It can be difficult to not feel taken advantage of or be convinced to spend more money than necessary when it comes to auto repairs and maintenance. Owner Johnny Page at Automotive Excellence in Mount Pleasant works diligently to ensure that nothing less than excellence is … [Read more...]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center: Voted Best in Fixing Your Fender
What inspires you? We strive to help the community when they have been placed in a difficult situation with their vehicles and by being able to make the bad turn into something pleasant. After a customer’s experience, what do you hope they tell their friends? We are very family-friendly and easygoing. We are a great quality repair shop that will always go above and beyond … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Honesty is the Best Policy
Building trust within the community is the foundation of any successful business. When Johnny Page thinks of the last two decades running Automotive Excellence, he thinks of all the Mount Pleasant residents who have trusted him, how hard the company has worked to earn that trust, and how proud he is of his team for honoring it. “As an owner, I am committed to providing the … [Read more...]
Honesty is Their Key to Success: Automotive Excellence
You might not expect it from a lifelong mechanic, but Johnny Page, owner of Automotive Excellence, said he owes his success to growing and cultivating one very important thing: customer relationships. “We’re a family-owned business and family run. Our employees are close as blood, too. But the real heart of it is the trust we build with our clientele,” Page explained. “We … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Driven to Earn Your Business
If online reviews are any indication, Automotive Excellence is doing an excellent job of living up to its name. Customers want honesty, quality and fair prices out of an auto-service shop, and, according to their web writeups, Automotive Excellence consistently delivers on all three. With two locations to serve customers — one on Ben Sawyer Boulevard (originally opened on … [Read more...]