# #674 in Houston: Carter Automotive Repair

Magnolia · reviewed since at least 2020 · 4.8 rating from 116 reviews

Score: 53/100. Data as of November 11, 2026. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

## Contact

- Address: 24514 Hardin Store Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354
- Phone: [(281) 255-3117](tel:+12812553117)
- Website: http://www.carterautomotiverepair.com/
- Google profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=13858425739460151513

### Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Score breakdown

| Score | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Review cadence | 12/25 | 9 reviews in the last 12 months, in 8 of 12 months |
| Review sentiment | 17/25 | Rated 4.8 from 116 reviews; 100% of last-12-month reviews at 4-5 stars; 16 reviews say the work was done right, 4 say it failed; 48 call the price fair or the shop honest, 2 say it overcharged or was dishonest; 14 say the shop kept them informed, 0 say it left them without answers |
| Capabilities | 13/25 | 10 of 20 checklist items |
| Years of experience | 11/25 | Reviewed since at least 2020; no founding year found |
| Total | 53/100 | |

## Checklist: 10 of 20 items found

### Services

- [x] Oil change: Google profile
- [x] Brake repair: Google profile
- [x] Transmission repair: Google profile
- [x] Air conditioning repair: Google profile
- [x] Engine diagnostics: Google profile
- [ ] Wheel alignment: not found
- [ ] Tire service: not found
- [ ] State inspection: not found
- [x] Diesel repair: website
- [ ] Collision repair: not found

### Makes

- [x] Ford: website
- [x] Chevrolet: website
- [ ] Toyota: not found
- [x] BMW: website
- [ ] Mercedes-Benz: not found

### Certifications

- [ ] ASE certified technicians: not found
- [ ] AAA Approved Auto Repair: not found

### Amenities

- [ ] Warranty on repairs: not found
- [ ] Shuttle or loaner car: not found
- [x] Towing: website

## What customers say

Too few reviews to summarise.

## Where it ranks

- [#674 of 7344: Best auto repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/page/34/#rank-674)
- [#7 of 71: Best auto repair shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/#rank-7)
- [#630 of 5574: Best oil change shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/oil-change/page/32/#rank-630)
- [#625 of 4243: Best brake repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/brakes/page/32/#rank-625)
- [#522 of 3173: Best transmission repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/transmission/page/27/#rank-522)
- [#597 of 3619: Best air conditioning repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ac-repair/page/30/#rank-597)
- [#590 of 3695: Best engine diagnostics shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/engine-diagnostics/page/30/#rank-590)
- [#190 of 684: Best diesel repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/diesel/page/10/#rank-190)
- [#160 of 323: Best Ford repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ford/page/8/#rank-160)
- [#146 of 246: Best Chevrolet repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/chevrolet/page/8/#rank-146)
- [#177 of 312: Best BMW repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/bmw/page/9/#rank-177)
- [#7 of 50: Best oil change shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/oil-change/#rank-7)
- [#7 of 43: Best brake repair shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/brakes/#rank-7)
- [#6 of 30: Best transmission repair shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/transmission/#rank-6)
- [#7 of 37: Best air conditioning repair shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/ac-repair/#rank-7)
- [#7 of 41: Best engine diagnostics shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/engine-diagnostics/#rank-7)
- [#5 of 10: Best diesel repair shops in Magnolia](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/magnolia/diesel/#rank-5)

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