Starter unit on the test bench in the shop
★★★★★ 4.8 · 58 Google reviews

Willis Auto Electric — Auto Repair in Shelby, NCYour car, diagnosed honestly.

Straight talk, fair prices, no upsells — Shelby's independent shop for the repairs you actually need.

★★★★★ 4.8 · 58 Google reviews Free estimates Locally owned · Shelby NC
Why Shelby trusts Willis Auto Electric

The shop Shelby recommends

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58Google reviews
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The trade

What good work looks like

Representative photos of auto repair work.

What we do

Repairs that make sense

We find the real problem, tell you plainly what it costs, and fix it right the first time.

Starter Rebuilds

Starter motor rebuilds with same-day turnaround — drop it off in the morning, pick it up that afternoon.

Alternator Rebuilds

Alternator rebuilds and bench testing for cars, trucks, and equipment.

Auto Electrical Repair

Starting and charging system diagnosis and repair.

Tractor & Farm Equipment Electrical

Electrical work on tractors and farm equipment, not just cars and trucks.

Batteries

Battery testing and replacement.

Real reviews

What Shelby says about Willis Auto Electric

4.8 stars across 58 Google reviews — from your neighbors, not a marketing department.

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“Dropped a starter off this morning, done before the end of the day. Great service. Definitely recommend!!”
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“Great staff, very fast turn around time and very reasonable on prices!”
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“They were so kind to stay right into closing time for me to get what I needed and then helped me bring the part out to my car! Thank y'all so much!!”
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Service area

Proudly serving Shelby and nearby

Based at 1012 S Morgan St, Shelby, NC 28152 — and on the road across the area every day.

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Good to know

Questions people actually ask

Call and tell us what's happening — for most common jobs we can give you a real price range over the phone, and a firm number once we've seen the car.

Appointments help us get you in and out fast, but we always make room for breakdowns. Call first and we'll tell you the quickest path.

If something we fixed isn't right, we want to hear about it — ask about our warranty when you call.

Always. We diagnose first, explain in plain English, and never do work you didn't approve.

Yes — that's the core of the business. Bring in the unit and we'll test it, rebuild it, and bench-test it before it goes back in your vehicle.

Most jobs are done the same day. Customers regularly drop a starter off in the morning and pick it up that afternoon.

Yes — we handle electrical work on tractors and farm equipment, not just cars and trucks.

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We're closed Friday through Sunday, so plan your drop-off accordingly.

From the notebook

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Tell us what your car's doing

Weird noise? Warning light? Call and describe it — we'll give you a straight answer and a fair price.

(704) 482-3651

Hours & location

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri-Sun Closed

1012 S Morgan St, Shelby, NC 28152
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Prefer to talk? Call (704) 482-3651 — a real person picks up.

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