Pat’s Auto Service Center is the largest, independent auto repair shop in Wilmington, North Carolina. We have been in business for over 50 years! Voted by Motor Age Magazine as one of the top 10 best independent repair shops in the United States, Pat’s can handle all your service needs. Pat’s Auto Service Center is the largest, independent auto repair shop in Wilmington, North Carolina. We have been in business for over 50 years! Voted by Motor Age Magazine as one of the top 10 best independent repair shops in the United States, Pat’s can handle all your service needs.