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title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Columbia | Local Three
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updated: 2026-11-04
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# The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Columbia

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 118 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 118 auto repair shops we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 1,453 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5.

Local Three editors · November 4, 2026

Editor's Pick

## [RNR Tire Express](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d4165ad38865ce88/)

**4.6** from 757 reviews

Based in

Columbia

Coverage

Based in Columbia

### Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 118 auto repair shops we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 803-731-9009](tel:+18037319009)[Website](https://www.rnrtires.com/tire-shop-near-me/south-carolina/columbia/2951-broad-river-rd/)

Reader Favorite

## [Brown Motor Works Northeast](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-6ddb26f1a25ce205/)

**4.7** from 348 reviews

Based in

Columbia

Coverage

Based in Columbia

### Why we picked them

A large, loyal client base: 348 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 803-788-7028](tel:+18037887028)[Website](http://www.bmwne.com/)

Selection 03

## [Discount Tire](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-bbc4f23071e9330d/)

**4.7** from 348 reviews

Based in

Columbia

Coverage

Based in Columbia

### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 4.7 from 348 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 803-477-9998](tel:+18034779998)[Website](https://www.discounttire.com/store/sc/columbia/s/2051)

Beyond the three

## More auto repair shops in Columbia

Other Columbia companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 118 in all for this work.

- Jim Hudson Cadillac Service 4.8 · 1,528
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.9 · 235
- SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 4.8 · 370
- Grease Monkey 4.8 · 358
- Take 5 Oil Change 4.7 · 617
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.7 · 473
- New Vision Auto Llc 4.9 · 145
- Kar Kare Of West Columbia 4.8 · 228
- Entity Auto Repair 4.9 · 213
- Columbia Dent Center 5.0 · 85
- Kestner Automotive - Columbia 4.8 · 195
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 558
- [Havird Tire Co](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ca0d877765961799/) 4.8 · 175
- Nuttall Tire 4.6 · 518
- Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.8 · 153
- Precision Tune Auto Care 4.8 · 146
- [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-63b647277e500af6/) 4.6 · 428
- Whetzel's Automotive 4.8 · 136
- Carpenters Auto Repair 4.9 · 88
- The Muffler Shop 4.7 · 198
- [On The Road Again Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/) 4.8 · 116
- Duke's Convenient Auto Repair 4.9 · 68
- Metro AutoWorks 4.8 · 78
- Truck Supply Company of South Carolina 4.8 · 78
- Car Doctors SC 4.8 · 76
- Mooneyhan's Auto Service 4.7 · 108
- Complete Car Care 4.6 · 158
- Broad River Auto Repair 4.8 · 65
- Wheel Source 4.6 · 153
- Precision Tune Auto Care 4.5 · 248
- My Mechanic Auto Center 4.5 · 232
- Take 5 Oil Change 4.6 · 113
- Brown's Oil & Lube Center 4.7 · 68
- [Andrews Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ee9a5b3b941c3f90/) 4.8 · 47
- German Autowerks, Llc 4.5 · 154
- That's My Mechanic 4.6 · 93
- Scott's Auto Repair 4.5 · 148
- Donahue's Auto and Transmissions 4.7 · 57
- [Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/) 4.5 · 137
- Colony Tire and Service 4.6 · 76
- Rieslee Auto Group LLC 5.0 · 24
- Performance Express Auto Repair 4.6 · 73
- Royal Automotive Techs 4.8 · 36
- Earl's Mr Muffler 4.7 · 78
- Williams Automotive 4.7 · 78
- Royson's Blythewood Automotive 4.5 · 104
- A & T Alignment 4.9 · 38
- Engine Menders 4.8 · 48
- Rushing Automotive 4.6 · 58
- [Professional Tire and Radiator Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f12f99a87c4227f8/) 4.5 · 72
- [Brown Motor Works](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e7ac872f4aede1ba/) 4.4 · 106
- Doc's Auto E.R. 4.4 · 106
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.3 · 193
- Midas 4.3 · 185
- North Columbia Wheel Alignment 4.6 · 68
- Tires And Beyond 4.4 · 188
- Clark's Auto Clinic 4.5 · 57
- Brakes 4 Less 4.3 · 164
- True Tires & Brakes 4.6 · 36
- Brakes 4 Less 4.3 · 128
- Cameron's Torque Converter Services 4.8 · 28
- Elgin Quick Lube and Discount Tire 4.4 · 68
- Jim Whitehead's Best One Tire & Service 4.4 · 65
- Bullard Auto Repair 5.0 · 18
- Action Transmission 4.6 · 28
- Danny's Automotive 4.3 · 108
- Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires 4.1 · 436
- Sanford's Automotive Service 4.3 · 105
- Snider Fleet Solutions 4.5 · 38
- Midstate Truck And Trailer Repair 4.8 · 25
- NTW 4.6 · 27
- D's Automotive 4.4 · 54
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 178
- Precision Tune Auto Care 4.2 · 183
- Jiffy Lube 4.2 · 166
- Chuck's Auto Service 4.8 · 15
- Kyzer Truck & Trailer Repair 4.7 · 26
- Martin's Motorworx 4.5 · 28
- Spinning Wrenches Complete Auto Care 4.5 · 28
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.2 · 127
- Primo Auto Sales 4.3 · 68
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.2 · 108
- Zeagler Auto Service Inc 4.4 · 67
- Midas 4.3 · 56
- Precision Truck Services 4.6 · 18
- Royson's K&A Automotive 4.6 · 18
- Southeast Automotive 5.0 · 13
- Team 1 Suddeth Automotive 4.3 · 56
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.2 · 97
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.1 · 184
- Redmond's Auto 4.3 · 48
- Bender Mender Automotive 4.2 · 78
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.2 · 76
- Lonnie Roberts Auto Services 4.2 · 78
- Quick Lane 4.4 · 26
- Palmetto Auto Repair and Performance 4.5 · 18
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.2 · 68
- Farrow Road Auto Services 4.5 · 28
- 3 Man Auto Service 4.3 · 66
- AAA Car Care Center 4.0 · 245
- Import Specialties of Columbia 4.1 · 104
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.4 · 18
- Jiffy Lube 4.0 · 198
- Joe's Auto Repair 4.5 · 13
- Jiffy Lube 4.0 · 184
- Champion Automotive Services Center 4.2 · 34
- Team Martin Automotive 4.4 · 28
- Midas 4.0 · 108
- Bosket Auto Services 4.4 · 38
- Gerber Commercial & RV 4.2 · 18
- Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.2 · 18
- The Auto Club 4.2 · 37
- Peake's Garage and Tire Services 4.3 · 48
- Sam Won Auto Repair 4.6 · 13
- Fleet Truck Repair LLC 4.1 · 33

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Columbia

| | 01 RNR Tire Express | 02 Brown Motor Works Northeast | 03 Discount Tire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – |
| Rating | 4.6 · 757 reviews | 4.7 · 348 reviews | 4.7 · 348 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Columbia | Columbia | Columbia |

Methodology

## How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

[Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

1.

**We start with everyone.** 118 auto repair shops in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms.

2.

**We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.

3.

**We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.

4.

**Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best.

[How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/).

Local facts · Richland

## Columbia, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

People per square mile

1,055

[Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Land area

139.4 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Columbia residents

147,035

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base)

+7.5%

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

## Hiring auto repair shops in Columbia: what to know first

### Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

### Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

### Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

### Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Columbia cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-columbia/).

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Questions

## Questions about auto repair shops in Columbia

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Columbia?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 118 auto repair shops for Columbia.

Which of these auto repair shops in Columbia has the best reviews?

Brown Motor Works Northeast has a 4.7 rating from 348 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

RNR Tire Express, with 757 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these auto repair shops licensed?

3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Columbia?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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