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The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Columbia

2027 Edition

Three brake repair shops in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 48 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Brown Motor Works Northeast

4.7 from 348 reviews

Based in
Columbia
Coverage
Based in Columbia

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 48 brake 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 +1 803-788-7028Website

Beyond the three

More brake repair shops in Columbia

Other Columbia companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 48 in all for this work.

  • Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers4.9 · 235
  • SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service4.8 · 370
  • Grease Monkey4.8 · 358
  • Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers4.7 · 473
  • Kar Kare Of West Columbia4.8 · 228
  • Kestner Automotive - Columbia4.8 · 195
  • Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers4.6 · 558
  • Tire Choice Auto Service Centers4.8 · 153
  • GP1 Collision Center of Columbia4.8 · 148
  • Whetzel's Automotive4.8 · 136
  • On The Road Again Auto Repair4.8 · 116
  • Wheel Source4.6 · 153
  • Broad River Auto Repair4.8 · 65
  • Precision Tune Auto Care4.5 · 248
  • Andrews Auto Service4.8 · 47
  • German Autowerks, Llc4.5 · 154
  • Scott's Auto Repair4.5 · 148
  • Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive4.5 · 137
  • Royson's Blythewood Automotive4.5 · 104
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.3 · 193
  • Brown Motor Works4.4 · 106
  • Midas4.3 · 185
  • Tires And Beyond4.4 · 188
  • Brakes 4 Less4.3 · 164
  • True Tires & Brakes4.6 · 36
  • Brakes 4 Less4.3 · 128
  • Precision Tune Auto Care4.2 · 183
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.2 · 178
  • Jiffy Lube4.2 · 166
  • NTW4.6 · 27
  • Martin's Motorworx4.5 · 28
  • Midas4.3 · 56
  • Team 1 Suddeth Automotive4.3 · 56
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.1 · 184
  • Redmond's Auto4.3 · 48
  • Lonnie Roberts Auto Services4.2 · 78
  • Joe Hudson's Collision Center4.2 · 68
  • Quick Lane4.4 · 26
  • Palmetto Auto Repair and Performance4.5 · 18
  • Import Specialties of Columbia4.1 · 104
  • Jiffy Lube4.0 · 198
  • Joe Hudson's Collision Center4.4 · 18
  • Joe's Auto Repair4.5 · 13
  • Midas4.0 · 108
  • Mavis Tires & Brakes4.2 · 18

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Brown Motor Works Northeast02Havird Tire Co03Mavis Tires and Brakes
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.7 · 348 reviews4.8 · 175 reviews4.6 · 428 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inColumbiaWest ColumbiaColumbia

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

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

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.48 brake 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.

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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.

Land area
139.4 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
+7.5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring brake 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.

Request a quote

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Questions

Questions about brake repair shops in Columbia

How did the editors choose these brake 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 48 brake repair shops for Columbia.
Which of these brake repair shops in Columbia has the best reviews?
Havird Tire Co has a 4.8 rating from 175 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?
Mavis Tires and Brakes, with 428 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these brake 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 brake 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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