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title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Columbia | Local Three
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updated: 2026-11-04
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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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 48 brake repair shops we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 951 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5.

Local Three editors · November 4, 2026

Editor's Pick

## [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

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

Selection 02

## [Havird Tire Co](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ca0d877765961799/)

**4.8** from 175 reviews

Based in

West Columbia

Coverage

Based in Columbia

### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 4.8 from 175 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 803-256-2530](tel:+18032562530)[Website](http://www.havirdtire.com/)

Reader Favorite

## [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-63b647277e500af6/)

**4.6** from 428 reviews

Based in

Columbia

Coverage

Based in Columbia

### Why we picked them

More client reviews than any other selection: 428 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 803-306-8064](tel:+18033068064)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/columbia-bluff-rd-sc)

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 Engineers 4.9 · 235
- SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 4.8 · 370
- Grease Monkey 4.8 · 358
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.7 · 473
- Kar Kare Of West Columbia 4.8 · 228
- Kestner Automotive - Columbia 4.8 · 195
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 558
- Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.8 · 153
- GP1 Collision Center of Columbia 4.8 · 148
- Whetzel's Automotive 4.8 · 136
- [On The Road Again Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/) 4.8 · 116
- Wheel Source 4.6 · 153
- Broad River Auto Repair 4.8 · 65
- Precision Tune Auto Care 4.5 · 248
- [Andrews Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ee9a5b3b941c3f90/) 4.8 · 47
- German Autowerks, Llc 4.5 · 154
- Scott's Auto Repair 4.5 · 148
- [Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/) 4.5 · 137
- Royson's Blythewood Automotive 4.5 · 104
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.3 · 193
- [Brown Motor Works](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e7ac872f4aede1ba/) 4.4 · 106
- Midas 4.3 · 185
- Tires And Beyond 4.4 · 188
- Brakes 4 Less 4.3 · 164
- True Tires & Brakes 4.6 · 36
- Brakes 4 Less 4.3 · 128
- Precision Tune Auto Care 4.2 · 183
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 178
- Jiffy Lube 4.2 · 166
- NTW 4.6 · 27
- Martin's Motorworx 4.5 · 28
- Midas 4.3 · 56
- Team 1 Suddeth Automotive 4.3 · 56
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.1 · 184
- Redmond's Auto 4.3 · 48
- Lonnie Roberts Auto Services 4.2 · 78
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.2 · 68
- Quick Lane 4.4 · 26
- Palmetto Auto Repair and Performance 4.5 · 18
- Import Specialties of Columbia 4.1 · 104
- Jiffy Lube 4.0 · 198
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.4 · 18
- Joe's Auto Repair 4.5 · 13
- Midas 4.0 · 108
- Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.2 · 18

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Columbia

| | 01 Brown Motor Works Northeast | 02 Havird Tire Co | 03 Mavis Tires and Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.7 · 348 reviews | 4.8 · 175 reviews | 4.6 · 428 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Columbia | West 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.** 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.

[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 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-columbia/).

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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