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McKnight Tire
“Our Flex had a ton of corrosion on the positive battery terminal and he replaced (if I remember correctly) the circuit breaker or something with a similar name haha.”
Auto Repair in Columbia, MO
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Columbia · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Woody's Auto Center
- Mechanic
- Country
- Price
“My first time getting my new car serviced at Woody's and even though they were short a technician they still got my car in, serviced and Scott called me several times to keep me updated when it was done.”
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Walt's Service Inc.
- Running
- Labor
- Audi
“After learning that I was stranded in Columbia in the middle of the road trip, the owner personally offered to get the parts I needed shipped to the repair shop overnight.”
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Lee's Tire Company
“These guy's and gal's have been around here for a very, very, long time, and they have a solid reputation for being fair, honest, and precise in there business dealings with their customers, fantastic”
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Midwest Autoworx
- Engine
- Warranty
- Truck
“From the start, they were straight up and honest with me with what their process would be, a very accurate price quote to repair it, and about when it would be ready.”
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Hxc Performance
- Vehicle
- Turbo
- Knowledge
“My car has had a few alignments since I've owned it and not once has anyone ever done the rear alignment because they don't know how or just won't because “it's a BMW”.”
Area overview: Columbia, MO
All 24 professionals we list here are in Columbia itself. We have 40 professionals in Columbia on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,594 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (86%) and value (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are towing service (3), auto electrical repair (2), brake repair (2), cooling system (2) and diagnostics (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, MO, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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All-Star Automotive
“Awesome digital inspection reports with pictures and explanations of what the techs see, and the service advisors keep you informed every step of the way.”
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Custom Complete Automotive
- Exhaust
- Noise
- Tire
“Services Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil change”
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Columbia Transmission Services
“I sought out a second opinion, and Lee and Rick went above and beyond to carefully diagnose the car, and explain why they thought it was more than likely a computer issue than a mechanical one.”
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M Y Automotive
- BMW
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“He takes time to walk you through any issues your vehicle is having and explains every option, not just what he recommends or what would make the most money for himself.”
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Dave Simpson Automotive & Exhaust
“Very helpful and cheap got me in when I was in como I needed my exhaust hangers welded back on did a great job and very fast and reasonable definitely will be going back”
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Columbia Car Care and Fleet Specialties
“I would like to thank them for getting me out of a tight spot when I broke down in the middle of the night my only ride to work and reasonable competitive rates I'm still pleased with their work and care of my situation.”
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Automotive Specialist
- Engine
- Town
- Vehicle
“Long story short, I had a brake job done a few months ago here, and then three months later something on it failed and I was in need of a new brake job.”
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The Tuning Spot
- Rent
- Fair
- Mechanic
“Whether it's changing oil, inspecting the undercarriage, or tackling more complex repairs, having access to these lifts has saved me countless hours and spared me from unnecessary backaches.”
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American Truck Repair
- Dealership
- Mechanic
- Tire
“We thought we just had low tire pressure and stopped here hoping they had an air pump.”
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Tiger Auto Trim & Upholstery
- Headliner
“Have not had any tinting that I did go there to see the owner about a donation for fun City youth academy and he said yes from what I could see that's good work”
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G & J Auto Center
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
- Price
“After years of mechanics clearly assuming I'm an idiot because I'm a woman and making up problems with my car, I've finally found somewhere where they do good, honest work.”
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Classic Whips Rims Paint
- Job
- Price
“They did a great job on my front end ,and was cheaper then the other shops I called,”
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Tim's Automotive
- Work
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“They're a great, honest, skilled mechanic.”
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Big E's Auto Repair
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Engine
“I toke my Jeep to Big E they did a amazing job on my engine and my other vehicle needs Big E never over charged me for anything that didn't need to be done to my vehicle, he is a very honest mechanic.”
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Tint By Toalson
“He gave me a quote over the phone, based on my measurements, he ended up charging me less when he got here!”
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Mike's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Inspection
- Prices
“Always can trust him to not cheat/sell you parts you do not need.”
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Pride Auto Care
- Prices
“The owner is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing, or will tell you if it's something outside of his scope so you aren't paying for guess work/poor labor.”
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Sports and Classics
- Vehicle
- BMW
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto ti...”
Auto Repair Services in Columbia, MO Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$357
Maximum cost
$2969
National Average
$547
Avg Per Hour Rates
$95
$440
$772
Average price range is based on 540 cost profiles
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Financing is offered by 5 of the 24 shops. It is normally a third-party credit line rather than the shop's own money, so read the interest terms before you sign anything. Settle the written estimate first and the payment plan second.
What customers say about professionals in Columbia
- “Their estimate was the exact amount they said it would be and as soon as they were able to get me in, they were done in a timely manner.” — customer of Columbia Transmission Services
- “Called them back up, they towed it from the place I had it and fixed it for me, all under warranty from the first job.” — customer of Automotive Specialist
- “Professional and convenient. I've taken my car in numerous times and they've consistently finished under budget and before the estimated time.” — customer of Walt's Service Inc.
- “I had a great experience here. My car was ready when they said it would be and the repairs cost exactly what the estimate was.” — customer of Woody's Auto Center
- “However, I don't think you'll need to utilize the warranty because they do a great job from the start.” — customer of Midwest Autoworx
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.