McKnight Tire
“If you don't need work done, they examine for free and tell you you're good.”
Best Auto Repair in Columbia, MO
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Columbia · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Woody's Auto Center
“They were also able to pick my car up from work, and even offered to pick me up as well!”
Walt's Service Inc.
“If you want great quality work this is the place to go”
Lee's Tire Company
“The young man at the counter was very courteous and called when the job was done.”
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Midwest Autoworx
“They picked us up from our hotel, let us it with our dog in their lobby and got our car fixed hours ahead of the estimate.”
Hxc Performance
“These guys really know what they're doing and don't just throw parts at your vehicle they diagnose the problem properly and tell you what's necessary and what's recommended and leave the option to you.”
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.
Area overview: Columbia, MO
All 24 professionals we list here are in Columbia itself. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,323 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 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 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 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; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the professionals on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
16 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
All-Star Automotive
“I appreciated how detail-oriented they were with the entire process and being extremely patient with me over the two weeks plus more that was taken to try and get a new battery from auto zone.”
Custom Complete Automotive
“Best place to get a car inspection and some honest advice on if your car is just a money trap.”
Columbia Transmission Services
“They truly charged me nothing for a complete consultation, and then they gave me a different place that would be able to turn around my issue quicker, they were not just trying to make a dollar off of me.”
M Y Automotive
“Yuri and his team listened, communicated well, pricing was reasonable and the work was done well.”
Columbia Car Care and Fleet Specialties
“I have been taking my Cars to Columbia Car Care for years and without hesitation I can recommend them.”
The Tuning Spot
“James always does a fantastic job of diagnosing and fixing my vans problems”
American Truck Repair
“Just needed some air in my tire, and Becca was extremely nice and polite in directing me to where I needed to go”
G & J Auto Center
“Super knowledgable and straight forward to get you back on the road safely.”
Classic Whips Rims Paint
“I never leave reviews but these guys done such a wonderful job i felt obligated thank you guys.”
Tim's Automotive
“He's never tried to run the cost up on me.”
Big E's Auto Repair
“I love going there because he has trained his sons to be mechanics and now his grandsons.”
Mike's Auto Repair
“Got me in and out fast.”
Pride Auto Care
“The place you want to take your vehicle for the best care.”
Sports and Classics
“Best place in town for European vehicle repairs, especially BMW!”
A to Z Auto Repair 2
“Very dependable and they always do a great job”
IN & OUT Automotive LLC
“Ron a nice guy work on my car my temperature thermostat and a got it done very affordable nice shop also would recommend highly!!!”
On the Go Auto
“I was just traveling thru and car broke down pulled in there and Shannon fixed it the very next day.”
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Why these companies made our list
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
- “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
- “One of the great things about this place is that they honor their warranty work.” — customer of Midwest Autoworx
- “I’ll go back in two weeks for the recommended follow up check, but I’m very satisfied with their work, service and warranty.” — customer of Columbia Transmission Services
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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