Martin's Motorworx
“Would Recomend to anyone needing a repair or maintenance for their vehicles ;)”
Best Auto Repair in Columbia, SC
15 professionals listed · 13 in Columbia · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Muffler Shop
“Very good job very happy with the job y'all did thanks so much”
Redmond's Auto
“I had to find a local shop to take care of the issue and Redmonds took care of the issue in a timely manner.”
Midlands Motorworks
“These guys are very good and I will be bring my vehicle back here for any maintenance requirements.”
Sanford's Automotive Service
“Sanford work on my 2007 ford mustang gt and done an excellent job”
Complete Car Care
“Fixed my ignition in under an hour.”
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, SC, these 15 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, SC
Of the 15 professionals we list here, 13 are in Columbia itself and 2 come from West Columbia (11 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,592 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning service (2), battery service (2), brake repair (2), engine repair (2) and exhaust systems (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 68 years. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the professionals on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
13 of the 15 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.
Rushing Automotive
“The mechanics aren't afraid to give their thoughts on the repairs and cars they work with.”
Broad River Auto Repair
“They did a great job helping my car no longer have issues so I can hop back on the road with the Lyft adventures.”
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Scott's Auto Repair LLC
“Called me back before lunch and said my truck was ready to go and at a much more cost effective price than I had anticipated.”
D'S Automotive
“Not only did he quote me about $300 less for the same repair, but he properly diagnosed that all I needed were control arm links, a grand total of $225!”
That's My Mechanic
“The staff is knowledgeable about what they do and they are fast, reliable and competent!”
Engine Menders
“Once the bumper arrived they made sure my car was in perfect shape upon picking the vehicle, and dealing with the insurance to make sure it was operating just as good if not better than it was when it arrived.”
Old School Automotive & Tire
“Old school auto honored the tire repair warranty and because it was sidewall damage, replaced with new tire.”
Suddeth Automotive Services
“His staff is extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.”
Clark's Auto Clinic Inc
“Dropped off on my lunch break, came back for it after work, and the price was a very good deal and not over priced at all!”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Columbia
- “My car has a known issue, and they even called the dealership for me to see if there was still a warranty that could fix the issue.” — customer of Redmond's Auto
- “Their estimates are always fair. Their service is always friendly and they get the job done.” — customer of Broad River Auto Repair
- “The work was perfect and completely done on time as it was estimated to take.” — customer of Engine Menders
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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