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The Muffler Shop
“The Muffler Shop did a great job on my exhaust, put a flowmaster flow fx on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd and did and outstanding job and it sounds great.”
Car AC Repair in Columbia, SC
24 specialists listed · 13 in Columbia · 5 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
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Duke's Convenient Auto Repair
“Also, I showed up an hour after close to drop off my car and keys (they have a drop box), but he was still there and even though I offered to let him go home, he insisted on taking all my info, discussing the problem and giving me an estimate (Way ab...”
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Lake Murray Tire & Automotive
“The technician was honest about what was going on and actually said it was a simple fix compared to another shop wanting to charge $2000 for a $400 fix.”
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Sanford's Automotive Service
- Muffler
- Dealership
- Vehicle
“I found Mike's on the internet doing research for the repair job and brought him my service because of his motto that if he couldn't fix it nobody could!”
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Automotive Experts
“These folks are a great group, they put a new motor in my vehicle and test drove it for a couple of days to make sure it was fixed and didn't have any issues.”
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Complete Car Care
“The owner even showed me a few of the more interesting cars in the shop at the time & chatted with me for a good bit before closing while my car warmed up”
Area overview: Columbia, SC
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 13 are in Columbia itself and 11 come from West Columbia (10, 11 mi) and Chapin (1, 27 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,157 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (97%), professionalism (92%) and value (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "honest" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are exhaust systems (3), tire services (3), air conditioning service (2) and battery service (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, SC, these 24 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Broad River Auto Repair
- Battery
- Truck
- Vehicle
“The needed repairs were explained in detail over the phone and they assured me I had nothing to worry about as far as getting the car back before I left for break.”
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D'S Automotive
- Job
- Honest
- Cost
“Helped us figure out what was wrong with our car and although he couldn't service us, he helped us load my car onto trailer and gave us helpful tips!”
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That's My Mechanic
- Inspection
- Truck
- Diagnosis
“They were even able to program a new car key for me because the buttons no longer work - which was also 40% cheaper than what I priced with my dealership about 3 years ago.”
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Doc's Auto
“I have a reliable place where I get oul changes and tires, but I was so blown away by my experience, Doc's Auto ER is getting all my business from now on.”
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Professional Tire & Radiator Service
“So thank you to the gentleman for taking time out of your day to help and thanks to the amazing people there for getting us back on the road fast so our family of 17 could get to the beach!”
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Earl's Performax Automotive
“Earl he's very honest and kind and makes you pay a reasonable price and not make you pay an arm and a leg, he's been our car repair man for fifteen long years.”
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Bullard Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Price
“Bullard has worked on multiple cars for our family and has always been honest with his repair assessments, thorough in the repairs performed and reasonable in his charges.”
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Metro Autoworks
- Knowledge
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“All in all, I am very pleased with the outcome and the savings over what the other shop originally quoted, might I add, with out even looking at the vehicle.”
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Heyward & Son On North Main
“Good mechanic, AN GOOD PRICES”
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Team Cars
- Traveling
- Vehicle
- Honest
“) to South Florida from North Carolina, and went in the morning as soon as they opened (8 AM), and they told me they were really backed up already, but would try to look at my car by noon.”
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In & Out Auto Repair & Autobody
“By some lucky chance David picked up the phone and they even diagnosed and replaced the alternator the next morning on Father's Day so we could get home.”
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Total Tech Automotive
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Price
“I don't know what is James problems were but I would only like to reply by saying we have been opened for 30 years and this is NOT the kind of work we do or else we would not be here.”
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Team Martin Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“Great quality service”
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Jeffcoat's Garage
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Vehicle
“Got me in and out”
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Profleet
“I took my older ford truck in there on a whim for some service and it the guy at the desk was honest about what was going on with the truck saving me money down the road THANKS!!”
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Johnny's Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
“Exceptional service, quick response, and reasonable prices.”
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Joe's Auto Repair
- Price
“I drive a 21 year old F-150 that probably has close to half a million miles on it (the odometer stopped working at 349 thousand and change around 2 years ago) and every time it has an issue it goes straight to Joe's.”
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Kelly Automotive Services
- Mechanic
- Job
- Estimate
“Thanks to Kelly's for doing an fantastic job on my car an amazing customer service ,they went over an beyond to get my car running thanks again , Tracie Kahl”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in Columbia, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$179
Maximum cost
$3100
National Average
$418
$179
$954
Average price range is based on 391 cost profiles
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Can I book air conditioning work online in Columbia?
4 of the 24 shops on this page take bookings online. Book the diagnosis rather than the recharge. If you buy a recharge off a menu and the system has a leak, you have paid for refrigerant that will be gone before the season ends.
What customers say about specialists in and near Columbia
- “I will consider him "my mechanic" from here on out and will recommend his service to all.” — customer of Sanford's Automotive Service
- “Definitely check them out! They're honest, transparent, and present multiple options for parts where applicable to save you money.” — customer of Metro Autoworks
- “Mr. Earl, the owner is a book of knowledge and is comical at times.” — customer of Earl's Performax Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.