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BA Auto Care
“Took one of the cars in for emission testing and they were very helpful in suggesting to get something taken care of from dealership because it was under warranty and remove tints in order to pass.”
Car Tune-Up in Columbia, MD
24 technicians listed · 6 in Columbia · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Columbia Auto Care
“As a small business manager myself, I know how important it is to build relationships with customers, and their kindness and excellent service will keep me coming back.”
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LMT Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Oil
“Mark did an extremely thorough inspection of our recently purchased used RV and did an excellent diagnosis of needed repairs and completed all repairs timely and at a reasonable cost.”
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Das Auto Repair Center
“My first experience with them two years ago was negative because they misdiagnosed an issue (which I later researched was a very reasonable misdiagnosis).”
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TNT Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Vehicle
- Fair
“When I walked into TNT, there was a man in the workshop who stopped everything he was doing, to gather a few different nuts in random drawers throughout the shop.”
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Long Gate CMF Service Center
- Tire
- Mechanic
- Price
“He provides honest and great advice on work that needs to be done, doesn't try to sell unnecessary services, and gets the vehicles in perfect operating condition.”
Area overview: Columbia, MD
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Columbia itself and 18 come from towns including Baltimore (5, 15 mi), Glen Burnie (2, 14 mi) and Silver Spring (2, 16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,924 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (75%) and punctuality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (3), engine (3), oil change (3), brakes (2) and computer diagnostics (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 10 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, MD, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Advance Auto Collision Center
“He treats us like family and when talking with other customers they express the same sentiments for his service and the way he makes you feel as a customer.”
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Reyes Auto Service LLC
“They do good work at a reasonable price, if you don't believe get (2) estimates before paying them a visit!!!”
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Rossi's Automotive Service Inc.
- Mechanic
- Diagnosed
- Efficient
“Thank goodness I got myself out of a potentially dangerous situation with a visit to Rossi's because I can tell the difference when I apply the brakes (not to mention the new tires I desperately needed after many years).”
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Superior Auto Service
- Inspection
- Diagnose
- Safety
“I do all the work myself, so I hardly ever need to come to a shop, but these folks did a fantastic job getting my new-to-me car through a state inspection.”
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K & S Associates
- Mechanic
- Light
- Honest
“They took my keys and I went to the waiting room and twenty minutes later they'd filled up my tires with air and didn't charge me a thing and I was back on the road.”
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Maven Motors
- Oil
- Mechanics
- Needs
“Richard arranged for transportation for me to pick my car up, he communicated with me regarding the repair, and was very reassuring so that I wouldn't worry during the repair process.”
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Wells Automotive
“Being someone who does most of my own car repairs, including this type of stuff, I'm pretty tuned in to what folks tell me is needed and how they handle my questions is key determining factor in making a decision.”
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Auto Clinic Care
- Team
- Dogs
- Brake
“They communicate with photos for reliability and indications of how any given repair ranks in urgency, helping me prioritize and make truly informed decisions.”
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Lockett's Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Engine
“I found Locketts when searching and calling a for shops that could do a same day fix on my Jeep's starter since my wife was pregnant and ready to deliver any day.”
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International Auto Repair
- Honest
- Sensor
- System
“For years international Auto has done outstanding work on my 2002 Malibu did you catch that 2002 and it's still running beautifully you can trust them to do a professional and knowledgeable job”
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Autobahn
- Honest
- Diagnosed
- Warranty
“Diagnosed a rear axle issue causing wheel speed sensor issues, ordered specific part, and replaced the next business for a reasonable and fair price for a bmw x3.”
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Mid-Atlantic Muffler & Brake
“Randy, Chris and staff are great, very knowledgeable and never do unnecessary repairs, if it's something that they don't do you can be sure that the referral will be correct for your need”
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Baltimore Body Shop & Service
“James took it in to the back of the shop, told me the liquid was nothing to worry about (condensate) and then fixed the broken plastic right there on the spot in under 25 minutes.”
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Leo's Auto Inc
- Mechanic
- Morning
- Area
“They could have over-charged me (like the dealerships) so many times, but instead Leo and Mark always recommended the best fix with cost, safety and durability in mind (sometimes decreasing their potential profit).”
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Freedom Automotive
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Honest
“Wow, excellent service; smart and knowledgeable about cars; practical and experienced service without trying to sell something or fix something that is not really needed.”
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Maryland Auto & Truck Repair
“There was a repair needed before my car could pass the inspection, but the staff explained clearly what needed to be done and presented an itemized breakdown of costs, which was helpful.”
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Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.
“I came here and they told me I didn't need each assembly replaced, but instead suggested my connectors be replaced because that's where the problem was which would cost significantly lower.”
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Ricasa Automotive
- Fair
- Job
- Tires
“As a single woman who doesn't know much about cars- lots of companies use your lack of knowledge to jack up their prices- Ricassa automotive is NOT like that.”
Car Tune Up Services in Columbia, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$176
Maximum cost
$935
National Average
$351
Avg Per Hour Rates
$76
$234
$526
Typical price range is based on 430 cost profiles
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Can I book a tune-up online in Columbia?
Online booking is offered by 9 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.