The Muffler Shop
“I came in this week wish I had more time to get the vehicle service in which it was done in a timely fashion as well as being professional.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Columbia, SC
10 specialists listed · 8 in Columbia · 2 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Automotive Experts
“They tell you what they are going to do and make sure you are satisfied with the results.”
D'S Automotive
“Great service on my son's vehicle with fair pricing and reasonable turnaround.”
Cottman Transmissions and Total Auto Care
“I have used the services on 2 occasions and received satisfactory results.”
Milex Complete Auto Care
“But besides that i paid a great price for a internal transmission issue and ill tell you what i saved an extra 1500$.”
Hound Dog 4x4
“The work that was estimated to be two days was done in one day and the price was perfect.”
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, SC, these 10 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, SC
Of the 10 specialists we list here, 8 are in Columbia itself and 2 come from West Columbia (11 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,628 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 6 of the specialists on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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.
Does experience count for shaft work?
6 of the 10 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.
Big Dog Garage
“My car broke down on a Friday afternoon right before 5:00 near the VA and they were there in no time and even gave me a ride.”
Fast Brakes and Tires Auto Center
“The service at Fast Brakes and Tires was Fast and Very Affordable.”
S & D Auto Repair Shop
“Great deal and service for on a tuneup”
Southern Automotive
“Thanks for getting my van done at short notice”
Why these companies made our list
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