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Lee's Auto Center
“Once my warranty expired on my vehicles, I needed to find a place to continue maintenance service on our vehicles as I no longer had an interest to continue going to the dealership service in Fairfax.”
Mechanic Shops in Columbia, MD
24 technicians listed · 6 in Columbia · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Hillmuth Certified Automotive
“I did not NEED any additional work, but they provided recommendations for some fluid changes and that there was wear on a control arm bushing that would probably need attention in 6 months.”
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Pro Wash Auto Spa / Sun Stoppers Columbia
- Job
- Windows
- Dirt
“From Tamara, African American young lady at the front check in to the very nice tall African American gentleman that greeted me in the parking lot already knowing the nature of my appointment and directing me to the receptionist area and last but def...”
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Columbia Auto Care
“They did the inspection for it and I got a detailed report about all the issues it had - including with the transmission (turns out it's an issue a dealership is obligated to fix under warranty) They charged much less for the inspection, were faster,...”
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Sparks Car Care
- Cost
- Diagnosis
- Team
“Chris and his guys have always taken EXCELLENT care of us, helped us keep our maintenance costs as low as possible while making sure nothing important or necessary was neglected, and they have always been trustworthy and honest.”
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Land Rover
“Found his shop by coincidence, next visit will be no mistake I will keep coming back!!!”
Area overview: Columbia, MD
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Columbia itself and 18 come from towns including Baltimore (3, 15 mi), Rockville (3, 18 mi) and Silver Spring (2, 16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 13,304 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "estimates" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repairs (2), brakes (2) and engine (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 8 list staff certifications (ASE and IDA) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 61 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 12 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 are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Tony's Garage Inc
- Price
- Vehicles
- Work
“I recommend Tony's garage because Tony is a professional he knows cars very well especially classics also he fixes all types of levels of vehicles again this man applies himself and I feel very confident that he'll take care of our issues with the ca...”
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Advance Auto Collision Center
“Even more importantly, because of the water that got inside, Eddie made sure that all fabric on seats and floor were cleaned and dried so my kids were safe and avoided the potential for mold.”
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AJ Auto LLC
- Price
- Vehicle
“The staff here have great customer service skills and very accurate with the diagnostics of every vehicle.”
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Goss Garage II
- Vehicle
- Team
- Inspection
“I own a 22 year old Corvette that due to lack of use had several major issues, and the team at Goss II took great care of me, handling every issue I'd brought up and not only providing a solid estimate but kept me informed all the way through the rep...”
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Rossi's Automotive Service Inc.
- BMW
- Mechanic
- Efficient
“It was 10 minutes before thier closing time and Rod Donoso made us feel so confident and at ease while he's mechanic Steve Thomas worked diligently on trying to fix my car so we could get back home which was about 1 1/2 hours away.”
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Smith Auto & Upholstery
- Price
- Work
- Quote
“Hopefully I don't have a broken windshield again but you never know and I Would definitely use them if I ever needed a windshield fixed and would definitely recommend.”
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Motor Works
- Toyota
- Team
- Company
“From opening up in the middle of an office paint job to replace a flat for me, to repairing my daughter's Honda the insurance company wanted to declare a total loss, these folks are the experts - not just in the technical aspects of repair service bu...”
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Gary's Automotive
- Inspection
- Waiting Area
- Family Owned Business
“I went to Gary's for a second opinion after the first shop I went to didn't even inspect my car (literally drove it for 2 minutes and never put it on the lift) and quoted me over $1300 to fix what they guessed was the problem, which ended up not bein...”
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Preferred Automotive
- Job
- Mechanic
- Transmission
“I came in to fix my front left wheel that was making noises when driving, not only did he diagnose and resolve my problem but they gave me a detailed illustration through a website portal that showed what other critical and non critical work needed t...”
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Quality Discount Tire & Auto
“Everything about his place is excellent: lots of places to put one's, vehicle, a nice waiting room with good coffee, and comfortable seating and most importantly a highly professional place with quickly and well done auto repairs and tire repai...”
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Auto Sense Auto Service Center
- Vehicle
- Diagnosed
- Family Owned Business
“After taking my Volkswagen Tiguan to the Volkswagen dealership multiple times for the same issues and them not being able to figure out what's wrong with it under my warranty I decided to bring it to Auto Sense.”
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Certified Car Care
“I came across Certified Car Care by searching for a good mechanic with great reviews after being frustrated by going to my local car dealer and then my local Firestone charging me thousands to do simple tune up and transmission service …they gave me ...”
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Radial Tire Company
“From the price comparison tool on the websit, to the ability to connect online and get a price quote, to the positive and quick interactions, each step in the customer service process emphasized service.”
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Auto Clinic Care
- Inspection
- Team
- Brake
“Karen & Jonny are a terrific team -- Karen managing the office and customer contact with kindness, efficiency & knowledge, Jonny, senior mechanic/ owner & engine specialist having advanced mechanical credentialed skills, is an equally kind, patient &...”
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Lockett's Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Engine
“They excelled in correctly fixing my vehicle, not pretending to fix other things that didn't need fixing, didn't “pad” the bill, were pleasant people with whom to deal.”
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Autobahn
- Price
- Honest
- Warranty
“Unfortunately I've moved away from the area but still occasionally call them for advice over the phone about my aging Audi and they always go above and beyond to explain my options and give a reasonable estimate.”
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International Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Honest
- 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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MB Automotive Services Inc
- BMW
- Dealership
- Estimate
“The MB Automotive team replaced the rear suspension airbags on my Mercedes wagon following a warranty repair where the dealer damaged the air bags when they were removed for the subframe repair.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Columbia, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$292
Maximum cost
$2920
National Average
$643
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$468
$818
Fair price range is based on 299 cost profiles
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Which shops listed for Columbia work on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
What customers say about technicians in Columbia
- “From major repairs to tires to oil changes, the team has always been fair, honest and reasonably priced.” — customer of Sparks Car Care
- “They diagnosed the issues with my truck in no time flat, and I was on my way in no time.” — customer of Sparks Car Care
- “Great service and I will be back for future repairs and oil changes.” — customer of Columbia Auto Care
- “Customer service was on point. I will continue to use your establishment.” — customer of Columbia Auto Care
- “Just finished my oil change. Matt is great people down to earth and his price is even greater.” — customer of Land Rover
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.