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Martin's Motorworx
- Stars
- Leaking
- Warranty
“The price is always fair, and they are not a shop that will do something to your vehicle just to keep you coming back, they don't have to because they are the BOMB.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Columbia, SC
24 mechanics listed · 17 in Columbia · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Redmond's Auto
- Work
- Communication
- Dealership
“Thankful for a quick response to service request despite being overloaded - a very fast turnaround, good service and diagnostics, and helpful explanations.”
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Duke's Convenient Auto Repair
“I have been using Duke's Convenient Auto for over 25 years I would not go to any other mechanics in the greater Columbia area they are honest skilled hard-working Christian men they take excellent care of my 28 and 19 year old cars they are always wi...”
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Donahue's Auto & Transmissions
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Work
“Not to mention they charged $1k less than the dealer wanted and I got a 3yr 100,000 mile warranty instead of the dealers 3yr 36,000 mile warranty (trans would have had same common issues)”
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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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Broad River Auto Repair
- Truck
- Tow
- Alternator
“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.”
Area overview: Columbia, SC
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 17 are in Columbia itself and 7 come from West Columbia (11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,317 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (90%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning service (2), brake repair (2), check engine light (2), exhaust systems (2) and fuel system (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Columbia, SC, these 24 shops work on transmissions. What each one says about rebuilds, warranty terms and the brands it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Scott's Auto Repair LLC
- Mechanics
- Diagnostic
- Team
“When I showed up for my appointment the mechanic wasn't there and the guy working the front couldn't tell me when he would be in even though I made an appointment with their corporate office.”
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D'S Automotive
- Job
- Hair
- Mechanic
“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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My Mechanic Auto Center
“The thing I'm upset about is that they forgot to put my oil dipstick back, so oil was spraying everywhere and the coolant was low, had to add a gallon to it.”
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Professional Tire & Radiator Service
“On an out of town trip, alternator died, these guys were able to slip me in even when they were clearly very busy, replaced all 3 belts too as they were so old and rotted out, Professional Tire and Radiator managed to get me in and done very quickly ...”
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Cottman Transmissions and Total Auto Care
- Dealership
- Mechanic
- Brakes
“I had been to 3 different mechanics who told me there was no problem, or they wouldn't touch it or they wanted to do expensive work that would not have fixed the problem.”
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Men At Work
- Team
- Truck
- Vehicles
“I have taken my '94 Toyota Celica to this wonderful group of experienced mechanics more times than one and they never have had an issue giving me excellent service and resolving any issues that come up.”
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Andrews Auto Service
- Diagnosed
- Mechanic
- Integrity
“Initially brought my car to Midas where they stated they did a pressure test, found a leak and my water pump/thermostat needed to be replaced for a grand total of $650 (which had just been done 30K miles ago...”
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Barnhill Automotive
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Shape
“After purchasing a used Honda for my teen daughter, I wanted to have it checked out and was referred to Barnhill Automotive by Honda of Columbia due to the age of the vehicle.”
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Earl's Performax Automotive
“When an unexpected problem arises, they have gone above and beyond in order to correctly diagnose & address the problem and always make things right for their customers!”
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Bullard Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- 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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Milex Complete Auto Care
“The guys in the shop did a complete assessment of my damages and gave me an estimate on repairing the transmission and pointed out other items that would need to be repaired.”
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Tire Villa LLC (Discount Tires & Brakes)
- Flat Tire
- Sunday
- Donut
“It's Sunday morning my daughter had a blowout needed to find her a tire she could run besides the doughnut tire call this business talk with a gentleman name Troy went bye talk with him agand and paid for the service and the tire my daughtr went by a...”
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Joe's Colony Station Auto Repair
“A shop in Columbia broke one of the bolts that secures this sensor in place, with this bolt broke, the sensor is not fitting correctly and will create a vacume leak, causing the spark plugs to foul and possibly damage the egr system.”
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In & Out Auto Repair & Autobody
“He said he would have my truck fixed by the end of the day after I got scammed by somebody else and he kept his word I will for every take my vehicles to him”
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Brown Motor Works
- Communication
- Pictures
- Headlight
“Two weeks later, still no loaner, the car broke down again two hours after picking it up but, now appears to be running properly but, I'm still hesitant to drive it out of fear it's going to break down again.”
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Total Tech Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicle
“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
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Price
“Great job on my 95' pick up”
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Jeffcoat's Garage
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Great service every time”
Transmission Repair Services in Columbia, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$954
Maximum cost
$4172
National Average
$1669
Avg Per Hour Rates
$153
$1312
$3338
Fair price range is based on 324 cost profiles
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Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 19 of the 24 shops here. Rebuild quality is hands-on skill, and a shop that has been in one place a long time is easier to hold to a warranty. It is what their listings state, not a guarantee.
What customers say about mechanics in Columbia
- “They always find a way to fit your car in and do it in the most timely manner.” — customer of Redmond's Auto
- “Such humble, caring and genuine people! I had my vehicle towed here 2 months ago from the dealership to potentially have them replace my transmission.” — customer of Donahue's Auto & Transmissions
- “Got the car back today and she shifts smooth as butter now.” — customer of Cottman Transmissions and Total Auto Care
- “Great customer service also. I will be referring this place to other people,especially when it comes to transmission work.” — customer of Donahue's Auto & Transmissions
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.