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Brake repair shops · Columbia Guide

# 10 Columbia Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 48 businesses considered

Ask around Columbia for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 48 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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## 10 brake repair shops, and what each does best

### [Brown Motor Works Northeast](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6ddb26f1a25ce205/)

Columbia · Based here

Brown Motor Works Northeast holds a 4.7 average from 348 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.bmwne.com/)[+1 803-788-7028](tel:+18037887028) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6ddb26f1a25ce205/)

### [Havird Tire Co](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ca0d877765961799/)

West Columbia · Based here

Havird Tire Co holds a 4.8 average from 175 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.havirdtire.com/)[+1 803-256-2530](tel:+18032562530) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ca0d877765961799/)

### [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-63b647277e500af6/)

Columbia · Based here

Mavis Tires and Brakes holds a 4.6 average from 428 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/columbia-bluff-rd-sc)[+1 803-306-8064](tel:+18033068064) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-63b647277e500af6/)

Also on the list

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d8fc37e6f4863561/)

 4.9 · 235 reviews

Editor’s Pick Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/columbia/sc/6006/)[+1 803-714-3244](tel:+18037143244) Request a quote

#### [SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-54a619425f15117b/)

 4.8 · 370 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.speedeeoil.com/locations/us/sc/columbia/1101-broad-river-rd)[+1 803-731-5330](tel:+18037315330) Request a quote

#### [Grease Monkey](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-aa5cc3c88798f27d/)

 4.8 · 358 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://t.co/QduVGa8zSt)[+1 803-788-8899](tel:+18037888899) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1ffc4f0d25f079b8/)

 4.7 · 473 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/columbia/sc/6001/)[+1 803-369-8311](tel:+18033698311) Request a quote

#### [Kar Kare Of West Columbia](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1fc5693e049963a0/)

 4.8 · 228 reviews

West Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://tireshopwestcolumbia.com/)[+1 803-794-7202](tel:+18037947202) Request a quote

#### [Kestner Automotive - Columbia](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5711248886a93bcb/)

 4.8 · 195 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.kestnerautomotive.com/)[+1 803-731-9030](tel:+18037319030) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5f35261641fa8acb/)

 4.6 · 558 reviews

Reader Favorite Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/columbia/sc/6004/)[+1 803-766-0439](tel:+18037660439) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Columbia

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Columbia · 4.8 from 153 reviews
- **GP1 Collision Center of Columbia** · Columbia · 4.8 from 148 reviews
- **Whetzel's Automotive** · West Columbia · 4.8 from 136 reviews
- [On The Road Again Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/) · Cayce · 4.8 from 116 reviews
- **Wheel Source** · Columbia · 4.6 from 153 reviews
- **Broad River Auto Repair** · Columbia · 4.8 from 65 reviews
- **Precision Tune Auto Care** · Columbia · 4.5 from 248 reviews
- [Andrews Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ee9a5b3b941c3f90/) · Columbia · 4.8 from 47 reviews
- **German Autowerks, Llc** · West Columbia · 4.5 from 154 reviews
- **Scott's Auto Repair** · West Columbia · 4.5 from 148 reviews
- [Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/) · Columbia · 4.5 from 137 reviews
- **Royson's Blythewood Automotive** · Blythewood · 4.5 from 104 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Columbia · 4.3 from 193 reviews
- [Brown Motor Works](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e7ac872f4aede1ba/) · Columbia · 4.4 from 106 reviews
- **Midas** · Cayce · 4.3 from 185 reviews
- **Tires And Beyond** · Columbia · 4.4 from 188 reviews
- **Brakes 4 Less** · Columbia · 4.3 from 164 reviews
- **True Tires & Brakes** · Columbia · 4.6 from 36 reviews
- **Brakes 4 Less** · Columbia · 4.3 from 128 reviews
- **Precision Tune Auto Care** · Cayce · 4.2 from 183 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Columbia · 4.2 from 178 reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · West Columbia · 4.2 from 166 reviews
- **NTW** · Columbia · 4.6 from 27 reviews
- [Martin's Motorworx](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c957cd582dd928af/) · Columbia · 4.5 from 28 reviews
- **Midas** · Columbia · 4.3 from 56 reviews
- [Team 1 Suddeth Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e6dc24219349f25b/) · Columbia · 4.3 from 56 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Columbia · 4.1 from 184 reviews
- **Redmond's Auto** · Columbia · 4.3 from 48 reviews
- **Lonnie Roberts Auto Services** · Columbia · 4.2 from 78 reviews
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** · Columbia · 4.2 from 68 reviews
- **Quick Lane** · Columbia · 4.4 from 26 reviews
- **Palmetto Auto Repair and Performance** · Columbia · 4.5 from 18 reviews
- **Import Specialties of Columbia** · Columbia · 4.1 from 104 reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · Columbia · 4.0 from 198 reviews
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** · Columbia · 4.4 from 18 reviews
- [Joe's Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5aaf5a3b8b39679e/) · West Columbia · 4.5 from 13 reviews
- **Midas** · Columbia · 4.0 from 108 reviews
- **Mavis Tires & Brakes** · Columbia · 4.2 from 18 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Columbia, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Motor Works Northeast | – | 4.7 | 348 | – | – |
| Havird Tire Co | – | 4.8 | 175 | – | – |
| Mavis Tires and Brakes | – | 4.6 | 428 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 235 | – | – |
| SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service | – | 4.8 | 370 | – | – |
| Grease Monkey | – | 4.8 | 358 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.7 | 473 | – | – |
| Kar Kare Of West Columbia | – | 4.8 | 228 | – | – |
| Kestner Automotive - Columbia | – | 4.8 | 195 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Reader Favorite | 4.6 | 558 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Columbia cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-columbia/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Columbia?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 48 brake repair shops for Columbia.

### Which of these brake repair shops in Columbia has the best reviews?

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has a 4.9 rating from 235 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, with 558 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these brake repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Columbia?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,055 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 139.4 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 147,035 Columbia residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +7.5% Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Brown Motor Works Northeast*Columbia*
2. Havird Tire Co*West Columbia*
3. Mavis Tires and Brakes*Columbia*
4. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Editor’s Pick*
5. SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service*Columbia*
6. Grease Monkey*Columbia*
7. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Columbia*
8. Kar Kare Of West Columbia*West Columbia*
9. Kestner Automotive - Columbia*Columbia*
10. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Reader Favorite*

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