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title: Columbia's Favorite Brake repair shops (2027 Picks)
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Columbia · 2027 favorites

# Columbia's favorite brake repair shops

5 favorites from 48 Columbia businesses, each labelled for what it does best.

- Updated November 4, 2026
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The favorites

## Start with these three

Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project.

Favorite

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

Columbia

 4.7 · 348 reviews

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Get a free quote from Brown Motor Works Northeast [See why Brown Motor Works Northeast is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-6ddb26f1a25ce205/)[+1 803-788-7028](tel:+18037887028)

Favorite

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

West Columbia

 4.8 · 175 reviews

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Get a free quote from Havird Tire Co [See why Havird Tire Co is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-ca0d877765961799/)[+1 803-256-2530](tel:+18032562530)

Customer Favorite

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

Columbia

 4.6 · 428 reviews

The favorite customers talk about most.

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Mavis Tires and Brakes [See why Mavis Tires and Brakes is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-63b647277e500af6/)[+1 803-306-8064](tel:+18033068064)

## More brake repair shops favorites in Columbia

- Overall Favorite [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d8fc37e6f4863561/) ★ 4.9 · 235 reviews · Columbia
- [SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-54a619425f15117b/) ★ 4.8 · 370 reviews · Columbia

### Also shortlisted

- **Grease Monkey** ★ 4.8 · 358 reviews · Columbia
- **Kar Kare Of West Columbia** ★ 4.8 · 228 reviews · West Columbia
- **Kestner Automotive - Columbia** ★ 4.8 · 195 reviews · Columbia
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** ★ 4.8 · 153 reviews · Columbia
- **GP1 Collision Center of Columbia** ★ 4.8 · 148 reviews · Columbia
- **Whetzel's Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 136 reviews · West Columbia
- [On The Road Again Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-ff2292287a2cc04c/) ★ 4.8 · 116 reviews · Cayce
- **Broad River Auto Repair** ★ 4.8 · 65 reviews · Columbia
- [Andrews Auto Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-ee9a5b3b941c3f90/) ★ 4.8 · 47 reviews · Columbia
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** ★ 4.7 · 473 reviews · Columbia
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** ★ 4.6 · 558 reviews · Columbia
- **Wheel Source** ★ 4.6 · 153 reviews · Columbia
- **True Tires & Brakes** ★ 4.6 · 36 reviews · Columbia
- **NTW** ★ 4.6 · 27 reviews · Columbia
- **Precision Tune Auto Care** ★ 4.5 · 248 reviews · Columbia
- **German Autowerks, Llc** ★ 4.5 · 154 reviews · West Columbia
- **Scott's Auto Repair** ★ 4.5 · 148 reviews · West Columbia
- [Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d9e027fb37be6c12/) ★ 4.5 · 137 reviews · Columbia
- **Royson's Blythewood Automotive** ★ 4.5 · 104 reviews · Blythewood
- **Martin's Motorworx** ★ 4.5 · 28 reviews · Columbia
- **Palmetto Auto Repair and Performance** ★ 4.5 · 18 reviews · Columbia
- **Joe's Auto Repair** ★ 4.5 · 13 reviews · West Columbia
- [Brown Motor Works](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-e7ac872f4aede1ba/) ★ 4.4 · 106 reviews · Columbia
- **Tires And Beyond** ★ 4.4 · 188 reviews · Columbia
- **Quick Lane** ★ 4.4 · 26 reviews · Columbia
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** ★ 4.4 · 18 reviews · Columbia
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** ★ 4.3 · 193 reviews · Columbia
- **Midas** ★ 4.3 · 185 reviews · Cayce
- **Brakes 4 Less** ★ 4.3 · 164 reviews · Columbia
- **Brakes 4 Less** ★ 4.3 · 128 reviews · Columbia
- **Midas** ★ 4.3 · 56 reviews · Columbia
- **Team 1 Suddeth Automotive** ★ 4.3 · 56 reviews · Columbia
- **Redmond's Auto** ★ 4.3 · 48 reviews · Columbia
- **Precision Tune Auto Care** ★ 4.2 · 183 reviews · Cayce
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** ★ 4.2 · 178 reviews · Columbia
- **Jiffy Lube** ★ 4.2 · 166 reviews · West Columbia
- **Lonnie Roberts Auto Services** ★ 4.2 · 78 reviews · Columbia
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** ★ 4.2 · 68 reviews · Columbia
- **Mavis Tires & Brakes** ★ 4.2 · 18 reviews · Columbia
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** ★ 4.1 · 184 reviews · Columbia
- **Import Specialties of Columbia** ★ 4.1 · 104 reviews · Columbia
- **Jiffy Lube** ★ 4.0 · 198 reviews · Columbia
- **Midas** ★ 4.0 · 108 reviews · Columbia

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Before you sign

## Four things to check with any business

1. **Check the license** with your state's licensing board.
2. **Get three itemised quotes** so you compare like with like.
3. **Confirm who pulls the permit** : it should be in the business's name.
4. **Tie payments to stages** and get the warranty in writing.

[What it costs in Columbia: the brake repair shops cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-columbia/)

Local facts

## Columbia, by the numbers

Official figures behind the list.

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1,055

People per square mile

[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

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139.4 sq mi

Land area

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

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147,035

Columbia residents

[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

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+7.5%

Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (April 2020 base))

[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

Questions

## Brake repair shops in Columbia: common questions

How is the top 5 ranking of brake repair shops in Columbia calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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?

Mavis Tires and Brakes, with 428 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these brake repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 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.

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