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Cost Guide: Transmission repair shops in Columbia
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteBrown Motor Works Northeast
★ 4.7 · 348 reviews
- Andrews Auto Service
★ 4.8 · 47 reviews
- Brown Motor Works
★ 4.4 · 106 reviews
Before you sign
Four things to check with any business
- Check the license with your state's licensing board.
- Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
- Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
- Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.
For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote
Who to call
Columbia's favorite transmission repair shops
- Overall FavoriteBrown Motor Works Northeast
★ 4.7 · 348 reviews
- FavoriteAndrews Auto Service
★ 4.8 · 47 reviews
- FavoriteBrown Motor Works
★ 4.4 · 106 reviews
- Customer FavoriteMy Mechanic Auto Center
★ 4.5 · 232 reviews
- FavoriteDonahue's Auto and Transmissions
★ 4.7 · 57 reviews
Local facts
Columbia, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
1,055
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
139.4 sq mi
Land area
147,035
Columbia residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
+7.5%
Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Questions
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of transmission 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 10 transmission repair shops for Columbia.
Which of these transmission repair shops in Columbia has the best reviews?
Andrews Auto Service has a 4.8 rating from 47 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews?
Brown Motor Works Northeast, with 348 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these transmission 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 transmission repair shops in Columbia?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.