Guide · Brake repair shops · Columbia
Hiring Brake repair shops in Columbia: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Richland in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile1,055Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area139.4 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Columbia residents147,035Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+7.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Columbia
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62.5Local Score
Brown Motor Works Northeast
No review trend yet
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61.9Local Score
Havird Tire Co
No review trend yet
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61.3Local Score
Mavis Tires and Brakes
No review trend yet
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Express Oil Change & Tire EngineersColumbia · ★ 4.9 · 235 reviews64.8–no trend yet
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SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto ServiceColumbia · ★ 4.8 · 370 reviews64.6–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 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?
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.