Great place, rebuild my transmission 1 year ago, went in to get it checked, and it was ok, But they could hear a noise in my wheel Please get it checked. So, I did as they said, Was my wheel hub, fixed. I feel as if they saved my life. Thanks again. Ps car is2006 thanks to circle k Centralia, Mo for fixing my car. great service read more

Tremendously nice and honest people. Wonderful service. Very professional and quick, customer-minded. Recently helped me in a pinch. Highly recommend for work in Columbia. read more

From start to finish, working with Columbia Transmission was great! Work completed on time as promised and they did a fine job of fixing my transmission at a VERY fair price! Quite personable and easy to work with. read more

I was referred by another place. Rick was so kind to get me scheduled in when they're already so busy. Had my car diagnosed (turned out to not be a transmission issue) and picked up in the same day! Will definitely be back (but I hope I won't have to!) read more

Lee was kind, and analyzed my vehicle and found that it was a simple computer reset that was needed. Didn't even charge me. They were recommended by another business for transmission work, and I will happily return. Won't charge you until they can find an answer and then you can decide. But I will recommend them to anyone. read more

I just had an awesome experience at Columbia Transmission Services. Lee and his dad are expert and very quickly diagnosed that I did not have transmission trouble at all. Good people ready to help. I thought they deserved a big applause read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place! Very up front and honest. Free diagnostic services. I will recommend this team far and wide to anyone I know! read more

My 1999 f150 transmission went out. I chose Columbia transmission for the great reviews and they did not let me down. Great communication keeping me informed of progress. The price to repair was a good value. The service was very friendly. This is a place you can trust. read more

It appears to me that Columbia transmission is owned by custom muffler do the fact that there's the same service manager that worked at custom muffler which I was very unhappy with the service at custom muffler brake job was very unsatisfactory however the owner of custom muffler would not return my calls. read more

When the transmission went out of my Yukon XL I wasn't about to get a new one. I called the guys at Columbia Transmission and they were able to fix it and it runs smoother than it has in a very long time. Thanks guys! read more

When your car has transmission issues and you're tired of being screwed around and getting things fixed only to have them fall apart the next day and there's nothing you can do because that's just the way of things... then you should probably rewind and go to Columbia Transmissions To Go. When I had issues, I mentioned them to a few friends and as it turns out, 2 of my friends immediately had glowing reviews for Lee and his gang at CTTG. It renewed my faith in humanity to see such incredible customer service and to be treated like a human, not just dollar signs. Not only did they repair my vehicle, but they did it within the quote they gave me, and when it went long, they paid for my rental car until they had it fixed. They back their service with a warranty, and will do everything to make things right if there are any issues. I have nothing more to say other than this: If you want good reliable service done on your transmission, and you want down to earth hard-working people to do it and also explain it to you, and you need it to be within the quote they give you, and you need that quote to be reasonable in the first place... this is the place for you. read more

We had recently purchased a 2013 Nissan Cube and discovered it had transmission issues. We called Columbia Transmission and spoke with Lee who told us to bring it in and he would diagnose it and make recommendations. He was very professional and easy to talk to. We took it in and they diagnosed the problem and recommended it would need a transmission replacement, due to internal issues in the transmission. We gave them the go ahead and they had the transmission in by the next day but there were other issues with the computer. They stayed with it and found the computer needed to be replaced as well. They had it replaced and now the car is running like new. They were very easy to work with and kept us informed throughout the process. Rick, the owner, even offered to pay for the computer, sticking to the original quote, but we understood that there was no way for them to know it had issues during the initial diagnosis, so we paid for the complete repair. We felt it was not their fault that Nissan, and other car companies, put out cars that had well documented transmission issues. So, there was no need for them to take that hit. We are very happy that we took our car to them. We felt as though we had gone back in time, when people treated others with respect and dignity. They are a great team of professions that we would not hesitate to recommend to others. read more

The gentlemen at Columbia Transmission were incredibly kind and helpful after I was left stranded an hour away from home due to transmission problems...in my 2015 car. After a week of impersonal treatment at the dealership, I was lucky to find Columbia Transmission. Every person I spoke to on the phone was caring and knowledgeable. They went above and beyond and after such a stressful week it was so nice to have them in my corner. read more

These guys care about quality work, service AND THIER CUSTOMERS! I am always a little apprehensive when taking my car in for repair. My car indicated an issue and I took it there. They were very nice and helpful. They fixed my issue the same day and at a reasonable price! I searched for reviews before I went there and found only a few, but all were positive. A few weeks later, the issue returned. I was very concerned at this point that I might have had less than par service, but I took it back and Rick and his team fixed it and were completely honest with me with what caused the issue! They even made it a priory to take care of it the same day! AND UPHELD THE WARRANTY AND FIXED IT FOR FREE! I have spoken with other people in the industry since then and they all upheld the fact that Rick and his team have a great reputation in the industry and have for years! Word of mouth is great, but I'm hoping reviews will help this amazing LOCAL business get the recognition they ( and anyone needing good transmission work) deserve! read more

A warranty from Rick Rose, owner of Columbia Transmissions, is more than a piece of paper with good intentions. It is a realized, personal guarantee. This is a long review, but stick with me. It is an account and example of how all business should be conducted. For background, I have owned 12 vehicles over the past forty years and have never had a transmission fail until late February 2016. I was returning home to central Texas after visiting my son in Columbia when my 2006 Suburban Z71 with 127k miles lost 4th and 3rd gears five miles south of Jefferson City. It was late morning on a Saturday with most automotive repair shops closed. I 'limped' back to Columbia at 35 MPH in 2nd gear and left my Suburban with my son. I ended up renting a vehicle to make my return home. Upon returning home on Monday, I researched transmission shops in the Columbia area and finally settled on Columbia Transmissions (aka Advanced Automotive Care) after speaking with Lee. Even though I had worked in a full service gas station during high school and performed most of the basic service on my vehicles through the years, I was very apprehensive about the unknowns of transmission repair, especially out-of-state, and working over the phone with a transmission shop I knew nothing about. I would have preferred to have my mechanic of over 27 years perform the work, but he was 800 miles away from where my Suburban was disabled. Lee went to great lengths to assure me they would take care of my vehicle and restore it to working order. He even provided a ride after my son dropped off my Suburban at Columbia Transmissions. It was an expensive repair ($2,251.00), but the work was completed as scheduled so I could exchange vehicles later that week with my son halfway between Columbia and Austin. Less than three months later in late May, I experienced the sickening sensation of my Suburban again losing 4th and 3rd gear after only 4k miles since the repair. That sensation was followed by the temptation to yield to rage and suspicion, thinking I had been fleeced. It was difficult to suppress doubts about whether the warranty would be honored. I 'limped' the vehicle in 2nd to Pro Automotive in Austin where I have had the heavy service work on my vehicles performed for over 27 years. Owner Bob Sommerfeld and his son, Keith, explained that it is very common to encounter bad parts these days, especially if not OEM parts (which are the most expensive). Even most reputable automotive repair services which do their best to use good OEM parts, experience defective parts at a rate of 25-30%. Parts are being made all over the world with a wide range of quality standards. I contacted Lee with Columbia Transmissions and explained what happened. He assured me Columbia Transmission would honor the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. He immediately provided owner Rick Rose my contact information. When Rick called me back, he had already made arrangements with Ken Smith of Eagle Transmission Service in Cedar Park, Texas to service my transmission. I dropped my Suburban off early Monday morning and picked it up late Friday afternoon. Columbia Transmission had shipped all necessary parts to Eagle Transmission and paid Eagle for the labor. Eagle Transmission, by the way, has a very positive reputation in the Cedar Park/Austin area. I have spoken with several in-the-know staff at various nearby auto parts stores and none have ever heard a negative word about Eagle. So far, my Suburban is running and shifting as though it was new. No one likes warranty work. Neither the entity which guaranteed it nor the customer. But things break, even with the most seasoned, conscientious professional mechanics and service centers. This was the most hassle-free warranty work I have ever experienced with any product or service. Anyone can be a hero when everything goes well. But what really tests character and commitment is when things go south. Rick Rose passed that test in stellar fashion. Ken Smith of Eagle Transmission even commented to me that in his 30+ years of automotive work, he has never dealt with an individual as straight as Rick Rose, a conscientious businessman committed to making things right. There is a old Proverb that states, "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men." If skill includes integrity, Rick Rose is standing in the throne room. Rick and Lee of Columbia Transmissions earned every word of this long review. read more

Transmission started acting up heading north out of Jeff City. Found Columbia Transmission via a Google places listing, called, and they stayed open until I could get there. Dropped it off Friday, got the bad news of what it needed on Monday, and was back on the road Wednesday. Reasonable price and decent communications, plus there is a car rental place within walking distance. My 5 year-old Taurus has never felt better. read more

Great group of guys! Unfortunately I had to have extensive work that cost more than a few bucks, but they gave an honest and fair price. After the work was completed, my vehicle was not acting right. Even though they believed that it was not related to the transmission, they took my vehicle back at no charge and did not quit until they found the issue. With a vehicle with over 200,000 miles, it could have been anything but they found and fixed the issue and charged very little for the time and effort they devoted to my old Jeep. read more

These guys are fantastic! They're respectful, thorough and determined to make sure they do the job right! 10/10 great customer service, highly recommend! read more

These folks are the absolute best I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They know what they're doing, great prices, and are just plain friendly folks. Transmission work is always expensive, but they made it worthwhile. Our car now drives better than it ever has (including when it was new) and we couldn't be happier. If you need transmission work done don't hesitate to give them a call. read more

This place will over charge you a lot!! Only go here if you know what is wrong with your car. They replace my transmission and charged me $1,950. I am from kansas city so I was kind of in a bad spot. My guy in KC would have done it for $800 parts included. read more

They just fixed my 1994 F250 4x4 with a Diesel transmission. Very honest and Very fair great work. I wouldn't give it a second thought to pull a trailer across the country with it now. Keep up the great work guy's. Plus my son had another shop do his truck and he was sorry that he didn't take it to Rick. read more

Called to talk to Lee about a 99 F150 my son had bought with high miles. I wondered about servicing the transmission and Lee suggested to let him look at it first and he could make a diagnosis of any existing problem and we could proceed from there. We dropped off the truck just befor 5 PM one afternoon and he promised to call before noon the next day with his suggestions. The next morning before 11 the shop called and recommended that nothing be done to the truck and didn't charge us a dime! Wow! He told me the truck ran great and he would not try to sell me something I didn't need. I will do all my future needed repairs there and recommend them to anyone in need of service. What a refreshing attitude in this world we live in to have someone looking out for the average guy! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Took car in today. Was told it would take 2hrs. After 6hrs and no contact, I called. I was told it was an extensive diagnostic test being performed. I was told there would be no charge. I was then later told I would be charged $160 or I could come and pick up my car. I chose to pick it up, as the owner was rude, made several smart remarks, and never did give me a solution to the problem. Took it to another transmission place, they were extremely nice and acted like they had some intelligence, unlike the people at Columbia Transmission. My advice would be steer clear of these crooks! read more

These guys are awesome! My truck didn't pass inspection and Custom Muffler said $630. I had worked with these guys before. So I wanted their opinion. They fixed it and with Veterans discount it was only $375! read more

We've had great work done at Columbia Transmission. The prices are the best you'll find and they are honest. We've had several emergency situations where they went above and beyond to get us back on the road. We won't go anywhere else. read more

worthless can't be trusted.bolts were backing out of transmission,left one laying on top of starter.was told needed motor mounts ,big lie. read more