Barnhill Automotive in
Columbia (SC)

I've been very pleased with the service and the scheduling for getting regular maintenance as well as unscheduled repairs that need to be done. The owner, Tommy, is very personable and explains as well shows you what work needs to be done and gives you an option on when you need or want to pay for it to be done or if you want to wait until it really has to be done. He's very knowledgeable and tries to work with you on getting the best prices for your parts as well as overly considerable about service prices. I was recommended by my cousin and I was pleased, so I recommend him to others as well for Honda especially vehicles. He does have a lot of work, because he is very dependable. Sometimes I wish he would get a little more rest. 😊

I’ve been going to Tommy since I bought my first Honda Odyssey minivan. I later bought my wife a CRV and all 3 of my children Honda’s. I’ve trusted him to keep their cars safe traveling back and forth from high school through college. Tommy and Ryan keeps me up to date on scheduled maintenance and tells me details on the health of my vehicle. He’s upfront on all of the costs. He’s very friendly and personable. If there were more people in the world like Tommy, the world would be a better place.

We have been taking our Hondas to Barnhill Automotive for many years,15 Years. Tommy and Ryan do an excellent job. They are thorough and reasonable with all of their work. I will only drive Hondas because of the peace of mind that I have with the top notch service at Barnhill Automotive. I would highly recommend this business.

After purchasing a used Honda for my teen daughter, I wanted to have it checked out and was referred to Barnhill Automotive by Honda of Columbia due to the age of the vehicle. Tommy answered my call and was very friendly, open and honest. I appreciate how thorough and detailed he was when explaining what was found in the inspection. They care about their customers and the cars they service. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

I have taking my vehicle here for about a year and a half. I love this place because I get great, honest, fair service. Mr Tommy( the owner), never tries to over sell me, but always informs me of what is a priority to keep Harriet (my CR-V) running smoothly. Also, Ryan does exceptional work! He takes his time with each vehicle. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. As a bonus, Mr Tommy always has a funny story to share 😄

I am very pleased with the thoroughness of the service checks and information provided from Barnhill Automotive on things needed to keep my cars in top operating condition! I've had them service all of my Hondas and have recommended friends and family!

I really appreciate Tommy and Ryan! Their knowledge, friendliness, and expertise has kept me coming back to Barnhill Automotive for years. I’ve still got my 2004 Honda Odyssey running in great shape (215k miles), primarily because of the good work these gentlemen have done! —Chris Fernett

These guys are amazing. Honest, quality work for a fair price. I cannot recommend them enough. I've never been a brand loyal person, but they make me want to always own a Honda so I can always use their shop.

I have had my Hondas serviced by Barnhill Automotive for several years off and on and have always been very satisfied with their knowledge and expertise. The owner and staff have always been very accommodating with scheduling appointments and promptly called to explain any necessary work. I would highly recommend getting a second opinion from Barnhill before any major service from a dealership.

I didn't think places like this existed anymore. Tommy and Ryan are the real deal. Finally took my Honda to Barnhill after years of hearing about them from friends. Not sure what I can add that hasn't already been said, but they are the most knowledgeable, straightforward, caring mechanics I have ever met. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the level of service provided.

First of all, let me say that I have decided this will be my permanent mechanic shop from now on. Tommy and Ryan are the most honest and sincere people ever. They will not tell you what you want to hear, they will tell you the honest truth so you do not waste any money. Tommy is very understanding and his shop is one of a kind. I'm a college student and does not know anything about cars but they broke everything down to me. I learned more about cars in two hours then anything and it was great to have someone to talk to me about this. If you're looking for a great shop, I would totally recommend this one because you will get your moneys work and the customer service is amazing!

Tommy and Ryan were fantastic. I brought in my civic that needed extensive break work as a result of owner neglect on my part (whoops). They got it running again for me and even helped with some other maintenance I've been meaning to get done. The best part was Tommy explained everything they did in detail so I could understand the work. I would recommend anyone with a Honda give Barnhill Automotive a visit. They have a customer for life from me!

Tommy and Ryan are fantastic. They are some of the most knowledgeable people I know and so easy to work with. When they quote a price they do everything in their power to stay at that price. I would never think of taking my Honda any where else.

Tommy and Ryan are extremely informative and trust worthy. I have trusted them with both of my Hondas, a Ridgeline and S2000, and they always know what they are doing. They even know the little quarks and nuances of Hondas which is extremely helpful. If you have a Honda, look no further. Don't waist your time and money at the dealership.

Tommy and Ryan were the best they were both very professional. My Honda needed a lot of work done to it and they did the work at a very good price and had it all finished when they said it would be done. Anyone who has a Honda vehicle needs to have their work done here. I will be a customer for as long as I own my Honda's

I have taken 2002 Honda to Barnhill Automotive for over 5 years. Staff is friendly, gets van ready when promised and carefully explains any problems they find so that we can together decide on the most cost effective solution. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with a Honda.

Owner Tommy and Ryan are wonderful. Tommy explains everything in detail so I can understand what needs to be done. Tommy's shop is the only place I have taken my Honda to have work done. Price are reasonable and fair. I would highly recommend this auto shop for any Honda owners. Many of my co-workers also use Barnhill Automotive! You can't go wrong with Tommy try him and you will see.

I bought a used, 2014 Honda Civic and wanted to have it checked out to be sure it was in good shape. I had also had some problems with rats eating the wiring in my car and needed to know if I had other damage. Tommy and Ryan were great to work with and checked it out thoroughly. Found some damage from the rats and repaired it. Great people to work with.

Tommy and Ryan have taken excellent care of our vehicles for many years. I’m always treated kindly and with respect, issues are explained to whatever degree I request, and work only begins once I’ve approved both the work and the cost. They take my time seriously, and I never wait longer than anticipated without explanation. The highest compliment I think I can pay is this: I greatly preferred a Toyota the last time we purchased a vehicle, but bought the Honda version instead so I could continue getting our vehicle serviced with Barnhill Automotive. I recommend them highly and without hesitation. They are honest, hardworking people who will take excellent care of your vehicle.

Barnhill Automotive was recommended to me by another mechanic that i trusted with my cars over the last few years bc he said they specialize in Honda care & repair & are very honest people. This is the first Honda ive owned. I had several repairs expertly done by Barnhill Automotive & I can always count on quality care at very reasonable prices. I would recommend them to anyone.

Great Service! Great People! Very knowledgeable about Honda! Came in because my check engin light had came on, although they were busy they still fit me in and provided excellent service! Now my baby is back running better than before! Tommy is very honest about what they do! Thanks for Great Service!

This company is the definition of "Southern Hospitality". I arrived in Columbia, SC to visit from Latrobe, PA only to have my Honda Civic making terrible noises! I was totally panicked as it sounded so terrible and I was far from home and my usual mechanic. My brother took me to Barnhill and they fit me in despite their very busy schedule. They quickly got back to me with my car's diagnosis and were able to work on it (which I so appreciate). They were kind, honest, and very reasonable. I was provided with peace of mind and able to enjoy my visit with my brother and get my car back in time to return PA. Thank you to Tommy and Ryan at Barnhill Automotive for being such and awesome and honest crew! I wish you could work on my Honda all the time! If you have a Honda or Acura and wish to be treated like family go to Barnhill Automotive!

Tommy is a great honest smart mechanic and knows everything that could go wrong with a Honda vehicle and how to fix it. He works with your budget and cares about you and your vehicle. I was in the market for a used accord and he recommended the best year to get based on his experience. Also, my wife's van needed some critical work and he made adjustments to his schedule to get the work done to work with our tight schedule. Go visit him with your Honda needs!

If you own a Honda or Acura, this is the place to go. I have trusted Tommy with my Hondas/Acuras for years. He is always clear, direct, honest and cares deeply about making sure my cars last. It feels wonderful to really trust someone with vehicles. This shop is the best.

Amazingly, Honda Cars of Columbia referred me to Tommy years ago when they did not have time to service my Honda. Since then, I have had all of my Honda service done exclusively by Tommy and his folks. At this point, my family is on our 3rd Honda and Tommy kept the first two ticking for quite a long time. Everyone that I have referred to Tommy has never left him as their "go to" mechanic. Absolutely impeccable and very honest which is a rare quality. And very fair price wise. If you own a Honda vehicle anywhere in the Columbia, SC metro area (and especially if you can leave your vehicle with him for a day or two), you need to have Tommy service your vehicle. You will NOT regret the decision.

I have a 2003 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6 with more than 200,000 miles on it. There is absolutely no way I would have held onto my car this long and kept it in such good shape without Barnhill Automotive. Tommy and Ryan are extremely knowledgable and very experienced with all the Honda models, and they're ethical people whom I completely trust. They respect my limited budget and always advise me to plan for my repair/maintenance wisely. I know my money is better spent with Barnhill Automotive than it is with the Honda dealers.

Barnhill Automotive is reason enough to own a Honda. I have been going there for years and have always been treated fairly. He services my Honda Pilot and Acura RL. I'd much rather talk to Tommy than a "service adviser" any day. He is meticulous and always explains everything thoroughly, which I appreciate. One of the biggest fears in taking a car to the shop is honesty, and that's one stress you won't have here. His prices are fair, less than the dealer, but he's not cheap. But diagnosis mistakes can cost you far more. He knows these cars inside and out. He is also willing to make actual REPAIRS to components when it is practical when other shops just want to change the whole assembly. That alone is huge is my book.