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ATR of Columbia

Transmission shop · Columbia, TN · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%76+41.5Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%20+1.4Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#295 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 15%
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · 1 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

ATR of Columbia at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for fair pricing, quick turnaround times, and clear communication regarding transmission repairs and replacements. Positive reviews highlight the staff's honesty and ability to resolve issues faster and cheaper than dealerships. However, a minority of low-star reviews criticize the shop for unresolved mechanical problems, extended repair durations, and a lack of accountability or updates when vehicles remain unfinished.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 69 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 3, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Columbia, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction76Reliability75Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews20Satisfaction: 76 (median 89)Reliability: 75 (median 86)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 20 (median 60)
ATR of ColumbiaAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.ATR of Columbia: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
76
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.ATR of Columbia: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
75
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.ATR of Columbia: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.ATR of Columbia: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.ATR of Columbia: 20/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.D
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Star ratings

69 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars6188%
  • 4 stars23%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star69%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews

  • Praise8498%
  • Complaints22%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price467%
  • Reasonable233%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value1922%
  • Would recommend1821%
  • Quality & results1720%
  • Staff & attitude1113%
  • Speed & response1113%
  • Honesty & trust89%
  • Communication22%

What customers talk about

We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Jason and his crew were phenomenal; honest, fair and trustworthy.”
  • “Highly recommend for any automatic transmission service, repair or replacement.”
  • “I got it picked up after hours and one of the lines came off I called him and he came and fixed it on the side of the road.”
    “Was still leaking and slipping.”
  • “I couldn't be happier with the quality work, professionalism and quick turn around.”
  • “Spoke to Jason, very responsive and gave me exactly what I asked for!”
  • “He is honest and fair and was able to resolve my issue.”
  • “…mer service job was done quick not to mention good prices and great communication.…”

People customers mention

  • Jason 7 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired ATR of Columbia for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Peter4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Jason and his crew were phenomenal; honest, fair and trustworthy. Highly recommend for any automatic transmission service, repair or replacement.

Great priceTransmission
GregLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Very happy with this place. Will recommend to any and everyone who needs transmission work. Honest and fair, what more can you ask for?

Reasonable priceTransmission
Aaron2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Met the owner Jason, he is real cool down to earth guy. He is honest and fair and was able to resolve my issue. I definitely will return and recommend all new customers to his business.

Great priceTransmission
Emerald6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I’d like to give a huge thank you to ATR Of Columbia on the repair of transmission. I had Jason rebuild my transmission and today it was ready to be picked up. I got it picked up after hours and one of the lines came off I called him and he came and fixed it on the side of the road. Great customer service and highly recommend him. Thank you again sir

Great priceTransmission
JoshuaLocal Guide · 66 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Awesome turn around time and one of the cheapest I spoke to on top of that. Good guys Id recommend for sure.

JESSICA9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Great experience start to finish! Their price was almost $1500 cheaper than a dealership to put a new transmission in our Traverse! Highly recommend!

Reasonable priceTransmission

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Peter H4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Peter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jason and his crew were phenomenal; honest, fair and trustworthy. Highly recommend for any automatic transmission service, repair or replacement.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Benjamin Herbert3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Benjamin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional and trustworthy!

  • Price assessment: Great price
anibal vegaLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews anibal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly crew and good service

Greg WilliamsLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very happy with this place. Will recommend to any and everyone who needs transmission work. Honest and fair, what more can you ask for?

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission
Aaron Jenkins2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Met the owner Jason, he is real cool down to earth guy. He is honest and fair and was able to resolve my issue. I definitely will return and recommend all new customers to his business.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Emerald Green6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emerald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’d like to give a huge thank you to ATR Of Columbia on the repair of transmission. I had Jason rebuild my transmission and today it was ready to be picked up. I got it picked up after hours and one of the lines came off I called him and he came and fixed it on the side of the road. Great customer service and highly recommend him. Thank you again sir

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Joshua GoldenLocal Guide · 66 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome turn around time and one of the cheapest I spoke to on top of that. Good guys Id recommend for sure.

Kim MarkgrafLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service. Definitely recommend!

JESSICA JOHNSON9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JESSICA has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience start to finish! Their price was almost $1500 cheaper than a dealership to put a new transmission in our Traverse! Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission
corey WLocal Guide · 174 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews corey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Yeah, they're probably the best shop in town for price, and they do awesome work. They rebuilt my daughter's transmission in two or three days. Awesome shop

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