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Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service

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%73+39.8Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.72SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#315 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 10%
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · 10 photos
86%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%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.
14%reviews answered by the owner
Mar 2026latest review

Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for honest pricing, knowledgeable staff, and quick turnaround times on transmission rebuilds and air conditioning repairs. Positive reviews often highlight clear communication and friendly service. However, lower-rated feedback notes instances of billing overages, perceived sloppy craftsmanship, and delays in vehicle return that exceeded estimated timelines.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 77 reviews (86% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 77 Google reviews (61 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 14% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: March 6, 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction73Reliability73Craft & service99Value92Momentum100Replies to reviews25Satisfaction: 73 (median 89)Reliability: 73 (median 86)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 92 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 25 (median 60)
This companyAuto 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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
73
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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
73
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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
92
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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 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.Better Built Transmission and Air Conditioning Service: 25/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.D
25

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Star ratings

77 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars6686%
  • 4 stars34%
  • 3 stars56%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star23%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 61 written reviews

  • Praise10194%
  • Complaints66%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price133%
  • Reasonable267%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2422%
  • Price & value2120%
  • Quality & results1918%
  • Would recommend1514%
  • Honesty & trust1312%
  • Speed & response1110%
  • Communication44%

What customers talk about

We read 61 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Friendly service from the moment you walk in they door!”
  • “They got to my vehicle sooner than expected and did a great job at a fair place.”
    “They fixed it quickly, which I appreciate especially this time of year, but sloppy craftsmanship and VERY expensive.”
  • “Always excellent service with employees and owners that take pride their work!”
    “Terrible turn around for this business they tell you 2 to 3 days and they have your car longer than they tell you.”
  • “I have a transmission issue And I will recommend them to anybody else that I hear is having transmission problems”
  • “Trustworthy, very honest, helpful, informative, and fare pricing.”
  • “They were very quick at rebuilding the transmission that was took to them to get rebuilt.”
  • “Walked me through everything and he was very patient with my mechanical illiteracy.”

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

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

ChrisLocal Guide · 102 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★★★★★

Marc was super helpful. Walked me through everything and he was very patient with my mechanical illiteracy.

ShariLocal Guide · 88 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★★★★★

Had 2015 Tahoe towed over there and had transmission rebuilt and back within a week! They said it happens so often, they keep parts in stock! Friendly service from the moment you walk in they door!

Reasonable priceTransmission
BrentLocal Guide · 121 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

I've already had them do two of my vehicle's. Great service and very knowledgeable. Will use again and refer often!

Jackson2 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★★★★★

Very reasonable pricing. The mechanic went the extra mile to make sure my A/C condenser had adequate tubing. Great experience!

SteveLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Absolutely fabulous experience. Mark and team are true honest professionals. It's never fun dealing with transmission issues, but they educated on the process and stood behind their original quote even when the total was higher than originally quoted when the work was done. Can't recommend this shop enough!

Thomas3 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★★★★★

I have been up there with two trucks both with transmission problems one, was a total rebuild with a new case, because mine was broken the other, it was an electrical problem. I have been very satisfied with both trucks. Getting back to me in a timely manner. They will have my business next time. I have a…

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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J-3 Restorations8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J-3 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've used Better Built for 26yrs... They are the BEST!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Rick WardLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

One of the best of the best auto repairs shops in area! Honest good guys!

Chris BunceLocal Guide · 102 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Marc was super helpful. Walked me through everything and he was very patient with my mechanical illiteracy.

Shari H.Local Guide · 88 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had 2015 Tahoe towed over there and had transmission rebuilt and back within a week! They said it happens so often, they keep parts in stock! Friendly service from the moment you walk in they door!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission
Brent CampeLocal Guide · 121 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've already had them do two of my vehicle's. Great service and very knowledgeable. Will use again and refer often!

Jackson Dodd2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jackson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very reasonable pricing. The mechanic went the extra mile to make sure my A/C condenser had adequate tubing. Great experience!

Brandon SchroederLocal Guide · 146 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always excellent service with employees and owners that take pride their work!

invisible midgets6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews invisible has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Can't call says number invalid beeps and hangs up.

Steve SpoerlLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Absolutely fabulous experience. Mark and team are true honest professionals. It's never fun dealing with transmission issues, but they educated on the process and stood behind their original quote even when the total was higher than originally quoted when the work was done. Can't recommend this shop enough!

Thomas Paris3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have been up there with two trucks both with transmission problems one, was a total rebuild with a new case, because mine was broken the other, it was an electrical problem. I have been very satisfied with both trucks. Getting back to me in a timely manner. They will have my business next time. I have a transmission issue And I will recommend them to anybody else that I hear is having transmission problems

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Business details

  • Address: 2348 Park Plus Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
  • Phone: (931) 840-0056
  • Service area: Columbia, TN