They are the most professional, quick, and honest auto service center around.I was told a price over the phone which was way cheaper than anyone else.and they kept to it with no hidden fees etc..I also only had to leave my car with them for 5 hours or so while others told me it would be a day or two.They offer a free ride to bring you back home or pick you up which was really nice.Thank you for a really pleasant experience.My number one choice if I ever need any service done in the future.

I have taken my vehicles to Hillmuth Columbia multiple times, and have never been disappointed. The staff are knowledgeable and professional, the office is clean and comfortable, and they are willing to accommodate you in any way possible. I would recommend their services to anyone.

My service advisor, Scott, was quite helpful and explained the options. Its a reliable place to get your car fixed and was less than the dealer. It was also much easier to schedule an appt than the dealer.

We have been taking our car to Hillmuth for nearly 20 years and they have always been great. When you find a mechanic that you trust and does good work - you keep going back. That’s why we love Hillmuth

They tricked my wife into services she didnt need.I happened to go pick my wifes care up for her. She said she was just getting basic service, so I was surprised the bill was $260.$260 for an oil change and cabin air filter replacement.Thats not right. Dont go here.And they even recommended that next time we replace the brakes on her new car.On top of all of this they had the audacity to ask me for a 5 star review. So heres my review.Avoid this place.

I am always extremely pleased with the quality of service and repair for my vehicles that I receive at Hillmuth. They are great at giving advice for long-term maintenance of my cars (model years 2011 and 1978!) and the car is fixed the first time! I especially really appreciate their loaner program too. I highly recommend Hillmuth for auto care needs!

This was the best call I have ever made to inquire about receiving a Maryland State Inspection. I spoke to Scott, who’s customer service skills and personality were phenomenal. The mechanics work was excellent. They operated as if you were the only person in the world not just a number. I would highly recommend them to anyone if you want superb work to be performed coupled with fantastic attitudes this is the place to come.

I cant say enough about the fantastic service I received at Hillmuth.I have been having battery issues for monthsl. They replaced the battery at NO COST. They have also delivered excellent service on other repairs on our cars over the years. I highly recommend Hillmuth Columbia!

Hillmuth is fabulous. They fixed the alternator on my Honda CR-V in less than 48 hours. They came recommended to us by our insurance carrier USAA. Went back recently for regular service after a terrible experience at another mechanic in the area. Highly recommend. They’re extremely honest, offer fair pricing, and do NOT try to upsell you on services that are unnecessary. So refreshing.

Great service, easy communication. Good pricing. Would recommend.

Hillmuth provided a safety inspection for a new to me 2002 pop-up camper. They were friendly and professional. When the work was done, they contacted me without my prompting providing excellent service.

Hillmuth is one of the best mechanics on the I95 corridor between Baltimore and DC. They always do a great job explaining and showing you whats wrong so that you can be sure the repair process will be pain free. Their technicians are friendly and the rest of their staff is very professional. I love that I have a reliable and professional shop!!

Hillmuth Auto Care provided me friendly, expert service at competitive prices.They are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They also informed me of a recall to my vehicle..

I am waiting for an estimate. Stay tuned. More to come. Well I got the estimate and had them do the work. We had the right front window motor and regulator replaced because the window would not go up. They were great and came under the estimate. I think that I will use these guys again.

First time experience was more than expected. They diagnosed the problem immediately and made all attempts to get the necessary parts timely. They stayed in contact with me through the whole process. They went line for line on how to resolve the issues and broke down all paperwork so I knew what they would do now and what I would need done in the future. They did not try to talk me in to spending more than what I needed too.They provided a shuttle service to and from my home.The driver was courteous and drove safety.I assume the pandemic has created a shortage on car rental. Hillmuth was kind enough to provide a loaner while they worked on my car. How may other service centers do that?Hillmutt is a business l would recommend to family and friends. I plan to continue to use them to service my vehicle.

Hillmuth saved my road trip. I was on a road trip from NC when my car steering broke down. My friend who lived nearby referred me to them. They took me right away and had me back on the road the next day. They made suggestions for future needed repairs on my used car and even saved me money by charging my battery instead of replacing it. They are friendly and very kind. I love this place. Thanks so much!

Recommended by a friend who lived in the area when I needed a pre-purchase inspection of a car. Saved me a lot of headache and money by identifying lots of issues with it. Great service and very helpful - I am so glad I took the car in to have them check it out!!

Professional & personable communication. Performed work as stated; priced. Kept me informed through the entire process.Hard to find a shop that you can trust, but I hit the jackpot on this one.

We’ve used Hillmuth in Columbia a few times. Service is exceptional! Everyone is very friendly and professional. We will definitely go there again and refer friends to them. Thank you!

Great service; arranges ahead of time to have my battery available when I arrived.

Im happy with service has been done by Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Columbia. The work was done with high quality and on time.

Took a car that has been on the edge of usability for a while and confused the guys working up front when I started laughing when I heard what it would need to stay safe on the road. That thorough check is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! Much appreciated.

My father is an old school mechanic and I like to turn wrenches on my classic car so our daily drivers are generally serviced within the family. When my Jeep Wrangler started to make the dreaded rocker arm tick I knew that it wasnt something I could handle myself and *really* stressed about letting someone else attempt the repair.After careful research I settled on Hillmuth and I couldnt have picked better. Scott called to update me more frequently than I would have expected and always gave me the heres what you should do and the heres the minimum viable option answers. The book rates were on-par with what I expected and, while this was an expensive non-warranty repair, I feel that there was great value in having Hillmuth tackle this for me.No regrets and happy to have stayed away from the Jeep stealership.

Professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and fairly priced. Saved me money on services I thought were needed, when they actually werent necessary. Passed state vehicle inspection and was given free rental vehicle during weekend service time.

I brought it in with a problem, and they traced it to a defective component they installed 2 years ago. They replaced it for free, and I am back on the road! Excellent, smart, friendly service

I have been taking my car here for awhile now and I can honestly say Scott and his team are the best! I always feel good leaving my car with them and now they come to me to pick it up. Thank you guys for being amazing at what you do! Best Shop in Columbia

Great service, got us in same day. Always fairly priced!

This team is awesome! They are always friendly and thorough! I take my work and personal vehicles there.

Needed State Inspection They did a GREAT job. Very friendly.very professional. Priced right What else could you ask for?

NO CHARGE!!!My battery died on Sunday. Called road service to come out and charge. On Monday battery dead. Called Hilmuth. Sent out their driver and technician. They were able to start the car and technician drove my car to their shop to put on slow charge. I went in next day to pick it up and they said NO CHARGE (not the battery but the service fee).I could not believe the excellent service. Felt like a late Christmas gift.I have always had great service here.Joyce V

I always trust Hillmuth’s advice and never feel that they recommend unneeded repairs. This business is also a huge supporter of community non profits, including one close to our hearts, Special Olympics Howard County!!

Awesome customer service. I felt welcomed when I first called and was received well upon arrival. Im new in town so I was a little skeptical, but it all went smoothly. I didnt feel presurred and was happy they fixed my car and informed me about other things that needs to be done. I will definitely return! Thanks so much for the great customer service!!

I had a wiper motor issue that had to first be researched/identified as to what was wrong. Hillmuth figured out the issue - recommended that part and some other services - and still completed all the work in the same day. Plus having a loaner car so that my wife didnt have to leave work or I didnt have to wait there allowed me to get a lot of work done while the car was being worked on. I will be returning here for future work.

I had a very good experience with Hillmuth. I took my car for a second opinion and they were very quick, helpful and honest in giving me the options for service. I definitely recommend them.

Super helpful explaining the issue in context of the age/mileage on my SUV

Always great to have my car serviced by this shop. Friendly, reliable, and fast

This will be the only place I take my familys cars from now on. That is how good they are. Professional, polite, and no games. I was 20 minutes late for my appt and they were very accommodating. They have a gallery wall of master mechanic and emissions certifications in the waiting room and they know exactly what they are doing. If you are looking for the best in the Columbia area, this is it.

Brought my car in with a bunch of warning lights going off and the transmission making a weird sound, within two days the team at Hillmuth had my car back on the road! They were quick, professional, and up front, I highly recommend them!

Every time I go to the dealer, they tell me my car needs something. I finally made the switch to Hillmuth after the dealer told me I needed a few things and I told them I would defer until later. Hillmuth did their full inspection and found nothing that needed attention. This is the kind of honesty that will keep me coming back.

My State Inspection went well and was completed in a timely manner.

I called Hillmuth and spoke with Scott. I let him know the issue with my daughters car. He told me to drop the car off the next day and they would be able to look at it for me. I received a call the next day from Scott letting me know the exactly what the issue was and how much it would be to repair the car. I am also in the automotive industry so I knew that he wasnt giving me the run-around. This is the third or fourth time I have used their facility. I would recommend Hillmuth to anyone who needs an automotive repair!!! Thank you for the excellent service.

Very pleasant experience. All around good job. Very knowledgeable. Will definitely use again!

We have used Hilmuth three times now and we have always been satisfied with the result. They are also willing to discuss options and prioritize safety. We will definitely be back.

Ive been a customer at the Columbia branch for decades. They do excellent work, provide exceptional customer service, and put in extra effort. Theyve helped me squeeze the last mile out of a couple of cars. In one instance, when the catalytic converter failed on a relatively new car, they interceded with the manufacturer to pay for the cost. Later, a recall was issued for that particular car/catalytic converter. They saved me lots of money. I highly recommend them.

Hillmuth Columbia were very professional and made sure not to rush through doing the work while still getting it done in a timely fashion. I appreciated the follow up after the repair and had a chance to drive it for a few days. The shuttle service was great as well.

Convenient Saturday appointments (every other Saturday), very professional and trustworthy, and located very close to home. Been using them for years.

I come here for oil changes for my car. Their location is great. They take good care of my car.

They always do good by me

Very professional and easy to work with.

I had purchased a vehicle over the weekend in VA and needed a MD state inspection ASAP. I called Hillmuth Monday morning as a new customer and after listening to my situation, they were able to work it out and fit me into their busy schedule. The inspection was thorough (a lot more than what the dealer checked in VA) and the people there could not have been nicer! Im new to the area so Im glad I found a trusting place to take my car to going forward. By the number of cars that came in during the time I was there, I think others feel the same way. This one gentleman walked in, handed over his keys, rattled off a list of issues he has with his car, and left -- as if with complete trust that Hillmuth will take care of everything.

Tire replacement and alignment. Tires sourced from Tire Rack. They do have Generals that would be ok but wanted better Continentals. Was going to the Clarksville shop. Both are great and fairly close. Columbia is a larger shop. Work is always as expected and first rate. They maintain any car work we have that isnt warranty service.

I called on a Friday morning urgently needing my front headlamp replaced. No simple task these days. Stan quoted me a price much more fair than the dealer and got it done before 3pm. Friendly, professional, sanitary...a true pleasure to deal with. I will be back!

When my brother stopped being a mechanic several years ago I needed a shop to go to, I chose Hillmuth because of the good reviews. The reviews were real and we have received nothing but good service from this shop, we took our car there again last Thursday for over heating, and the repair was finished the next day. They keep you updated on price and progress of the repair. They will continue to be our go to shop in Columbia.

Very courteous, timely and reasonable. Will plan to use them again.

Only had an oil change, but they went over nearly everything concerning the running gear. Quite happy with this kind of care.

I couldn’t be more satisfied with the repairs that were while they were having to work with my Carmax warranty. Everything was exceptional and I would highly recommend this to anybody who needs car repairs

Hillmuth has become our go-to auto mechanic for the past year. When a routine check revealed that a repair was needed, they didnt just tell me so -- they sent pictures showing the problem. When our van failed emissions testing, they found and fixed the problem, and the van passed.

Brought my 2005 Honda Pilot in for annual maintenance. After my second time working with Hillmuth Columbia, I can say with confidence that this team tells the customer what truly needs to be serviced. They are not looking to charge an unreasonable amount for unnecessary repairs. Thankful for a local business dedicated to quality and integrity!

Friendly, honest helpful and prompt work. Great guarantee.

Professional. Did what they promised. Done in one day.

I really enjoyed my experience with Hillmuth. I initially contacted them to install a tire from TireRack. It was very easy to set up an appointment with them. They had everything ready when I got there. They even found a burnt out break light and replace it.

Ive had my car serviced here three times and have always had a great experience. They are professional and have great customer service. Its also helpful that they will drive you home after you drop your car off.

Excellent customer service from beginning to end. Will definitely use them for all my vehicles now. Highly recommended.

Had to have truck towed to shop for not starting. Truck now starts. Running great.Thanks to the team at Hillmuth

Service was very professional and courteous.

Very knowledgeable and great to deal with. Honest and trustworthy, very fair prices as well. I would recommend them to anyone with confidence.

Always an honest assessment and reasonable prices. Great work too.

Scott and the whole team were awesome as always very professional.I take my fleet of vehicles there whenever they need service or repairs they are the bestMike M Jr. BBApts.

I have a 2003 Toyota truck with very high mileage on it. The radiator finally failed and I was towed to Hillmuth (Recommended by my insurance company). Hillmuth was diligent in obtaining replacement parts and evaluating potential other problems. Got me back on the road in quick turn around time.

Hillmuth has taken exceptional care of our cars for probably 35 years. They have earned our trust and by following their recommendations we have kept our cars on the road for 10 years or more. They are a professional and knowledge business that has never let us down.

The staff were wonderful to work with

My car over heated, I was recommended to get my car towed there, which worked since my roadside assistance will tow within 15mi. I got it towed there, and got the call of what was going on. Stated my radiator fan was done, the thermostat was done as well as the hose connected to it. Total job was gonna be done at 1800.. incredibly expensive. I paid the fee for them even investigating my car, and then paid to get it towed back to where I live. After sending a message to quite a few places, the quotes I received from others, even the car dealership I bought my car from was on the high side of 900. Also, decided to make sure what the problem was, was actually the problem. It was just the fan that needed to be replaced, found a certified part for 100 dollars and will be paying someone else to install it. Saved myself over 1300. If you are a female, do not go there. I do think in the automotive world girls are treated with way less respect and are constantly going to try and rip you off.

Talk about quick and efficient service! Brought in the CRV for odd drive-train noises and was seen, evaluated and on the road again within an hour. Real and honest people at Hillmuth will have me going back for both cars in future. Stan and the Columbia Hillmuth crew exude trust and professionalism!

Another great experience euthanasia the guys at Hillmuth. Fast,, great service, clean, and priced fairly. I recommend Alex as your mechanic

UPDATE 2, April 2021: The car was brought in originally for a oil change and leak, had gaskets and valve cover replaced. It sat for most of the pandemic so we didnt notice that the leak wasnt fixed. Took it to BA to get looked at and they immediately were able to diagnose the leaks ( clean the engine and do a leak test ) and shockingly its leaking from the repair job done at Hillmuth. Never Again.UPDATE: Since this review was entered the owner reached out to me in an effort to correct the issue, and has done so.Summary: Careless mistakes, not thorough, forgetting to inform of full quote.They forgot to inform me about ~$600 worth of work.The work and parts were on the initial quote, they just forgot to tell me about it. Twice they called back having a case of the “oops we forgots”This isn’t a case of them having found new issues during the course of the repair. If that were the case I would have 0 issues with this.First they forgot the diagnostic charge had to be added on. Fine. I’d already approved the work and assumed it had been in what I was quoted. Whatever.Then, they called to say they’d forgotten to inform me about the part they needed to order. They’d gotten me to approve the work / labor for the replacing of the part but somehow forgot to quote the actual part itself? Why would they quote work to replace a part without including the cost of the part?Careless mistakes that will prevent me from bringing any of my cars here again.They also quoted 1800 bucks for a brake job. On a golf. Absolutely exorbitant price there.After all was said and done they forgot to attach a hose and had they bothered to test drive the vehicle to confirm the problem was corrected they would have seen the check engine light that popped up basically as soon as we left.This review was prompted by a call from hillmuth, for a review. The man on the phone chose to argue with me about my vehicle rather than listen to my complaint. Good job.

Took my 2010 for a Maryland safety inspection. Super friendly, easy to work with. Great communication. Did a fantastic job. Would definitely recommend!

They are wonderful people who are friendly and professional. They do well to do what is asked, and suggest what may be needed, rather than pressure or force you. Very trustful!! Definitely recommend!!

I have owned a Hybrid car since the last Bush administration. After driving 1200 miles from my home around New Orleans, I learned a fun fact (the hard way) that at about year 15 the main hybrid batteries die and need to be replaced. I talked to the closest dealer and they wanted $12,000 to replace it. I knew I could do better. I found BestHybridBatteries.com and I could get a replacement for under $3K. Now all I needed was someone to take out the old one and install the new. After being laughed out of three shops, I called Hillmuth of Columbia. Scott was a godsend. I had to get the not-so-light battery shipped directly to them, which they accepted and called me to confirm the arrival. A few days later, with tow truck phone numbers in hand, I bravely made the 2 hour voyage to the shop. When they were replacing the battery, they noticed a few things that needed attention, gave me a reasonable estimate, and fixed it right then and there. They even offered lunch recommendations! Honestly, most shops I’ve visited can and do exploit customer desperation. NOT Hillmuth. With fair pricing and agreeable staff, this is the place any and every traveler should bring their vehicle. Thank you.

Always friendly, clean, professional. Brought vehicle in for MD inspection. Work needed was assessed at $2000 (exhaust system). Brought car to Korean mechanic in Ellicott City (who used to be an inspection station). He fixed the main part of the problem for $200. Am not doubting that the more thorough repair recommended by Hillmuth would have been superior. Perhaps they could have offered the more basic repair needed to pass inspection as well. To their credit, Hillmuth gave the inspection certificate based on the other shops work.

The main area is clean and the guys there are professionals and yet personal! They have worked on both of my vehicles and have doe a great and honest job!!!! Will continue to bring my vehicles here!! So helpful that they have their own loaners to give and the work is done so quickly!!

They are always efficient and they will NEVER beat around the bush. They do GREAT work. My parents have been going to them for over 30 years and they won’t go anywhere else

About a year ago, our front fan was making noise. I tried taking it back to CarMax, but they were booked - I used their find a repair service, and Hillmuth came up. What I liked - easy to talk to, convenient location. Why the 3 stars - they said the part was hard to get, no Nissan dealer had it in stock, and the part alone was going to cost $900 (it was under warranty).Okay, but then they tried to upsell me on a complete brake replacement, including all new rotors, which came to a staggering $1800 out of my pocket. The car had 25K on it, and I had just purchased it from CarMax a few months earlier. I went over to Ourisman Nissan, who had a good laugh over the repair - total repair with P&L was way less than $900 - and didnt try to upsell.I know this sounds really specific and youre probably thinking this wont happen to you - youre probably right. Every customer is different, and Hillmuth isnt a bad place. What I find is that Hillmuth is better for general repairs that dont require hard-to-get parts. Do some googling first - if the problem seems car-specific (many Nissan front left fans fail in the first 30K miles, for instance) and if you have a dealership nearby that you trust, use the dealership first. Otherwise, with Hillmuth and really every other independent garage, assess the state of your car first to avoid the upsell - do you know you need brakes, vs. do you think the brakes are fine?

I have been using Hillmuth Auto Care services for over 20 years. The team is professional, excellent service and quality parts. Even if we move out of the Columbia area we will still continue to use Hillmuth to service both of our vehicles.

Excellent customer service and excellent work.

Easy to make appointments, great communication, lots of positive interaction at the office. Highly recommend.Other than the condition, age, and mileage of the loner, this is a truly a caring operation.

Professional service performed in timely manner at fair price.

I went in hoping to have my bus repaired, and they indeed did so! I was very pleased with their patience in waiting for my check to process. Also, they accidentally locked me out of my bus, however, they had the tools by which to rectify this small misstep, and even gave me hand sanitizer on my way out! I would definitely recommend if you would like complimentary hand sanitizer!

Went in for a state inspection, and everyone was very courteous and professional! In addition they got the work done in a very timely manner and had an appropriately distanced waiting room!

They always take good care of my car. Theyre friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.

Scott was friendly and professional. He let me know that I might have some more work down the road because I had trouble with my brake line but all good now! I would definitely recommend Hillmuth Auto Care!

I have always had great service when I have brought my car to Hillmuth. They have done the necessary work without trying to talk me into something that was not necessary. They is always a friendly atmosphere in the office.

Awesome team!

Extremely professional and quick.

I have had two vehicles with high mileage repaired at Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Columbia. Both vehicles were repaired perfectly, and on time. I was referred to this shop, and I wish I had been using them all along. It would have saved me money, time and frustration. I highly recommend this auto repair business.

Excellent service! Reasonably priced!! Honest and reliable! Now bring both vehicles here for service and work.

I have been taking both of my vehicles to Hillmuth for several years. They have always been very professional and knowledgeable regarding automotive repairs and maintenance. They also have a free shuttle service to home and work. I will never go anywhere else.

Took my car for Safety Inspection. I received top-notch service. I highly recommend!

Great service and very reliable. No hard selling on recommended repairs.

These are honest people doing honest work. Scott typically takes care of my car, and I appreciate his candor when it comes to necessary, recommended, and superfluous repairs and service. Hillmuth may not be your cheapest option, but its a fair and appropriate rate for the services they provide.

Best car repair in Howard County. Would not take my car anywhere else.Great mechanics. Friendly staff. They dont try to sell you what you dont need. They have free loaner cars.We have been taking our cars there for almost 30 years. In all that time, only ad one issue with their work. And, they acknowledged the issue and fixed it for free.Have a great loyalty program and a pretty good app.Highly recommend them. They are great!!!