Sanford's Automotive Service offers auto repair, auto maintenance and other automotive services. We're located in Columbia, South Carolina and proudly serve customers from all over the greater Columbia, SC area. Mike Sanford began working on motorcycles and cars in his garage at an early age.
When he began entering racing competitions in Motorcross and Late Model Sportsman Dirt Track, he realized the need to know as much as possible about automotive and engine repair.Later, he worked as an auto mechanic at a local dealerships amassing more than 10 years experience before opening his own garage.
When he began entering racing competitions in Motorcross and Late Model Sportsman Dirt Track, he realized the need to know as much as possible about automotive and engine repair.Later, he worked as an auto mechanic at a local dealerships amassing more than 10 years experience before opening his own garage.
Services
For the best auto repair shop and service with a smile, visit Mike Sanford and his trusty Shop Assistant Lucy. Sanford's Auto Service opened this repair shop in 1989. For over 20 years we have been making drivers happy all over Columbia, SC and the surrounding communities. This clipping covering Sanford's Auto Service was featured in "The State", a newspaper in Columbia, SC.
Reviews (12)
Arlicia Wilson
Nov 16, 2021
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He quoted 500. Then heard Infiniti then it jumped to 800.(its a 2001) when I came to pick the car up he said he ran into some other problems and the price jumped to over 900. HE BROKE THE METAL HOLDING ROD o the alternator so he moved it up front so it will be easier to get to the next time if there is e next time said he put it there with bracket and a screw and he hoped it would hold and he was sure it would, well it did not and now the alternator is down in between my engine and belts sticking, burning and grinding and causing problems, my lawyer says it's willful negligence and and boardering
LeeAnn D.
Aug 19, 2021
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I was looking for an honest mechanic to look at my 2013 F150, thinking I needed new brakes, and I certainly found one. As a traveling nurse, I rely heavily on my vehicle for my assignments and the service I received from Mike was outstanding. He explained everything in detail and was honest about not needing new brakes at this time, I did an oil change and tire rotation, the service was fast and I even scored a couple of delicious tomatoes. I appreciated the honesty and will definitely bring my truck back for any future repairs and maintenance. I highly recommend him.
Nikki Nik
Apr 29, 2021
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Herb Cotton
Apr 15, 2021
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How fortunate I was to find Mike Sanford. He is a highly competent mechanic who identified a situation with my engine that Subaru dealership mechanics completely missed. That one thing alone saved me from unneeded repair costs. On another issue with my fuel line, he identified the problem quickly, and fixed it in a timely manner. He is honest, and reasonable, and very good at what he does. Can't thank him enough!
Blake Mayenschein
Jan 29, 2021
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Mike was very professional and straight forward about the work he was doing on my car (65 Mustang). It's difficult to find mechanics that can work on vintage cars, but Mike is in a league of his own. He provided constant updates about the status of the car, the bill, and work that needed to be done. He told me about things that I could fix that would be easy rather than him charging me (hard to find a good mechanic that isn't out to nickle and dime you). Overall I had a great experience with Mike and would trust him to work on any of my vehicles.
Alex Brown
Nov 13, 2020
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Josh Kjpearson
Oct 19, 2020
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!!HE WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE BUT STILL CHARGE AS IF HE DID!!! I RECENTLY HAD A ISSUE WITH MY AUDI OVERHEATING AND I CALLED THIS MECHANIC SINCE HE HAD GOOD REVIEWS. SO AFTER SPEAKING WITH HIM HE SEEMED VERY NICE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, SO I TRUSTED HIM AND LET HIM REPLACE THE SENSOR AND A DAY LATER HE CALLS ME AND QUOTES ME 300 DOLLARS AND CHANGE FOR THE WORK AND SENSOR AND I SPOKE WITH HIM A DAY LATER AND HE RECOMMENDED ME TO GET A OIL CHANGE WHICH I ALWAYS DO AT AUDI BUT I LET HIM DO IT HE DIDNT QUOTE ME A PRICE FOR THE OIL CHANGE BUT I FIGURED IT WOULD BE LESS THAN THE DEALERSHIP BUT NO HIS OIL CHANGE
Brandon Foxworth
May 26, 2020
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I had a bad rear end problem and I took my truck 2015 Chevrolet to this shop. He inspected it for me and gave me a great quote. He gave me a estimate of when the job would be finished and he was right he would finish up faster than i thought.I Would recommend this repair shop to anyone who has a issue with their vehicle. Truck rides better than when I first purchased it. Will bring my other car back for some good quality work to be done.
Kelly M.
Jul 09, 2018
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I'm only temporarily in town and I've had to bring my vehicle to Mike twice. I've had a lot of experience with auto shops (older Jeep) and am very impressed with Sanford's. Mike was very communicative with me while my Jeep was in his care, he did not BS me, he was timely, and he did not overcharge. I highly recommend Sandford's Automotive Service and I am very grateful to have my Jeep back and running like new!
Wayne B.
Nov 13, 2017
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Sanford's is awsome. Excellent service and follow through. Found a vehicle we wanted to purchase 2800 miles away from us in Portland, OR. Had the dealership take it to Sanfords for a 3rd party mechanics inspection since we could not be there in person. Sanford's went above and beyond. Not only did they inspect the vehicle for mechanical soundness, but they also understood our situation so looked the entire vehicle over for cosmetic flaws and also gave their honest opinion of the vehicle as a whole. When we received the vehicle there were no surprises and everything was as described
Ronnie Ballentine
Oct 01, 2017
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Keith D.
Feb 06, 2013
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Sanford's automotive is probably the most straight forward and most considerate mechanic experience I have ever had during a time where my car was needing work and I was enduring the typical stress and worry we all do.
A few months ago my friend and I broke down about 25 minutes from my home in Columbia. Got towed to Sanford's Automotive and within a short amount of time we had the diagnosis of the problem. Mr. Sanford was completely straight forward, gave us the bad news that the engine was shot but assured us that with his many years in the area and lots of experience and cooperation
A few months ago my friend and I broke down about 25 minutes from my home in Columbia. Got towed to Sanford's Automotive and within a short amount of time we had the diagnosis of the problem. Mr. Sanford was completely straight forward, gave us the bad news that the engine was shot but assured us that with his many years in the area and lots of experience and cooperation
