About Business
Residents of Columbus, OH, Columbus have long trusted Bernie's Garage & Body Shop Inc. for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Auto body shop or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.4/5 rating with 96 reviews. Throughout Columbus, and particularly in Columbus, OH, Bernie's Garage & Body Shop Inc. is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact Bernie's Garage & Body Shop Inc. for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Columbus, OH facility.
Google Reviews
Charles Yazvac
★★★★★
2 months ago
I have used Bernie's multiple times in the past and I've always been extremely pleased. Today, my wife called them to see if they could take a look at our car since something was scraping when we went over a big bump. (Unfortunately, we went over a curb the other day.) Not only did Bernie's tell her to bring it down today, they fixed the problem for free and wouldn't accept any payment! This place is terrific and will have my business forever!
Cheryl Hill
★★★★★
a year ago
Bernie’s helped us out so much! Our van’s radiator busted the night before on the side of the road as we were passing through Columbus. They got the radiator changed, coolant fan, thermometer, upper and lower radiator hose changed and refilled our coolant. Only charged for Labor as well bc we bought our own parts at Autozone down the street. They were honest, fast, understanding of what happened and sympathized with us. They wanted to make sure we were safe to get back home. I highly recommend Bernie’s, as a family owned mom and pop shop. This place will treat you like family.
Jayne Reynolds
★★★★★
9 months ago
Update: it's only showing 4 1/2 stars, but I gave it 5, highest rating. Wow. What's not to love about a family owned and operated neighborhood business that's been serving the community for over 60 years? I never leave Google reviews, but I've got to make an exception for Bernie's. Though busy, they worked me in right away and gave me a beautiful new bumper more quickly than I would have expected. Both the work and the service was excellent. And they're just really nice folks. I recommend them very highly!
Jake Nofziger
★★★★★
9 months ago
I needed to come here and say amazing things about Bernie’s Garage in Clintonville! I’ve had two things unexpectedly go wrong on my car in the last month & they have taken great care of me both times! Their prices are unbeatable. Bev at the desk is such a sweetie, I love chatting with her whenever I stop in! She let me know about the family business as well.
Andrew Goolsby
★★★★★
8 years ago
When I need some auto repairs or service I know exactly where I'll go. Bernie's does it all from body work to regular maintenance. Bev and Danny are extremely helpful and some of the most genuine people you'll ever meet!
christopher rochester
★
☆☆☆☆
6 years ago
Went to Bernie's because of the great ratings and they are an A+ BBB shop. My first experience wasn't a good one. They installed my tires on backwards and I had to come back 😭😫. Most high performance tires these days are unidirectional and they couldn't get it right the first time. Went flat overnight and would have stranded me if it wasn't for a pump I had.
J L
★★★★★
3 months ago
so transparently speaking, I’ve never actually been here, but I love the decor. I love how much you take in the business.
Rauce Powers
★
☆☆☆☆
7 months ago
Had a rust hole in the center of my trunk, needed it cut out and metal welded in. They did an incomplete hack job, as you can see there's still a couple big holes they did t seal, and you can even see rusty edges they didn't bother with. To top it off, there was still a towel wedged under my car. Never again.
Edy DeGood
★★★★★
a year ago
TJ did a great job on repairing a rust spot on my wheel well, it looks brand new!! The cost was true to his quote, staff was always easy to contact and nice on the phone. I'll definitely go back for any further work.
Evan Gray
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
After a spark plug and ignition coil job my vehicles engine failed about a week later. It turns out that Bernie's had dropped items or somehow got metal shavings into the engine. The engine seized up and could not be repaired. I brought my vehicle to a different shop to have the engine looked where they were able to figure out the issues that Bernie's had caused and failed to correct the date of service. Bernie's offered to put a new engine in for me but they do not have a mechanic who can manage this work anymore on staff and refused to pay the other shop. It took a month of dealing with Bernie's and trying to diagnose the true issues before I was able to get my vehicle back. When Bernie's insurance got involved it was clear to the adjustor what had occured and their insurer covered the cost from the other shop with zero issues. Bernie's would not refund me for the work they performed that caused the engine to fail in the first place. I have had auto body work done their before and been pleased but this was just too much. I am not sure who at the shop is deceiving whom but something is different about Bernie's now. This is not the first neighborhood complaint I have heard after telling others about the huge issues I ran into this time around.
Nedy Valdivia
★★★★★
a year ago
Thank you guys for taking care of us. We were stranded on the side of the highway the night before. Making our way back to Nashville from Pennsylvania when our van broke down. We had great customer service at the autozone down the street then they referred us to Bernie’s. They took care of us, did NOT over charge us and had our van ready within 2-3 hours after installing a new radiator and coolant fan. Thanks so much!!! Highly recommend this place.
Tara Myers
★★★★★
11 months ago
I brought my 2019 Jeep Wrangler in for them to check and dealing with them has been amazing. I am happy to have found a mechanic that I trust and feel comfortable with!
Madeleine
★★★★★
4 years ago
I just got my car back from Bernie's this morning and I was super happy with the results. One morning at work I noticed there was a weird dent on the roof of my Civic and apparently it was a bullet hole (but with no bullet left). I went to one other place before Bernie's and the estimate was steep. Bernie's was super good at getting me a quick, reasonable estimate and then getting my car back to me in three days (although it was actually done about 48 hours I dropped it off). Nice location right off High Street and nice people. Being a young woman and not knowing a lot about cars, I of course was nervous about watching myself and making sure I wasn't taken advantage of, but I definitely didn't have to worry about that with them. Would definitely come back for body work if needed (hopefully will not!)
August Sabo
★★★★★
4 years ago
I have used this shop for mechanical and for body work they have restored my 1987 Ford thunderbird turbo coupe it’s is beautiful and looks just like it did in 1987 I will definitely recommend them to my friends.
stephen medina
★★★★★
a year ago
This business is great! They have helped me so much and have gone the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of. Great pricing wait time and top notch customer service. A++
Mary Silverii
★★★★★
2 years ago
Very nice and helpful! I called panicking about my check engine light coming on in this freezing weather. They were able to see me right away. It ended up not being a big deal but I appreciate their kindness and how knowledgeable they were!
Dave Pollock
★★★★★
Edited a year ago
A nationwide chain shop had told me I needed a service that would damage my car if I didn't have it done. I took my car to Bernie's for my exhaust and asked them to do the service the chain had said I needed as well. Bernie's explained that the recommended service was totally unnecessary and they fixed my exhaust very fast for a great price. Couldn't be happier with the service I received.
M
★★
☆☆☆
4 years ago
They were really nice and always worked with me to drop the car when I needed things done. However, I took my car in a couple months ago to check my brakes and they said they cleaned them for me and that was all that was needed. Turns out I need new front brakes, rotors, and the back wasn’t properly cleaned. I am by no means a daily driver and the car mostly sits so this should have been addressed when I brought it in. I also got told at some points I needed things replaced and a month later I would bring it in (after saving up for a costly repair) and they’d tell me it didn’t. I’m disappointed because I really like the staff but I won’t be coming here anymore.
Craig N
★★★★★
Edited 4 years ago
If you need work done on your vehicle and need a place that you can trust to do an exceptional job while charging an honest price and fixing your vehicle in a timely manner - this is the place to go. Update 9.15.21 Went back again and had another great experience. Needed exhaust fixed (rusted through), fix misfiring cylinders and an oil change. They got it done fast at a great price with great communication. Seriously, if you are reading this considering where to go, just go to Bernie's!
Arthur McCleese
★★★★★
7 years ago
I've brought two cars here two separate times with no complaints. Prices have been better than other shops and turnaround on getting my car back has been quick. Friendly staff. Bernie's will be my first stop in the future for car issues.
