Big E's red 1970 Pro Street Chevelle, side on, with BIG E AUTO REPAIR lettered on the quarter panel

Columbia, Missouri

Honest work.
Back on the road.

We’re an auto shop on N Wagon Trail Road. Our customers keep writing the same two things about us, so we may as well lead with them.

4.9from 44 Google reviewsMon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

“He’s always sure to show you the old parts and explain the work.”

Betsy MurphyGoogle review, 2 years ago

What we get
trusted with

These are the jobs our customers have written about by name. If yours isn’t on the list, call and ask. It’s a short conversation.

(573) 449-0413
  1. 01

    Diagnosis

    Finding the actual fault before anything gets replaced. One customer put it plainly: he diagnosed the problem, fixed it, and had them back on the road.

  2. 02

    Engine work

    Up to and including a full engine replacement. One family has had us work on all their vehicles, engine swap included.

  3. 03

    Differentials

    A Jeep differential is one of the jobs our reviews name by part, on a vehicle we had already done engine work on.

  4. 04

    Bearings, and getting you moving

    Somebody driving through Columbia lost a wheel bearing and was back on the road in a couple of hours.

Twin carburetors on a tunnel ram intake with nitrous plumbing, photographed on the bench in the Big E's workshop

In the shop

Twin carburetors on a tunnel ram, and the nitrous plumbing that goes with it.

That’s our
Chevelle

A 1970 Pro Street car with a full cage, drag slicks and our name lettered on the quarter panel. It sits in the shop, and it’s the picture on our Facebook page.

We mention it because it tells you something a services list can’t: this is a shop that likes the work.

The red Chevelle on its trailer inside the Big E's workshop, next to the lift and the parts bench

The Chevelle, in the shop on N Wagon Trail Road

Around the shop

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Big E's red 1970 Pro Street Chevelle in side profile, roll cage visible through the open door, drag slicks and black hood stripes
The Chevelle on its trailer inside the Big E's workshop, beside the vehicle lift and parts bench
The Chevelle head on, twin black hood stripes over red, cowl scoop and quad headlights
Twin carburetors on a tunnel ram intake, braided fuel lines and regulators, photographed in the shop
The same tunnel ram from the other side, nitrous solenoids and plumbing visible on the bench
The tunnel ram assembly stood up in the shop, wiring loom draped over the intake

What people write

4.944 reviews on Google

Very honest and competent mechanic. Big E has worked on all our vehicles including an engine replacement. He's always sure to show you the old parts and explain the work. This guy is a national (or at least Columbia!) treasure!

Betsy Murphy2 years ago

I was traveling through Columbia and lost a wheel bearing. Big E and his son got me back on the road in just a couple of hours. If I lived in the area they would have all my business. Honest and fair prices.

Murphy Other7 years ago

Great pricing. Honest work. Friendly owner. I've known him.for 15 years. He diagnosed our problem, fixed it and had us back on the road ASAP.

Kevin Kite3 years ago

I toke my Jeep to Big E they did a amazing job on my engine and my other vehicle needs Big E never over charged me for anything that didn't need to be done to my vehicle, he is a very honest mechanic. Big E is who I will go to for all my vehicle needs THANKS BIG E

Nicole Westa year ago

Reviews are quoted exactly as they were written, spelling and all.

Sons, and now grandsons

“Over 20 years I have been going there when I have car issues. Never had to go back once he fixed my my car issue. I love going there because he has trained his sons to be mechanics and now his grandsons. I think that is so awesome to start them out so young.”

Carrie BrownGoogle review, 5 years ago

Find us

Opening hours
Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Address

5960 N Wagon Trail Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Payment

Credit and debit cards accepted

Access

Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking

Big E’s Auto Repair

5960 N Wagon Trail Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Closed weekends

Tell us what
it’s doing

Calling is faster, and during shop hours somebody will pick up. If it’s after six or a weekend, leave it here and we’ll get back to you.

(573) 449-0413
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