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TMA
“My wife took her vehicle in they changed some parts and didn't even fix the issue and when I called I was told they wasn't asked to see what the issue was and just replaced parts.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Rapid City, SD
21 technicians listed · 12 in Rapid City · 1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Black Hills Truck Shop
- Job
- Traveling
- Diagnosed
“My late older brother Lester and my late husband were both ASE certified automotive technicians and it's really hard to find honest automotive technicians to work on my vehicles.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Wheel
- Noise
- Job
“Nick,Josh and their team were willing to at least take a look at our van when we broke down in the middle of nowhere and then they were able to assist us with the different options when literally everyone was backed up by 3 weeks of work( including t...”
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Royal Wheel Alignment
“We were referred to Eric and crew at Royal Wheel Alignment who got us in that afternoon, replaced our brake pads and rotors and had us back on the road in a couple hours.”
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Thomas Auto Service
- Traveling
- van
- Life
“Thomas Auto Service was kind enough to squeeze us in, promptly diagnosed the problem and were proactive in locating the compressor right away and fixed our car next day.”
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Black Hills Tire
“We are a Marine Corps family moving from Virginia to California, and we were on our way to see Mount Rushmore for the day and popped a slow leak flat on a nail.”
Listed for drivers in and around Rapid City, SD, these 21 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Rapid City, SD
Of the 21 technicians we list here, 12 are in Rapid City itself and 9 come from towns including Spearfish (3, 43 mi), Custer (2, 29 mi) and Black Hawk (1, 7 mi). 20 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,945 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (73%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Rapid City?
12 of the 21 shops are located in Rapid City; the rest come from other towns within 50 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Great Western Tire Inc
“Wasn't too happy about the price of the repair but unfortunately we have bad moments and good moments and we'll the service I got from Mike was superb and I highly recommend 👌 …”
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RNJ Auto Inc
- Dollars
- Turbo
- Trip
“We were from out of town and my truck needed some repairs and Rick went out of his way to get me back up and going and the price was very reasonable thanks Rick.”
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Affordable Automotive Repair & Sales
“He is a genuine guy who not only doesn't want to take advantage of anyone himself, but provides tips to avoid getting taken advantage of by other businesses.”
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Halvorsen's Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Light
- Fuel
“My car basically was beyond repair, they also have used cars and sold me one at a reasonable price, and while they spruced my new car up they allowed me to borrow one of their cars to run errands around town.”
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Alternative Automotive Inc
- Knowledge
- Price
- Stars
“Because of the remote nature of our trip ahead, Brandon even took the time to explain to what to do/look for if something went wrong and gave us extra fluids to make sure we would be okay if we got caught in a remote place.”
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Nomadic Dyno
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Auto Hobby Center
“Doug got me started, got me the extra tools as I needed them, and the crew would swing by to make sure all was going well and to offer a hand if-needed on some of the alignment tasks.”
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Pro Marine & Auto
“W O R Kelly is awesome he aims it to please..”
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Leo's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Area
- Morning
“The guy there was really quite nice and while I didn't have them work on it there (they didn't have what I needed apparently), they did give me a free diagnosis of my car.”
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Lamonte's Auto Center
- Price
- Mechanic
- Tire
“After measuring the depth of the new one there was a difference of 1/32 which they said was not enough to warrant doing the change and it would not be fair to take my money when it was not needed.”
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Tom's Repair
“He answered his phone when I called and needed help.”
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Black Hills Mobile Mechanic
- 30 Minutes
- Fuel
- Fair
“And while he was unable to drive from Spearfish, South Dakota, in the timeframe that we needed, he bent over backwards trying to find someone to help us.”
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Williams 66 Service
“Quick and easy service”
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Performance Automatics & Services
“Amazing employees that pay attention to your knees when it comes to repairing your vehicles and they actually care about the customers vehicles and the customer themselves I would highly recommend this shop”
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A-Z Mobile Auto Repair
Auto Mechanic Services in Rapid City, SD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$281
Maximum cost
$2808
National Average
$618
Avg Per Hour Rates
$102
$450
$787
Average price range is based on 353 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Rapid City
- “The customer service is absolutely exceptional! The mechanics and techs have top notch experience that will leave you feeling comfortable with the care of your vehicle.” — customer of Black Hills Tire
- “Definitely recommend. Our car needed work while on a road trip, Dave diagnosed and fixed our car same day.” — customer of Affordable Automotive Repair & Sales
- “Honest mechanics, easy downtown location, and reasonable prices make for a place I trust and send my friends if they have car problems.” — customer of Great Western Tire Inc
- “Great shop, friendly courteous employees, and they definitely have some expierience and expertise in the alignment/suspension world.” — customer of Royal Wheel Alignment
- “Shout out to local mechanic who was empathetic, fairly priced and very skilled!” — customer of Halvorsen's Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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