TMA
“The employees treated me with respect and even provided me with rides home and back to the shop to pick up my car!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Rapid City, SD
12 technicians listed · 10 in Rapid City · 5 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Black Hills Truck Shop
“In fact it is the best experience I have ever had with mechanic shops!”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“They did more than what we expected, from researching to find an almost unavailable part, to completely test everything!”
Royal Wheel Alignment
“Been a customer for 45 years, and they are always prompt, reasonable, and very skilled at their work.”
Black Hills Tire
“They treated me great, super customer service and spoke to me every step of the way!”
RNJ Auto Inc
“To date he hasn't had a misdiagnosis on any of my vehicles, even when other shops couldn't figure things out (how I met Rick in the first place).”
Listed for drivers in and around Rapid City, SD, these 12 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 12 technicians we list here, 10 are in Rapid City itself and 2 come from Black Hawk (1, 7 mi) and Ellsworth AFB (1, 9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,495 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 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 financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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?
10 of the 12 shops are located in Rapid City; the rest come from other towns within 10 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Halvorsen's Auto Repair
“Rapid City tour bus companies got our people safely back to their hotel and Halvorsen's Auto Repair worked Sunday and then Monday from 6 AM until the afternoon to get the bus fixed so they could return home.”
Great Western Tire Inc
“Highly recommended by myself, where your visit of a friendly environment remains with you far after the service was completed”
Affordable Automotive Repair & Sales
“They were able to get it fixed the same day, while everyone else we called said it would be the next day before they could look and another for the parts to come in.”
Nomadic Dyno
“Very helpful and knowledgeable in the EFI world.”
Auto Hobby Center
“Recently did a DIY oil change, they have all the quality tools you need and very helpful mechanics all around!”
Pro Marine & Auto
“Amazing service he won't charge you for things you don't need, kelly is an amazing guy!!!”
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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