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Eastman Auto Care
- Truck
- Vehicle
- College
“They'll tell us repairs that are recommended, but also will talk about how vital they are (we have some old cars, and some things are just not worth fixing).”
Best Transmission Fluid Change & Flush in Ames, IA
24 experts listed · 6 in Ames · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
- Towed
- Oil
- Opinion
“I really appreciated that they kept me updated on the work as it progressed and also checked in with me when they found other issues with recommendations.”
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Central Iowa Diesel Performance
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Knowledge
“I have always been impressed with the knowledge and their ability not only to preform the service in a timely manner but to explain exactly what is required.”
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Campus Garage
- Student
- Diagnosis
- BMW
“We're back again - 3 yrs since we moved back to Ames - and we will continue to use and recommend Campus Garage for all our auto repair/maintenance needs.”
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En-Tire Car Care
“So awesome play special David they are so good I'm not going to go for any mechanic from now only that place 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 …”
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Elmquist Autocare Center
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops change and flush transmission fluid. What each one says about fluid brands, filters and pricing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
6 of the 24 experts we list are based in Ames; the other 18 serve Ames from towns including Des Moines (31 mi), Ankeny (21 mi) and Urbandale (28 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 8,824 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (83%), quality (82%) and value (69%). 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (6), check engine light (4), oil changes (4), transmissions (4) and cooling system (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 10 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Can I book a fluid change online with shops listed for Ames?
An online booking link appears for 7 of the 24 shops. Give them the year, make and model when you book, because the fluid has to be on the shelf and some specifications are ordered in rather than stocked.
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Big 8 Tyre Center
“I would honestly have to say each and every person that works at big 8 is very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and goes up and beyond what is expected of anyone that works as hard as they do!!”
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Bud's Auto Repair
“Although I was dealing with a stressful situation Dax was incredibly kind and helpful despite being only 15 minutes from closing to care for the wheel issues on my Honda.”
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Craig Automotive
- Price
“I was stranded on a Sunday night, and when I called at 8am Monday morning to ask the status of my car, I was told they probably wouldn't even be able to get to my car that day because of how busy they were.”
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Sternquist Garage & Tire
- Estimates
- Prices
- Job
“They make it life friendly by offering and doing things such as coming to pick your vehicle up and drop it off so you don't have to try and figure out a way to do it”
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Brakes Plus
- Work
- Oil
- Crew
“Along with the repairs I needed done, they also took the time to look at my cars report and noticed I had missed a few routine checks, flushes, etc etc and while they were dealing with all my cars other problems they got those done too!”
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LOF Xpress Oil Change – Ankeny
“Guy who I was talking to was great!”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- Report
- Oil
- Fluid
“Tanner was our CSR, and he was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and fully transparent with everything that we could expect with the decisions we needed to make (the good, bad and the ugly!”
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J-Town Auto
“What set this place apart was that they were totally transparent about the issues, very clear in their explanation of the issues and were priced very competitively.”
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Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
“Excellent service all the way around helped me pick out the rims the girl at the front desk was very knowledgeable and everyone there made stuff easy had a rim come with a imperfection and they still let me install it with my impatience and replaced ...”
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J & K Automotive
- Job
- Oil
- Fair
“I took by car to j & k for oil and filter change and also while it was there i had them replace all the fluilds in the brake system, cooling system, transmission, and they checked the car completely over.”
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Premier Automotive Service
“Everyone I spoke to was professional, kind, and friendly, and I absolutely love that they take pictures and send a full write up for their inspections.”
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All Drive Transmission
- Honesty
- Diagnosed
- Old Car
“I thought here we go , but I let truck sit up there a week and called almost everyday to ask questions and Ashley who answered phones was always polite and answered my questions without attitude .”
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Scott's Automotive Services Inc
“We had a power charging problem after new bat and alt and couldnt figure it out they had it figured out in a short time and helped find a way to get it fixed for a very reasonable price.”
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Silzer Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Pickup
“Sometimes getting parts for a vehicle that old is a challenge, but I can say the Silzer has always found a solution and kept the cost very, very reasonable.”
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Willard Garage
“Took it to numerous dealerships and other garages, and NONE of them fixed the root of the problem and it just came back on after a few days/weeks/months.”
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Beckley Automotive Services
“Unfortunately, in the end, they didn't find a solution to the problem, however they only charged me for one of the many diagnostic tests they did and the new battery.”
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CPS Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Price
- Trip
“They are very good at diagnosing what the problem is, and a fast turnaround for my diesel truck very happy with the service and knowledgeable mechanics.”
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Westside Auto Pros
- Inspection
- Battery
- Waiting Area
“I want to commend the tow truck driver Jermaine who brought her car back, and seeing that her car would get trashed if he left it on the street, he checked it to see what was wrong, got it started and brought it up our vertical driveway.”
Transmission Maintenance Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$274
National Average
$164
$110
$208
Average price range is based on 486 cost profiles
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