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Eastman Auto Care
- Job
- Work
- Truck
“My daughters car needed brake lines replaced graduation weekend and Larry came in on Sunday to finish so we could get on the road much ealier than expected.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Ames, IA
24 mechanics listed · 6 in Ames · 4 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
- Communication
- Pickup
- Towed
“It's hard for privately owned companies, or any company, to be this self-accountable and accountable to the public in an seemingly instantaneous online manner - have a lot of respect for the way things are being run here and for the people putting in...”
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Wheelock's Auto Service
- Work
- Honest
- Communication
“UPDATE: A major discount tire dealer in Ankeny put on new tires for me, then said I needed $740 worth of work (idler arm replacement and etc); took it to Wheelocks - $409 if you want it, but NOT EVEN NEEDED.”
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Campus Garage
- Communication
- College
- Student
“They knew what the issue immediately when I described the sounds my vehicle was making over the phone, inspected my car the next day and had it fixed the day after!!”
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En-Tire Car Care
“Jeff managed to get the part first thing Saturday morning, and even stayed a bit past their closing time on Saturday afternoon to get the car working again.”
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
- Priced
- People
- Vehicle
“Dave's has been a great partner for Gilbert Schools helping us keep buses running and on the road.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops work on transmissions. What each one says about rebuilds, warranty terms and the brands it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 6 are in Ames itself and 18 come from towns including Boone (4, 14 mi), Jewell (2, 20 mi) and Des Moines (2, 31 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,162 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (82%) and value (75%). 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), maintenance (3), oil changes (3), transmission (3) and check engine light (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 14 of the 24 shops here. Rebuild quality is hands-on skill, and a shop that has been in one place a long time is easier to hold to a warranty. It is what their listings state, not a guarantee.
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Big 8 Tyre Center
“I came by after hours when they were closed and seen the door open so I asked if they can put my spare tire on and he did with pleasure so fast I was so thankful he got us back on the road because we had no tools”
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Bud's Auto Repair
“After calling 6 other shops and being told they couldn't help us, it was great to have someone actually sit there on the phone and actually explain what was happening.”
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Condon's Services Ltd
“Needed a replacement tire for a good deal and they communicated with me while there about my options and what would be best and they got me all set and taken care of very quickly, great family business, very honest and even gave my 4 kiddos a bag of ...”
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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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Hoyt Boyz Repair
- Truck
- Price
- Engine
“Very fair pricing, stuff done right.”
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Barkmeier Auto Repair
- Truck
- Cost
- Vehicle
“I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a place you can count on to fix what ever is wrong from fuel pumps to electrical problems, and at a reasonable price.”
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Les Auto
- Priced
“He's quick and fair on price”
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Sternquist Garage & Tire
- Work
- Honest
- Estimates
“I took my car here for a second opinion (first shop was Barkmer- something worst experience ever) they gave me the current diagnosis and fixed it beautifully.”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- Diagnostic
- Needs
- Report
“One of the best experiences I've ever had with a broken car, typically when you're in this sort of situation everything can seem pretty grim, but with the guys here at Honest Wrenches ot was hinestly a breeze to get through.”
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Imlay Service
- Honest
- Price
“Nice place”
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R & R Auto Services
- Mechanic
“And most important: if they know they can't fix it (rare) they'll tell you (instead of trying and not being able to do it) and recommend the proper place to go.”
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Finish Line
- Vehicle
“I sense their willingness to learn how to expand their abilities (that they can work on mini cooper to a point) and adding new services (such as dealer of particular tire).”
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Young's Integrity Auto
“It is very hard to find a mechanic to trust, so it's refreshing to find a mechanic explain things to you, answer your questions in terms you understand, and have reasonable prices.”
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Dan's Auto
“Reasonable prices combined with a knowledgeable mechanic.”
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Rohloff Repair
- Price
“Great knowledge and does quality work, you won't be disappointed”
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T&C Repair
“Troy is a very trustworthy and experienced mechanic, he does quality work at a fair price”
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S & S Sales & Service
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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 ...”
Transmission Repair Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$875
Maximum cost
$3825
National Average
$1530
Avg Per Hour Rates
$140
$1203
$3060
Typical price range is based on 389 cost profiles
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