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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.”
Transmission Repair Shops near Ankeny, IA
We have one mechanic in Ankeny on file, and it is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Des Moines (12, 11 mi), Clive (5, 11 mi) and Urbandale (1, 9 mi).
3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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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
- Service
- Work
- Vehicle
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto tire replacement, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replace...”
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All Drive Transmission
- Estimate
- Fluid
- Price
“Our car didn't end up needing the services they provide but they were absolutely fantastic in identifying the issues our car was having and pointing us in the direction of where it could get fixed expertly.”
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Willard Garage
“When I needed scheduled maintenence for my BMW I wanted a shop that cared about each vehicle as it was their own(a big ask these days) and would provid dealership level quality.”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Work
- Inspection
“I brought my vehicle in today for the first time, I was truly blown away by the level of service from the moment I walked in the door until i checked out!”
Area overview: Ankeny, IA
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 5,263 reviews; 21 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 professionalism (85%), quality (74%) and value (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (4), transmissions (4), check engine light (3), fleet services (3) and oil changes (3). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 9 offer financing; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the mechanics on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Ankeny, 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.
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Westside Auto Pros
- Work
- Truck
- Tow
“If you are looking for a place that does quality work, warranties their work, actually has time to get your vehicle in to work on sooner rather than later, completes work in a timely manner, has reasonable prices, provides free rental, and brings ove...”
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All Pro Servicenter
“One of his mechanics had found a rodent had gotten into my car and tore up the insulation and Pete went out of his way to call the Honda dealership and ask the pricing for them to replace it and let me know.”
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Knudson Transmission Services
- Calls
- Leak
- Price
“We had an issue with our minivan that they were able to diagnose (turned out to not even be the transmission) and get me on the right path to getting it fixed.”
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Joey's Auto Shop
- Dealership
- Warranty
- Prices
“After bouncing around a few car mechanics and not fully being satisfied with the trust or service my vehicles were receiving I finally found Joey's Auto Shop and what I believe to be my vehicles maintenance forever home.”
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Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center
- Honest
- Future
- Vehicle
“Our son was back for Christmas with his car and needed some work done that I intended to perform myself, but I realized I did not have the needed tools.”
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Acheson Auto Works
“I've taken my truck to several places around Des Moines over the years but I've found Acheson has the best customer service and I trust them with my vehicle.”
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Chuck and Larry's Transmission
- Couple
- Work
- Price
“When you called us and said your transmission wouldn't shift (within a week of repair) we asked you to pull to the side of the road safely, and shut off the engine and press the accelerator pedal 3 times quickly to the floor, and then start it up and...”
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Smith Automotive
- Job
- Truck
- Price
“Fortunately there is a pretty good warranty, and the somewhat higher prices are offset by some of the “free” perks (like a loaner vehicle without extra charge).”
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TOM Davis Automotive
- Prices
- Crew
- Fair
“I also had a front end noise that was super annoying, They said it was my sway bar links (or whatever they are called 🤣), but it wasn't a safety issue to do it that day like it would be for my brakes.”
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Brakes Plus
“After inspection , I was informed my tire bolts were loose and could fall off while driving because the previous company I use frequently for regular service of my car did not do their job by tightening the tire bolts.”
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Moen Automotive & Performance
- DSM
- Honest
- Price
“Dropped my car off thinking it would be an easy quick install, but there were a few hiccups along the way due to the car having more problems than we initially thought.”
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Handy Helper Auto LLC
- Price
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“Tried several places and Handy Helper was the only one who answered, estimated when they'd be here, and called twice to confirm when they'd arrive.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Home
- Team
- Diagnosed
“When she called, she explained that her mechanics had gone over everything and assured me it was NOT the transmission, but bad wheel bearings in the front end.”
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Sta-Rite Transmission
- Fair
- Fluid
- Price
“Best transmission shop in Des Moines very good service shout out to Austin for finding the problem on my transmission will never take a transmission to any other place highly recommend for anyone with a transmission problem I highly suggest you come ...”
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Bud's Auto Repair
“Have lived in the Hux for about 4 years now and never really thought about switching mechanics from when I lived in Ankeny, but two breakdowns on the Mercury brought me to Bud's recently and have had excellent service both times.”
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Finish Line Body & Paint
- Estimate
- Inspection
- Price
“To top it all off, they even went above and beyond to make sure everything worked/looked better than before the accident- since unknown to me, my bumper had been worked on previously (I had bought my car used).”
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Yugo Auto Services
- Oil
- Price
- Fair
“They got my car back on the road in a timely fashion after changing the fuel pressure sensor and also opted to get my spark plugs done since they had to remove the same parts out of the way.”
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Carlos Auto Service
- Price
- Brake
- Mechanic
“If you want your car fixed at a price that won't break the bank, then arrive early, bring cash (not required) and check out Carlos' sweet license plates from Panama & Cuba while watching some Adult Swim in Spanish.”
Transmission Repair Services in Ankeny, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$878
Maximum cost
$3840
National Average
$1536
Avg Per Hour Rates
$141
$1207
$3072
Fair price range is based on 297 cost profiles
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Do any shops listed for Ankeny offer financing?
9 of the 24 shops on this page say they offer financing. Transmission work is one of the larger repair bills a car can hand you, so terms are worth reading closely before you sign anything at the counter.
What customers say about mechanics near Ankeny
- “Very friendly staff, and quick service. Car was diagnosed and repaired (complete transmission) in a week.” — customer of All Drive Transmission
- “I would recommend to all. Very easy to deal with and they worked us into their busy schedule to check my grandson’s transmission.” — customer of Sta-Rite Transmission
- “My mechanic quoted me $5800 (ouch!) for a new transmission and torque converter however they recommended I take it to Chuck and Larry's since they are specialists.” — customer of Chuck and Larry's Transmission
- “Transmission went out after a crazy week of snow, they were able to get me in and diagnosed same day.” — customer of Westside Auto Pros
- “Work is done in a timely fashion. Report shows what needs to be done now and what can wait.” — customer of Smith Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.