Best Transmission Repair Shops in Des Moines, IA

24 mechanics listed · 19 in Des Moines · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

(48)
“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 ...”
In Business Since 2004
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1825 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
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All Drive Transmission

All Drive Transmission

(47)
  • Price
  • Honesty
  • Fee
“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.”
In Business Since 1987
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2929 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

(45)
  • Inspection
  • Report
  • Needs
“Very professional great price for the information they provide very friendly staff they are very honest it lives in the name i have never had a shop take photos and videos describing the actual problem they keep you in the loop so you 110% know where...”
In Business Since 2011
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Accepts Cash, All Major Credit Cards
2015 NE 58th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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All Pro Servicenter

All Pro Servicenter

(50)
“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.”
In Business Since 1994
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check, Debit
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Knudson Transmission Services

Knudson Transmission Services

(45)
  • Price
  • Gasket
  • Truck
“However, once I explained the situation and that I was planning to leave and come back (so they weren't under a really tight time frame), they offered to take me where I was going since I was just planning to Uber and it was relatively close.”
In Business Since 1955
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
4301 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA
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Joey's Auto Shop

Joey's Auto Shop

(41)
  • Prices
  • Diagnostic
  • Trip
“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.”
In Business Since 2016
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
ASE Certified
5875 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
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Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, 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: Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 19 are in Des Moines itself and 5 come from towns including Clive (2, 7 mi), Urbandale (1, 7 mi) and West Des Moines (1, 9 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 4,186 reviews; 15 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 (81%), quality (81%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (3), fleet services (3), oil changes (3), transmissions (3) and auto repair (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 7 offer financing; 6 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 any shops listed for Des Moines offer financing?

7 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.

Chuck and Larry's Transmission

Chuck and Larry's Transmission

(35)
  • Price
  • Transmissions
  • Expertise
“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...”
In Business Since 1980
Family Business
Accepts Debit, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
1511 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
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TOM Davis Automotive

TOM Davis Automotive

(47)
  • Prices
  • Crew
  • Vehicle
“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.”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
2107 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Handy Helper Auto LLC

Handy Helper Auto LLC

(32)
  • Price
  • Vehicle
  • Mechanic
“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.”
In Business Since 2017
BBB Rating: A+
5311 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
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Sta-Rite Transmission

Sta-Rite Transmission

(46)
  • Price
  • Estimate
  • Phone
“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 ...”
In Business Since 1961
812 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
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Yugo Auto Services

Yugo Auto Services

(26)
  • Price
  • Cylinder
  • 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.”
BBB Rating: A+
220 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
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Carlos Auto Service

Carlos Auto Service

(46)
  • Price
  • Brake
  • Job
“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.”
1428 E Fleming Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Joel's Broadway Auto Repair

Joel's Broadway Auto Repair

(34)
  • Price
  • Vehicle
  • Fair
“Came inside and told them that I needed them to use a computer turn off my check engine light because when I ran out of gas it turned on but even after I filled up my tank the check engine light was still on and they got to it right away.”
In Business Since 1986
766 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA
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A&G Auto Repair .

A&G Auto Repair .

(39)
“Not only did they get the job done at a good price, but they understood I needed the repair done quickly and went above and beyond what was reasonable to help me get back on the road.”
2100 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA
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Jack's University Auto Services

Jack's University Auto Services

(18)
  • Price
  • Consent
  • Honest
“While I was waiting to get my breaks done, I even saw an employee help out an older person by directing her to another shop for some specialty work & even priced out the part cost for her over the phone to ensure when she showed up she knew roughly ...”
In Business Since 1980
2718 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Harger Automotive

Harger Automotive

(27)
  • Mechanic
  • Starter
  • 2006 Accord
“I needed a new starter on my 2006 accord and it's working great a year later and having paid much less than what a different mechanic was going to charge me.”
In Business Since 1996
46 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Roney Auto Repair

Roney Auto Repair

(26)
  • Vehicles
  • Sheldon
  • Price
“Called to get my car in and got me in ASAP and took very good care of me very nice to talk to and didn't rip me off like other places thanks for the great work and taking good care of my car will be back with my other vehicle soon.”
1626 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Eastown Tire & Auto Care

Eastown Tire & Auto Care

(14)
  • Price
“I was hesitant to call them again because of the issue - but they came to my office, picked up my car, took it back to their shop, repaired the issue, and returned the car to my office at no charge.”
2529 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Innovative Autohaus

Innovative Autohaus

(12)
  • BMW
  • Vehicle
  • Pricing
“I took my BMW to him for a common oil leak issue repair and he suggested some needed repairs that I was planning on doing but hesitated due to what I thought it would cost.”
1201 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Fast Auto Clinic LLC

Fast Auto Clinic LLC

(4)
  • Sensor
  • Mechanic
  • Diagnosis
“Excellent mechanic, good prices, I have been working with Carlos for more than a year and my cars and my truck work wonderfully, + excellent service from the staff, the very friendly and very attentive assistant, today they changed a sensor for me wi...”
1420 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA
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J & K Automotive

J & K Automotive

(48)
  • Vehicle
  • Job
  • AC
“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.”
In Business Since 2010
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Family Business
Urbandale, IA · 7 mi from Des Moines
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Willard Garage

Willard Garage

(44)
“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.”
In Business Since 2017
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Waukee, IA · 13 mi from Des Moines
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Westside Auto Pros

Westside Auto Pros

(42)
  • Tow
  • Inspection
  • Roadside Assistance
“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...”
In Business Since 2000
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Family Business
Clive, IA · 7 mi from Des Moines
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Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

(48)
  • Vehicle
  • Team
  • Scan
“Amy was so kind and helpful and understanding, and Moses was expert at seeing what needed to be done and was awesome to work with explaining what was needed, very knowledgeable and gave an honest assessment of the work determined with an explanation ...”
In Business Since 2013
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
ASE Certified
Clive, IA · 7 mi from Des Moines
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Transmission Repair Services in Des Moines, IA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$977
Maximum cost
$4273
National Average
$1710
Avg Per Hour Rates
$157
$1343
$3419
Fair price range is based on 352 cost profiles
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Average Cost $1710
Minimum cost $977
Maximum cost $4273
Avg Per Hour Rates $157

Fair range $1343 to $3419 is based on 352 cost profiles.

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