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We have one mechanic in West Des Moines on file, and it is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Des Moines (19, 9 mi), Clive (2, 4 mi) and Waukee (1, 5 mi).
3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around West 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.
The 24 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+. Domain records put 11 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 7 offer financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the mechanics on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 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.
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 15 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.
- “These guys are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I send all of my friends there when they ask who I recommend for transmission work.” — customer of Knudson Transmission Services
- “The work was well done and I recommend Honest Wrenches if you want a good repair job done and guaranteed.” — customer of Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- “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
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
