Guide · Transmission repair shops · Ames
Hiring Transmission repair shops in Ames: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Story in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile2,419Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area28.2 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Ames residents68,220Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+2.7%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 66,437 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Ames
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65.7Local Score
Campus Garage
No review trend yet
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57.8Local Score
Eastman Auto Care
No review trend yet
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56.8Local Score
Macky Repair
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Craig AutomotiveStory City · ★ 4.7 · 17 reviews52.2–no trend yet
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Freedom Tire and Auto Service CenterAmes · ★ 4.2 · 28 reviews48.2–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of transmission repair shops in Ames calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 5 transmission repair shops for Ames.
Which of these transmission repair shops in Ames has the best reviews?
Campus Garage has a 4.9 rating from 268 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these transmission repair shops licensed?
5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for transmission repair shops in Ames?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.