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title: Auto repair shops in Iowa City: Costs and What to Ask
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Cost guide · Iowa City

# Auto repair shops: costs in Iowa City, IA

Prices depend on the job, the site and the company. The fastest way to a real number is to ask two or three nearby companies for a quote.

Updated November 4, 2026 [How we pick](https://nearme5.com/how-we-pick/)

## What to ask for in every quote

- A written price with materials and labour listed separately.
- Who pulls any permit, and whether its fee is included.
- How long the job takes and when it can start.
- The warranty on the work and on the equipment.

## Closest auto repair shops for a quote

- [Dave & Pat Seydel Auto & Truck](https://nearme5.com/business/g-dfabc36835fb09a6/)[Call Dave & Pat Seydel Auto & Truck](tel:+13193516805) 0.4 mi · ★ 4.9 (65)
- [Iowa City Tire and Service](https://nearme5.com/business/g-aedad93ca27b95bf/)[Call Iowa City Tire and Service](tel:+13193385401) 0.4 mi · ★ 5.0 (566)
- [Overdrive Auto Sales and Service](https://nearme5.com/business/g-83c4e28224d783a6/)[Call Overdrive Auto Sales and Service](tel:+13193547503) 0.5 mi · ★ 4.6 (38)
- [Mobil 1 Lube Express](https://nearme5.com/business/g-21c92a76e64b0460/)[Call Mobil 1 Lube Express](tel:+13198871655) 0.5 mi · ★ 4.6 (193)
- [Professional Muffler](https://nearme5.com/business/g-7017e5e233f4ec35/)[Call Professional Muffler](tel:+13193372191) 0.6 mi · ★ 4.9 (218)

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## Local facts: Iowa City

- 2,959 People per square mile [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 25.8 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 76,229 Iowa City residents [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +1.9% Population change since 2020 (from 74,833 (April 2020 base)) [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

## Cost questions answered

### Why are these auto repair shops shown for Iowa City first?

Well-rated businesses are ordered by how close they are and whether they regularly work in the area, so nearby pros come first. We compared 39 auto repair shops for Iowa City.

### How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Iowa City?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Iowa City has the best reviews?

Iowa City Tire and Service has a 5.0 rating from 566 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Are these auto 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.

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