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title: Auto repair shops in Waterloo: Costs and What to Ask
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updated: 2026-11-04
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Cost guide · Waterloo

# Auto repair shops: costs in Waterloo, 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

- [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://nearme5.com/business/g-545b75b806461fbb/)[Call Firestone Complete Auto Care](tel:+13194297507) 0.5 mi · ★ 4.2 (125)
- [Fifth Street Tire](https://nearme5.com/business/g-f349a09a7ded15c7/)[Call Fifth Street Tire](tel:+13192346871) 0.5 mi · ★ 4.6 (108)
- [Xpress Oil & Lube](https://nearme5.com/business/g-e794a0d927900223/)[Call Xpress Oil & Lube](tel:+13192320854) 0.8 mi · ★ 4.1 (28)
- [Cedar Valley Air Duct Cleaning](https://nearme5.com/business/g-cc8f05a9889abfde/)[Call Cedar Valley Air Duct Cleaning](tel:+13194334904) 0.8 mi · ★ 4.2 (18)
- [Metro Transmission & Auto Repair](https://nearme5.com/business/g-a83189753d462c57/)[Call Metro Transmission & Auto Repair](tel:+13192325814) 0.9 mi · ★ 4.0 (46)

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## Local facts: Waterloo

- 1,086 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
- 61.6 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
- 66,919 Waterloo 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
- -0.6% Population change since 2020 (from 67,307 (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 Waterloo 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 29 auto repair shops for Waterloo.

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

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 Waterloo has the best reviews?

Fifth Street Tire has a 4.6 rating from 108 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Firestone Complete Auto Care, with 125 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### 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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