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

# Transmission repair shops: costs in Ames, 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 transmission repair shops for a quote

- [Eastman Auto Care](https://nearme5.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/)[Call Eastman Auto Care](tel:+15152328809) 0.4 mi · ★ 4.7 (78)
- [Campus Garage](https://nearme5.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)[Call Campus Garage](tel:+15152921486) 1.7 mi · ★ 4.9 (268)
- [Macky Repair](https://nearme5.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/)[Call Macky Repair](tel:+15153371045) 2.1 mi · ★ 4.7 (58)
- [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://nearme5.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/)[Call Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](tel:+15152326003) 2.1 mi · ★ 4.2 (28)
- [Craig Automotive](https://nearme5.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/)[Call Craig Automotive](tel:+15157334850) 11.2 mi · ★ 4.7 (17)

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## Local facts: Ames

- 2,419 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
- 28.2 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
- 68,220 Ames 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
- +2.7% Population change since 2020 (from 66,437 (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 transmission repair shops shown for Ames 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 5 transmission repair shops for Ames.

### 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.

### 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.

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