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Sta-Rite Transmission

About Us

Sta-Rite Transmission, located in Des Moines, IA, is the leading auto repair shop proudly serving Jasper, Polk, Dallas, and surrounding counties since 1961. We specialize in expert auto transmission repair and servicing. For further information, reach out to Sta-Rite Transmission in Des Moines.

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Better Business Bureau

Our Certifications

ASE Certified Technicians

What We Offer

Our Services include:

Transmissions
Transfer Cases
Differentials

Our Brands include:

Transtar

Testimonials

On 6/12/2026 Harry Plendl had this to say:
After limping in my truck from a 1600+ mile journey I was worried that I might be making a trip to the dealership to buy a new vehicle. I suspected it was a transmission. Did some research and found Sta-Rite would be my best bet on a fair shake deal. Coming from South Florida, where everybody is a greasy swindler, I was very wary to take my vehicle in for maintenance. That was put to ease real quick. I spoke with a woman at least five times but I can’t remember her name. She had my vehicle lined up for diagnostic within 24 hours. The results came in and they still wanted to have a second look so we sat another day out and let the mechanics go to work. It was looking like we could do a rebuild or a complete replacement. After the second look in some codes, determined it was a much simpler fix. This is saving me thousands of dollars. After just paying thousands of dollars to move across the country, I can’t even express how important this is. A fantastic woman gave me a recommendation of a local mechanic nearby my house to do the fix for literally pennies on the dollar. Business is all about trust and you can trust these people. They literally could’ve took me for a whole new transmission. Welcome HOME to Iowa!!!

On 5/13/2026 Forever Alisha had this to say:
Car wouldn’t leave neutral so I walked to the corner tranny shop which was sta-rite and they were extremely helpful getting my car into gear and on the road until the part they had ordered for me had been delivered. They threw me in and worked on my car for about 30mins right away! Didn’t even ask me to pay 🙏🏾😭 Would highly recommend if needing emergency help! Grandma so was sweet and cannot wait to go back Monday for my full fix and visit sweet pea again 🙏🏾🥹 they are an absolutely amazing family owned business!

On 3/27/2026 DUSTIN BUTLER had this to say:
I highly recommend Sta-Rite transmission. They have always been fair and honest. I've had several cars and trucks handled by them and every time they deliver. I'll share one of my experience with them. I dropped off a 05 Chevy diesel because the transmission was acting up with not shifting and getting hot. I was called the next day saying my truck was ready. Very confused I said what was the problem? Austin said bring a new battery with you one of them is bad and needs replaced. I feel most but not all shops would of taken advantage of that situation and sold me a new or rebuilt transmission.

On 3/3/2026 mark taylor had this to say:
Awesome integrity and tech savvy Wizards of a dying mechanical Art Form in America Couldn’t be happier

On 9/17/2025 Kim Whitney had this to say:
They took great care of us and the price is fair.

Contact Us

Sta-Rite Transmission
812 E 30th St Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 266-1437
Email: staritetransmission@gmail.com

Near the Iowa State Fairgrounds

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Debit & Credit Cards

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

What services do you offer?

We specialize in drivetrain repair and maintenance, including:

Transmission repair and replacement
Transfer case diagnostics and service
Differential repair and rebuilds

What are your business hours?

We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

How do I schedule a service?

You can call us or stop by during business hours to schedule an appointment. We’ll walk you through the process and provide a clear timeline.