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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
Jasper County, IA | Polk County, IA | Dallas County, IA | Des Moines, IA | Pleasant Hill, IA | Waukee, IA | Ames, IA | Norwalk, IA | West Des Moines, IA | Ankeny, IA
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
Near the Iowa State Fairgrounds
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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
Transmission repair and replacement
Transfer case diagnostics and service
Differential repair and rebuilds
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