--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Council Bluffs | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/council-bluffs/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Council Bluffs](https://thelocalthree.com/council-bluffs/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Council Bluffs](https://thelocalthree.com/council-bluffs/) 4. Auto repair shops Council Bluffs · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Council Bluffs 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Council Bluffs worth calling first, chosen from 24 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 24 auto repair shops we reviewed in Council Bluffs, these three had the strongest records: 1,287 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Certified Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d6219af0d7baa616/) **4.9** from 297 reviews Based in Council Bluffs Coverage Based in Council Bluffs ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 24 auto repair shops we reviewed in Council Bluffs: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 712-328-1308](tel:+17123281308)[Website](https://council-bluffs.certifiedtransmission.com/) Selection 02 ## [Midwest Tire Company](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1eb9a17269deca0e/) **4.8** from 354 reviews Based in Omaha Coverage Based in Council Bluffs ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 354 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 402-342-2248](tel:+14023422248)[Website](http://www.midwesttireomaha.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Jensen Tire & Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-72d84863aa22bd8b/) **4.7** from 636 reviews Based in Omaha Coverage Based in Council Bluffs ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 636 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 402-342-5076](tel:+14023425076)[Website](https://www.jensentireandauto.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Council Bluffs Other Council Bluffs companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 24 in all for this work. - [Jensen Tire & Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-4a33d579472294ac/) 4.6 · 728 - Jiffy Lube 4.6 · 722 - CFI Tire Service 4.8 · 198 - Brakes Plus 4.6 · 446 - Great Plains Auto Body 4.8 · 146 - Honest Auto Repair 4.7 · 58 - Lyle's Discount Tires 4.4 · 235 - Manuel's Tire Shop 4.6 · 73 - Don's Automotive 4.5 · 108 - Mudhollow Tractor Trailer Mechanics 5.0 · 18 - R P Performance 5.0 · 18 - Paul Lucht & Sons Body Shop 4.9 · 18 - Mad Hatter Auto Repair 4.4 · 96 - Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair 4.4 · 88 - Meyer Automotive Inc 4.8 · 28 - Westend Service 4.8 · 18 - Drennen Automotive 4.6 · 28 - 275 Truck Service 4.5 · 37 - Jeff's Body Shop CB 4.6 · 17 - [Triple L Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a1ca94d70c0e71e9/) 4.3 · 25 - Kim's Service & Repair 4.7 · 18 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Council Bluffs | | 01 Certified Transmission | 02 Midwest Tire Company | 03 Jensen Tire & Auto | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.9 · 297 reviews | 4.8 · 354 reviews | 4.7 · 636 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Council Bluffs | Omaha | Omaha | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 24 auto repair shops in Council Bluffs, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Pottawattamie ## Council Bluffs, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,459 [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 Land area 43.0 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Council Bluffs residents 62,680 [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 Population change since 2020: from 62,790 (April 2020 base) -0.2% [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 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Council Bluffs: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Council Bluffs cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-council-bluffs/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about auto repair shops in Council Bluffs How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Council Bluffs? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 24 auto repair shops for Council Bluffs. Which of these auto repair shops in Council Bluffs has the best reviews? Certified Transmission has a 4.9 rating from 297 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Jensen Tire & Auto, with 636 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Council Bluffs? Get at least three. 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