--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Dubuque | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/dubuque/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Dubuque](https://thelocalthree.com/dubuque/) - [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. [Dubuque](https://thelocalthree.com/dubuque/) 4. Auto repair shops Dubuque · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Dubuque 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Dubuque worth calling first, chosen from 20 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 20 auto repair shops we reviewed in Dubuque, these three had the strongest records: 454 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Discount Tire](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-16b7f988ba2507f6/) **4.7** from 238 reviews Based in Dubuque Coverage Based in Dubuque ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 20 auto repair shops we reviewed in Dubuque: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 563-258-6007](tel:+15632586007)[Website](https://www.discounttire.com/store/ia/dubuque/s/2030) Reader Favorite ## [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3191701218c575c6/) **4.7** from 178 reviews Based in Dubuque Coverage Based in Dubuque ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 178 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 563-202-2151](tel:+15632022151)[Website](http://www.TandemTire.com/) Selection 03 ## [Auto Dynamics Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-58c86d16c87be8a0/) **4.9** from 38 reviews Based in Dubuque Coverage Based in Dubuque ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 38 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 563-583-8288](tel:+15635838288)[Website](http://www.autodbq.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Dubuque Other Dubuque companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 20 in all for this work. - Tandem Tire & Auto Service 4.8 · 228 - [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-adbfac9942c27eb6/) 4.5 · 228 - Donnie's Tire and Auto 4.9 · 48 - Vaughn's Automotive 4.7 · 58 - Cedar Cross Service, Inc. 4.8 · 36 - Pro Care Automotive 4.8 · 35 - J's Performance 4.7 · 44 - KC's Downtown Auto Center 5.0 · 18 - Drive Line and Company 4.6 · 58 - Complete Offroad 4.9 · 18 - West Side Automotive 4.7 · 28 - Top Shelf Auto Repair 4.6 · 38 - Bourek's Certified Auto Service 5.0 · 13 - Rt&t Repair Inc 4.8 · 15 - Guy's Truck & Tractor Service, Inc. 4.6 · 26 - Kieler Service Center 4.4 · 56 - Midas 4.1 · 183 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Dubuque | | 01 Discount Tire | 02 Tandem Tire & Auto Service | 03 Auto Dynamics Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.7 · 238 reviews | 4.7 · 178 reviews | 4.9 · 38 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Dubuque | Dubuque | Dubuque | 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.** 20 auto repair shops in Dubuque, 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 · Dubuque ## Dubuque, 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 1,891 [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 31.3 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Dubuque residents 59,148 [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 59,671 (April 2020 base) -0.9% [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 Dubuque: 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 Dubuque cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-dubuque/). 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 Dubuque How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Dubuque? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 20 auto repair shops for Dubuque. Which of these auto repair shops in Dubuque has the best reviews? Auto Dynamics Inc. has a 4.9 rating from 38 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Discount Tire, with 238 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 Dubuque? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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