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Auto repair shops · Dubuque Guide

# 10 Dubuque Auto repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding auto repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 20 businesses considered

Ask around Dubuque for auto repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 20 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Reader Favorite

### [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-16b7f988ba2507f6/)

Dubuque · Based here

Discount Tire holds a 4.7 average from 238 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.discounttire.com/store/ia/dubuque/s/2030)[+1 563-258-6007](tel:+15632586007) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-16b7f988ba2507f6/)

### [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3191701218c575c6/)

Dubuque · Based here

Tandem Tire & Auto Service holds a 4.7 average from 178 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.TandemTire.com/)[+1 563-202-2151](tel:+15632022151) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3191701218c575c6/)

### [Auto Dynamics Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-58c86d16c87be8a0/)

Dubuque · Based here

Auto Dynamics Inc. holds a 4.9 average from 38 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.autodbq.com/)[+1 563-583-8288](tel:+15635838288) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-58c86d16c87be8a0/)

Also on the list

#### [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7d33256881ab3eb5/)

 4.8 · 228 reviews

Editor’s Pick Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.tandemtire.com/)[+1 563-677-6692](tel:+15636776692) Request a quote

#### [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-adbfac9942c27eb6/)

 4.5 · 228 reviews

Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ia/dubuque-645/)[+1 563-552-0091](tel:+15635520091) Request a quote

#### [Donnie's Tire and Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-79376265c0ae9269/)

 4.9 · 48 reviews

Dickeyville

- Operating status checked

[+1 608-568-3014](tel:+16085683014) Request a quote

#### [Vaughn's Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cbefcc70e1fdc9c5/)

 4.7 · 58 reviews

Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.vaughnsauto.com/)[+1 563-557-1836](tel:+15635571836) Request a quote

#### [Cedar Cross Service, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-09c6d7c1c5f6abb3/)

 4.8 · 36 reviews

Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://cedarcrossserviceinc.com)[+1 563-588-9136](tel:+15635889136) Request a quote

#### [Pro Care Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7ce8584b24192d45/)

 4.8 · 35 reviews

Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://acdelco.com/)[+1 563-582-9858](tel:+15635829858) Request a quote

#### [J's Performance](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5ebeb72f6da8b3ac/)

 4.7 · 44 reviews

Dubuque

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.jsperformanceinc.com/)[+1 563-584-0231](tel:+15635840231) Request a quote

Also considered

## More auto repair shops in Dubuque

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **KC's Downtown Auto Center** · Dubuque · 5.0 from 18 reviews
- **Drive Line and Company** · Dubuque · 4.6 from 58 reviews
- **Complete Offroad** · Dubuque · 4.9 from 18 reviews
- **West Side Automotive** · Dubuque · 4.7 from 28 reviews
- **Top Shelf Auto Repair** · Dubuque · 4.6 from 38 reviews
- [Bourek's Certified Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f87388f790f37f24/) · Epworth · 5.0 from 13 reviews
- **Rt&t Repair Inc** · East Dubuque · 4.8 from 15 reviews
- **Guy's Truck & Tractor Service, Inc.** · Kieler · 4.6 from 26 reviews
- **Kieler Service Center** · Jamestown · 4.4 from 56 reviews
- [Midas](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cfabbcee7334ac58/) · Dubuque · 4.1 from 183 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, Dubuque, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Tire | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 238 | – | – |
| Tandem Tire & Auto Service | – | 4.7 | 178 | – | – |
| Auto Dynamics Inc. | – | 4.9 | 38 | – | – |
| Tandem Tire & Auto Service | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 228 | – | – |
| Meineke Car Care Center | – | 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 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Dubuque cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-dubuque/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### 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?

Donnie's Tire and Auto has a 4.9 rating from 48 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?

10 of the 10 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.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Auto repair shops: what it costs in Dubuque](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-dubuque/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,891 People per square mile Source: [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
- 31.3 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 59,148 Dubuque residents Source: [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
- -0.9% Population change since 2020 (from 59,671 (April 2020 base)) Source: [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

In this guide

1. Discount Tire*Reader Favorite*
2. Tandem Tire & Auto Service*Dubuque*
3. Auto Dynamics Inc.*Dubuque*
4. Tandem Tire & Auto Service*Editor’s Pick*
5. Meineke Car Care Center*Dubuque*
6. Donnie's Tire and Auto*Dickeyville*
7. Vaughn's Automotive*Dubuque*
8. Cedar Cross Service, Inc.*Dubuque*
9. Pro Care Automotive*Dubuque*
10. J's Performance*Dubuque*

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