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    1.7 (6 reviews)
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    Transmission Specialists

    Transmission Specialists

    (2 reviews)

    The Transmission Specialists saved me thousands of dollars, and I am extremely grateful to Brian…read more After driving hard through the hills in South Dakota on a very hot day in a 1986 (vintage) Toyota Motorhome, I experienced some mechanical problems. The first place I went to help was Southside Auto Repair in nearby Deadwood, SD (See my very positive Yelp about them). After fixing an electrical issue, I was still concerned about my engine/transmission. Southside referred me to the Transmission Specialists. I went to the Transmission Specialists and their backlog of work was a week out. At the time, I did not want to wait, and sought out another mechanic to fix the issue quickly so I could be on my way. The new mechanic suggested a new transmission and over $5,000 in repairs, My friends, family, and social network advised me to run fast and far from them. (Beware of the Auto Doctor in Spearfish - I Yelped about them.) After sticker shock, and a good night's sleep, I called the Transmission Specialists and scheduled a diagnostic, a week and a 1/2 away, and stayed in a nearby camp ground for about $250 a week. When the day came, Brian test drove my motorhome, checked everything out, and suggested a few minor repairs (less than $500), and some of those could be delayed and performed by another shop. No new transmission, no rebuilt transmission, and no unnecessary repair bills. Thank you, thank you, thank you Transmission Specialists! As a side note, I noticed that progressive technical related-certifications, as well as thank you notes and acknowledgements from the community, graced the walls of the shop. Brian is a very upstanding, honest guy, and sincerely appreciate his knowledge and expertise. You also may wonder why I gave this shop 5 stars, since they made me wait over a week for service. Here is my philosophy on goods and services in general...You may have it good, inexpensive, or quick - pick 2, you don't get to have all three. The Transmission Specialists are good at what they do, and therefore have a wait list, they were also very cost-effective. I was fortunate to have the time to wait for the expertise.

    We were heading into Spearfish when the O/D on my automatic transmission went out. We have a 2001…read moreFord F350 and we were hauling a 27' travel trailer. We pulled into an RV park and began the search for someone who could work on the truck. Several local recommendations later we ended up calling Brian at Transmission Specialists. He was backed up with other customers but, since we were broke down while on vacation, agreed to look at the truck to see what he could do. We determined that a remanufactured transmission was the best course of action and Brian recommended two sources. We decided to order one. Took several days to arrive but when it did, Brian put us ahead of his other customers (again) and installed the tranny. We continued our trip to Georgia and returned home to Oregon. Nary a quiver out of the new tranny for the rest of the trip. Brian was courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Transmission Specialists if you are in the area and need service. Thanks, Brian.

    Rapid Diesel Service

    Rapid Diesel Service

    (13 reviews)

    We were traveling from Minnesota out west for a snowmobiling trip when our truck started acting up…read more I left a message with the shop around 2 AM, and by 5 AM they responded saying they would do everything they could to get us back on the road. As soon as the doors opened, they got us in right away. Everyone at this shop was outstanding -- helpful, professional, and genuinely caring. The level of service here is something other shops could learn from. Thank you for not only getting us taken care of, but also allowing us to fix our trailer in your parking lot while you worked on the truck. Your team made a stressful situation so much easier. We truly appreciate it.

    I'm from out of state and come to the Custer area every summer. This Year my F350 broke down on the…read moreway to camp. Had it towed to Rapid Diesel. It was at the shop for well over a month for a repair that should have taken less than a week. Parts availability was not the issue. I continually struggled to get updates on the status of the repair via email or phone. When the truck was finally repaired I received an invoice that lumped labor and parts together. I requested a more detailed breakdown and was told they don't do that. I checked with other repair shops in the area and none of them bill like that. This was a warranty issue and I couldn't even tell what parts they received from ford. The lack of transparency in a bill is concerning to me. I had to explain I needed the breakdown because it was warranty issue to get more info. A fact they should have known. On my way home I stopped to check for leaks under my truck and they hadn't even attempted any clean up of oil and fluids spilled during the repair the underside was covered with spilled fluids enough that a film of it covered my tailgate while driving. This place may be good for locals . But they didn't seem to interested in customer service or pride of work on my truck and I can only guess it was because they knew they wouldn't have to warranty any of their Job because I would be in my home state too far away to return. Pretty sad I hoped for better.

    LaMonte’s Auto Center - autorepair - Updated May 2026

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