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.

Awesome service - honest. Great value - does only what needs doing. Steve is a great guy - friendly…read moreand helpful. Good wisdom. Checked over my Jeep, suggested what services I need in the future and filled my tires!

Steve runs a one-man shop. It's best for everyone if you can schedule the work…read more But that is the ONLY downside. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. And the quality of his work, for the prices he charges, is a bargain. I recommend for cars, trucks and small engines.

While on a memorial drive, of sorts, to take my father's '63 Mercury from Iowa to Seattle, the…read moreexhaust hangers broke and dropped the muffler on our way into Spearfish. We stopped into Exhaust Pros to see if they might be able to squeeze us in, but they were fully booked and all their lifts were actively being used. They went above and beyond to find a shop that could get us in and that they felt they could recommend. They did not have to help, but they did and I am sure they would have done a great job if they had been able to.

Absolutely wonderful service every time. A very thorough and fair place to get your vehicle in top…read moreshape, service is proactive and kind. On one occasion, I sent my parents who were in from out of town to have a few items checked and mechanics were patient, accommodating and recommended no needed fixes after looking over their concerns. On another occasion, they fixed an issue we had been to two other shops on, and finally got the problem diagnosed and corrected. These guys are smart and honest. We are grateful to have them to go to!

We were looking for something that would be able to handle hauling two ATV's better than our ford…read moreexplorer was. We ended up finding a Chevy Colorado and worked with Dylan. Dylan was amazing to work with and made sure we knew what to expect with the truck. He made the buying process really easy. He is one of the best salesmen we have ever worked with. We would definitely drive back down to Spearfish to work with Dylan again. Chris and Ericka Jorgenson

Excellent selection of vehicles and a great staff who goes out of their way to ensure you get the…read morebest deal and walk away feeling satisfied about the whole experience! If you are in the market for a vehicle, def check these guys out!

I was staying for a week in Spearfish and my check engine light came on at the end of the week…read more Tyler at Northern Hills Diesel helped me diagnose the problem and produce a solution. He was personable, helpful, and knowledgeable about my problem. In fact, he was working on the same problem for another truck in the shop. I highly recommend Northern Hills Diesel!

About 8 miles down the road from Sundance, my battery died, shutting down the fuel injectors on my…read moreHD Road King. A buddy rode back to Sundance to pick up a tractor battery from an auto parts store. Riding down Cleveland ST, he saw a sign for Woody's HD repair! They had a battery in stock, and he brought it to me and I was on my way. Unfortunately, 20 miles down the road, the battery and engine light came back on, and I knew I had an electrical issue and immediately pulled over. I knew I could not ride the 30 miles back to the shop, so I used the receipt and called Woody's. They sent a trailer and picked me up. Woody's was jammed as this was Sturgis Bike Week. They had correctly identified a burned out stator and had (1) in stock. 2 hours later, I was back on the road and the rest of my trip was without further mechanical issues. Erica, the shop manager and wife of the owner, was the nicest, most understanding person I have ever met. She was very reassuring that my bike was in good hands and would be fixed. The prices were very fair, and Justin, the owner and tech, was very capable. This is an OASIS in the middle of nowhere (as far as a broke down bike is concerned), and all of us felt lucky to be is such good hands. Another surprise was that Deluxe HD was also located across the street (new shop), but I much prefer Independent repair shops.

A few years ago, on a Sturgis run, my husband stopped in to have his oil changed here. He bought a…read moret-shirt to support the business and loved his t-shirt. The owner of this little place has gone above and beyond for me. I called to see if he had another t-shirt in stock so I could replace my husbands well worn, well loved favorite t-shirt. He was more than happy to mail one out to us. THANK YOU!!!!!

I had hoped to change the oil and brakes on my F350 prior to leaving on an adventure across the…read morecountry, but I didn't. My truck threw a code arriving in Deadwood from MN and my exhaust filter was plugged, 16 miles left to go until it limited me to 50mph, FUBAR. Called Tyler and he was on it. Ran his diagnostics, ordered the parts and I was back on the road in 3 days. Service with a smile, I highly recommend!

While on the way to Sturgis my car was hit by a deer on the driver's side of the vehicle. Several…read morefriends and neighbors reccommended Mack's Auto Body and I'm so glad they did. Eugene and Jeneen are the owners and they run an amazing business. You can tell they put their heart and souls into it and that's why they are always so busy. Jeneen even drove me to and from the rental car location while my car was in the shop. Fast, friendly and professional. Deer damage is one of the highest dangers here in the hills and if you do get hit, take it to Mack's. They'll take good care of your repair.

It was 10:30pm on the first day of my 2 week vacation, driving from Chicago to Idaho, when a large…read morewhitetail deer buck decided to run in front of my SUV near Sturgis. The vehicle was not driveable and I needed a rental car while the insurance company did their thing. The next morning, I made call after call to the rental agencies around the area, unable to find anything available. I was about to give up when I tried Mack's Auto Body. Jenene advised that she didn't have anything suitable at the moment, but she would make some calls. Within a few minutes she called back, she had located an SUV for me and would pick me up in about an hour! The only stipulation was that I needed to return the vehicle to their shop on my return trip. I was back on the road that afternoon, enjoying my vacation. When the time came for my return trip, I found that my insurance company had totalled my vehicle, so I needed Jenene's help. Once again, she was able to work some magic and found another car that I could use "one-way" back to Chicago without a huge repositioning fee! I had contacted other agencies and no one was as friendly, helpful or persistent as Jenene. The rental was through Hertz, but Mack's is a Hertz agency. Jenene is one of the owners at Mack's, so I'm sure this is an example of their business' culture overall. I can't say enough about the customer service ethos at Mack's!