Auto Repair Services
ASE Certified Master Technician. Honest diagnosis. Fair prices. Nearly 30 years in the same shop.
Regular oil changes are the simplest thing you can do to extend the life of your engine. Ryan uses quality oil and filters, checks your other fluids, and flags anything that needs attention. Fast, affordable, and done right the first time.
From squealing pads to a soft pedal, Ryan diagnoses brake problems completely before recommending work. Pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid flushes, and hardware replacement all done in-house.
Check engine lights, drivability complaints, intermittent issues, and electrical gremlins. Most vehicles are diagnosed within an hour. Ryan explains what the code means and what actually needs to be fixed, without talking you into unnecessary work.
Iowa roads are hard on suspension components. Shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links, control arm bushings. If your ride feels rough or your steering feels loose, bring it in.
Humming, grinding, or wobbling at highway speed often points to a wheel bearing going bad. Catching it early saves rotors, hubs, and CV shafts. Ryan checks them during any brake or suspension visit.
Loud exhaust, failed emissions, rusted out pipes. Ryan handles everything from muffler replacement to full exhaust system repair. Getting it right matters for both performance and cabin air quality.
Automotive fabrication, exhaust welding, and custom metalwork. We handle jobs other shops turn away. Call to describe your project.
Towing a boat, camper, or equipment trailer? Ryan installs trailer hitches, wiring harnesses, and brake controllers so everything works properly before you leave the lot.
Commercial vehicle safety inspections done correctly and on time. ASE certified and experienced with what operators need to stay compliant.
Tire sales, mounting, balancing, and rotation. If you need new rubber, we can source the right tire for your vehicle and driving habits at a fair price.
When a rebuild or replacement is the right call, Ryan works with Jasper Engines and Certified Transmissions for quality remanufactured units. Both come with additional warranty coverage beyond the standard NAPA 24/24.
After-hours local towing is available by arrangement. If you break down in or around Stuart, call ahead and we will work something out. Not a 24/7 towing service, but we look after the community we live in.
We would rather point you toward a shop that is set up for certain work than take it on and do it wrong. Here is what we refer out:
If you are not sure whether we can help, call and ask. It is a quick conversation and we will be straight with you.
Most repairs at Gus Automotive are backed by the NAPA AutoCare warranty, honored at over 14,000 shops coast to coast. Learn more ›
Call during business hours or stop in. We give you a straight answer on what your vehicle needs and what it costs.