The club returned to the top division in 1987, but was relegated again after finishing the season last. In 1989, the club changed its name to Autobaas and returned to the top division once again. In 1992, the club changed the name to Narva Trans and became founding members of the new Meistriliiga, finishing the inaugural season in seventh place.
The team regained its elite status in 1987, only to be demoted again after finishing last. Two years later, the club reemerged under a new name as Autobaas and regained its top-tier position. In 1992, it adopted a new identity as Narva Trans and became part of the Meistriliiga, concluding their inaugural season in seventh place.