Don & Sons Body Shop
“They did a good job but when an unexpected problem arose they fixed it at no extra charge and even gave me a loaner car to drive so my day wasn't interrupted.”
Best Auto Body Shops in Ames, IA
10 technicians listed · 6 in Ames · 2 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Shaffer's Auto Body and Mechanical Repair
“Then I brought in my Tacoma to have the right fender replaced and a right rear door dent which had rusted and again, flawless work.”
Mike's Body & Frame
“Mark's one of those rare old-fashioned auto mechanics who knows what he's doing and doesn't over charge or overwork.”
Wayne Larson Collision Spec
“They fixed my 2026 Chevy Trax after I hit a deer and smashed up the front of my vehicle.”
Ding King
“He will shoot you straight, he's an incredible communicator, and was a pleasure to work with.”
Lithia Motors
“Good sales team, Wayde was our salesman.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 10 shops handle bodywork and paint. What each one says about panel work, paint warranties and insurance jobs comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 10 technicians we list here, 6 are in Ames itself and 4 come from towns including Gilbert (1, 6 mi), Boone (1, 12 mi) and Madrid (1, 15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 615 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Are any of these shops long established?
6 of the 10 shops claim ten or more years of trading. Longevity counts in body work, because paint systems and bonded panels have changed and a shop that stayed open had to keep retraining. It is what their listings state, not a rating.
Boelman Collision LLC
“As long as his shop is open and I am driving vehicles he will be the only place that does any repair work on my vehicles.”
Street Rods Restoration & Customs
“He even came in a hundred bucks less than his original estimate.”
ZZ Shop
“This will be my send to place if people are looking for quality work.”
Harsin PDR
“IT was great that Logan was able to do it with my busy schedule at a time that was convenient for me.”
Why these companies made our list
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