Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
“This place met and exceeded my expectations called in for a special tire mount.”
Best Auto Repair in Des Moines, IA
20 professionals listed · all 20 in Des Moines · 6 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ace Body & Motor
“They are super friendly, the mechanics will even introduce themselves to you if they see you around and haven't met you yet.”
Scott's Automotive Services Inc
“My parents have been going to Scott's for over 25 years and I continue even after leaving the Southside.”
Silzer Auto Repair
“Everyone that works there is great to talk to and they take great care of you.”
Livingston's Automotive
“Great bunch of guys they do really good work I have been going here for the last 15 years”
Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
“They were transparent through the whole process and the repairs were done well.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 20 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
All 20 professionals we list here are in Des Moines itself. We have 61 professionals in Des Moines on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 5,421 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (79%), quality (76%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "fair", "honest" and "warranty". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), check engine light (2), cooling system (2), electrical system (2) and fleet services (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Which shops listed for Des Moines estimate for free?
3 of the 20 shops on this page advertise estimates at no charge. That normally covers a look and a price on work you can already see. Anything that needs the car on a lift and the codes read is a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is usually billed.
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Beckley Automotive Services
“Staff is always friendly, services are detailed and presented appropriately, and pricing is more than fair.”
Cotofos Auto Service
“My experience was the best, everything was super fast and the price is acceptable, thank you very much, I am very satisfied”
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Drake Garage
“I feel like I can trust them to be thorough and also advise me as to the most economical solutions.”
Knudson Transmission Services
“They truly try to do their best to save you money and find out the root issue.”
Joey's Auto Shop
“After bouncing around a few car mechanics and not fully being satisfied with the trust or service my vehicles were receiving I finally found Joey's Auto Shop and what I believe to be my vehicles maintenance forever home.”
Chuck and Larry's Transmission
“Great people to work with and never had any issues with any repair work they have done.”
Fast Tire Des Moines
“I trust all my car needs to these folks and they have never let me down.”
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McCannic's Garage
“My family takes all of are vehicles to Mc Cannics Garage, HONESTY!!!”
ABC Towing and Service
“Great service and pricing, and in 4+ years of working with them I've never had to take my car in for the same thing twice.”
TOM Davis Automotive
“They did a great job on my friend old Chevy Cavaler.”
White's Automotive
“The people there are great especially white himself I love coming here they are very honest people”
Benson Import Services
“The price is always fair and doesn't do extra service if the car doesn't need it.”
Brad's Complete Auto Care
“Im am vary happy to finnaly find a place i can trust and come back to.”
Iowa Mufflers & Brake
“They were friendly, got me in quick, explained and confirmed options before starting work, quoted accurately, and finished the work much faster than expected.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Des Moines
- “Beckley Automotive not only answered the phone on the first try they were happy to give me an estimate.” — customer of Beckley Automotive Services
- “Very friendly and courteous service. Called before proceeding when his estimate was too low.” — customer of TOM Davis Automotive
- “They also have an excellent warranty and they recently repaired something under warranty for my wife with zero hesitation or fuss.” — customer of Joey's Auto Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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