Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
“Dale as well as a good friend, has a great team that have always been there for me when I needed something done to my vehicles!”
Best Auto Repair near West Des Moines, IA
We have 4 professionals in West Des Moines on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 13 from Des Moines (9 mi).
2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Scott's Automotive Services Inc
“I really appreciated the communication with repairs that the vehicle needed and when it was going to be ready to pick up.”
Silzer Auto Repair
“They also communicated very transparently the entire time, and the price was less than I thought it would be.”
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Beckley Automotive Services
“If you have a European vehicle in need of service, Beckley's is a very good place to bring it.”
Livingston's Automotive
“Livingston Auto is best place to bring your vehicle for Electrical repair!”
All Pro Servicenter
“Manager was extremely efficient in scheduling my appointment, a loaner car, a diagnostic to identify the problem, accurate information to aid in making my decision and resolve the issue.”
Listed for drivers in and around West Des Moines, IA, these 15 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: West Des Moines, IA
The 15 professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 6,535 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 6 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the professionals on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Which shops listed for West Des Moines estimate for free?
2 of the 15 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.
Cotofos Auto Service
“It will be my only place I take my vehicles from now on!!!”
Joey's Auto Shop
“They accommodate their customers needs and provide superior service and most importantly, value.”
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Drake Garage
“Probably my favorite thing is they do not make you feel weird for saying thing like “every time I turn left my car goes eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, clank, clank, clank” .”
Knudson Transmission Services
“Thought I had transmission issues so brought it in for their free diagnostic test.”
Fast Tire Des Moines
“They were able to set an appointment quickly and their lobby area was clean and welcoming to wait while my car was serviced.”
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Richman Automotive & Towing
“They found a shield was loose and after an inspection found that my brakes and suspension were all in good order.”
Chamberlin Automotive
“I hope I don't need to see them any time soon, but if another car repair or maintenance is needed, I will definitely trust my vehicle to them!”
ABC Towing and Service
“Hands down the most human, realistic and capable car repair shop in this part of the state.”
Maxios Auto Repair
“They went above and beyond by working with us on pricing, making the whole process easy and stress-free.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals near West Des Moines
- “They always take great care. They call and let me know what needs to be done and they give me an accurate estimate.” — customer of Richman Automotive & Towing
- “They said the repair wasn’t urgent but they would be happy to do it for me when I was ready, they gave me an extremely reasonable estimate so I proceeded to have it done and it was done the next day.” — customer of Beckley Automotive Services
- “They also warranty their work for 2 years I think it was, which gives me a lot of peace of mind.” — customer of Drake Garage
- “They gave me my estimate, explained everything and have done all follow up I ask.” — customer of Livingston's Automotive
- “Their communication throughout the process was fantastic, especially with the invoice and quote.” — customer of Joey's Auto Shop
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