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Linder Tire Service
“Dropped the car off before opening hours and called them to let them know my tire was deflated - found the culprit and fixed within the hour - cheaper than I expected too!”
Brake Repair in Iowa City, IA
24 experts listed · 17 in Iowa City · 7 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Hanson Automotive Inc
- Results
- Vehicle
- Insurance
“I have been coming here since I moved to Iowa for school, fantastic honest people, always fit me in even when its an emergency, I can always afford the work they do, they do it fast, they do it well, and cheap.”
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Overdrive Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Diagnostic
- Crew
“Their driver, Remington, was extremely friendly and helpful by going above and beyond to make sure the car was left where I wanted it and was considerate of my yard.”
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Spenler Tire Services
“Whether you need your heavy equipment have the equipment skid loader tire or or new tires for your trucker car your trucker car spendler tire has it all and check out their lawn mowers Quality is always 1st at Spindler”
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Accurate Automotive
“Well they looked it over and within 15 minutes they had it back out front and said that their was a bolt missing and the belt needed to be tightened...”
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Arena Auto Body
- Rental
- Price
- Bumper
“They worked with our insurance company to make sure the car was fixed correctly or being considered a total loss, and kept us informed during the entire process.”
Area overview: Iowa City, IA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 17 are in Iowa City itself and 7 come from North Liberty (4, 8 mi), Kalona (2, 16 mi) and Coralville (1, 3 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 5,107 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (89%) and punctuality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE and I-CAR) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the experts on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Iowa City, IA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Whitedog Import Auto Repair
- Work
- Diagnosed
- Quality
“Stop taking your vehicles to places that just throw parts at each problem, and go somewhere that they actually know how to assess and evaluate your vehicle, Whitedog!!!!”
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Harapat Auto Service
- Job
- Vehicle
- Oil
“Years back I had an idle problem on an old Ford Taurus and, unsure what exactly was causing the problem, Gary's shop replaced a part and offered to refund my money and reinstall the old part if that didn't fix the issue.”
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Russ' Northside Service
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Vehicle
“I've been going there for a long time and he's treated me really nice that whole time he would let you know how much it cost and if he couldn't fix it he would find somebody that would fix it that for reasonable price so he is a good place to go”
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Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop
- Job
- Tires
- Questions
“Been known him along time he does good work 100% did work on my 02 chevy very reliable and i think i've done a great job with this guy keep up the good work i'm coming back for something else to be done thank you....”
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Iowa City Tire and Service
“When they found out that fixing my tire was more complicated than I had thought, they came into the waiting room, showed me the issue, and told me how much it would cost.”
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Iowa City Brake
- Tire
- Price
- Trailer
“I blew a trailer tire on I-80, and ended up here because this is the shop (3rd one I called) that had the tire I needed and was able to get on it right away.”
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Number One Auto
“Bought a car from this place and it is the best car I ever owned, they are an absolute honest shop, they'll give you the right repair for your car and straight forward, very recommended shop.”
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Good Guys Auto Parts
“Very knowledgeable the best price best quality usually in stock it's there fast if not I've always had my parts in stock they take care of their costomers my favorite And only place to go to thankyou for all your help and being here”
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Crow Automotive
- Price
“I have been a happy customer for many years.”
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Good Auto Repair & Sales
“They never try to sell me things I don't need, and in fact, have prevented me from paying for things I don't need.”
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South Side Import Auto Services
“This guy saved me.”
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Quality Car Care
- Inspection
- Fair
- Mechanic
“I would give them 5 stars but I actually never do that to anyone because I believe there is always space for improvement but I am happy with Quality Care and their service and highly recommend them.”
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All Seasons Automotive
“Additionally, they did a thorough check of the other systems if the care and have a professional recommendation of further work that needed done to the tire.”
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RJ Automotive
- Fair
- Honest
- Area
“I am new to North Liberty so I would normally use my own mechanic which is an hour and a half away but since I found RJ and learned that he is totally trust worthy, and he is very very fair on his prices.”
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Archie's Brake & Quick Lube
“I had an email conversation with a Ron whom never discussed that the "medium dog" would cost more than 200 dollars due to time, my appointment was never officially made and I just surprised whomever was in charge this morning with my car, and lastly ...”
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Dusty's Precision Auto
- Brakes
- Vehicle
- Diagnostic
“I am generally opposed to leaving reviews, because of the thousands of good things that a business does and the only thing you ever see on these sites are people who are dissatisfied for whatever reason.”
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Better Performance
- Truck
- Vehicles
- Price
“A few months on from the visit and there arent any other electrical problems and the trailer lights on my camper are still working as a result of fixing the circuit board.”
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Fred's Shed Auto Repair & Services
- Prices
“I have had to bring my two teenagers cars to them a few times already and they have been amazing at getting them fixed with a quick turnaround and for a fair price.”
Brake Services in Iowa City, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$45
Maximum cost
$615
National Average
$168
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$146
$336
Average price range is based on 371 cost profiles
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Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 7 of the 24 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
What customers say about experts in and near Iowa City
- “Had to get my car fixed from an accident and from the moment I got my estimate till I picked up my car they were absolutely amazing!” — customer of Arena Auto Body
- “The customer service was awesome. I will absolutely be back when I need a car repair.” — customer of Russ' Northside Service
- “They are very caring and friendly. It took all day because they had a mechanic absent that day.” — customer of Quality Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.