Best Car Tune-Up in Des Moines, IA

24 technicians listed · 18 in Des Moines · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Livingston's Automotive

Livingston's Automotive

(49)
  • Truck
  • Prices
  • Honest
“Livingston's Automotive is the best place to bring all your vehicles to 🤙🏽Dennis and Steve are the best in town very professional friendly and trustworthy…… thank you for all your services 🙏🏽 …”
In Business Since 1983
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5304 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

(45)
  • Dealership
  • Work
  • Inspection
“I brought my vehicle in today for the first time, I was truly blown away by the level of service from the moment I walked in the door until i checked out!”
In Business Since 2011
Coupons & Offers
ASE Certified
Offers Financing Options
2015 NE 58th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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All Pro Servicenter

All Pro Servicenter

(50)
“One of his mechanics had found a rodent had gotten into my car and tore up the insulation and Pete went out of his way to call the Honda dealership and ask the pricing for them to replace it and let me know.”
In Business Since 1994
Coupons & Offers
BBB Accredited
Offers Financing Options
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Knudson Transmission Services

Knudson Transmission Services

(45)
  • Calls
  • Leak
  • Price
“We had an issue with our minivan that they were able to diagnose (turned out to not even be the transmission) and get me on the right path to getting it fixed.”
In Business Since 1955
BBB Rating: A+
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
4301 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA
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Joey's Auto Shop

Joey's Auto Shop

(41)
  • Dealership
  • Warranty
  • Prices
“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.”
In Business Since 2016
ASE Certified
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5875 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
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Richman Automotive & Towing

Richman Automotive & Towing

(43)
  • Oil
  • Job
  • Vehicle
“They arrived to tow my car in about 15 minutes (much faster than past services I have used), worked on my car within the same day, and kept me updated and informed through multiple emails/calls during the day.”
In Business Since 2005
Offers Financing Options
Family Business
Coupons & Offers
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 technicians we list here, 18 are in Des Moines itself and 6 come from West Des Moines (4, 9 mi), Urbandale (1, 6 mi) and Clive (1, 7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,212 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (82%), quality (77%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (2), oil changes (2), preventative maintenance (2), steering & suspension (2) and transmissions (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 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.

Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for Des Moines?

Online booking is offered by 4 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.

TOM Davis Automotive

TOM Davis Automotive

(47)
  • Prices
  • Fair
  • Crew
“I also had a front end noise that was super annoying, They said it was my sway bar links (or whatever they are called 🤣), but it wasn't a safety issue to do it that day like it would be for my brakes.”
In Business Since 2013
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2107 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA
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White's Automotive

White's Automotive

(35)
  • Prices
  • Mechanic
  • Fair
“Owner Tim was extremely capable of repairing my car and troubleshooting to determine solution versus other shops who do what they think and then get money and offer to do more work that is unnecessary.”
In Business Since 1997
BBB Rating: A+
Cash only
2628 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Yugo Auto Services

Yugo Auto Services

(26)
  • Oil
  • Price
  • Cylinder
“They got my car back on the road in a timely fashion after changing the fuel pressure sensor and also opted to get my spark plugs done since they had to remove the same parts out of the way.”
BBB Rating: A+
220 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
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Off the Line Performance

Off the Line Performance

(32)
  • Tuning
  • Happy
  • Products
“My only issue is that the time it took to get my car tuned was way longer than they initially estimated which caused me to miss a big car show that I had been working extremely hard for.”
In Business Since 2014
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2035 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Carlos Auto Service

Carlos Auto Service

(46)
  • Price
  • Mechanic
  • Brake
“If you want your car fixed at a price that won't break the bank, then arrive early, bring cash (not required) and check out Carlos' sweet license plates from Panama & Cuba while watching some Adult Swim in Spanish.”
1428 E Fleming Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Omni Garage

Omni Garage

(30)
  • Vehicles
  • Prices
  • Money
“I don't think any other shop will touch my car other than Keegan, left it there for a month to get some head work done, he went out of his way and left it in the shop under the rack so it wouldn't sit outside in the rain, he didn't have to do that bu...”
In Business Since 2017
5741 NE 22nd St Suite 1, Des Moines, IA
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Cowles Automotive

Cowles Automotive

(9)
“Not only are they fast, convenient and flexible, they always provide knowledgeable, professional advice without pushing unnecessary repairs or service.”
In Business Since 1992
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Collins Tire and Auto Center

Collins Tire and Auto Center

(29)
  • Price
“One of the best mechanics around I would trust him working on anything I have actually I have and everything was spot on John knows very well about what to do with a vehicle”
2270 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Harger Automotive

Harger Automotive

(27)
  • Mechanic
  • Starter
  • Driving
“I needed a new starter on my 2006 accord and it's working great a year later and having paid much less than what a different mechanic was going to charge me.”
In Business Since 1996
46 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Gary Smuck Automotive

Gary Smuck Automotive

(7)
“I've always felt like only Gary's consistently shows conscientious concern that there's NEVER a "good" time for car trouble-so, whenever possible, he helps minimize the added stress that comes with it...”
In Business Since 2006
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
3704 Vandalia Rd, Des Moines, IA
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Roger's Auto Services

Roger's Auto Services

(22)
  • Price
  • Vehicle
  • Diagnosis
“So imagine my surprise when Roger calls me just a little over an hour of having the car, to tell me it DOES NOT need a new compressor kit and condenser.”
In Business Since 2009
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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GC Cooling

GC Cooling

(1)
“Again room being a concern he also sent me a link to a set of spal fans that will absolutely fit and cool my car.”
In Business Since 2016
1434 E Fleming Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Bens Auto Service

Bens Auto Service

(20)
  • Mechanic
  • Prices
“Beats all the other shops in town on prices and friendliness.”
1418 E Fleming Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Eastown Tire & Auto Care

Eastown Tire & Auto Care

(14)
  • Price
“I was hesitant to call them again because of the issue - but they came to my office, picked up my car, took it back to their shop, repaired the issue, and returned the car to my office at no charge.”
2529 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Innovative Autohaus

Innovative Autohaus

(12)
  • BMW
  • Mechanic
  • Vehicle
“I took my BMW to him for a common oil leak issue repair and he suggested some needed repairs that I was planning on doing but hesitated due to what I thought it would cost.”
1201 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Fast Auto Clinic LLC

Fast Auto Clinic LLC

(4)
  • Sensor
  • Price
  • Mechanic
“Excellent mechanic, good prices, I have been working with Carlos for more than a year and my cars and my truck work wonderfully, + excellent service from the staff, the very friendly and very attentive assistant, today they changed a sensor for me wi...”
1420 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Premier Automotive Service

Premier Automotive Service

(48)
“Everyone I spoke to was professional, kind, and friendly, and I absolutely love that they take pictures and send a full write up for their inspections.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2006
Coupons & Offers
BBB Accredited
Urbandale, IA · 6 mi from Des Moines
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Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

(48)
  • Honest
  • Future
  • Vehicle
“Our son was back for Christmas with his car and needed some work done that I intended to perform myself, but I realized I did not have the needed tools.”
In Business Since 2013
ASE Certified
Coupons & Offers
Offers Financing Options
Clive, IA · 7 mi from Des Moines
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Car Tune Up Services in Des Moines, IA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$184
Maximum cost
$977
National Average
$367
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$245
$550
Fair price range is based on 506 cost profiles
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Average Cost $367
Minimum cost $184
Maximum cost $977
Avg Per Hour Rates $80

Fair range $245 to $550 is based on 506 cost profiles.

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