Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“The mechanic looked over the whole suspension system and replaced the lower ball joints and alignment.”
Best Flat Tire Repair in Ames, IA
10 experts listed · 8 in Ames · 3 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Eastman Auto Care
“They'll tell us repairs that are recommended, but also will talk about how vital they are (we have some old cars, and some things are just not worth fixing).”
Wheelock's Auto Service
“I never worry about being taken advantage of here, being a young woman who doesn't know much about cars.”
Hansen Automotive Ames Towing
“They got us in right way they are very nice and friendly people”
Campus Garage
“They have always been thorough and professional whether we came in for a simple service or a more complex repair.”
En-Tire Car Care
“He does everything he says he would and is willing to explore best cost and available rebates.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 10 shops repair flats and punctures. Hours, emergency service and whether they come to you are taken from each shop's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
8 of the 10 experts we list are based in Ames; the other 2 serve Ames from Nevada (8 mi) and Story City (11 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,487 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair & maintenance (2), the car salon (2), tires (2) and towing (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 3 offer financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the experts on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 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.
Can I get a puncture fixed on a Sunday?
3 of the 10 shops here show weekend hours, though Saturday is far more common than Sunday. A puncture repair is a short job, so a shop that takes walk-ins will often squeeze one in between booked work. Call rather than drive over on a flat.
Ames Tire Shop
“For anyone in search of an honest and reliable tire shop where integrity and customer satisfaction are top priorities, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Ames Tire Shop a chance to earn your business.”
Elmquist Autocare Center
Big 8 Tyre Center
“My daughter had a flat across the street and they were very busy but got us fixed up immediately!!!”
Craig Automotive
“Friendly and fair would suggest to others if asked for a mechanic to do work.”
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