Shaffer's Auto Body and Mechanical Repair
“The service is fantastic, the communication is great, and the final result is always brand new looking.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Ames, IA
12 technicians listed · 7 in Ames · 3 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fix It Auto Repair
“They called me and confirmed with me anytime they needed to make any major modifications to fit my bolt ons.”
Campus Garage
“Eric & his crew will fix it & give honest professional estimates before doing work.”
En-Tire Car Care
“So awesome play special David they are so good I'm not going to go for any mechanic from now only that place 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍”
Ames Auto Motors
“Would not go any where else.”
Fox Automotive Mobile Repair
“Had them replace an ABS module and Master cylinder on my vehicle - fantastic choice to anyone looking for inexpensive and good work done on your car.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 12 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 12 technicians we list here, 7 are in Ames itself and 5 come from Boone (3, 13 mi) and Madrid (2, 15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,257 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Ames?
7 of the 12 shops are located in Ames; the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Ames Diesel Mechanic
“Fast and good Price I got them saved for next time”
Condon's Services Ltd
“Absolutely great service, quick, safe, knowledgeable, friendly, and all at very reasonable rates.”
Madrid Service Center
“These guys are what everyone looks for in a shop — honest, good at what they do, reasonably priced and just plain easy to do business with.”
Hoyt Boyz Repair
“Everything they have fixed has been done right and at a fair price.”
Barkmeier Auto Repair
“Was very efficient about getting the work finished on time.”
Les Auto
“Only person my family will take their cars to.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near Ames
- “We had a confounding problem with our car not starting and they were very caring, honest, and sincere trying to diagnose the problem.” — customer of Fix It Auto Repair
- “Joel and his team dedicated ample time to the diagnosis and eventually resolved all the issues.” — customer of Fox Automotive Mobile Repair
- “Excellent service and fair prices highly recommend everyone to go there when they need a very knowledgeable mechanic.” — customer of Madrid Service Center
- “The mechanics are always knowledgeable, friendly and seek to find the right answer to your problem.” — customer of Condon's Services Ltd
- “Honest and knowledgeable technicians. The owner discussed my options and helped me select the battery I needed.” — customer of Fix It Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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