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Shaffer's Auto Body
“Both times they were very pleasant to deal with, showed me examples of what the work would look like on other vehicles in their shop and the timelines of the work were clearly communicated.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Ames, IA
24 technicians listed · 8 in Ames · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Fix It Auto Repair
“We really wanted to get a mechanic to take a look at the vehicle, because my son is a brand new driver, 19 years old, and has never purchased a vehicle before.”
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Campus Garage
- Fair
- Audi
- College
“They knew what the issue immediately when I described the sounds my vehicle was making over the phone, inspected my car the next day and had it fixed the day after!!”
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En-Tire Car Care
“Jeff managed to get the part first thing Saturday morning, and even stayed a bit past their closing time on Saturday afternoon to get the car working again.”
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
- Priced
- People
- Vehicle
“Fantastic service on replacing a very tired Alternator.”
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Fox Automotive
- Price
- Vehicle
“Best service in town”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 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 24 technicians we list here, 8 are in Ames itself and 16 come from towns including Boone (4, 14 mi), Madrid (3, 15 mi) and Ankeny (2, 21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,940 reviews; 8 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 (85%), quality (85%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "fair" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Ames?
8 of the 24 shops are located in Ames; the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Ames Auto Motors
“The nicest things about him is that he will tell you what is fine with your car so that you do not have to replace things unnecessarily - unlike most dealership.”
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Ames Diesel Mechanic
“Unfortunately they were fully booked out and unable to come out, but he helped my driver over the phone on what to do and how to repair it on site temperedly until he reaches and actual service shop.”
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Condon's Services Ltd
“Needed a replacement tire for a good deal and they communicated with me while there about my options and what would be best and they got me all set and taken care of very quickly, great family business, very honest and even gave my 4 kiddos a bag of ...”
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Madrid Service Center
“I called to fix my car Monday they said it could be looked at Thursday but I could bring it in before, they called me Tuesday to let me know what was wrong and had it fixed Thursday, which was the day it was supposed to just be looked at.”
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Hoyt Boyz Repair
- Truck
- Price
- Engine
“Very fair pricing, stuff done right.”
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Barkmeier Auto Repair
- Truck
- Cost
- Vehicle
“I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a place you can count on to fix what ever is wrong from fuel pumps to electrical problems, and at a reasonable price.”
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Les Auto
- Priced
“He's quick and fair on price”
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Clay's Bikes
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Sternquist Garage & Tire
- Oil
- Pay
- Honest
“I took my car here for a second opinion (first shop was Barkmer- something worst experience ever) they gave me the current diagnosis and fixed it beautifully.”
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McCannic's Garage
- Honesty
- Fair
- Prices
“Well the second time that I've had to bring my jeep in it has been very Pleasant and nice they are always so good to me when I bring my vehicle in to have work done on it I really enjoyed going there and getting things done on my Jeep and will con...”
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Orlando's Automotive Llc
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Know
“A few years ago our shocks were completely toast and we were bouncing all over the road- we took the car to another business to be checked TWICE and they didn't find a problem.”
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Fast T's Mobile Auto Service
“I had a stripped head bolt and I was able to talk back and forth with terry to get fixed and gave awesome insight on how to get it done”
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Omni Garage
- Clutch
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Great place with competitive prices the owner Keegan casteel is a very knowledgeable automotive technician who specializes in European cars BM Ws Audis Mc Larens he's done it”
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Kanselaar Automotive
- Desk
- Tow
- Couple
“Our car was handling poorly so we called the shop and they were able to get us in without waiting, diagnosed the issue, and had us back on the road in less than an hour.”
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Goblin Garage
- Tuner
- Knowledge
- Camaro
“Jc and the guy are very knowledgeable and know what they are exactly doing took my 72 Camaro to multiple shops, and they could never get it right Jc got it right and running great with a highly recommend great work guys”
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Royal Edge Fabrication
- Hitch
- Powder Coating
- Sandblasting
“He powder coated a steel sign to hang a deer skull.”
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Kowboy Kustoms
“No BS, no overselling, and a nice butt to boot.”
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Knox Garage
- Price
“Awesome service”
Auto Mechanic Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$274
Maximum cost
$2733
National Average
$602
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$438
$765
Typical price range is based on 421 cost profiles
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
- “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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