Knox Garage
“Great work for a great price and a local business that deserves the support!”
Best Mechanic Shops near Ankeny, IA
We have 2 technicians in Ankeny on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 14 from towns including Des Moines (9, 11 mi), Johnston (2, 7 mi) and Urbandale (2, 8 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ace Body & Motor
“Super clean place, staff very friendly,and had all the required parts in stock.”
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Drake Garage
“They fully inspect my car and let me know what will need to be done, I can get ti done then or schedule it when I am ready.”
McManus Automotive
“One of the few auto shops I have been to where they've been honest, fair, and helpful.”
White's Automotive
“They've worked on my girlfriend Brenda's vehicle's and do a great job”
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McCannic's Garage
“! If you are looking to support local business and are in need of a fair, reliable mechanic then you can go wrong with Mc Cannic's”
Listed for drivers in and around Ankeny, IA, these 15 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: Ankeny, IA
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,559 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "estimates". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list 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.
Which shops listed for Ankeny work on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 15 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Ultimate Automotive Service Center
“Mark and the crew did a great job of getting us back on the road after we had a break down while traveling through the area.”
TOM Davis Automotive
“Tom and his wife are absolutely amazing”
Hilltop Tire Service
“Very prompt, easy to work with no pressure to buy, extremely knowledgeable, and fast on repairs.”
Chamberlin Automotive
“Got me in and out in just a few hours, and explained all the work that was completed on my truck.”
Higgins Plaza Service
“Impressed by the quality of work, professionalism and how reasonable the cost of repairs are.”
K.o.t Truck Repair Mobile Service
“Always busy but if you want it done right this is the place to go only people i trust in the area when it comes to touching my truck and actually diagnosing problems not just throwing parts at it”
Orlando's Automotive LLC
“Orlando is an impeccably honest and outstanding mechanic who can both immediately diagnose the car problem and explain/show in understandable terms exactly what is wrong with your car.”
Sta-Rite Transmission
“Was able to answer all my questions and even answered ones I hadn't thought of!!!”
Harger Automotive
“He can quickly determine what your car needs and find an economical solution”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians near Ankeny
- “Friendly professional team - prompt efficient service! Very satisfied with my experience having my oil changed & car aligned- will recommend to others!” — customer of Hilltop Tire Service
- “Amazing experience at Higgins Plaza today. First time customer and the owner and his employee were very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous.” — customer of Higgins Plaza Service
- “Affordable, honest, knowledgeable, and fast. What more could you want in a mechanic?” — customer of White's Automotive
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