Ace Body & Motor
“They help keep my vehicle in good condition and I appreciate them!!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Des Moines, IA
15 technicians listed · all 15 in Des Moines · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Joey's Auto Shop
“Joey's was upfront and honest about the car's issue's and I respect honesty.”
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Drake Garage
“Knowledgeable staff, friendly, and really cool and great technology to okay your repairs with photos on your phone.”
White's Automotive
“I've always done what's best for the car at a reasonable price and I completely trust their judgment.”
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McCannic's Garage
“I am always confident my vehicles are in the best hands & know we will be taken care of when a problem arrises.”
TOM Davis Automotive
“Tom called me back promptly after I left a voicemail about my car's air conditioning going out on one of the hottest days of the year.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, 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: Des Moines, IA
All 15 technicians we list here are in Des Moines itself. We have 19 technicians in Des Moines on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,181 reviews; 9 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 "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Des Moines work on Saturdays or Sundays?
5 of the 15 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Chamberlin Automotive
“They were very professional and told me the cost of what it would take to fix my vehicle when they did a great job.”
K.o.t Truck Repair Mobile Service
“Strongly recommend these guys if you have any issue with your truck.”
Sta-Rite Transmission
“We thought our transmission was toast but they helped out by doing a low cost fluid flush and replacement.”
Harger Automotive
“We've taken our Honda's to him for over 20 years, and we will be back.”
Nieves Auto Services
“Wont take My Vehicles Any Where Else.”
Eastown Tire & Auto Care
“Rates are much better than dealerships”
Fast Auto Clinic LLC
“I absolutely recommend Fast Auto Clinic for your car care needs!”
Des Moines Fleet
“The issue I brought my vehicle in for is fixed, and UNLIKE other repair shops, your team didn't try to sell me things I don't need and tell me things need fixed that don't”
Calderon Auto Service
“These guys knew what they were doing did what they said and said what they meant it's never really a problem until it becomes an emergency and me and my friend had one had to have a tire right away couldn't go another these guys hooked us up two decent tires”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Des Moines
- “This is the mechanic everyone says they want - honest, affordable, family-owned, and upfront about your options.” — customer of White's Automotive
- “I cannot recommend them enough! James’ customer service was far above and beyond what I would have expected and he was incredibly helpful in explaining my situation.” — customer of Ace Body & Motor
- “Very knowledgeable mechanics and the owners are always available for any questions and concerns.” — customer of Chamberlin Automotive
- “The mechanics at this shop are honest, friendly and easy to work with.” — customer of Eastown Tire & Auto Care
- “I took my car to Drake for my tune-up and inspection and got a great summary and top notch service at a totally reasonable price.” — customer of Drake Garage
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