Ace Body & Motor
“Ace Body & Motor have professional service techs that take good care of their customers cars and trucks.”
Best Mechanic Shops near West Des Moines, IA
We have 2 technicians in West Des Moines on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Des Moines (8, 9 mi), Waukee (2, 6 mi) and Clive (1, 4 mi).
4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
All Pro Servicenter
“They explained the situation and quoted me before doing any work and gave me choices with their expert advice.”
Joey's Auto Shop
“If you want to get a honest assessment, repair and maintenance on your vehicle and charged fairly, Joey's is your shop!”
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Drake Garage
“He explained in detail what was wrong in language I could understand.”
Chamberlin Automotive
“Wife, primary driver of this vehicle, was very happy with the ride and handling.”
Harger Automotive
“Cheapest timing belt instal install in the Des Moines metro, super fast, overall great experience.”
Listed for drivers in and around West 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: West Des Moines, IA
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,207 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (92%), professionalism (84%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 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 2002. 6 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take 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 West Des Moines?
2 of the 15 shops are located in West Des Moines; the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Nieves Auto Services
“Victor (The owner of the place and the main mechanic) honestly does a great job on almost any if not all cars he works on with reasonable prices.”
Cowles Automotive
“Not only are they fast, convenient and flexible, they always provide knowledgeable, professional advice without pushing unnecessary repairs or service.”
Fast Auto Clinic LLC
“Would recommend to take your car here plus they work on european cars also”
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”
Willard Garage
“They arw the kindest, most knowledgeable, honest garage i have ever delt with.”
Westside Auto Pros
“I was stuck in the middle of a parking lot and use AAA and West Side Auto was there in 20 minutes to tow me to the nearest shop!”
CPS Auto & Marine
“He has helped our family repair countless heavy machinery that most mechanics would have given up on.”
Heartland Tire & Auto
“Heartland was recommended to me by family members and I was not disappointed.”
Ultimate Automotive Service Center
“Mark & his crew at Ultimate have been the best shop to work with.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians near West Des Moines
- “They were extremely communicative, friendly, and timely. I took my car in for some issues with overheating, and they got ahold of me within hours to let me know the diagnostic was done.” — customer of All Pro Servicenter
- “The customer service is polite and knowledgeable. They are my go-to shop for tires and oil changes.” — customer of Heartland Tire & Auto
- “The service was excellent, and the mechanic went the extra mile to figure out how to diagnose and solve the problem in my older vehicle.” — customer of CPS Auto & Marine
- “Impressed with the specialized knowledge. Appreciate the attention to detail and professionalism.” — customer of Ace Body & Motor
- “I needed my brake lines replaced and they were able to get me in and taken care of within a reasonable time.” — customer of Drake Garage
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