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Shaffer's Auto Body
“Excellent service, professional and customer oriented, they make it a priority to make sure the job is done right and make sure to ask you if you see anything wrong with their work.”
Radiator Repair in Ames, IA
24 listed · 6 in Ames · 23 rated 4.5+
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Mike's Body & Frame
- Area
- Mechanic
- Price
“After working with other body shops in the area that weren't willing to take on my small job, I was pleasantly surprised when I learned about Mike's Body & Frame in Ames.”
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
Shop For Tires, Automotive Services
“It's hard for privately owned companies, or any company, to be this self-accountable and accountable to the public in an seemingly instantaneous online manner - have a lot of respect for the way things are being run here and for the people putting in...”
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Fix It Auto Repair
“They called me with the issue and the solution before doing any work with the vehicle (most car places start without letting you know the issue and the pricing - so a major plus in my book) and completed the work in the same day!”
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
Heavy Equipment
“They were quick to get me in, easy to work with, and I was happy with their work.”
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Rocket's Transmission
- Price
- Job
“He did the work in a timely manner and talked to us about what the cooler will and won't do for us (added it to tow a small camper with a small car) and reminded us that we will be using the trailer to camp, "remember not to be in a hurry, enjoy the ...”
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Ames itself and 18 come from Des Moines (15, 31 mi), Ankeny (2) and West Des Moines (1). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,958 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (73%) and value (71%). The services they list most often on their websites are car care tips (4), brakes (3), fleet services (3), schedule my service (3) and accessories (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE); 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 16 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email; 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair and replace radiators and cooling system parts in Ames, IA. What each one says about recoring, warranties and truck work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Les Auto
- Priced
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine ...”
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Ryerson Implement
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Brakes Plus
Brake Rotors, Brakes, Brake Pads
“I had been here before in the past and their service was subpar, then I got a mailer that offered a discounted oil change, so I thought I would give it another shot, I was pleasantly surprised I was greeted by smiling faces, and I didnt feel pressur...”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
Electrical System, Cooling System, Engines
“Tanner was our CSR, and he was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and fully transparent with everything that we could expect with the decisions we needed to make (the good, bad and the ugly!”
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Finish Line Body & Paint
- Timeline
- Job
- Inspection
“Not eager to replace a phone, Matt helped confirm if access to that location thru the wheel well and we were able to avoid the trip to the phone store.”
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Tiernan's Service Center
- Prices
- Flat Tire
“I can tell you that this is a place that takes pride in doing quality work and has quality service at fair prices, and doesn't try to sell you a bunch of service you don't really need.”
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Imlay Service
- Honest
- Price
“They do great work at a reasonable price and you can't beat small town service.”
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R & R Auto Services
- Mechanic
“And most important: if they know they can't fix it (rare) they'll tell you (instead of trying and not being able to do it) and recommend the proper place to go.”
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Dan's Auto
“Helped me out of a terrible spot!!”
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Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
Accessories, Schedule My Service, Lift Kits
“Excellent service all the way around helped me pick out the rims the girl at the front desk was very knowledgeable and everyone there made stuff easy had a rim come with a imperfection and they still let me install it with my impatience and replaced ...”
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J & K Automotive
Engine Diagnostics, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto tire replacement, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replace...”
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Premier Automotive Service
Nationwide Warranty, Maintenance Services, Auto Mechanic Services
“Services Transmission, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Tire ...”
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Absolute Auto Repair
Box Truck & Small Bus Repair, Headlight Restoration, Schedule My Service
“I was able to take a much needed nap after a long night and while napping my vehicle got it's oil changed, new much needed cabin filter replaced and a new oil cap that had seen better days.”
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Ace Body & Motor
Brake Repair, Tire Service, Smart Car Repair
“Their work is high quality, and their system of taking pictures and rating each part of your vehicle during an oil change makes viewing and storing information about your car extremely easy.”
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All Drive Transmission
Torque Converters, Solenoids, Reseals
“Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Transmission, Clutches & transmissions service & repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic”
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Scott's Automotive Services Inc
Timing Belt, Check Engine Light, Brakes
“We had a power charging problem after new bat and alt and couldnt figure it out they had it figured out in a short time and helped find a way to get it fixed for a very reasonable price.”
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Silzer Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Job
- Estimate
“Thanks to the gentleman in the office and the tech that took a few minutes out of their busy day to look at a concern of mine with my Tahoe with them being booked solid today.”
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Livingston's Automotive
Call, Hours, Map
“Livingston's Automotive is the best place to bring all your vehicles to 🤙🏽Dennis and Steve are the best in town very professional friendly and trustworthy…… thank you for all your services 🙏🏽 …”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$110
Maximum cost
$984
National Average
$301
$328
$492
Fair price range is based on 525 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why are shops from other towns listed here?
6 of the 24 shops are in Ames; the others are the closest listed ones within 35 mi and carry their own city. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
What customers in Ames say about local technicians
- “All those reviews are right. They are fast, polite, good prices, and didn’t push me to get anything extra.” — customer of Fix It Auto Repair
- “Charlie, i believe is the proprietor and very professional, as well as others that one may communicate with” — customer of Fix It Auto Repair
- “Totally professional, on time, on price - perfect example of how a business should be run” — customer of Rocket’s Transmission
- “Great service and very reasonable prices. They took time to explain and show me what needed to be fixed but didn’t talk down to me, even though I am clearly not a car person!” — customer of Imlay Service
- “Very knowledgeable, thorough with his work. Willing to go the extra mile.” — customer of Rocket’s Transmission
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.