Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“My car was towed and serviced here and the owner called me to explain what work needed to be done before completing it; he also gave me the overall price for the service including the tow all in one.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Ames, IA
15 mechanics listed · 11 in Ames · 1 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ron's Auto Repair Center
“They took the time to explain everything to my daughter when she picked up her car and provided her with what will need to be done to maintain her car.”
Eastman Auto Care
“Got my car in quickly and had it out within an hour and a half on a Friday afternoon.”
Hansen Automotive Ames Towing
“Quickly got me in and out comfortable sitting area and TV available to watch whiles you wait !!!”
Fix It Auto Repair
“Kind personal, so very informative and to the point of what needs to be done and what could wait ,with an estimate to match”
Campus Garage
“They've always been able to fix my issue, perform the necessary service, inform me of costs beforehand, and have exceptional customer service.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 15 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 11 are in Ames itself and 4 come from Nevada (2, 8 mi), Huxley (1, 9 mi) and Story City (1, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 3,303 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 1 is open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair & maintenance (2), maintenance (2), the car salon (2), tires (2) and towing (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Ames listed here?
11 of the 15 shops on this page are in Ames; the others come from other towns within 15 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
Central Iowa Diesel Performance
“Instead of guessing, they helped pinpoint that the issue was deeper than other shops had considered and guided me in the right direction to resolve it”
Wheelock's Auto Service
“I had a tire emergency today after work…they took me as a walk in and put my spare on!”
En-Tire Car Care
“They were honest when they couldn't help with my hitch and helped me figure out next steps.”
Anything Scout
“Kind and very knowledgeable, they answer all my questions and provide top notch service.”
Elmquist Autocare Center
“Came and towed us to their shop and $750 later, our truck was back in action.”
Big 8 Tyre Center
“Had an issue with one of my brakes, they said they couldn't find any real issues and charged me $0 for inspections, probably just a fluke issue.”
Bud's Auto Repair
“Most shops won't touch these so I figured we have to have it towed to Des Moines however Bud's found 2 tires, had them delivered and she was out the door in an hour and a half.”
Patterson Auto
“I brought a European import in for an oil change and tires and they went above and beyond to get make sure it was done with care.”
Tinker's Dam
“Had them look at my transmission due to it leaking a little bit this last time and breaks the first time I went, they are were always happy to double check that things were ok.”
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