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24 mechanics listed · 13 in Ames · 4 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 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.
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 13 are in Ames itself and 11 come from towns including Boone (3, 13 mi), Nevada (2, 8 mi) and Story City (2, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,512 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 20 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". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair & maintenance (2), brakes (2), maintenance (2), the car salon (2) and tires (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
13 of the 24 shops on this page are in Ames; the others come from other towns within 25 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.
