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24 listed · 6 in Ames · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
6 of the 24 mechanics we list are based in Ames; the other 18 serve Ames from towns including Des Moines (9, 31 mi), West Des Moines (5) and Ankeny (3). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,464 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (78%) and value (74%). The services they list most often on their websites are car care tips (5), oil changes (4), brakes (3), check engine light (3) and maintenance (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 18 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics 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 mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page handle tire rotation, balancing and sensor work in and around Ames, IA. Services listed, hours and booking come from each shop's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
2 of the 24 shops say they give free estimates, and a tread and pressure check is often part of that. Take the free check and treat the recommendation that follows as a sales pitch until you have looked at the tires yourself. Ask them to show you the gauge reading.
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
