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24 mechanics listed · 8 in Ames · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops handle tire rotation, balancing and sensor work. Services listed, hours and booking come from each shop's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
8 of the 24 mechanics we list are based in Ames; the other 16 serve Ames from towns including Des Moines (31 mi), Stratford (24 mi) and Waukee (31 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,779 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (83%), professionalism (79%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "communication" and "honest". 11 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are tires (3), maintenance (2), oil changes (2) and wheel alignment (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 8 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 13 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.
6 of the 24 shops on this page offer online booking. Rotation and balancing are short jobs, so a booked slot usually means a real appointment rather than a place in a queue. Say on the form if the car has pressure sensors, since that changes the tools they need out.
