Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“They do good work and never try to oversell you on their services.”
Best Tire Service in Ames, IA
10 mechanics listed · 7 in Ames · 2 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ron's Auto Repair Center
“Great service, very friendly, fast repairs, would recommend shop to everybody.”
Eastman Auto Care
“Worked with my warranty company and the $2,000 repair didn't cost me a dime.”
Wheelock's Auto Service
“They were very friendly and told us exactly what the price was and fixed it fast!!”
En-Tire Car Care
“They were honest when they couldn't help with my hitch and helped me figure out next steps.”
Ames Tire Shop
“Small guys like this get overlooked and really don't get the business they deserve because people look at aesthetics instead of the actual work performed.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 10 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.
Area overview: Ames, IA
7 of the 10 mechanics we list are based in Ames; the other 3 serve Ames from Nevada (8 mi), Story City (11 mi) and Boone (15 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 1,698 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are maintenance (2), oil changes (2) and tires (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 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.
Do shops listed for Ames book rotations or balancing online?
2 of the 10 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.
Elmquist Autocare Center
“Came and towed us to their shop and $750 later, our truck was back in action.”
Big 8 Tyre Center
“They have always treated me and my friends with respect and given us great prices.”
Craig Automotive
“Hands down, these guys are the smartest mechanics I've ever worked with.”
Sternquist Garage and Tire
“They are always honest and provide you with options and knowledge about your vehicle and its repairs.”
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