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Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“The time before that I brought my car here for a tire with a nail in it, no one else would patch it but they did and saved me from having to buy a new tire.”
Best Towing Services in Ames, IA
24 specialists listed · 4 in Ames · 8 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Hansen Automotive Ames Towing
- Pump
- Gas
- Vehicle
“Came in to have tires changed and they politely pointed out that I needed additional service (alignment) that they were able to schedule quickly and for a reasonable rate.”
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Campus Garage
- Dealership
- Communication
- Student
“We're back again - 3 yrs since we moved back to Ames - and we will continue to use and recommend Campus Garage for all our auto repair/maintenance needs.”
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
- Priced
- Vehicle
- People
“😬 and much cheaper than the 'big name' towing company I have used in town before.”
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Bud's Auto Repair
“After calling 6 other shops and being told they couldn't help us, it was great to have someone actually sit there on the phone and actually explain what was happening.”
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Condon's Services Ltd
“Needed a replacement tire for a good deal and they communicated with me while there about my options and what would be best and they got me all set and taken care of very quickly, great family business, very honest and even gave my 4 kiddos a bag of ...”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 towing services tow and recover vehicles. Hours, emergency response and truck types come from each company's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
4 of the 24 specialists we list are based in Ames; the other 20 serve Ames from towns including Des Moines (31 mi), Urbandale (27 mi) and Webster City (32 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 3.9 to 4.9 across 5,625 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (67%) and punctuality (63%). 8 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are tires (3), auto repair & maintenance (2), brakes (2), the car salon (2) and towing (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 85 years. 9 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you book.
Do trucks come from outside Ames?
4 of the 24 services are based in Ames and the rest cover it from up to 40 mi away; the largest group is in Des Moines, about 31 mi away. Where the yard sits matters less than where the truck is when you call, so ask what they have close by.
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Mustaine's Towing & Recovery
- Truck
- Drive
- Communication
“This guy went out of his way to make sure we were not only safety off the road but that we got to a shop that was willing to help on a Sunday afternoon.”
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Dan's Auto
“Helped me out of a terrible spot!!”
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G & S Towing Service
- Driver
- Gentleman
- Name
“James went out of his way to be sure we were taken care of and felt under the unfortunate circumstances that there are wonderful caring people out there to help in time of neeed!”
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Cotofos Auto Service
“They were very professional and once the parts arrived there was a bit of a wait for that and they got right to work on it and I'm very happy with the work they did haven't had any problems since”
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P&M Towing Company LLC
- Vehicle
- Companies
- Baby
“These guys know their stuff very polite the driver knew what he was doing I helped him back in a little bit but probably didn't help as much as I think I did good job guys thank you”
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Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
- Battery
- Tire
- Patient
“This weekend I've dealt with three tow companies, two different 24/7 roadside assistance companies, and more customer service reps than I could shake a stick at.”
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MAD J Repair & Towing
- Brake
- Truck
- The Future
“I am so happy I used Mad J; not only was their response time super quick, the truck driver Payton was super careful with my Tesla, he took great care to not further damage my car after the accident.”
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Ultimate Automotive Service Center
“In one instance they repaired an existing part instead of replacing it because the part itself was still good and it could be repaired without compromising safety.”
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Richman Automotive & Towing
- Tires
- Battery
- Tow Truck
“They arrived to tow my car in about 15 minutes (much faster than past services I have used), worked on my car within the same day, and kept me updated and informed through multiple emails/calls during the day.”
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ABC Towing and Service
“Ameer even helped me slightly with a battery thing and helped to know what actually i need to replace and they help you to save lot of money and give best service in desmoines no one like them .”
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Mason's Auto
- Tools
- Afternoon
- Cold
“But today I got lucky enough to break down by his house, and thankfully he came out with tools and made sure we got my truck up and running to get back home!”
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Ricks Towing
- Driver
- Truck
- Price
“Called for a tow in the middle of the snowstorm on 01/12/24 - Truck was at my location within 20 minutes - fair & reasonable pricing with outstanding service”
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Capitol City Towing & Recovery
- Capital City
- Company
- Insurance
“Wasn't super expensive for after hours and showed up earlier than they expected which was amazing the guy was friendly and explained everything he was doing”
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Higgins Plaza Service
- Tire
- Mechanics
- Job
“We are in from out of town and have a tough situation with the passing of a loved one and then having their SUV suddenly have all the oil vanish and a bad engine.”
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Marlie's Garage
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Oil
“Would definitely recommend, I do not take my vehicles to anyone else for a tire alignment Chad is very good at what he does and they are super friendly”
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A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
- Call
- Night
- Sunday
“This guy did not come to our town and help us, he did more than that, he called us BACK to help us out with our problem while also talking to others and making sure we had the right information to boot.”
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Roy's Towing and Recovery
- Call
- Company
- Name
“Because other towers attempted to tow our sprinter van and had the rear end scraping while just lifting it, they had no idea how to do so without damaging it.”
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Tony's Tire
- Highway
- Wheel
- Pay
“Very good place as a flat tire after hours and they went to change it they charge you for after hours but I don't have to wait to long for my tire change”
Towing Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$55
Maximum cost
$274
National Average
$121
$82
$137
Typical price range is based on 313 cost profiles
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