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24 listed · 7 in Ames · 17 rated 4.5+
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Ames itself and 17 come from Des Moines (10), Ankeny (5) and West Des Moines (2). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,839 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews; 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and value (86%). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of them; 11 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email; 1 takes 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 work on medium and heavy duty trucks in and around Ames, IA. What each one says about fleet accounts, road service, inspections and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
7 of the 24 shops sit inside Ames; the rest are the nearest listed and are shown with their own city. Truck shops need land, long approaches and highway access, so they end up on the edge of town. Drivers already plan around that.
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
