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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 Wheel Alignment in Ames, IA
24 specialists listed · 9 in Ames · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Eastman Auto Care
- Wheel
- Work
- Job
“My daughters car needed brake lines replaced graduation weekend and Larry came in on Sunday to finish so we could get on the road much ealier than expected.”
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
- Work
- Pickup
- Communication
“I really appreciated that they kept me updated on the work as it progressed and also checked in with me when they found other issues with recommendations.”
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Fix It Auto Repair
“We really wanted to get a mechanic to take a look at the vehicle, because my son is a brand new driver, 19 years old, and has never purchased a vehicle before.”
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Wheelock's Auto Service
- Job
- Honest
- Work
“UPDATE: A major discount tire dealer in Ankeny put on new tires for me, then said I needed $740 worth of work (idler arm replacement and etc); took it to Wheelocks - $409 if you want it, but NOT EVEN NEEDED.”
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En-Tire Car Care
“Jeff managed to get the part first thing Saturday morning, and even stayed a bit past their closing time on Saturday afternoon to get the car working again.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops do wheel alignment. What each states about its equipment, four-wheel alignment and any warranty comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 9 are in Ames itself and 15 come from towns including Boone (3, 14 mi), Des Moines (2, 31 mi) and Nevada (1, 8 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,382 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (85%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "honest" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), oil changes (3), check engine light (2), maintenance (2) and tires (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 103 years. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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 visit.
Can I book an alignment online with shops listed for Ames?
5 of the 24 shops let you book a slot online. Alignment is rack time, so the slot is worth having rather than waiting for a bay to free up. Mention the car's model year and any driver assistance features, since those decide whether a recalibration has to follow.
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Magic Mufflers & Brakes
“When I got a new project car and noticed a lot of exhaust leaks with it, I asked a lot of my friends which exhaust shop they went to - they unanimously agreed that this was the place.”
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
- Priced
- Vehicle
- People
“Fantastic service on replacing a very tired Alternator.”
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Elmquist Autocare Center
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Big 8 Tyre Center
“I would honestly have to say each and every person that works at big 8 is very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and goes up and beyond what is expected of anyone that works as hard as they do!!”
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Craig Automotive
- Price
“I was stranded on a Sunday night, and when I called at 8am Monday morning to ask the status of my car, I was told they probably wouldn't even be able to get to my car that day because of how busy they were.”
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Hoyt Boyz Repair
- Truck
- Engine
- Price
“They fixed 2 things for me at unbelievable prices and professional, nice service!!!”
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Barkmeier Auto Repair
- Truck
- Towed
- Vehicle
“I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a place you can count on to fix what ever is wrong from fuel pumps to electrical problems, and at a reasonable price.”
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Les Auto
- Priced
“Only person my family will take their cars to.”
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Sternquist Garage & Tire
- Oil
- Honest
- Work
“I took my car here for a second opinion (first shop was Barkmer- something worst experience ever) they gave me the current diagnosis and fixed it beautifully.”
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Brakes Plus
- Manager
- Worry
- Inspection
“Along with the repairs I needed done, they also took the time to look at my cars report and noticed I had missed a few routine checks, flushes, etc etc and while they were dealing with all my cars other problems they got those done too!”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Needs
- Diagnostic
“I brought my vehicle in today for the first time, I was truly blown away by the level of service from the moment I walked in the door until i checked out!”
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J-Town Auto
“The J-Town team allowed us to come in even though it was technically after hours going into a long holiday weekend and didn't even charge us to do the work.”
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Tiernan's Service Center
- Flat Tire
- Prices
“I can tell you that this is a place that takes pride in doing quality work and has quality service at fair prices, and doesn't try to sell you a bunch of service you don't really need.”
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Omni Garage
- Clutch
- BMW
- Vehicles
“Great place with competitive prices the owner Keegan casteel is a very knowledgeable automotive technician who specializes in European cars BM Ws Audis Mc Larens he's done it”
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Bauer Tire
- Prices
“Excellent bunch of guys NASCAR pit stop Quick Tire changes”
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Imlay Service
- Price
- Honest
“Honest, fair, and super workmanship!”
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R & R Auto Services
- Mechanic
“And most important: if they know they can't fix it (rare) they'll tell you (instead of trying and not being able to do it) and recommend the proper place to go.”
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Finish Line
- Vehicle
“I sense their willingness to learn how to expand their abilities (that they can work on mini cooper to a point) and adding new services (such as dealer of particular tire).”
Front-End Alignment Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$55
Maximum cost
$219
National Average
$132
$66
$164
Typical price range is based on 372 cost profiles
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