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Eastman Auto Care
- Feel
- Work
- College
“They'll tell us repairs that are recommended, but also will talk about how vital they are (we have some old cars, and some things are just not worth fixing).”
Best Wheel & Rim Repair in Ames, IA
24 specialists listed · 6 in Ames · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
- Fluid
- Pickup
- Opinion
“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
“When they couldn't identify the problem they referred us to a dealership (newer on-board computer), and did not charge us for the considerable time they had invested.”
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En-Tire Car Care
“So awesome play special David they are so good I'm not going to go for any mechanic from now only that place 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 …”
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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
- Vehicle
- People
- Priced
“Great place and people”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops repair and refinish wheels. What each says about straightening, welding and finishes comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 6 are in Ames itself and 18 come from towns including Des Moines (4, 31 mi), Stratford (2, 24 mi) and Grimes (2, 26 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,489 reviews; 18 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 (83%), quality (79%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "honest", "communication" and "estimates". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), check engine light (2), fleet services (2), new tires (2) and transmission (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 7 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 12 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.
Does experience matter for wheel work?
It does here more than in most trades, because straightening is judgment and heat rather than a procedure in a manual. 17 of the 24 shops on this page report ten or more years in business. Long-running shops also tend to own the machines rather than send the awkward jobs out.
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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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Patterson Auto
- Truck
- Oil
- Trip
“I asked if they could look at and repair or replace some ball joint boots and CV Axle boots and they were flexible with letting my brother pick up my truck and I was able to pay over the phone since I was out of state.”
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Les Auto
- Priced
“Kevin is a great guy and he's honest.”
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Bauer Tire
- Prices
“Very comfortable waiting area with free Wi Fi.”
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Rohloff Repair
- Price
“We do a lot of business with him and are always pleased with his work.”
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Wilcox Repair & Tire
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Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
“Excellent service all the way around helped me pick out the rims the girl at the front desk was very knowledgeable and everyone there made stuff easy had a rim come with a imperfection and they still let me install it with my impatience and replaced ...”
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Merrill Axle and Wheel Services Inc.
- Mechanics
- f150
- Family Owned Business
“I originally came to Merrill Axle and Wheel because of their renowned reputation; being family-owned, I'll always support their business and hope they stay around for many more years to come.”
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Premier Automotive Service
“Everyone I spoke to was professional, kind, and friendly, and I absolutely love that they take pictures and send a full write up for their inspections.”
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Silzer Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Light
- Pickup
“(Looked everywhere in Des Moines no one else but them had an actual Sunroof repair guy) It was a nice experience the diagnostic was fast, accurate, and gave me an estimate the same day.”
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The Repair Companies Shop
- Brand
- Powder Coated
- Hail
“Fast and easy assistance”
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McManus Automotive
- Estimate
- Law
- Tires
“This shop is community oriented and let us do a fundraiser in their parking lot and they have taken care of every car that I have owned on living in Altoona they have great service good people and are friendly.”
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Joey's Auto Shop
- Charge
- Trip
- Oil
“The Managers are very thorough an do an excellent job explaining what needs done, the technicians are knowledgeable and I have total confidence my car is at the right place in the right hands.”
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Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center
- Valve Cover
- Scan
- Prius
“I called on a Friday because I had warning lights on after a roadtrip, and even though they didn't have time for a full inspection that day, they offered to have me come in and check the codes.”
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Heartland Tire & Auto
“I decided to get a second opinion from Kelly & Shawn and despite how busy their team are, they were able to squeeze me in to fix my car sooner than later, and with the most reasonable price.”
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Auto Addictions
- Tires
- Suspension
- Price
“These folks are the best.”
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Des Moines Wheel Repair
- Rims
- Work
- Cost
“I've had multiple sets of wheels repaired here and I'm always delighted with the way they turn out how fast the work is done and how nice Mike and his guys are to deal with.”
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Hilltop Tire Service
“4- new tires purchased and mounted.”
Wheel Refinishing and Straightening Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$132
Maximum cost
$875
National Average
$263
Avg Per Hour Rates
$110
$219
$547
Average price range is based on 501 cost profiles
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