Ames · Auto repair shops
2027 Edition
Three auto repair shops in Ames worth calling first, chosen from 18 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
The strongest overall record of the 18 auto repair shops we reviewed in Ames: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Reader Favorite
More client reviews than any other selection: 268 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5.
Selection 03
A steady public record: 4.8 from 58 reviews.
Beyond the three
Other Ames companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 18 in all for this work.
At a glance
| 01Campus Garage | 02Car-X Tire and Auto | 03Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – |
| Rating | 4.9 · 268 reviews | 4.6 · 268 reviews | 4.8 · 58 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Ames | Ames | Ames |
Methodology
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
Local facts · Story
Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.
Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.
In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.
Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Ames cost guide.
Request a quote
One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days.
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