--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Ames (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/ames/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) 4. Auto repair shops Ames · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Ames 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. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 18 auto repair shops we reviewed in Ames, these three had the strongest records: 594 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Campus Garage](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) **4.9** from 268 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them 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. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-292-1486](tel:+15152921486)[Website](http://campusgarage.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) **4.6** from 268 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 268 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666)[Website](https://www.carx.com) Selection 03 ## [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) **4.8** from 58 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 58 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-4241](tel:+15152324241)[Website](http://www.markhansensautorepairservice.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Ames Other Ames companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 18 in all for this work. - Magic Mufflers and Brakes 4.8 · 128 - Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames 4.5 · 534 - [Midas](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) 4.6 · 138 - [Eastman Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) 4.7 · 78 - Ron's Auto Repair Center 4.5 · 218 - Hansen Automotive 4.8 · 48 - [Macky Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) 4.7 · 58 - Bud's Auto Repair 4.7 · 55 - Redling Repair Inc 4.9 · 28 - Anything Scout 4.7 · 24 - En-Tire Car Care 4.3 · 144 - Craig Automotive 4.7 · 17 - Big 8 Tyre Center 4.5 · 28 - Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center 4.2 · 28 - Fix It Auto Repair 4.3 · 15 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Ames | | 01 Campus Garage | 02 Car-X Tire and Auto | 03 Mark 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 ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 18 auto repair shops in Ames, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Story ## Ames, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 2,419 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 28.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Ames residents 68,220 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 66,437 (April 2020 base) +2.7% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Ames: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Ames cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-ames/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about auto repair shops in Ames How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Ames? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 18 auto repair shops for Ames. Which of these auto repair shops in Ames has the best reviews? Campus Garage has a 4.9 rating from 268 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Ames? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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