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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Ankeny

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Ankeny worth calling first, chosen from 24 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Ankeny

Other Ankeny companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 24 in all for this work.

  • Christian Brothers Automotive4.8 · 226
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center4.7 · 235
  • Midas4.7 · 175
  • All Pro Servicenter4.7 · 106
  • Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ankeny4.4 · 648
  • McCannic's Garage4.9 · 48
  • Tim's Bp/amoco Service4.8 · 68
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.5 · 308
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.6 · 158
  • Bauer Built Tire & Service4.8 · 58
  • Heartland Tire and Auto4.7 · 88
  • Big O Tires4.5 · 248
  • CHR Tire and Auto4.9 · 28
  • Woody's Auto Repair Service4.7 · 46
  • McCalley Mechanics Inc5.0 · 18
  • Tiernan's Service Center4.8 · 25
  • Bascom Truck & Automotive4.5 · 48
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.2 · 156
  • J-Town Auto4.5 · 24
  • Interstate PowerSystems4.2 · 38
  • Rod's Mobile Tire & Repair4.1 · 18

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Ankeny
01Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair02Aim High Automotive03Fast Tire Ankeny
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.8 · 418 reviews5.0 · 125 reviews4.8 · 254 reviews
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Based inDes MoinesAnkenyAnkeny

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.24 auto repair shops in Ankeny, 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.

Local facts · Polk

Ankeny, 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.

Land area
32.7 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 68,102 (April 2020 base)
+14.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Ankeny: 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 Ankeny cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Ankeny

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Ankeny?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 24 auto repair shops for Ankeny.
Which of these auto repair shops in Ankeny has the best reviews?
Aim High Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 125 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair, with 418 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
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 Ankeny?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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