Des Moines · Auto repair shops

The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Des Moines

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 92 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Iowa Mufflers and Brake

4.9 from 238 reviews

Based in
Des Moines
Coverage
Based in Des Moines

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 92 auto repair shops we reviewed in Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 515-243-5186Website

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Des Moines

Other Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 92 in all for this work.

  • Discount Tire4.7 · 407
  • Discount Tire4.7 · 318
  • All Pro Servicenter4.8 · 174
  • Livingston's Automotive5.0 · 73
  • Fast Tire Merle Hay4.7 · 288
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.7 · 278
  • Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service4.8 · 156
  • All Pro Servicenter4.8 · 148
  • Discount Tire4.7 · 253
  • All Pro Servicenter4.8 · 134
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.6 · 433
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.6 · 403
  • Graham Collision4.8 · 128
  • Silzer Auto Repair4.7 · 198
  • Lein Automotive5.0 · 48
  • Hilltop Tire Service4.6 · 264
  • Joey's Auto Shop4.8 · 88
  • Merrill Axle and Wheel Service Inc.4.8 · 85
  • Earl's Tire North4.7 · 125
  • All Drive Transmission4.8 · 74
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.6 · 178
  • Midas4.6 · 178
  • Scott's Automotive Services4.7 · 96
  • Drake Garage4.8 · 58
  • Knudson Transmission Services4.8 · 47
  • Sta-Rite Transmission4.7 · 68
  • Brad's Complete Auto Care4.8 · 44
  • White's Automotive4.9 · 33
  • M & E Auto Service Llc4.9 · 32
  • Hilltop Tire Service4.6 · 96
  • Lanes Fast Lube4.7 · 58
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.5 · 148
  • Ultimate Automotive Service Center4.5 · 148
  • The Garage4.8 · 36
  • Bill's Whitewall Tire Center4.6 · 78
  • Moen Automotive & Performance4.9 · 26
  • Tom Davis Automotive4.7 · 46
  • Abc Towing And Service4.5 · 115
  • Chamberlin Automotive4.6 · 64
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.4 · 206
  • A & A Truck & Trailer Repair4.5 · 104
  • Auto Clinic4.8 · 28
  • Hickman Auto & Home4.8 · 28
  • J & R Automotive5.0 · 18
  • All Iowa Truck Repair4.7 · 38
  • Kraft 5 Star Muffler4.5 · 96
  • Pro Diesel4.7 · 37
  • Logan Automotive4.7 · 28
  • Faust Body Shop4.7 · 27
  • Midas4.3 · 188
  • Bens Auto Service4.8 · 26
  • Aj's Service4.6 · 28
  • Handy Helper Auto LLC4.7 · 35
  • Midas4.3 · 144
  • Mobile Super Service4.4 · 67
  • Sam's Riverside Glass & Wheel4.5 · 38
  • Midas4.3 · 126
  • Yugo Auto Services4.7 · 18
  • Schneider auto4.7 · 17
  • Midtown Auto Repair4.7 · 28
  • E Z Auto Services4.6 · 38
  • AAMCO Transmissions4.3 · 88
  • Brad's Collision Center4.4 · 44
  • Morris Automotive4.6 · 18
  • Budget Garage4.8 · 18
  • Eastern Iowa Tire Inc4.5 · 24
  • Roney Auto Repair4.8 · 18
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.2 · 158
  • Ron's Auto Repair5.0 · 18
  • Unitedfleet4.4 · 38
  • Smith Automotive4.2 · 88
  • Budget Lube4.3 · 38
  • Jack's University Auto Services4.4 · 18
  • Housby Truck Lube4.2 · 68
  • Tires Plus4.1 · 155
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.1 · 134
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center4.2 · 54
  • East University Imports4.3 · 18
  • A and G Auto Repair4.4 · 28
  • Chuck And Larry's Transmission4.2 · 33
  • Big O Tires4.0 · 208
  • Gary Smuck Automotive4.5 · 14
  • Don's Tire & Auto4.2 · 18
  • Vander Haag's4.0 · 128
  • Performance Plus Automotive4.1 · 36
  • United Fleet Inc4.1 · 34
  • Quality Services Corporation4.2 · 44
  • Freedom Tire And Auto Service Center4.0 · 38
  • Thrift Appliance/Repair4.0 · 18

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Iowa Mufflers and Brake02Ace Body & Motor03Beckley Automotive Services
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.9 · 238 reviews4.9 · 238 reviews4.8 · 228 reviews
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Based inDes MoinesDes MoinesDes Moines

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.92 auto repair shops in Des Moines, 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.

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Local facts · Polk

Des Moines, 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
88.2 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 214,032 (April 2020 base)
-0.9%
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 Des Moines: 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 Des Moines cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Des Moines

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Des Moines?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 92 auto repair shops for Des Moines.
Which of these auto repair shops in Des Moines has the best reviews?
Iowa Mufflers and Brake has a 4.9 rating from 238 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 Des Moines?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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