--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Des Moines | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/) - [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/brake-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. [Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/) 4. Brake repair shops Des Moines · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Des Moines 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 27 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 27 brake repair shops we reviewed in Des Moines, these three had the strongest records: 640 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Ace Body & Motor](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ad21db9543ab02a8/) **4.9** from 238 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 27 brake 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 +1 515-243-7133](tel:+15152437133)[Website](https://acebodyandmotor.com) Reader Favorite ## [Beckley Automotive Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0e2e1bb51f5515dd/) **4.8** from 228 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 228 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-243-8185](tel:+15152438185)[Website](http://beckleyauto.com/) Selection 03 ## [All Pro Servicenter](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-121728a64ef10338/) **4.8** from 174 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 174 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-243-0108](tel:+15152430108)[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/northdesmoines/) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in Des Moines Other Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 27 in all for this work. - Fast Tire Merle Hay 4.7 · 288 - Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service 4.8 · 156 - [All Pro Servicenter](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b822ac6f60a75208/) 4.8 · 148 - [All Pro Servicenter](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-70b3c77e810f555e/) 4.8 · 134 - Car-X Tire & Auto 4.6 · 403 - Silzer Auto Repair 4.7 · 198 - Joey's Auto Shop 4.8 · 88 - Midas 4.6 · 178 - Bill's Whitewall Tire Center 4.6 · 78 - Tom Davis Automotive 4.7 · 46 - Chamberlin Automotive 4.6 · 64 - Hickman Auto & Home 4.8 · 28 - Logan Automotive 4.7 · 28 - Midas 4.3 · 188 - Midas 4.3 · 144 - Midas 4.3 · 126 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.3 · 88 - Midtown Auto Repair 4.7 · 28 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 158 - Smith Automotive 4.2 · 88 - Tires Plus 4.1 · 155 - Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center 4.2 · 54 - Big O Tires 4.0 · 208 - Freedom Tire And Auto Service Center 4.0 · 38 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Des Moines | | 01 Ace Body & Motor | 02 Beckley Automotive Services | 03 All Pro Servicenter | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 238 reviews | 4.8 · 228 reviews | 4.8 · 174 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Des Moines | Des Moines | Des 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](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 27 brake 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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. People per square mile 2,406 [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 88.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Des Moines residents 212,086 [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 214,032 (April 2020 base) -0.9% [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 brake 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-des-moines/). 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 brake repair shops in Des Moines How did the editors choose these brake 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 27 brake repair shops for Des Moines. Which of these brake repair shops in Des Moines has the best reviews? Ace Body & Motor has a 4.9 rating from 238 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these brake 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 brake 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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