--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Waterloo | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Waterloo](https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/) - [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. [Waterloo](https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/) 4. Auto repair shops Waterloo · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Waterloo 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Waterloo worth calling first, chosen from 29 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 29 auto repair shops we reviewed in Waterloo, these three had the strongest records: 444 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [The Shop](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d2515f351d02b4f4/) **4.9** from 165 reviews Based in Hudson Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 29 auto repair shops we reviewed in Waterloo: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-988-4078](tel:+13199884078)[Website](https://www.theshophudsonandcedarfallsautorepair.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e46d4980b3a522b2/) **4.7** from 175 reviews Based in Cedar Falls Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 175 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-265-9676](tel:+13192659676)[Website](http://www.tandemtire.com/) Selection 03 ## [Iowa Auto Rebuilders](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-cae85f353c53093b/) **4.8** from 104 reviews Based in Waterloo Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 104 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-234-5546](tel:+13192345546)[Website](https://www.carwise.com/auto-body-shops/iowa-auto-rebuilders-waterloo-ia-50701/469695) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Waterloo Other Waterloo companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 29 in all for this work. - [Midas](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-03243eaecf9c9e41/) 4.6 · 225 - Advanced Automotive 4.9 · 58 - Boubin Automotive Service 4.7 · 116 - Schuerman Auto Repair 4.9 · 46 - The Body Shop 4.9 · 45 - Fifth Street Tire 4.6 · 108 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center 4.6 · 108 - Discount Tire 4.3 · 312 - K & S Wheel Alignment 4.6 · 58 - [Evansdale Truck & Trailer](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-bf7ba98d34c6c55c/) 4.7 · 38 - Murphy's Auto Service 4.6 · 38 - National Brake Center 4.9 · 26 - Lowell's Auto Services 4.9 · 36 - Etringer Auto 4.8 · 18 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.2 · 218 - Corky's Car Care 4.4 · 58 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 125 - Bauer Built Tire & Service 4.3 · 37 - A1 Vacation Land 4.3 · 28 - [Tuffy Auto Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-18f396aa7dfe9cb1/) 4.1 · 108 - Beyer Motorsports 4.3 · 26 - Jeffries Repair 4.8 · 18 - [Cedar Valley Air Duct Cleaning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-cc8f05a9889abfde/) 4.2 · 18 - Mad Hatter Auto Service 4.0 · 79 - Xpress Oil & Lube 4.1 · 28 - Metro Transmission & Auto Repair 4.0 · 46 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Waterloo | | 01 The Shop | 02 Tandem Tire & Auto Service | 03 Iowa Auto Rebuilders | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 165 reviews | 4.7 · 175 reviews | 4.8 · 104 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Hudson | Cedar Falls | Waterloo | 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.** 29 auto repair shops in Waterloo, 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 · Black Hawk ## Waterloo, 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 1,086 [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 61.6 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Waterloo residents 66,919 [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 67,307 (April 2020 base) -0.6% [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 Waterloo: 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 Waterloo cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-waterloo/). 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 Waterloo How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Waterloo? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 29 auto repair shops for Waterloo. Which of these auto repair shops in Waterloo has the best reviews? The Shop has a 4.9 rating from 165 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Tandem Tire & Auto Service, with 175 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 Waterloo? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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