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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in West Des Moines

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in West Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 43 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

Christian Brothers Automotive

4.9 from 372 reviews

Based in
Clive
Coverage
Based in West Des Moines

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 43 auto repair shops we reviewed in West Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in West Des Moines

Other West Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 43 in all for this work.

  • Willis Auto Campus Detail4.6 · 1,783
  • Premier Automotive Service4.8 · 238
  • J & K Automotive4.8 · 217
  • Earl's Tire West4.8 · 128
  • Lund Motors4.8 · 125
  • Discount Tire4.6 · 368
  • Higgins Plaza Service4.7 · 158
  • Absolute Auto Repair4.7 · 148
  • Hilltop Tire Service4.7 · 124
  • Cps Automotive4.9 · 55
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center4.6 · 208
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.6 · 203
  • Billion Auto - Fiat Alfa Romeo of Des Moines4.6 · 198
  • Car-X Tire and Auto4.5 · 347
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.5 · 328
  • Willard Garage4.8 · 68
  • Iowa Auto Repair4.9 · 48
  • Westside Auto Pros4.3 · 428
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center4.6 · 68
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center4.6 · 67
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.4 · 198
  • Acheson Auto Works4.5 · 86
  • Soper Automotive Repair4.9 · 22
  • Car-X Tire & Auto4.3 · 235
  • Des Moines Wheel Repair4.6 · 35
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center4.3 · 168
  • Midas4.3 · 146
  • Pioneer Quick Lube4.6 · 28
  • Automotive Engineering4.5 · 27
  • Hemmingson Racing4.5 · 25
  • Murray's Auto Pit Stop4.8 · 18
  • Big O Tires4.1 · 235
  • Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center4.4 · 28
  • Absolute Repair4.3 · 46
  • United Fleet Automotive Repair Services4.3 · 36
  • Burch Auto Repair4.4 · 18
  • Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center4.2 · 53
  • Unitedfleet4.3 · 28
  • Mike's Auto Service4.2 · 38
  • AAMCO Transmissions4.1 · 78

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in West Des Moines
01Christian Brothers Automotive02Shade Tree Auto Grimes03All Pro Servicenter
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.9 · 372 reviews4.9 · 213 reviews4.8 · 353 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inCliveGrimesWest 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

  1. We start with everyone.43 auto repair shops in West 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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West 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
47.5 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
West Des Moines residents
74,224
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
Population change since 2020: from 68,727 (April 2020 base)
+8.0%
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 West 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 West Des Moines cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in West Des Moines

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in West 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 43 auto repair shops for West Des Moines.
Which of these auto repair shops in West Des Moines has the best reviews?
Christian Brothers Automotive has a 4.9 rating from 372 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 West 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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