--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in West Des Moines | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/west-des-moines/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [West Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/west-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. [West Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/west-des-moines/) 4. Brake repair shops West Des Moines · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in West Des Moines 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in West Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 18 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 18 brake repair shops we reviewed in West Des Moines, these three had the strongest records: 804 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Shade Tree Auto Grimes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ad0812664e46c6ed/) **4.9** from 213 reviews Based in Grimes Coverage Based in West Des Moines ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 18 brake repair shops we reviewed in West Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-986-5241](tel:+15159865241)[Website](http://WWW.ShadeTreeAuto.Biz/) Reader Favorite ## [All Pro Servicenter](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a585e61c157f0ef4/) **4.8** from 353 reviews Based in West Des Moines Coverage Based in West Des Moines ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 353 of them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-453-8439](tel:+15154538439)[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/westdesmoines/) Selection 03 ## [Premier Automotive Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c42ac8a0c12ddda4/) **4.8** from 238 reviews Based in Urbandale Coverage Based in West Des Moines ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 238 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-276-3838](tel:+15152763838)[Website](https://www.premierautomotiveservice.com/) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in West Des Moines Other West Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 18 in all for this work. - [J & K Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b8374a5808fa9e90/) 4.8 · 217 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center 4.6 · 208 - Car-X Tire and Auto 4.5 · 347 - Willard Garage 4.8 · 68 - Westside Auto Pros 4.3 · 428 - Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center 4.6 · 68 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center 4.3 · 168 - Midas 4.3 · 146 - Big O Tires 4.1 · 235 - Automotive Engineering 4.5 · 27 - [Absolute Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d0f802163afa9275/) 4.3 · 46 - Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center 4.4 · 28 - United Fleet Automotive Repair Services 4.3 · 36 - Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center 4.2 · 53 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.1 · 78 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in West Des Moines | | 01 Shade Tree Auto Grimes | 02 All Pro Servicenter | 03 Premier Automotive Service | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 213 reviews | 4.8 · 353 reviews | 4.8 · 238 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Grimes | West Des Moines | Urbandale | 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.** 18 brake 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Polk ## 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. People per square mile 1,562 [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 47.5 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 West Des Moines residents 74,224 [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 68,727 (April 2020 base) +8.0% [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 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-west-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 West Des Moines How did the editors choose these brake 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 18 brake repair shops for West Des Moines. Which of these brake repair shops in West Des Moines has the best reviews? Shade Tree Auto Grimes has a 4.9 rating from 213 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? All Pro Servicenter, with 353 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. 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 West Des Moines? Get at least three. 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