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Auto repair shops Ames · 2027 favorites # Ames's favorite auto repair shops 5 favorites from 18 Ames businesses, each labelled for what it does best. - Updated November 4, 2026 - [How labels are set](https://thecityfavorites.com/methodology/) The favorites ## Start with these three Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project. Overall Favorite ### [Campus Garage](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) Ames 4.9 · 268 reviews Highest combined score on this list. - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Campus Garage [See why Campus Garage is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)[+1 515-292-1486](tel:+15152921486) Favorite ### [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) Ames 4.6 · 268 reviews - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Car-X Tire and Auto [See why Car-X Tire and Auto is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/)[+1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666) Favorite ### [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) Ames 4.8 · 58 reviews - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service [See why Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/)[+1 515-232-4241](tel:+15152324241) ## More auto repair shops favorites in Ames - [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/) ★ 4.8 · 128 reviews · Ames - Customer Favorite [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/) ★ 4.5 · 534 reviews · Ames ### Also shortlisted - **Redling Repair Inc** ★ 4.9 · 28 reviews · Gilbert - **Hansen Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 48 reviews · Ames - [Eastman Auto Care](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) ★ 4.7 · 78 reviews · Ames - [Macky Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) ★ 4.7 · 58 reviews · Ames - **Bud's Auto Repair** ★ 4.7 · 55 reviews · Huxley - **Anything Scout** ★ 4.7 · 24 reviews · Ames - [Craig Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/) ★ 4.7 · 17 reviews · Story City - [Midas](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) ★ 4.6 · 138 reviews · Ames - **Ron's Auto Repair Center** ★ 4.5 · 218 reviews · Ames - **Big 8 Tyre Center** ★ 4.5 · 28 reviews · Nevada - **En-Tire Car Care** ★ 4.3 · 144 reviews · Ames - **Fix It Auto Repair** ★ 4.3 · 15 reviews · Ames - [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/) ★ 4.2 · 28 reviews · Ames Free quotes ## Ask the favorites for a quote Free, no account. Only the businesses you tick get your details. Send my request to Only the businesses you tick receive your details. - - - - - We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Some businesses pay us a fee for requests. [How we make money](https://thecityfavorites.com/how-we-make-money/) Before you sign ## Four things to check with any business 1. **Check the license** with your state's licensing board. 2. **Get three itemised quotes** so you compare like with like. 3. **Confirm who pulls the permit** : it should be in the business's name. 4. **Tie payments to stages** and get the warranty in writing. [What it costs in Ames: the auto repair shops cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-ames/) Local facts ## Ames, by the numbers Official figures behind the list. - 2,419 People per square mile [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 - 28.2 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - 68,220 Ames residents [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 - +2.7% Population change since 2020 (from 66,437 (April 2020 base)) [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 Questions ## Auto repair shops in Ames: common questions How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Ames calculated? Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 18 auto repair shops for Ames. Which of these auto repair shops in Ames has the best reviews? Campus Garage has a 4.9 rating from 268 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames, with 534 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 5 of the 5 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 Ames? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. ## Related favorites in Ames - [Brake repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/ames/brake-repair-shops/) - [Transmission repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/ames/transmission-repair-shops/) - [Tire shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/ames/tire-shops/) ## Auto repair shops nearby - [Jacksonville](https://thecityfavorites.com/jacksonville/auto-repair-shops/) - [Miami](https://thecityfavorites.com/miami/auto-repair-shops/) - [Tampa](https://thecityfavorites.com/tampa/auto-repair-shops/) - [Orlando](https://thecityfavorites.com/orlando/auto-repair-shops/) - [Port St. Lucie](https://thecityfavorites.com/port-st-lucie/auto-repair-shops/) - [St. Petersburg](https://thecityfavorites.com/st-petersburg/auto-repair-shops/) - [Cape Coral](https://thecityfavorites.com/cape-coral/auto-repair-shops/) - [Hialeah](https://thecityfavorites.com/hialeah/auto-repair-shops/) - [All cities](https://thecityfavorites.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How labels are set](https://thecityfavorites.com/methodology/) - [Report a correction](https://thecityfavorites.com/corrections/) - [How we make money](https://thecityfavorites.com/how-we-make-money/) ## Is your business on this page? 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