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Cost Guide: Auto repair shops in Ames
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteCampus Garage
★ 4.9 · 268 reviews
- Car-X Tire and Auto
★ 4.6 · 268 reviews
- Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
★ 4.8 · 58 reviews
Before you sign
Four things to check with any business
- Check the license with your state's licensing board.
- Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
- Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
- Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.
For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote
Who to call
Ames's favorite auto repair shops
- Overall FavoriteCampus Garage
★ 4.9 · 268 reviews
- FavoriteCar-X Tire and Auto
★ 4.6 · 268 reviews
- FavoriteMark Hansen Auto Repair Service
★ 4.8 · 58 reviews
- FavoriteMagic Mufflers and Brakes
★ 4.8 · 128 reviews
- Customer FavoriteLof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames
★ 4.5 · 534 reviews
Local facts
Ames, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
2,419
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
28.2 sq mi
Land area
68,220
Ames residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 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) · 2020–2025
Questions
Cost questions answered
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.