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Auto repair shops # Auto repair shops in Ames: compare, then *request quotes* Updated November 4, 2026 18 companies take this job [How matching works](https://quotematchlocal.com/how-matching-works/) 18 Ames auto repair shops, compared on rating, reviews, experience and record checks. Request quotes from the ones you choose, in one go. - **You choose who receives your request.** One company or several. - Order is set by public reviews and record checks. ## Start a auto repair shops quote One form · about 2 minutes · free 1. Describe the job 2. Tick who gets it 3. Send. Only they receive it Request quote Nothing is sent until you choose who receives it. Top providers ## Top 3 Ames auto repair shops taking requests ### 1. [Campus Garage](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) **4.9** (268 reviews) Ames Best overall - Price level not published - Checked: Operating status - Based in the area Request quote from Campus Garage [Call Campus Garage](tel:+15152921486) ### 2. [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) **4.6** (268 reviews) Ames - Price level not published - Checked: Operating status - Based in the area Request quote from Car-X Tire and Auto [Call Car-X Tire and Auto](tel:+15152325666) ### 3. [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) **4.8** (58 reviews) Ames - Price level not published - Checked: Operating status - Based in the area Request quote from Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service [Call Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](tel:+15152324241) ### More Auto repair shops in Ames 1. 4. [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/) 4.8★ (128) · Ames Request quote from Magic Mufflers and Brakes 2. 5. [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/) 4.5★ (534) · Ames · Most reviewed Request quote from Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames 3. 6. [Midas](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) 4.6★ (138) · Ames Request quote from Midas Comparison ## Compare all 18 side by side Every company that takes this job here. Ratings from public sources. Ames auto repair shops compared, November 4, 2026 | Company | Rating | Best for | In business | Price level | License | Action | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1. [Campus Garage](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) | 4.9 ★ (268) | Best overall | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Campus Garage | | 2. [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) | 4.6 ★ (268) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Car-X Tire and Auto | | 3. [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) | 4.8 ★ (58) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service | | 4. [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/) | 4.8 ★ (128) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Magic Mufflers and Brakes | | 5. [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/) | 4.5 ★ (534) | Most reviewed | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames | | 6. [Midas](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) | 4.6 ★ (138) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Midas | | – [Eastman Auto Care](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) | 4.7 ★ (78) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Eastman Auto Care | | – [Ron's Auto Repair Center](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/) | 4.5 ★ (218) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Ron's Auto Repair Center | | – Hansen Automotive | 4.8 ★ (48) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Hansen Automotive | | – [Macky Repair](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) | 4.7 ★ (58) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Macky Repair | | – Bud's Auto Repair | 4.7 ★ (55) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Bud's Auto Repair | | – Redling Repair Inc | 4.9 ★ (28) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Redling Repair Inc | | – Anything Scout | 4.7 ★ (24) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Anything Scout | | – En-Tire Car Care | 4.3 ★ (144) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from En-Tire Car Care | | – [Craig Automotive](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/) | 4.7 ★ (17) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Craig Automotive | | – Big 8 Tyre Center | 4.5 ★ (28) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Big 8 Tyre Center | | – [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://quotematchlocal.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/) | 4.2 ★ (28) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center | | – Fix It Auto Repair | 4.3 ★ (15) | – | – | – | Not checked | Request quote from Fix It Auto Repair | Quote form ## Request auto repair shops quotes Describe the job once. 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[How we make money](https://quotematchlocal.com/how-we-make-money/) Hiring guide ## Before you sign with a Ames company - **Check the license.** Ask for the license number and look it up on the state's licensing portal; it takes a minute. - **Ask who pulls the permit.** If the job needs one, the company should apply for it and include the fee in the quote. - **Compare the same scope.** Ask every company to price the same work, materials and extras so the numbers line up. - **Tie payments to stages.** Be wary of large deposits before work starts. - **Get the warranty in writing.** What it covers, for how long, and who you call. [Read the Ames cost guide](https://quotematchlocal.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-ames/) ## Before you request quotes: local facts Costs, fees and rules for Story County - People per square mile 2,419 2025 · Source: [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) - Land area 28.2 sq mi 2025 · Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) - Ames residents 68,220 July 1, 2025 · Source: [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) - Population change since 2020 +2.7% from 66,437 (April 2020 base) · 2020–2025 · Source: [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) Figures from public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Items tagged “Sample figure” are illustrative until the live source fills them. FAQ ## Questions about auto repair shops in Ames ### How is the top 6 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? 6 of the 6 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. 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