Cost guide · Ames
Auto repair shops: costs in Ames, IA
Prices depend on the job, the site and the company. The fastest way to a real number is to ask two or three nearby companies for a quote.
What to ask for in every quote
- A written price with materials and labour listed separately.
- Who pulls any permit, and whether its fee is included.
- How long the job takes and when it can start.
- The warranty on the work and on the equipment.
Closest auto repair shops for a quote
- Eastman Auto CareCall Eastman Auto Care0.4 mi · ★ 4.7 (78)
- MidasCall Midas0.6 mi · ★ 4.6 (138)
- Mark Hansen Auto Repair ServiceCall Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service0.7 mi · ★ 4.8 (58)
- Magic Mufflers and BrakesCall Magic Mufflers and Brakes0.7 mi · ★ 4.8 (128)
- Car-X Tire and AutoCall Car-X Tire and Auto0.8 mi · ★ 4.6 (268)
Local facts: Ames
- 2,419People per square mileCalculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- 28.2 sq miLand areaU.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- 68,220Ames residentsU.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
Cost questions answered
Why are these auto repair shops shown for Ames first?
Well-rated businesses are ordered by how close they are and whether they regularly work in the area, so nearby pros come first. We compared 18 auto repair shops for Ames.
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.
Which of these auto repair shops in Ames has the best reviews?
Magic Mufflers and Brakes has a 4.8 rating from 128 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Car-X Tire and Auto, with 268 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.
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