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[Auto repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/ames/auto-repair-shops/) Information report · Story · Auto repair shops # Auto repair shops in Ames: Prices, Policies and What Isn't Disclosed 18 auto repair shops in Ames, compared on the things you'd otherwise only learn on the phone: price ranges, deposits, warranties and payment terms. Where a business hasn't told us something, we say so. - Updated **November 4, 2026** - **18** sheets in this report - **396 of 396** fields not provided - [How we collect and check this](https://theopenbooklocal.com/methodology/) Contents 1. Start with these three 2. What to compare 3. Comparison table 4. More auto repair shops 5. Pricing and local facts 6. Questions to ask 7. FAQ 8. Contact businesses 9. Areas and related No business can pay to change this page's labels. [How we make money](https://theopenbooklocal.com/how-we-make-money/) ## Section 1 Start with these three Three full sheet excerpts to read first. Everyone else in this report follows in the table and the list below. ### [Campus Garage](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) Unclaimed Based in Ames Reputation 4.9 from 268 reviews Focus Not provided Typical price Not provided Deposit Not provided Warranty Not provided Estimate Not provided Financing Not provided **0 of 22 fields on file** · 22 not provided **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed Request a quote from Campus Garage [Full information sheet for Campus Garage](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)[Call +1 515-292-1486](tel:+15152921486) ### [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) Unclaimed Based in Ames Reputation 4.6 from 268 reviews Focus Not provided Typical price Not provided Deposit Not provided Warranty Not provided Estimate Not provided Financing Not provided **0 of 22 fields on file** · 22 not provided **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed Request a quote from Car-X Tire and Auto [Full information sheet for Car-X Tire and Auto](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/)[Call +1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666) ### [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) Unclaimed Based in Ames Reputation 4.8 from 58 reviews Focus Not provided Typical price Not provided Deposit Not provided Warranty Not provided Estimate Not provided Financing Not provided **0 of 22 fields on file** · 22 not provided **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed Request a quote from Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service [Full information sheet for Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/)[Call +1 515-232-4241](tel:+15152324241) ## Section 2 What to compare before you call Ratings tell you whether past customers were happy. These six details tell you what you're agreeing to. Under each one is how many of the 18 auto repair shops in this report told us. ### Total price and what it includes Ask whether the quote includes permits, materials, cleanup and any equipment. A low number that leaves out part of the job isn't a low number. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ### Deposit at signing Know the amount before the first meeting. In many states a large deposit comes with legal deadlines for permits and a start date. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ### Payment schedule Payments should follow finished stages of work, never get ahead of it. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ### Warranty: what kind and how long Structural, materials, equipment and workmanship warranties are different things. Check which one the number refers to. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ### How changes are priced Changes after signing are where budgets drift. Ask for the method in writing: fixed price per change, or cost plus a markup. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ### Proof of insurance Ask for a current certificate of liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent by the insurer, before work starts. Disclosed by **0 of 18** auto repair shops below ## Section 3 Comparison table All 18 auto repair shops, listed alphabetically; the order is not a ranking. A dashed Not provided cell means the business hasn't told us and we couldn't confirm it from a public record. Not offered means the business told us it doesn't offer it. Auto repair shops in Ames: information on file, November 4, 2026 | Business | Rating | Typical price | Deposit | Warranty | Estimate | Financing | Insurance cert. | Change orders | Fields on file | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Anything Scout Ames Unclaimed | 4.7 (24) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Big 8 Tyre Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-472b996e4f13b1ee/) Nevada Unclaimed | 4.5 (28) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Bud's Auto Repair](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-936db7e385d13af6/) Huxley Unclaimed | 4.7 (55) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Campus Garage](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.9 (268) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.6 (268) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Craig Automotive](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/) Story City Unclaimed | 4.7 (17) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Eastman Auto Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.7 (78) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [En-Tire Car Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-20a0f52558b23433/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.3 (144) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | Fix It Auto Repair Ames Unclaimed | 4.3 (15) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.2 (28) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Hansen Automotive](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-f1850d2787f3b2fb/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.8 (48) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.5 (534) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Macky Repair](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.7 (58) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.8 (128) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.8 (58) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Midas](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.6 (138) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | Redling Repair Inc Gilbert Unclaimed | 4.9 (28) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Ron's Auto Repair Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/) Ames Unclaimed | 4.5 (218) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | Sources: information on file for each business (checked against documents or official records where marked), public business listings and state records. Ratings as of November 4, 2026. | | | | | | | | | | Scroll the table sideways to see every column. The business name stays in view. ## Section 4 More auto repair shops in Ames The other 15, A to Z. The squares show all 22 fields we track; dashed ones are not provided. Each name opens the full sheet. [How we collect and check this](https://theopenbooklocal.com/methodology/) - **Anything Scout** Unclaimed Ames 4.7 from 24 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-233-3020](tel:+15152333020) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Big 8 Tyre Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-472b996e4f13b1ee/) Unclaimed Nevada 4.5 from 28 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-382-2157](tel:+15153822157) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Bud's Auto Repair](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-936db7e385d13af6/) Unclaimed Huxley 4.7 from 55 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-597-3322](tel:+15155973322) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Craig Automotive](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/) Unclaimed Story City 4.7 from 17 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-733-4850](tel:+15157334850) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Eastman Auto Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) Unclaimed Ames 4.7 from 78 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-8809](tel:+15152328809) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [En-Tire Car Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-20a0f52558b23433/) Unclaimed Ames 4.3 from 144 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-233-1700](tel:+15152331700) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - **Fix It Auto Repair** Unclaimed Ames 4.3 from 15 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-9967](tel:+15152329967) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/) Unclaimed Ames 4.2 from 28 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-6003](tel:+15152326003) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Hansen Automotive](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-f1850d2787f3b2fb/) Unclaimed Ames 4.8 from 48 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-8660](tel:+15152328660) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/) Unclaimed Ames 4.5 from 534 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-5639](tel:+15152325639) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Macky Repair](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) Unclaimed Ames 4.7 from 58 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-337-1045](tel:+15153371045) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/) Unclaimed Ames 4.8 from 128 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-1863](tel:+15152321863) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Midas](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) Unclaimed Ames 4.6 from 138 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-598-4989](tel:+15155984989) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - **Redling Repair Inc** Unclaimed Gilbert 4.9 from 28 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-1846](tel:+15152321846) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Ron's Auto Repair Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/) Unclaimed Ames 4.5 from 218 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 515-232-8555](tel:+15152328555) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed ## Section 5 Pricing and local facts ### Local facts: Story costs, fees and rules What public records add to the prices on each sheet: local costs, figures and the rules every quote has to meet. Local facts for Ames | Fact | Figure | Period | Source | |---|---|---|---| | People per square mile | 2,419 | 2025 | [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 | [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 | [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 | [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. Sample figures show what our live public-data feed will fill in; they are not real counts. [Read the Ames cost guide for auto repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-ames/) ## Section 6 Questions to ask before you sign Each question matches a field on our sheets. If a sheet says Not provided , this is where to ask. 1. **What exactly is in the price?** Get a line-by-line list: permits, materials, equipment, disposal and cleanup. 2. **How much is the deposit, and what are the payment stages?** Each payment should be tied to finished work you can see. 3. **How do you price changes after I sign?** Fixed written price per change, or cost plus a markup? What is the markup? 4. **Which warranty covers what, and for how long?** Ask for the warranty document itself, and whether it transfers if you sell the house. 5. **Who does the work?** Which parts are done by your own crew and which by subcontractors, and are the subcontractors licensed? 6. **Can I see your license and a current insurance certificate?** Check the license yourself on the state's license lookup, and ask the insurer to send the certificate. 7. **What happens if I cancel?** Before permits, after permits and after work starts: what do you keep, and what do you refund? 8. **When could you start, and what delays the finish?** Get the start date in writing, and ask how weather and inspections are handled. ## Section 7 Frequently asked questions Which auto repair shops in Ames are included here? Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields. We compared 18 auto repair shops for Ames. 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. 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. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 10 of the 10 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. ## Section 8 Contact businesses Ask up to three auto repair shops for a quote, or for the details their sheets are missing. We send your request only to the businesses you tick. Which businesses? (up to three) We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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