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[Brake repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/brake-repair-shops/) Information report · Black Hawk · Brake repair shops # Brake repair shops in Waterloo: Prices, Policies and What Isn't Disclosed 15 brake repair shops in Waterloo, 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** - **15** sheets in this report - **330 of 330** 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 brake 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. ### [The Shop](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d2515f351d02b4f4/) Unclaimed Based in Hudson Reputation 4.9 from 165 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 The Shop [Full information sheet for The Shop](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d2515f351d02b4f4/)[Call +1 319-988-4078](tel:+13199884078) ### [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-e46d4980b3a522b2/) Unclaimed Based in Cedar Falls Reputation 4.7 from 175 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 Tandem Tire & Auto Service [Full information sheet for Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-e46d4980b3a522b2/)[Call +1 319-265-9676](tel:+13192659676) ### [Midas](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-03243eaecf9c9e41/) Unclaimed Based in Cedar Falls Reputation 4.6 from 225 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 Midas [Full information sheet for Midas](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-03243eaecf9c9e41/)[Call +1 319-553-3812](tel:+13195533812) ## 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 15 brake 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 15** brake 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 15** brake repair shops below ### Payment schedule Payments should follow finished stages of work, never get ahead of it. Disclosed by **0 of 15** brake 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 15** brake 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 15** brake 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 15** brake repair shops below ## Section 3 Comparison table All 15 brake 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. Brake repair shops in Waterloo: information on file, November 4, 2026 | Business | Rating | Typical price | Deposit | Warranty | Estimate | Financing | Insurance cert. | Change orders | Fields on file | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Beyer Motorsports Cedar Falls Unclaimed | 4.3 (26) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Boubin Automotive Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-68cecba02ee15fb4/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.7 (116) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Evansdale Truck & Trailer](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-bf7ba98d34c6c55c/) Evansdale Unclaimed | 4.7 (38) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-545b75b806461fbb/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.2 (125) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d8cd26da78481fe5/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.2 (218) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [K & S Wheel Alignment](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-42ec1f8dcfd32829/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.6 (58) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | Mad Hatter Auto Service Cedar Falls Unclaimed | 4.0 (79) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | Metro Transmission & Auto Repair Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.0 (46) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Midas](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-03243eaecf9c9e41/) Cedar Falls Unclaimed | 4.6 (225) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [National Brake Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-ccc39d4ab010409b/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.9 (26) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Tandem Tire & Auto Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-e46d4980b3a522b2/) Cedar Falls Unclaimed | 4.7 (175) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [The Shop](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d2515f351d02b4f4/) Hudson Unclaimed | 4.9 (165) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Tuffy Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-18f396aa7dfe9cb1/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.1 (108) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-6fa7a32fd009259d/) Cedar Falls Unclaimed | 4.6 (108) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 0 / 22 | | [Xpress Oil & Lube](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-e794a0d927900223/) Waterloo Unclaimed | 4.1 (28) | 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 brake repair shops in Waterloo The other 12, 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/) - **Beyer Motorsports** Unclaimed Cedar Falls 4.3 from 26 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-277-7551](tel:+13192777551) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Boubin Automotive Service](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-68cecba02ee15fb4/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.7 from 116 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-236-9651](tel:+13192369651) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Evansdale Truck & Trailer](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-bf7ba98d34c6c55c/) Unclaimed Evansdale 4.7 from 38 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-232-1436](tel:+13192321436) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-545b75b806461fbb/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.2 from 125 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-429-7507](tel:+13194297507) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-d8cd26da78481fe5/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.2 from 218 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-232-5575](tel:+13192325575) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [K & S Wheel Alignment](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-42ec1f8dcfd32829/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.6 from 58 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-232-9991](tel:+13192329991) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - **Mad Hatter Auto Service** Unclaimed Cedar Falls 4.0 from 79 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-277-4323](tel:+13192774323) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - **Metro Transmission & Auto Repair** Unclaimed Waterloo 4.0 from 46 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-232-5814](tel:+13192325814) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [National Brake Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-ccc39d4ab010409b/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.9 from 26 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-235-6300](tel:+13192356300) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Tuffy Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-18f396aa7dfe9cb1/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.1 from 108 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-234-4163](tel:+13192344163) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-6fa7a32fd009259d/) Unclaimed Cedar Falls 4.6 from 108 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-277-0405](tel:+13192770405) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed - [Xpress Oil & Lube](https://theopenbooklocal.com/business/g-e794a0d927900223/) Unclaimed Waterloo 4.1 from 28 reviews 0 of 22 fields [+1 319-232-0854](tel:+13192320854) **Records** 1 of 1 checks confirmed ## Section 5 Pricing and local facts ### Local facts: Black Hawk 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 Waterloo | Fact | Figure | Period | Source | |---|---|---|---| | People per square mile | 1,086 | 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 | 61.6 sq mi | 2025 | [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) | | Waterloo residents | 66,919 | 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 | -0.6% (from 67,307 (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 Waterloo cost guide for brake repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-waterloo/) ## 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 brake repair shops in Waterloo are included here? Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields. We compared 15 brake repair shops for Waterloo. Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? Midas, with 225 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Which of these brake repair shops in Waterloo has the best reviews? The Shop has a 4.9 rating from 165 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these brake 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 brake repair shops in Waterloo? 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 brake 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. We share your details only with the businesses you tick. We may be paid a fee when a request is sent; it doesn't change any sheet, order or label. ## Section 9 Areas and related reports ### Related in Waterloo - [HVAC Contractors](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/hvac-contractors/) - [Auto repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/auto-repair-shops/) - [Transmission repair shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/transmission-repair-shops/) - [Tire shops](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/tire-shops/) ### Same service nearby - [Jacksonville](https://theopenbooklocal.com/jacksonville/brake-repair-shops/) - [Miami](https://theopenbooklocal.com/miami/brake-repair-shops/) - [Tampa](https://theopenbooklocal.com/tampa/brake-repair-shops/) - [Orlando](https://theopenbooklocal.com/orlando/brake-repair-shops/) - [Port St. Lucie](https://theopenbooklocal.com/port-st-lucie/brake-repair-shops/) - [St. Petersburg](https://theopenbooklocal.com/st-petersburg/brake-repair-shops/) - [Cape Coral](https://theopenbooklocal.com/cape-coral/brake-repair-shops/) - [Hialeah](https://theopenbooklocal.com/hialeah/brake-repair-shops/) ### Up a level - [All Waterloo reports](https://theopenbooklocal.com/waterloo/) - [Brake repair shops in other cities](https://theopenbooklocal.com/brake-repair-shops/) - [Waterloo cost guide](https://theopenbooklocal.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-waterloo/) ### Run a brake repair shops business in Waterloo? 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