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Brake repair shops · Ames Guide

# 10 Ames Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 10 businesses considered

Ask around Ames for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 10 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 brake repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Campus Garage](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)

Ames · Based here

Campus Garage holds a 4.9 average from 268 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://campusgarage.com/)[+1 515-292-1486](tel:+15152921486) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)

### [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/)

Ames · Based here

Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service holds a 4.8 average from 58 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.markhansensautorepairservice.com/)[+1 515-232-4241](tel:+15152324241) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/)

### [Midas](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/)

Ames · Based here

Midas holds a 4.6 average from 138 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.midas.com/)[+1 515-598-4989](tel:+15155984989) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/)

Also on the list

#### [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/)

 4.8 · 128 reviews

Ames

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.barneysinc.com)[+1 515-232-1863](tel:+15152321863) Request a quote

#### [Eastman Auto Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/)

 4.7 · 78 reviews

Ames

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://eastmanautocare.com/)[+1 515-232-8809](tel:+15152328809) Request a quote

#### [Ron's Auto Repair Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/)

 4.5 · 218 reviews

Reader Favorite Ames

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://ronsautorepairames.com/)[+1 515-232-8555](tel:+15152328555) Request a quote

#### [Craig Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/)

 4.7 · 17 reviews

Story City

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.autovalue.com/ia/story-city/453051)[+1 515-733-4850](tel:+15157334850) Request a quote

#### [En-Tire Car Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-20a0f52558b23433/)

 4.3 · 144 reviews

Ames

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://entirecarcare.com/)[+1 515-233-1700](tel:+15152331700) Request a quote

#### [Big 8 Tyre Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-472b996e4f13b1ee/)

 4.5 · 28 reviews

Nevada

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.big8tyre.com/)[+1 515-382-2157](tel:+15153822157) Request a quote

#### [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/)

 4.2 · 28 reviews

Ames

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.freedomtire.com/)[+1 515-232-6003](tel:+15152326003) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Ames, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Garage | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 268 | – | – |
| Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service | – | 4.8 | 58 | – | – |
| Midas | – | 4.6 | 138 | – | – |
| Magic Mufflers and Brakes | – | 4.8 | 128 | – | – |
| Eastman Auto Care | – | 4.7 | 78 | – | – |
| Ron's Auto Repair Center | Reader Favorite | 4.5 | 218 | – | – |
| Craig Automotive | – | 4.7 | 17 | – | – |
| En-Tire Car Care | – | 4.3 | 144 | – | – |
| Big 8 Tyre Center | – | 4.5 | 28 | – | – |
| Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center | – | 4.2 | 28 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Ames cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-ames/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Ames?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 10 brake repair shops for Ames.

### Which of these brake 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 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 Ames?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Brake repair shops: what it costs in Ames](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-ames/)

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- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/ames/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/ames/best-tire-shops/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 2,419 People per square mile 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) · 2025
- 28.2 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 68,220 Ames residents 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) · July 1, 2025
- +2.7% Population change since 2020 (from 66,437 (April 2020 base)) 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) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Campus Garage*Editor’s Pick*
2. Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service*Ames*
3. Midas*Ames*
4. Magic Mufflers and Brakes*Ames*
5. Eastman Auto Care*Ames*
6. Ron's Auto Repair Center*Reader Favorite*
7. Craig Automotive*Story City*
8. En-Tire Car Care*Ames*
9. Big 8 Tyre Center*Nevada*
10. Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center*Ames*

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