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# 10 Des Moines Auto repair shops Worth Knowing

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

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 92 businesses considered

Ask around Des Moines for auto repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 92 we compared. 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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## 10 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Iowa Mufflers and Brake](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83d112cb55cae363/)

Des Moines · Based here

Iowa Mufflers and Brake holds a 4.9 average from 238 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://iowamufflers.com/)[+1 515-243-5186](tel:+15152435186) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83d112cb55cae363/)

### [Ace Body & Motor](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad21db9543ab02a8/)

Des Moines · Based here

Ace Body & Motor holds a 4.9 average from 238 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://acebodyandmotor.com)[+1 515-243-7133](tel:+15152437133) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad21db9543ab02a8/)

### [Beckley Automotive Services](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0e2e1bb51f5515dd/)

Des Moines · Based here

Beckley Automotive Services holds a 4.8 average from 228 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://beckleyauto.com/)[+1 515-243-8185](tel:+15152438185) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0e2e1bb51f5515dd/)

Also on the list

#### [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a0620fdbe4c38898/)

 4.7 · 407 reviews

Reader Favorite Urbandale

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.discounttire.com/store/ia/urbandale/s/2038)[+1 515-635-6085](tel:+15156356085) Request a quote

#### [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e52128eb91488997/)

 4.7 · 318 reviews

Altoona

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.discounttire.com/store/ia/altoona/s/2037)[+1 515-318-6390](tel:+15153186390) Request a quote

#### [Livingston's Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-092cd47373ea47e9/)

 5.0 · 73 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://livingstonsautomotive.com/)[+1 515-287-1372](tel:+15152871372) Request a quote

#### [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-121728a64ef10338/)

 4.8 · 174 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/northdesmoines/)[+1 515-243-0108](tel:+15152430108) Request a quote

#### [Fast Tire Merle Hay](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f066d4269aa1d909/)

 4.7 · 288 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.fasttiredm.com/des-moines/3935-merle-hay-rd/?y_source=1_MTU0NDk4NzMtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)[+1 515-251-7195](tel:+15152517195) Request a quote

#### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f7bb7b2a3582bf6d/)

 4.7 · 278 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/ia/des-moines/417)[+1 515-285-1107](tel:+15152851107) Request a quote

#### [Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-79005b769337c9ee/)

 4.8 · 156 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.autovalue.com/ia/des-moines/650118)[+1 515-277-4392](tel:+15152774392) Request a quote

Also considered

## More auto repair shops in Des Moines

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b822ac6f60a75208/) · Des Moines · 4.8 from 148 reviews
- [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e07661d418d4a575/) · Des Moines · 4.7 from 253 reviews
- [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-70b3c77e810f555e/) · Urbandale · 4.8 from 134 reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 433 reviews
- [Car-X Tire & Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-86e8778e34ad347f/) · Altoona · 4.6 from 403 reviews
- **Graham Collision** · Urbandale · 4.8 from 128 reviews
- [Silzer Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-de9e32fdd834d7f0/) · Des Moines · 4.7 from 198 reviews
- **Lein Automotive** · Des Moines · 5.0 from 48 reviews
- **Hilltop Tire Service** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 264 reviews
- [Joey's Auto Shop](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fd51395d180fff3d/) · Des Moines · 4.8 from 88 reviews
- **Merrill Axle and Wheel Service Inc.** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 85 reviews
- **Earl's Tire North** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 125 reviews
- [All Drive Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-352cc8119c674377/) · Des Moines · 4.8 from 74 reviews
- **Car-X Tire & Auto** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 178 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 178 reviews
- **Scott's Automotive Services** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 96 reviews
- **Drake Garage** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 58 reviews
- **Knudson Transmission Services** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 47 reviews
- [Sta-Rite Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-62cbfb4ee0a389fd/) · Des Moines · 4.7 from 68 reviews
- **Brad's Complete Auto Care** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 44 reviews
- **White's Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.9 from 33 reviews
- [M & E Auto Service Llc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e4edfa084954b6c0/) · Des Moines · 4.9 from 32 reviews
- **Hilltop Tire Service** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 96 reviews
- **Lanes Fast Lube** · Urbandale · 4.7 from 58 reviews
- **Car-X Tire & Auto** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 148 reviews
- **Ultimate Automotive Service Center** · Urbandale · 4.5 from 148 reviews
- **The Garage** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 36 reviews
- [Bill's Whitewall Tire Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6e69c608290305e7/) · Des Moines · 4.6 from 78 reviews
- [Moen Automotive & Performance](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2f7ff51dc488f5d6/) · Des Moines · 4.9 from 26 reviews
- **Tom Davis Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 46 reviews
- **Abc Towing And Service** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 115 reviews
- **Chamberlin Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 64 reviews
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 206 reviews
- **A & A Truck & Trailer Repair** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 104 reviews
- **Auto Clinic** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- **Hickman Auto & Home** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- **J & R Automotive** · Des Moines · 5.0 from 18 reviews
- **All Iowa Truck Repair** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 38 reviews
- **Kraft 5 Star Muffler** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 96 reviews
- **Pro Diesel** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 37 reviews
- **Logan Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 28 reviews
- **Faust Body Shop** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 27 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 188 reviews
- **Bens Auto Service** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 26 reviews
- **Aj's Service** · Carlisle · 4.6 from 28 reviews
- **Handy Helper Auto LLC** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 35 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 144 reviews
- **Mobile Super Service** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 67 reviews
- **Sam's Riverside Glass & Wheel** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 38 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 126 reviews
- **Yugo Auto Services** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 18 reviews
- **Schneider auto** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 17 reviews
- **Midtown Auto Repair** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 28 reviews
- **E Z Auto Services** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 38 reviews
- **AAMCO Transmissions** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 88 reviews
- **Brad's Collision Center** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 44 reviews
- **Morris Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 18 reviews
- **Budget Garage** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Eastern Iowa Tire Inc** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 24 reviews
- **Roney Auto Repair** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 158 reviews
- **Ron's Auto Repair** · Des Moines · 5.0 from 18 reviews
- **Unitedfleet** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 38 reviews
- **Smith Automotive** · Pleasant Hill · 4.2 from 88 reviews
- **Budget Lube** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 38 reviews
- **Jack's University Auto Services** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 18 reviews
- **Housby Truck Lube** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 68 reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Des Moines · 4.1 from 155 reviews
- **Car-X Tire & Auto** · Des Moines · 4.1 from 134 reviews
- **Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center** · Altoona · 4.2 from 54 reviews
- **East University Imports** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 18 reviews
- **A and G Auto Repair** · Des Moines · 4.4 from 28 reviews
- **Chuck And Larry's Transmission** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 33 reviews
- **Big O Tires** · Altoona · 4.0 from 208 reviews
- **Gary Smuck Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.5 from 14 reviews
- **Don's Tire & Auto** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 18 reviews
- **Vander Haag's** · Des Moines · 4.0 from 128 reviews
- **Performance Plus Automotive** · Pleasant Hill · 4.1 from 36 reviews
- **United Fleet Inc** · Pleasant Hill · 4.1 from 34 reviews
- **Quality Services Corporation** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 44 reviews
- **Freedom Tire And Auto Service Center** · Des Moines · 4.0 from 38 reviews
- **Thrift Appliance/Repair** · Des Moines · 4.0 from 18 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, Des Moines, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Mufflers and Brake | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 238 | – | – |
| Ace Body & Motor | – | 4.9 | 238 | – | – |
| Beckley Automotive Services | – | 4.8 | 228 | – | – |
| Discount Tire | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 407 | – | – |
| Discount Tire | – | 4.7 | 318 | – | – |
| Livingston's Automotive | – | 5.0 | 73 | – | – |
| All Pro Servicenter | – | 4.8 | 174 | – | – |
| Fast Tire Merle Hay | – | 4.7 | 288 | – | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change | – | 4.7 | 278 | – | – |
| Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service | – | 4.8 | 156 | – | – |

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

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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 [Des Moines cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-des-moines/) 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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## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Des Moines?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 92 auto repair shops for Des Moines.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Des Moines has the best reviews?

Livingston's Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 73 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Discount Tire, with 407 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### 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.

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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

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 2,406 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
- 88.2 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
- 212,086 Des Moines 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
- -0.9% Population change since 2020 (from 214,032 (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. Iowa Mufflers and Brake*Editor’s Pick*
2. Ace Body & Motor*Des Moines*
3. Beckley Automotive Services*Des Moines*
4. Discount Tire*Reader Favorite*
5. Discount Tire*Altoona*
6. Livingston's Automotive*Des Moines*
7. All Pro Servicenter*Des Moines*
8. Fast Tire Merle Hay*Des Moines*
9. Jiffy Lube Oil Change*Des Moines*
10. Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service*Des Moines*

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