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Brake repair shops · Des Moines Guide

# 10 Des Moines 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 27 businesses considered

Ask around Des Moines for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 27 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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The list

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

Editor’s Pick

### [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/)

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

Des Moines · Based here

All Pro Servicenter holds a 4.8 average from 174 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/northdesmoines/)[+1 515-243-0108](tel:+15152430108) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-121728a64ef10338/)

Also on the list

#### [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

#### [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

#### [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b822ac6f60a75208/)

 4.8 · 148 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/southdesmoines/)[+1 515-285-3219](tel:+15152853219) Request a quote

#### [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-70b3c77e810f555e/)

 4.8 · 134 reviews

Urbandale

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/urbandale/)[+1 515-278-2059](tel:+15152782059) Request a quote

#### [Car-X Tire & Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-86e8778e34ad347f/)

 4.6 · 403 reviews

Reader Favorite Altoona

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://carxaltoona.com/)[+1 515-957-8223](tel:+15159578223) Request a quote

#### [Silzer Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-de9e32fdd834d7f0/)

 4.7 · 198 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.silzerauto.com/)[+1 515-277-7623](tel:+15152777623) Request a quote

#### [Joey's Auto Shop](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fd51395d180fff3d/)

 4.8 · 88 reviews

Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.joeysautoshop.com/)[+1 515-745-0934](tel:+15157450934) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Des Moines

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

- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 178 reviews
- [Bill's Whitewall Tire Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6e69c608290305e7/) · Des Moines · 4.6 from 78 reviews
- **Tom Davis Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 46 reviews
- **Chamberlin Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.6 from 64 reviews
- **Hickman Auto & Home** · Des Moines · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- **Logan Automotive** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 28 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 188 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 144 reviews
- **Midas** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 126 reviews
- **AAMCO Transmissions** · Des Moines · 4.3 from 88 reviews
- **Midtown Auto Repair** · Des Moines · 4.7 from 28 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Des Moines · 4.2 from 158 reviews
- **Smith Automotive** · Pleasant Hill · 4.2 from 88 reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Des Moines · 4.1 from 155 reviews
- **Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center** · Altoona · 4.2 from 54 reviews
- **Big O Tires** · Altoona · 4.0 from 208 reviews
- **Freedom Tire And Auto Service Center** · Des Moines · 4.0 from 38 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Des Moines, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Body & Motor | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 238 | – | – |
| Beckley Automotive Services | – | 4.8 | 228 | – | – |
| All Pro Servicenter | – | 4.8 | 174 | – | – |
| Fast Tire Merle Hay | – | 4.7 | 288 | – | – |
| Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service | – | 4.8 | 156 | – | – |
| All Pro Servicenter | – | 4.8 | 148 | – | – |
| All Pro Servicenter | – | 4.8 | 134 | – | – |
| Car-X Tire & Auto | Reader Favorite | 4.6 | 403 | – | – |
| Silzer Auto Repair | – | 4.7 | 198 | – | – |
| Joey's Auto Shop | – | 4.8 | 88 | – | – |

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

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## 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 [Des Moines cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-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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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake 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 27 brake repair shops for Des Moines.

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

Ace Body & Motor has a 4.9 rating from 238 public reviews, the highest on this page.

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

Car-X Tire & Auto, with 403 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### 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 Des Moines?

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 Des Moines](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-des-moines/)

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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. Ace Body & Motor*Editor’s Pick*
2. Beckley Automotive Services*Des Moines*
3. All Pro Servicenter*Des Moines*
4. Fast Tire Merle Hay*Des Moines*
5. Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service*Des Moines*
6. All Pro Servicenter*Des Moines*
7. All Pro Servicenter*Urbandale*
8. Car-X Tire & Auto*Reader Favorite*
9. Silzer Auto Repair*Des Moines*
10. Joey's Auto Shop*Des Moines*

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