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10 Waterloo Auto repair shops Worth Knowing
Our local guide to finding auto repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.
Ask around Waterloo 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 29 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.
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 auto repair shops, and what each does best
Editor’s Pick
The Shop
Hudson · Based here
The Shop holds a 4.9 average from 165 public reviews.
- Operating status checked
Tandem Tire & Auto Service
Cedar Falls · Based here
Tandem Tire & Auto Service holds a 4.7 average from 175 public reviews.
- Operating status checked
Iowa Auto Rebuilders
Waterloo · Based here
Iowa Auto Rebuilders holds a 4.8 average from 104 public reviews.
- Operating status checked
Also on the list
Midas
4.6 · 225 reviews- Operating status checked
Advanced Automotive
4.9 · 58 reviews- Operating status checked
Boubin Automotive Service
4.7 · 116 reviews- Operating status checked
Schuerman Auto Repair
4.9 · 46 reviews- Operating status checked
The Body Shop
4.9 · 45 reviews- Operating status checked
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
4.6 · 108 reviews- Operating status checked
Fifth Street Tire
4.6 · 108 reviews- Operating status checked
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The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.
- Discount Tire · Cedar Falls · 4.3 from 312 reviews
- K & S Wheel Alignment · Waterloo · 4.6 from 58 reviews
- Evansdale Truck & Trailer · Evansdale · 4.7 from 38 reviews
- Murphy's Auto Service · Waterloo · 4.6 from 38 reviews
- National Brake Center · Waterloo · 4.9 from 26 reviews
- Lowell's Auto Services · Waterloo · 4.9 from 36 reviews
- Etringer Auto · Raymond · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- Jiffy Lube Oil Change · Waterloo · 4.2 from 218 reviews
- Corky's Car Care · Waterloo · 4.4 from 58 reviews
- Firestone Complete Auto Care · Waterloo · 4.2 from 125 reviews
- Bauer Built Tire & Service · Waterloo · 4.3 from 37 reviews
- A1 Vacation Land · Cedar Falls · 4.3 from 28 reviews
- Tuffy Auto Service Center · Waterloo · 4.1 from 108 reviews
- Beyer Motorsports · Cedar Falls · 4.3 from 26 reviews
- Jeffries Repair · Waterloo · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- Cedar Valley Air Duct Cleaning · Waterloo · 4.2 from 18 reviews
- Mad Hatter Auto Service · Cedar Falls · 4.0 from 79 reviews
- Xpress Oil & Lube · Waterloo · 4.1 from 28 reviews
- Metro Transmission & Auto Repair · Waterloo · 4.0 from 46 reviews
Side by side
The 10 at a glance
| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 165 | – | – |
| Tandem Tire & Auto Service | – | 4.7 | 175 | – | – |
| Iowa Auto Rebuilders | – | 4.8 | 104 | – | – |
| Midas | Reader Favorite | 4.6 | 225 | – | – |
| Advanced Automotive | – | 4.9 | 58 | – | – |
| Boubin Automotive Service | – | 4.7 | 116 | – | – |
| Schuerman Auto Repair | – | 4.9 | 46 | – | – |
| The Body Shop | – | 4.9 | 45 | – | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center | – | 4.6 | 108 | – | – |
| Fifth Street Tire | – | 4.6 | 108 | – | – |
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Hiring guide
Before you sign with anyone on this list
The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.
- 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.
- 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 Waterloo cost guide shows what drives the price.
- Ask who handles permits. If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
- Read the payment schedule. Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
- 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 auto repair shops in Waterloo?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 29 auto repair shops for Waterloo.
Which of these auto repair shops in Waterloo has the best reviews?
The Shop has a 4.9 rating from 165 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Midas, with 225 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.
How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Waterloo?
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.
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