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10 West 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 43 businesses considered

Ask around West 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 43 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 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Also on the list

Also considered

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

  • Absolute Auto Repair · Urbandale · 4.7 from 148 reviews
  • Hilltop Tire Service · Johnston · 4.7 from 124 reviews
  • Cps Automotive · Grimes · 4.9 from 55 reviews
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center · Clive · 4.6 from 208 reviews
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change · West Des Moines · 4.6 from 203 reviews
  • Billion Auto - Fiat Alfa Romeo of Des Moines · Clive · 4.6 from 198 reviews
  • Car-X Tire and Auto · Waukee · 4.5 from 347 reviews
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change · Clive · 4.5 from 328 reviews
  • Willard Garage · Waukee · 4.8 from 68 reviews
  • Iowa Auto Repair · Urbandale · 4.9 from 48 reviews
  • Westside Auto Pros · Clive · 4.3 from 428 reviews
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center · West Des Moines · 4.6 from 68 reviews
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center · Urbandale · 4.6 from 67 reviews
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change · Clive · 4.4 from 198 reviews
  • Acheson Auto Works · Clive · 4.5 from 86 reviews
  • Soper Automotive Repair · Windsor Heights · 4.9 from 22 reviews
  • Car-X Tire & Auto · Clive · 4.3 from 235 reviews
  • Des Moines Wheel Repair · Grimes · 4.6 from 35 reviews
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center · West Des Moines · 4.3 from 168 reviews
  • Midas · Clive · 4.3 from 146 reviews
  • Pioneer Quick Lube · Urbandale · 4.6 from 28 reviews
  • Automotive Engineering · Clive · 4.5 from 27 reviews
  • Hemmingson Racing · West Des Moines · 4.5 from 25 reviews
  • Murray's Auto Pit Stop · Van Meter · 4.8 from 18 reviews
  • Big O Tires · Urbandale · 4.1 from 235 reviews
  • Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center · Clive · 4.4 from 28 reviews
  • Absolute Repair · Cumming · 4.3 from 46 reviews
  • United Fleet Automotive Repair Services · Waukee · 4.3 from 36 reviews
  • Burch Auto Repair · West Des Moines · 4.4 from 18 reviews
  • Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center · Waukee · 4.2 from 53 reviews
  • Unitedfleet · Des Moines · 4.3 from 28 reviews
  • Mike's Auto Service · Clive · 4.2 from 38 reviews
  • AAMCO Transmissions · Clive · 4.1 from 78 reviews

Side by side

The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, West Des Moines, November 4, 2026
BusinessLabelRatingReviewsYearsPrice
Christian Brothers AutomotiveEditor’s Pick4.9372––
Shade Tree Auto Grimes–4.9213––
All Pro Servicenter–4.8353––
Willis Auto Campus DetailReader Favorite4.61783––
Premier Automotive Service–4.8238––
J & K Automotive–4.8217––
Lund Motors–4.8125––
Earl's Tire West–4.8128––
Discount Tire–4.6368––
Higgins Plaza Service–4.7158––

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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.

  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 West Des Moines cost guide 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 West 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 43 auto repair shops for West Des Moines.

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

Christian Brothers Automotive has a 4.9 rating from 372 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Willis Auto Campus Detail, with 1783 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 West 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.

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