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title: 10 West Des Moines Brake repair shops Worth Knowing
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Brake repair shops · West Des Moines Guide

# 10 West 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 18 businesses considered

Ask around West 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 18 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

### [Shade Tree Auto Grimes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad0812664e46c6ed/)

Grimes · Based here

Shade Tree Auto Grimes holds a 4.9 average from 213 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://WWW.ShadeTreeAuto.Biz/)[+1 515-986-5241](tel:+15159865241) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad0812664e46c6ed/)

### [All Pro Servicenter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a585e61c157f0ef4/)

West Des Moines · Based here

All Pro Servicenter holds a 4.8 average from 353 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.allproservicenter.com/locations/westdesmoines/)[+1 515-453-8439](tel:+15154538439) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a585e61c157f0ef4/)

### [Premier Automotive Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c42ac8a0c12ddda4/)

Urbandale · Based here

Premier Automotive Service holds a 4.8 average from 238 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.premierautomotiveservice.com/)[+1 515-276-3838](tel:+15152763838) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c42ac8a0c12ddda4/)

Also on the list

#### [J & K Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b8374a5808fa9e90/)

 4.8 · 217 reviews

Urbandale

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://WWW.JK-AUTOMOTIVE.COM/)[+1 515-252-0336](tel:+15152520336) Request a quote

#### [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-31017cbe24fdf98a/)

 4.6 · 208 reviews

Clive

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.tuffyclive.com/)[+1 515-987-0017](tel:+15159870017) Request a quote

#### [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6f3217c604e3bc15/)

 4.5 · 347 reviews

Waukee

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.carx.com/des-moines/595-se-alices-rd-w/?utm_source=Google+Business+Profile&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=des-moines%2F595-se-alices-rd-w&y_source=1_ODgzMjc0Ni01NTktbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D)[+1 515-987-8006](tel:+15159878006) Request a quote

#### [Willard Garage](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3bc6caa1e0df7585/)

 4.8 · 68 reviews

Waukee

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.willardgarage.com)[+1 515-987-9025](tel:+15159879025) Request a quote

#### [Westside Auto Pros](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-210cd1744d656187/)

 4.3 · 428 reviews

Reader Favorite Clive

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.westsideautopros.com/)[+1 515-225-9090](tel:+15152259090) Request a quote

#### [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-16c9d6e3d2e20b4f/)

 4.6 · 68 reviews

West Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.freedomtire.com/)[+1 515-222-1470](tel:+15152221470) Request a quote

#### [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cb6de7eaecbaf441/)

 4.3 · 168 reviews

West Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.tuffywestdesmoines.com/)[+1 515-457-3056](tel:+15154573056) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in West Des Moines

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

- **Midas** · Clive · 4.3 from 146 reviews
- **Big O Tires** · Urbandale · 4.1 from 235 reviews
- **Automotive Engineering** · Clive · 4.5 from 27 reviews
- [Absolute Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d0f802163afa9275/) · Cumming · 4.3 from 46 reviews
- [Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d44c7dfcd98a5455/) · Clive · 4.4 from 28 reviews
- **United Fleet Automotive Repair Services** · Waukee · 4.3 from 36 reviews
- **Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center** · Waukee · 4.2 from 53 reviews
- [AAMCO Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ebb75ea8bf27e8e1/) · Clive · 4.1 from 78 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, West Des Moines, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shade Tree Auto Grimes | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 213 | – | – |
| All Pro Servicenter | – | 4.8 | 353 | – | – |
| Premier Automotive Service | – | 4.8 | 238 | – | – |
| J & K Automotive | – | 4.8 | 217 | – | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center | – | 4.6 | 208 | – | – |
| Car-X Tire and Auto | – | 4.5 | 347 | – | – |
| Willard Garage | – | 4.8 | 68 | – | – |
| Westside Auto Pros | Reader Favorite | 4.3 | 428 | – | – |
| Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center | – | 4.6 | 68 | – | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center | – | 4.3 | 168 | – | – |

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 [West Des Moines cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-west-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 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 18 brake repair shops for West Des Moines.

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

Shade Tree Auto Grimes has a 4.9 rating from 213 public reviews, the highest on this page.

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

Westside Auto Pros, with 428 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 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.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Brake repair shops: what it costs in West Des Moines](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-west-des-moines/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,562 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
- 47.5 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
- 74,224 West 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
- +8.0% Population change since 2020 (from 68,727 (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. Shade Tree Auto Grimes*Editor’s Pick*
2. All Pro Servicenter*West Des Moines*
3. Premier Automotive Service*Urbandale*
4. J & K Automotive*Urbandale*
5. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center*Clive*
6. Car-X Tire and Auto*Waukee*
7. Willard Garage*Waukee*
8. Westside Auto Pros*Reader Favorite*
9. Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center*West Des Moines*
10. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center*West Des Moines*

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