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Ames Auto repair shops Updated Nov 4, 2026

# Auto repair shops in Ames: the 5 with the most proof of work

Ranked by what the records show, not by what the businesses say: permits pulled, reviews coming in over time, and public record checks.

- **18** on file
- **2,135** public reviews counted
- **18** with records matched

## Top 3 auto repair shops in Ames

Order follows a published score: records and permits 30%, review volume 25%, recent reviews 20%, complete profile 15%, years 5%, rating 5%.

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### 1. [Campus Garage](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)

Ames · 4.9 average rating

Evidence **268** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-b67e79343fdbfd11/)[Call +1 515-292-1486](tel:+15152921486)[Website](http://campusgarage.com/)

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### 2. [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/)

Ames · 4.6 average rating

Evidence **268** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/)[Call +1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666)[Website](https://www.carx.com)

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### 3. [Ron's Auto Repair Center](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/)

Ames · 4.5 average rating

Evidence **218** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-1cbca648da0fc5ff/)[Call +1 515-232-8555](tel:+15152328555)[Website](http://ronsautorepairames.com/)

### More auto repair shops in Ames

1.

 4. [Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-4fe079651addaaa6/)

Ames · 4.5 average rating

Evidence **534** reviews1 record matched

2.

 5. [Magic Mufflers and Brakes](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-cb9268a03fbb9539/)

Ames · 4.8 average rating

Evidence **128** reviews1 record matched

### Proven or claimed

- Proven A public record backs it. Source and date shown.
- Claimed The business says so, or sent the document itself.
- Not matched yet No matching record found yet. Not a finding against anyone.

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## Also on file in Ames

13 more auto repair shops, by name. No permit records matched for these yet. Less on record usually means less has been published, not a problem with the business.

Other auto repair shops in Ames, data as of November 4, 2026

| Business | Reviews | Records matched |
|---|---|---|
| Anything Scout Ames | 24 | 1 |
| Big 8 Tyre Center Nevada | 28 | 1 |
| Bud's Auto Repair Huxley | 55 | 1 |
| [Craig Automotive](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-1abf35c86a629778/) Story City | 17 | 1 |
| [Eastman Auto Care](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) Ames | 78 | 1 |
| [En-Tire Car Care](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-20a0f52558b23433/) Ames | 144 | 1 |
| Fix It Auto Repair Ames | 15 | 1 |
| [Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-d475a4dea57eae85/) Ames | 28 | 1 |
| Hansen Automotive Ames | 48 | 1 |
| [Macky Repair](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) Ames | 58 | 1 |
| Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service Ames | 58 | 1 |
| [Midas](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) Ames | 138 | 1 |
| Redling Repair Inc Gilbert | 28 | 1 |

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Public record · Ames

## What the public record says about Ames

People per square mile

2,419

[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

Land area

 28.2 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Ames residents

68,220

[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

Population change since 2020

+2.7% from 66,437 (April 2020 base)

[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

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## Questions about auto repair shops in Ames

How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Ames calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 18 auto repair shops for Ames.

Which of these auto repair shops in Ames has the best reviews?

Campus Garage has a 4.9 rating from 268 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Lof Xpress™ Oil Change – Ames, with 534 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these auto repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 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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## More in Ames

### Check it yourself

- [Auto repair shops in Ames: costs and proof to ask for](https://thelocalproof.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-ames/)

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- [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalproof.com/ames/brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://thelocalproof.com/ames/transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://thelocalproof.com/ames/tire-shops/)

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