The Best Auto Repair Shops in Des Moines, IA

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1Beckley Automotive Services★ 5.00 on this job28 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95

2Premier Automotive Service★ 4.89 on this job18 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%4.89★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85

3Ultimate Automotive Service Center★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

4Scott's Automotive Services Inc★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83

5Ace Body & Motor★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82

6Burch Auto Repair★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about auto engine tuning

HHeatherLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Ace Body & Motor

Faulty Flicker Fixed in a heartbeat. So grateful that we could pop in and get our indicator light fixed so quickly, efficiently and inexpensive. Always grateful for you all. If your values align with truth, trust and loyalty you will be relieved to have your vehicles taken care of by Ace Motor & Body. We have been… Read full review

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementAuto detailingBrakes+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

TTim3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Beckley Automotive Services

This is the best place I have ever worked with for car maintenance and repair. Very trustworthy, timely and reasonable.

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacement

MMikeLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Scott's Automotive Services Inc

Scott's Automotive in Des Moines, Iowa did a great job on our Chevy Colorado, a lot of overdue maintenance and repairs. We drive it a lot of miles every day and it is running great. They were also very flexible with scheduling and had extremely helpful office staff.

Great priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust

SSethLocal Guide · 117 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Burch Auto Repair

Quality staff at Burch Auto. Friendly, professional, communicative, and transparent. They've always taken good care of my cars and are willing to go the extra mile!

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticAuto engine tuningEngine repair

KKim2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Premier Automotive Service

We always come back to Premier and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. Every employee I’ve interacted with has been upbeat, knowledgeable, and able to answer any question I had. I would trust them any day and recommend them to anyone. What more could you want?

Reasonable priceExhaustGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine tuning

BBill11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★

Ultimate Automotive Service Center

Very professional and timely. Been going there for years. Work always done right and very affordable. You will be well taken care of

Reasonable priceElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto repair shops).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Anywhere Auto Repair Des Moines IowaDes Moines, IA	A 97iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	4.97	—
2	Burch Auto RepairDes Moines, IA	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.92	—
3	Premier Automotive ServiceDes Moines, IA	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.85	—
4	McCannic's GarageDes Moines, IA	A 92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%36+2.5Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.97	—
5	Beckley Automotive ServicesDes Moines, IA	A 89iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.90	—
6	Scott's Automotive Services IncDes Moines, IA	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAF	4.87	—
7	Livingston's AutomotiveDes Moines, IA	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAD	4.90	—
8	MidasDes Moines, IA	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAAA	4.80	—
9	Ace Body & MotorDes Moines, IA	A 85iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAF	4.87	—
10	Ultimate Automotive Service CenterDes Moines, IA	A 85iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.83	—

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Auto Repair Shops in Des Moines, IA at a glance

How the 10 auto repair shops we rated in Des Moines, IA compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.