Google reviewers rate Campus Garage 4.9 out of 5 based on 998 reviews, with the owner responding to 95% of them. Customers frequently cite honest communication, fair pricing, and quick service for issues like diagnostics, oil changes, and battery replacements, often recommending the shop for students. However, a small number of low-star reviews criticize high hourly rates, missed appointment requests, and instances where repairs were allegedly misdiagnosed or caused additional damage to vehicles.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 998 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 998 Google reviews (731 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
Service: Towing Service serving Ames, Iowa.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Pravin Patel9 reviews
★★★★★
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words, Pravin! We are thrilled to hear that our staff was able to provide you with helpful and knowledgeable service at Campus Garage in Ames. We strive to provide top-notch customer service and are delighted to know that we met your expectations. Thanks for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
We had our 100,000 maintenance completed on a truck. Saved considerably over quote given by our usual service center. Thanks so much for a fair price.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a week ago
Mary, we’re thrilled to hear you saved so much on your truck’s 100,000-mile maintenance compared to your usual spot. Fair pricing is important to us, and we appreciate you letting us know it made a difference! Thank you for trusting Campus Garage!
I had a check engine light on my daughter‘s BMW X3 and dropped it off there. Diagnostics were free and they started with the simplest solution which was changing the oil and making sure it was full. I’m thankful for their honesty and this was a very reasonable repair.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change
Response from the owner · a week ago
Steve, we're glad our free diagnostics and straightforward approach to topping off the oil helped clear that check engine light on your daughter's BMW X3. Honesty and reasonable repairs are priorities for us, so it's great to know you felt that firsthand.
Once again campus garage showed 5 shining stars!!! Kinda helpless when my daughter called me and said my car is making bad noises while I live 2 hours north and she's a college student at Iowa state. Called Eric and he had her all fixed up and back on the road again. Thank you!!!!
Response from the owner · Edited 2 weeks ago
Dan, it’s great to hear Eric was able to get your daughter’s car fixed quickly, especially from so far away. Hope she’s back to enjoying campus without any more noise troubles!
Campas Garage and Eric were great. Eric was very helpful and honest. My son goes to Iowa State and was having battery trouble with his vehicle. Midas had told him the battery tested normal and his vehicle needed a new alternator. After having my son go to Campus Garage for a second option, Eric informed me the battery was definitely bad and the alternator was fine. Eric replaced the battery and my son’s vehicle runs normal again. Thank you for the honesty and the quick service. Definitely recommend Campas Garage!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
We're glad Eric could provide an accurate diagnosis and get your son's vehicle back in shape quickly. Honesty and thorough service are what we strive for every day at Campus Garage.
My car broke down and even though they were busy the got me repaired quickly and well done. Excellent service.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Electrical repair
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Scott, for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us at Campus Garage and that we were able to quickly and efficiently repair your car. Providing excellent service is our top priority and we appreciate you recognizing that. Thank you again for choosing our garage and we look forward to assisting you with any future automotive needs!
Campus Garage diagnosed and repaired a bad ignition coil on my out-of-state ISU studen's /daughter's car, offering price point options for their suggested remedies. Being 6-hours away, I appreciated their honest, up front and flexible service advice. They are trustworthy and I will continue to send her to them for service while she finishes her degree.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Electrical repair
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
We’re happy we could help with the ignition coil on your daughter’s car and provide clear, flexible options from a distance. It means a lot that you trust us to keep her vehicle running smoothly while she’s finishing her degree!
