How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORECampus Garage
Ames, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #22Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 60 towing services · 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other towing services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Campus Garage for 8 kinds of job.
Campus Garage for engine repair
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Very knowledgeable and helpful. Got the need work done better then at the dealership.
Great service for anyone who has a foreign vehicle.
Always a pleasure to work with Eric and his team his team- they keep my classic Beamer and my late model VW in tip top shape. Reliable and knowledgeable, way better than any dealer -
Very knowledgeable. Good quality services that are reasonably priced.
Took my car in for a misfire and they were very straightforward with me. They went completely above and beyond to take care of me. As a college student I was nervous about what it was going to cost, but they treated me very well and made sure I left happy. I will definitely be taking my car here from now on.
We’re new to Ames, so we relied on a friend to recommend Campus Garage. Great service; fast and friendly. Listened to our problems and were able to diagnose and resolve them quickly. We will be return customers. We’re back again - 3 yrs since we moved back to Ames - and we will continue to use and recommend Campus…
Prompt and good service
great service. Fast, good communication. You can trust these people.
Campus Garage is a place where good dudes do good and honest work. I appreciate them so much. My mini says "Thank You!" for the new parts! She is purring again nicely.
Great service and persistence to get the source of the problem!
Great service and friendly people! Eric has worked on cars for a long time! They do a great job!!
Excellent, fast service and attention to detail. They have gone above and beyond to diagnose and repair the problems we've had with our vehicle. Very appreciative for everything they've done. It's the small town service and hospitality that keeps us coming back.
We have used Campus Garage several times over the past four years while my daughter attended ISU and couldn’t be more happy with their service and expertise. Always honest and reliable. I’m grateful to have someone to count on when cars break down and we are out of state.
Been using for years always impressed with service, speed, and knowledge, fair pricing and quick turn arounds plus no charge for diagnostic and estimates. Very happy with all the services they have done for us.
Fast service.great work.super kind and professional.would recommend to others
Campus garage is a great place to take your car for all mechanical needs. I have the utmost trust & respect for Charlie and his crew! They are honest & will always put the customer first! They are also very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them!
They always take great care of my vehicles and make sure I'm back on the road quickly! Highly recommend them!!
They were great took good care of us thank you so much
The service was fast and appropriate. They master very well what they do.
The Campus Garage was able to get my car back up and running after an engine misfire issue for $950 instead of the $1,600 I was quoted by a national chain shop. They also made sure I actually needed the repairs recommended by the other shop before proceeding. They're without a doubt my new mechanic of choice. Give…
Excellent and timely service ... as always.
These folks are the best. Highly knowledgeable, reasonable, and very helpful. The only limitation is they don’t have use of proprietary equipment limited to dealers only.
Always explains options. Very trustworthy!!!!! Polite!! Clean. The best in Ames
Great job ! Will use them, again !
We've been using Campus Garage for decades! Eric is the best. It's nice to have a local mechanic we know and trust.
Campus Garage has phenominal customer service. I absolutely loved working with them and knew my vehicle was in the best hands. Will 100% be making them my new go- to for all things car related.
Campus Garage got back to me very quickly. Everything from setting up the appointment to the actual work was done very quickly. Each of the staff I talked to was friendly and upfront. I'll be recommending them to anyone I know that needs work. Thanks for everything, guys.
My daughter is 3 hours away from home and Campus Garage took care of everything for her car at an extremely reasonable price, and they kept me updated over the phone. I was also able to pay over the phone. They are honest and do great work! I had gotten 2 estimates from Volkswagen dealerships and Campus Garage was…
Great company to work with. Honest, straight forward, knowledgeable work.
Eric was really helpful in diagnosing a coolant leak in my Mini Cooper and replacing the tires and performing an alignment on the car. Very knowledgeable on imports.
These guys are experts! Came in for a unsteady idle and they not only solved that problem but another problem I was having with my clutch. There aren't a lot of places that will work on a car from 1990 but these guys are professionals. Work was done quick and they gave frequent updates about the progress. Highly…
They said it would cost me $100 to open my engine to see the problem and when they found out the engine and was to broken to be repaired they didn't charge me. They also let me keep my broken car in their lot for a week.
Campus Garage is close to 100% accurate on trouble diagnosis each time. They really know what they are doing! Definitely specialists in their area. I've been doing business with them for several years. Eric and Charlie always take time to explain the issue and repair, give me an accurate quote and treat me with…
These guys diagnosed a check engine light as 2 cylinder misfires, and had the spark plugs and ignition coils replaced within 4 hours. The man I spoke with, Charlie, told me that my car was throwing another error, told me how much it cost for them to fix it for me, how necessary it was, and also how to fix it myself.…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 131 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 130 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 58 | — |
| Tires | 45 | — |
| Engine repair | 40 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 38 | — |
| Brake service & repair | 33 | — |
| Steering & suspension repair | 31 | — |
