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%47+25.6Reliability 24%21+5.1Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty81−1.9Momentum penalty5−9.5Experts Score= 35Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.35SCORECar-X Tire & Auto
Ames, IA · Grade DLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #58Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 60 towing services · 4.5★ from 395 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 craft & service; weakest: momentum.
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Customers hired Car-X Tire & Auto for 8 kinds of job.
Car-X Tire & Auto for tires
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Tl;Dr Great service, staff, and culture. Would recommend. I'd already got quotes from a few other places but all were outside of my budget or would really crunch things. I called Car-X and spoke to Matt who was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. Sometimes folks really get pushy bout tire brands but…
Super fast and friendly service, especially from Matt Brooks!! Highly recommend them for all your car needs!!
I picked up a screw and called Caleb at Car-X in Ames, he got me right in and I was able to make it in to work on time. Appreciated the urgency and care they took doing the job right.
Went in to get a valve stem repair. Snapped right in half. The sensor was still good and so was the integrity of the tire. Instead of trying to cheat me and convince me to buy a whole new tire and/or sensor, he kept it 100 with me. I like that. The manager just charged me for what was broken. That kind of…
I had a tire start leaking in the morning and called to see if they had any available appointments and they got me in in the same day. And patching the tire was really quick. I would recommend.
Amazing experience, quick and easy and very understanding. Couldn’t recommend a better shop.
Danny at Car X was super nice and super helpful with putting a new tire on my car when I got a nail in the side of my old tire that wasn't able to be repaired. Will definitely be doing business with this company again due to their awesome employees like Danny. Thanks again Danny.
We had gotten a nail in our car tire and Danny was very helpful and quick to get us back on the road safely.
I was out of town and came back and saw my tire was flat. Unfortunately there was a nail in it and had to get it fixed. I was able to make an appointment the next day and they were extremely quick. On top of that, they did not charge me for their service. 10/10. thank you!
Called for a quote. Told me $67 a tire without install but then $140 with install A TIRE. I even asked for clarification. Idk who I was on the phone with but $70x4 for JUST install? As someone who worked for dealerships myself and just don’t have the $$ for a tire change/balancer machine to do it myself, what a rip off. Edit: I did call, no answer.
After work, my tire was flat due to a nail. They got me in and out with a patching job in less than 30 minutes. Great customer service!
My flight from home to Des Moines was delayed. Got back to Ames later than usual. My tire was completely flat so I had to switch to the spare which took me longer than I wanted. I called about 15 minutes before they closed to ask if I could still come in and get it fixed. Thankfully they said I could come in and…
Friendly and knowledgeable staff great place to get work done on your car in Ames highly recommended and thanks to their manager Daniel as well who was nice enough to plug up a tire for me quick when he didn’t have too thanks !
I ran over something sharp and had two flat, punctured tires on my passenger side very late on a Thursday evening.They were able to squeeze me into their busy schedule and save both of the tires. I had my car back to me by Saturday morning and was able to drive to Lake Ozark, Missouri and back without any tire…
I've used these guys in the past and they have yet to disappoint me. They always have a good attitude and are willing to work with me even when I have no idea about anything car related. I recommend them highly
Our son was moving from Minneapolis to Ames for a new job on 1/8 when the tire just fell off his car when he was in the middle of nowhere. We had had this car in to be evaluated to make sure it would be able to make the drive by a shop up here in Minneapolis and was assured that everything was fine. Long story…
Owning a '97 4Runner, it stands to reason that I would need to have a mechanic I trust. Over the years, through normal wear and tear, I've needed everything from tire service and oil changes, to muffler, clutch, suspension and electrical work (and more I'm forgetting). The team at the Ames CarX has handled it all…
Amazing service, front counter very welcoming and kind! I had a little wait for my car as I should, and I had a great conversation with the front counter associate. I am having a hard time as a lot of things are hitting me all at once, and you guys were super helpful and kind with all of it. You guys really made my…
Very accommodating, great service, and good people!
I have been going to the Ames Car-X for a little over a year now. They have added upgraded suspension components and tires to two of my vehicles (sedan and truck), and the service has been excellent at every visit. Great staff, and they do a quality job at a fair price.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 22 | — |
| Oil change | 11 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 8 | — |
| Brakes | 6 | — |
| Steering & suspension repair | 6 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 5 | — |
| Electrical repair | 4 | — |
| Brake service & repair | 4 | — |
