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Fix It Auto Repair logoHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Fix It Auto Repair

Ames, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #19Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 60 towing services · 4.9★ from 459 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: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Fix It Auto Repair is better than 95% of towing services.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Fix It Auto Repair is better than 94% of towing services.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Fix It Auto Repair is better than —% of towing services.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fix It Auto Repair is better than 100% of towing services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Fix It Auto Repair is better than 100% of towing services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Fix It Auto Repair is better than 84% of towing services.A
84

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Customers hired Fix It Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Fix It Auto Repair for tires

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tires”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#3 / 10
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Tires”

Patty3 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Can't say enough GREAT things about this place. COMMUNICATION IN HUMAN FORM. NO AUTOMATED CRAP. Kind personal, so very informative and to the point of what needs to be done and what could wait ,with an estimate to match. Got me in fast too. Work done in the timely fashion that they said it would be. They really do…

Reasonable priceTiresSteering & suspension replacementWheel alignment
Aaron3 reviewsTotal 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Good atmosphere great quality work and friendly atmosphere

Great priceTiresOil change
Eli5 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I have been having problems with my vehicle and took it to several different mechanic shops. None of them could get it fixed. I tried Fix It Auto Repair and you better believe they have my business for life! They were able to schedule me according to my schedule and fix the vehicle properly! The communication was…

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Rudy3 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Outstanding service, very knowledgeable and honest company highly recommended!

Tires
Yoli8 reviewsTotal 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Being a widow and alone I don't know much about cars other than to put gas in it !! Charlie, Carrie and their crew always help me with whatever I need, their service is awesome!!

Reasonable priceTires
Bryan1 reviewTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Great customer service and extremely knowledgeable/skilled technicians.

Air & cabin filter replacementTiresGeneral repairs & maintenance
Taylor4 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

First time working with this company and they were amazing to work with. Great customer service, great prices and my car is back on the road.

Oil changeTires
ronLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Charlie is very knowledgeable about all makes of vehicles especially Volkswagen. Fast and reliable maintenance. Best prices in town .

Auto maintenanceGeneral repairs & maintenanceWiper blade installation
Katie1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

This is the second time I have had Fix It Auto Repair work on my son’s car while he is in Ames. I couldn’t be more pleased with the service from everyone there and work performed. They are honest and trustworthy and I will continue to do business with them.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto maintenanceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Jeremiah10 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Been doing business here 15+ years. They’ve always treated me great and have done quality work on all of my vehicles! The guys here are great and have referred many friends and family members.

Auto A/C rechargeAuto A/C replacementAuto brake repair
Noah7 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

So far everything is running good, this is the second or third time we’ve gone back. Nothing but good things to say over here!

Auto maintenanceBrakesTire rotations
joshuaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

These guys are AMAZING ♾️ star ratings from me! I try to do as much of my car repair on my own that I can but sometimes you just have to go to a professional. These guys are nothing short of the best, they are friendly, understanding, have fair prices, and excellent communication. Best of all they do GREAT work!

Auto maintenanceOil changeTires
Rachel3 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

The customer service, timeliness, and reliability is top notch at fix it auto. I won’t trust anyone else to work on my car!

BrakesGeneral repairs & maintenanceTires
Ian4 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Did work on someone's house and he recommended fix it auto to get my car fixed at. I can say fair pricing and quick turn around. My car drives like it did the day I got it and not all messed up. Great service highly recommend fix it auto.

Auto maintenanceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change
arkaLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Amazing service. Friendly people. Haven't been to this before. Just went last week - found out it has new owner and management. Very happy with their service. Highly recommended!

General repairs & maintenanceTires
Sue5 reviewsTotal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTires
Wyatt1 reviewTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance

Price

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 36%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance46—
Oil change36—
Auto maintenance20—
Auto engine diagnostic18—
Engine repair17—
Tires17—
Brakes12—
Transmission11—

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