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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
95
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 wheel alignment

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ 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 “Wheel alignment”: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 / 6
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Wheel alignment”

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
Christy4 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★★★★★

My car needed new struts. They got my car in and back the same day. The price was affordable. The new owner is very professional and easy to work with. Will be back for sure.

Great priceWheel alignmentService not listed
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
David3 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 year ago★★★★★

Charlie and his team were great to work with. He gave me an estimate before performing any repairs and contacted me when my vehicle was ready to pick up. Very professional and great work. Highly recommend!

Reasonable priceWheel alignmentService not listed
Chrysta5 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 a year ago★★★★★

The guys at Fix It Auto were the best! They explained what they were doing and it didn't take long at all. Will definitely take my car back! Great Service!

Tire rotationsWheel alignmentVehicle safety inspection
Dave5 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★★★★★

We LOVE Charlie and the staff at Fix It! When my son moved to town and suddenly developed problems with his auto, the staff immediately understood the gravity of the problem and made accommodations in their schedule for a prompt evaluation. Everyone was friendly, the process was smooth and straightforward, and car…

Auto engine diagnosticWheel alignmentService not listed
Dwight2 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★★★★★

John did his usual through job. Now I can drive my vehicle knowing that the steering and front suspension is SAFE! Thanks, John!

Steering & suspension replacementVehicle safety inspectionWheel alignment
Daniel1 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★★★★★

They are honest, helpful, kind and timely. Great people to work with.

Auto A/C rechargeAuto brake repairAuto maintenance
John1 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★★★★★

They do an awesome job at a fair price. I recommend them for all mechanical issues.

Auto exhaust system repairElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
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
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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