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Premier Automotive Service

Auto repair shop · Des Moines, IA · reviewed since 2013

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%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#138 of 687 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
4.8 ★★★★★ 667 Google reviews · 23 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
87%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Premier Automotive Service at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 667 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 667 Google reviews (474 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 87% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Des Moines, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (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: satisfaction.

Satisfaction91Reliability92Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews98Satisfaction: 91 (median 87)Reliability: 92 (median 84)Craft & service: 97 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 98 (median 56)
Premier Automotive ServiceAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Premier Automotive Service: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
91
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.Premier Automotive Service: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Premier Automotive Service: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
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.Premier Automotive Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Premier Automotive Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Premier Automotive Service: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.A
98

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Star ratings

667 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61392%
  • 4 stars335%
  • 3 stars61%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star112%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 474 written reviews

  • Praise84298%
  • Complaints172%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3631%
  • Reasonable7565%
  • Overpriced11%
  • Not sure33%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude19322%
  • Quality & results15218%
  • Speed & response15017%
  • Honesty & trust12414%
  • Price & value10813%
  • Would recommend708%
  • Communication627%

What customers talk about

We read 474 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very friendly and professional from making the appt to picking up my vehicle.”
  • “Great service, great experience and people were quick to give me a loaner and they got my car back on track within the day.”
  • “The issue was resolved quickly and the cost is fair.”
  • “I moved to Urbandale from a small town with a very trustworthy mechanic.”
    “It feels like one of the most dishonest auto repair experiences I have ever had.”
  • “They were honest with work that needed to be done and reasonably priced.”
    “Only to find out they tried to over charge me!”
  • “I have been going to this place for years with multiple vehicles and I always recommend them to friends/family.”
    “Never again will I allow AAA to refer me to someone else!”
  • “Great communication and experience, I will definitely use this facility for my car service needs in the future.”

People customers mention

  • Chad 14 reviews
  • Tim 7 reviews
  • Cody 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Premier Automotive Service for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

ritik5 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 days ago★★★★★

Great service, great experience and people were quick to give me a loaner and they got my car back on track within the day.

Reasonable price
Craig3 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 week ago★★★★★

Excellent, fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back again. Thank you!!!

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacement
Stacy2 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 week ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Premier Automotive Services. I moved to Urbandale from a small town with a very trustworthy mechanic. I was apprehensive about finding a mechanic here whom I could trust. The staff at Automotive Premier Services exceeded my expectations. They were extremely helpful and very honest with me. I give them a 5 Star Plus rating!!!!

Great priceService not listed
ZHAN-BIN2 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 week ago★★★★★

I have an emergency need for a rusted/broken screw on a license plate. The issue was resolved quickly and the cost is fair. Great communication and experience, I will definitely use this facility for my car service needs in the future.

Reasonable priceService not listed
Ron11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

We didn’t have to wait at all for our scheduled appointment and work was completed within an hour. They were honest with work that needed to be done and reasonably priced. We also appreciated their friendliness when explaining what needed to be done. We will definitely be back!

Taylor3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Great shop & awesome staff. Very smooth experience and everyone was super friendly.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 667 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Holly Plagmann6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Holly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very friendly and professional from making the appt to picking up my vehicle.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Electrical, Oil change
Tim Roney3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Exceptional customer service. I will not take my vehicles anywhere else *****

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Oil change
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Auto brake repair, Auto tire replacement, Auto maintenance
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you, Tim! We are proud to hear that our auto repair shop is the best in town, and we truly value your continued loyalty to us!

ritik tomar5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ritik has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service, great experience and people were quick to give me a loaner and they got my car back on track within the day.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Fred Brown1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Fred has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great people and service, smiles!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Fred, thank you! We’re delighted our friendly team and service brought smiles to your visit. We truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back.

Craig Bartelt3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent, fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back again. Thank you!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Craig, thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad you received excellent, fast, and friendly service. We truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back!

Stacy Steinberger2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stacy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I highly recommend Premier Automotive Services. I moved to Urbandale from a small town with a very trustworthy mechanic. I was apprehensive about finding a mechanic here whom I could trust. The staff at Automotive Premier Services exceeded my expectations. They were extremely helpful and very honest with me. I give them a 5 Star Plus rating!!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Stacy, thank you for the wonderful 5-star-plus recommendation! We're thrilled our helpful, honest team exceeded your expectations and earned your trust. We look forward to serving you again!

ZHAN-BIN LIU2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ZHAN-BIN has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have an emergency need for a rusted/broken screw on a license plate. The issue was resolved quickly and the cost is fair. Great communication and experience, I will definitely use this facility for my car service needs in the future.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Zhan-Bin! We’re glad we could quickly resolve the license plate issue at a fair cost, with clear communication throughout. We look forward to serving your car care needs again!

June Wilwert2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews June has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I trust Premier for repairs and honest advice on auto problems.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, June, for the awesome review! We are thrilled that you trust us with your car and appreciate our honest advice. We'll always be here to provide you with the best service possible!

Ron Freiburger11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We didn’t have to wait at all for our scheduled appointment and work was completed within an hour. They were honest with work that needed to be done and reasonably priced. We also appreciated their friendliness when explaining what needed to be done. We will definitely be back!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Ron, for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us was a great one. It's fantastic to know that we met your expectations in terms of efficiency, honesty, and customer service. We can't wait to welcome you back for your future automotive needs!

Taylor Smith3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taylor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great shop & awesome staff. Very smooth experience and everyone was super friendly.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Taylor, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the smooth experience and friendly, awesome staff. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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