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title: Auto repair shops in Des Moines: Activity | Local Pulse
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Des Moines · Activity index

# Auto repair shops in Des Moines: Who's Active Right Now

10 auto repair shops with enough public data. Activity needs two data points over time; until our next update they are ordered by rating and review history.

Data as of November 4, 2026 · [How we measure](https://localpulseindex.com/methodology/)

Businesses tracked

92 10 shown

New reviews · 90 days

≈ 0 all shown

Median rating

 4.7 of 10 rated

## Activity index: start with these three

Activity is not quality. Compare the numbers, then ask for a quote.

1.

### [Iowa Mufflers and Brake](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-83d112cb55cae363/) , number 1 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.9 out of 5 238 reviews

Get a quote from Iowa Mufflers and Brake [Profile of Iowa Mufflers and Brake](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-83d112cb55cae363/)

2.

### [Ace Body & Motor](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-ad21db9543ab02a8/) , number 2 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.9 out of 5 238 reviews

Get a quote from Ace Body & Motor [Profile of Ace Body & Motor](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-ad21db9543ab02a8/)

3.

### [Discount Tire](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-a0620fdbe4c38898/) , number 3 by activity

Urbandale License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.7 out of 5 407 reviews

Get a quote from Discount Tire [Profile of Discount Tire](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-a0620fdbe4c38898/)

### More auto repair shops in Des Moines

1.

### [Beckley Automotive Services](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-0e2e1bb51f5515dd/) , number 4 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.8 out of 5 228 reviews

[Profile of Beckley Automotive Services](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-0e2e1bb51f5515dd/)

2.

### [Discount Tire](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-e52128eb91488997/) , number 5 by activity

Altoona License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.7 out of 5 318 reviews

[Profile of Discount Tire](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-e52128eb91488997/)

3.

### [Fast Tire Merle Hay](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f066d4269aa1d909/) , number 6 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.7 out of 5 288 reviews

[Profile of Fast Tire Merle Hay](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f066d4269aa1d909/)

4.

### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f42810d6dccbd12d/) , number 7 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.6 out of 5 433 reviews

[Profile of Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f42810d6dccbd12d/)

5.

### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f7bb7b2a3582bf6d/) , number 8 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.7 out of 5 278 reviews

[Profile of Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-f7bb7b2a3582bf6d/)

6.

### [Car-X Tire & Auto](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-86e8778e34ad347f/) , number 9 by activity

Altoona License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.6 out of 5 403 reviews

[Profile of Car-X Tire & Auto](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-86e8778e34ad347f/)

7.

### [All Pro Servicenter](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-121728a64ef10338/) , number 10 by activity

Des Moines License checked

– (quiet) new reviews · 90 days

 4.8 out of 5 174 reviews

[Profile of All Pro Servicenter](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-121728a64ef10338/)

Also tracked, with less public data:

- [Discount Tire](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-e07661d418d4a575/) 4.7 out of 5 · 253
- [Dale's Wright Tire and Auto Service](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-79005b769337c9ee/) 4.8 out of 5 · 156
- [All Pro Servicenter](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-b822ac6f60a75208/) 4.8 out of 5 · 148
- [All Pro Servicenter](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-70b3c77e810f555e/) 4.8 out of 5 · 134
- Livingston's Automotive 5.0 out of 5 · 73
- [Silzer Auto Repair](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-de9e32fdd834d7f0/) 4.7 out of 5 · 198
- Graham Collision 4.8 out of 5 · 128
- Hilltop Tire Service 4.6 out of 5 · 264
- Car-X Tire & Auto 4.6 out of 5 · 178
- Earl's Tire North 4.7 out of 5 · 125
- [Joey's Auto Shop](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-fd51395d180fff3d/) 4.8 out of 5 · 88
- [Midas](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-3d950494b4a1a92d/) 4.6 out of 5 · 178
- Merrill Axle and Wheel Service Inc. 4.8 out of 5 · 85
- Lein Automotive 5.0 out of 5 · 48
- [All Drive Transmission](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-352cc8119c674377/) 4.8 out of 5 · 74
- Scott's Automotive Services 4.7 out of 5 · 96
- Drake Garage 4.8 out of 5 · 58
- Car-X Tire & Auto 4.5 out of 5 · 148
- Ultimate Automotive Service Center 4.5 out of 5 · 148
- Hilltop Tire Service 4.6 out of 5 · 96
- [Sta-Rite Transmission](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-62cbfb4ee0a389fd/) 4.7 out of 5 · 68
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 out of 5 · 206
- Knudson Transmission Services 4.8 out of 5 · 47
- Brad's Complete Auto Care 4.8 out of 5 · 44
- Lanes Fast Lube 4.7 out of 5 · 58
- Abc Towing And Service 4.5 out of 5 · 115
- [Bill's Whitewall Tire Center](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-6e69c608290305e7/) 4.6 out of 5 · 78
- White's Automotive 4.9 out of 5 · 33
- A & A Truck & Trailer Repair 4.5 out of 5 · 104
- [M & E Auto Service Llc](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-e4edfa084954b6c0/) 4.9 out of 5 · 32
- Kraft 5 Star Muffler 4.5 out of 5 · 96
- Chamberlin Automotive 4.6 out of 5 · 64
- The Garage 4.8 out of 5 · 36
- Tom Davis Automotive 4.7 out of 5 · 46
- Midas 4.3 out of 5 · 188
- [Moen Automotive & Performance](https://localpulseindex.com/business/g-2f7ff51dc488f5d6/) 4.9 out of 5 · 26
- All Iowa Truck Repair 4.7 out of 5 · 38
- Pro Diesel 4.7 out of 5 · 37
- Auto Clinic 4.8 out of 5 · 28
- Hickman Auto & Home 4.8 out of 5 · 28
- Midas 4.3 out of 5 · 144
- J & R Automotive 5.0 out of 5 · 18
- Midas 4.3 out of 5 · 126
- Faust Body Shop 4.7 out of 5 · 27
- Logan Automotive 4.7 out of 5 · 28
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 out of 5 · 158
- Mobile Super Service 4.4 out of 5 · 67
- AAMCO Transmissions 4.3 out of 5 · 88
- Aj's Service 4.6 out of 5 · 28
- Sam's Riverside Glass & Wheel 4.5 out of 5 · 38
- Brad's Collision Center 4.4 out of 5 · 44
- Tires Plus 4.1 out of 5 · 155
- Unitedfleet 4.4 out of 5 · 38
- Yugo Auto Services 4.7 out of 5 · 18
- Schneider auto 4.7 out of 5 · 17
- Smith Automotive 4.2 out of 5 · 88
- Car-X Tire & Auto 4.1 out of 5 · 134
- Big O Tires 4.0 out of 5 · 208
- Eastern Iowa Tire Inc 4.5 out of 5 · 24
- Morris Automotive 4.6 out of 5 · 18
- Housby Truck Lube 4.2 out of 5 · 68
- Budget Lube 4.3 out of 5 · 38
- Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center 4.2 out of 5 · 54
- Vander Haag's 4.0 out of 5 · 128
- Jack's University Auto Services 4.4 out of 5 · 18
- Chuck And Larry's Transmission 4.2 out of 5 · 33
- East University Imports 4.3 out of 5 · 18
- Performance Plus Automotive 4.1 out of 5 · 36
- United Fleet Inc 4.1 out of 5 · 34
- Don's Tire & Auto 4.2 out of 5 · 18
- Handy Helper Auto LLC 4.7 out of 5 · 35
- Bens Auto Service 4.8 out of 5 · 26
- E Z Auto Services 4.6 out of 5 · 38
- Freedom Tire And Auto Service Center 4.0 out of 5 · 38
- Midtown Auto Repair 4.7 out of 5 · 28
- Thrift Appliance/Repair 4.0 out of 5 · 18
- Budget Garage 4.8 out of 5 · 18
- Roney Auto Repair 4.8 out of 5 · 18
- A and G Auto Repair 4.4 out of 5 · 28
- Quality Services Corporation 4.2 out of 5 · 44
- Gary Smuck Automotive 4.5 out of 5 · 14
- Ron's Auto Repair 5.0 out of 5 · 18

high steady quiet : activity marks · No business can pay to change a figure. [How we measure](https://localpulseindex.com/methodology/)

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## Des Moines in public records

Context for the market. Public records describe the area, not any business.

People per square mile [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

2,406

Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

88.2 sq mi

Des Moines residents [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

212,086

Population change since 2020 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

-0.9%

## Questions people ask

### What does the activity data say about auto repair shops in Des Moines?

Businesses are ordered by recent public review activity, rating and how established they are. The data is refreshed regularly. We compared 92 auto repair shops for Des Moines.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Jiffy Lube Oil Change, with 433 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Des Moines has the best reviews?

Iowa Mufflers and Brake has a 4.9 rating from 238 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Are these auto repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Des Moines?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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