The steering wheel and undercarriage on my Subaru Forester were vibrating and shaking when I drove…read moreit on the freeway. I usually take my car to Ramsey Subaru but they couldn't get me in for two weeks. I felt unsafe driving my car so I checked around for a repair shop close to where I work on the east side of town. I was so glad that Logan Automotive was able to get me in two days later. Even before I called to make an appointment, they impressed me with how fast they replied to my message when I inquired about whether they gave shuttle rides to and from my work. I didn't have to wait long before they replied back that they did have a shuttle service if I lived or worked in Des Moines. I dropped off my car in the morning and they gave me a loaner car to drive to work because the owner's daughter wasn't there yet to give me a ride. I was really surprised that they did that for a small shop like theirs. Bruce called me not too long after I dropped my car off and told me what the problem was and how much it would cost. I'm sure it would have cost much more if I had brought it to Ramsey. He fixed my car early in the afternoon and told me it was ready to pick up. When I went to pick up my car, Bruce showed me the broken and rusty part that he replaced. I was impressed by that. He was completely honest and transparent about everything; not to mention super friendly and nice. He also rotated my tires and didn't charge me for it. I asked him about which cars are the best to buy (because I'm so done with my Subaru and this will be my last one) and he said he couldn't tell me that because each brand has good and bad models. He told me if I'm ever looking at cars, I could call him and tell him the year and model and he would tell me if it's worth buying or passing on it. I really liked and appreciated that. I'm so glad I found a repair place close to work that does a great job and doesn't charge dealership prices. It's small and family-owned and they don't treat you like a number. I highly recommend them.

It is an excellent shop, only with one big problemIt is an excellent shop, only with one big…read moreproblem, one of its employees checks the cars to see if he can find anything of value to steal. That happened to my friend. She had a 14-karat gold chain valued at more than $1,000 and she had it in A little pink wallet was on top of the biker's mirror and it was stolen. It is recommended that the owner always check his cameras and install a few., one of its employees checks the cars to see if he can find anything of value to steal. That happened to my friend. She had a 14-karat gold chain valued at more than $1,000 and she had it in A little pink wallet was on top of the biker's mirror and it was stolen. It is recommended that the owner always check his cameras and install a few.

They quickly diagnosed the problems. Kept in touch with me. Able to solve my problems quickly. I…read morefeel their fees were fair.

Our older vehicle (1977) had engine issues while we were traveling through Des Moines. Trevor and…read morehis crew were AWESOME - thorough, professional, personal, and super communicative. Trevor and his team stayed late, went the extra mile, and even helped with parts that had to be sent out for machining. We got great service and in a timely manner. We would HIGHLY recommendJ Town Auto. Kudos, guys! And Eddie says "hi"!

The people here are amazing, honest and professional. The people here do great quality work. The…read moreprices are very reasonable. They do a great job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend Tjaden's.

Took my SUV in to get new brakes. Love how they sent me a text of what they found wrong. I needed…read morethe brakes and some other things. Super friendly. Explained things well. Taking it back this week to fix a couple other things that needs done. Thanks for your help!

this place is by far the BEST shop we,ve ever been to. joe and lance are great mechanics along with…read morebeing fast and you can always count on their work being done right which is so important to the customer! i,d highly recommend these guy,s for any of your automotive needs. they fixed our car for half price from what five different shops wanted and did an excellent job at that. so glad we came to know them for now our car breakdowns seems so easy to get fixed compared to how it used to be getting ripped off by every where we went. take my wife,s and i word you won,t find a better place to go, give em a try and see for your self! from tommy spencer in des moines,iowa i,ll vouch for them ANYTIME!

I'm a marketing copywriter by profession, so forgive the length of this in-depth review. I'm…read moreshocked these people don't have a million amazing Google reviews and I'd like to do them a favor by telling the world about my experience. We recently purchased a van and had a Used Vehicle Inspection performed by Midas. The Midas estimate came out to about $2,500 in repairs. Before I told them to go ahead with the repairs, I remembered something. A year ago, I was checking out potential daycares for my newborn and I met a woman named Kim. I ended up getting an in-home nanny so I didn't need Kim's daycare services, but she had told me that her husband was a mechanic and encouraged me to contact her if I ever needed any work done. I remembered this brief interaction I had with Kim a year later and as I was standing in Midas, I texted her. She immediately responded with her Husband, Nate's, information. I asked Nate if he would be willing to look over the Midas estimate and give me his thoughts. He promptly responded and I emailed him the estimate. After looking it over, he let me know that he was certain we could get all of that work done for well under $2,500 and he gave me the address to this shop. I brought the van into the shop on Monday morning and that's where I met owner Joe Frazier. Now, let me be honest. I have a cushy job, I work from home by day and I take bubble baths and drink wine by night. I still cringe when I have to go into dairy barns for work. I am not "at home" in any auto shop and this one is a far cry from the corporate feel of the Midas I'm used to. There is no sign outside, and inside is filled with concrete, oil, smoke and a cute dog named Scarlett. I was a little nervous on my first trip in. Especially since Joe was sitting at his desk with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, totally looking like Carface Carruthers (the bad dog from the movie All Dogs Go to Heaven). All of the above being said, the aesthetic of the place sort of put me at ease. I could get behind the logic of no fancy waiting room equals not going to charge me $2,500 for $400 worth of parts. And that's exactly what happened--I saved a ton of money. While my car was there, Nate kept me updated via text (which I really appreciate because I'm busy and texting allows me to continue multi-tasking vs. having to stop for a phone call every question I have). I came in to pick up the van on Wednesday and Joe was wonderful about carefully explaining everything to me. He let me know that one of the repairs that Midas quoted didn't even need to be made--the part wasn't even leaking. He wrote down everything that he did and explained why. He didn't treat me like I was incapable of understanding mechanics or try to gloss over anything (which I've experienced in the past). He was just straightforward and patient. In the end, that $2,500 estimate from Midas cost me around $700 and I didn't have to sacrifice good communication or anything. I had to pet a cute dog for like 5 minutes in a dirty shop--totally worth it. After Joe checked me out, a mechanic brought out my keys and he was the friendliest, scariest looking man covered in dirt and oil that I've ever met. All of the warning lights were off in my van. It felt like it was driving a million times better. I'm super pleased. We have a mandatory inspection scheduled next week for ride-share, so I guess we'll be for certain that all of the repairs were made. I'm not oblivious to the potential scam behind the great deal I got, but I really doubt that's the case here. Everything felt legit. The Handy Helper has us for life now. They are a truly authentic and trustworthy neighborhood shop. If you go anywhere else, you're wasting money--and missing out on petting Scarlett the dog. Do the right thing.

I went in and told them my problems and they found the problems. They worked with my warranty and…read morefixed everything in a timely manner for a great price. I would recommend scotts automotive to anyone that is having problems with their car.

Honest, knowledgeable, and reliable. That's how I would describe Scott's…read more I've brought my car in here a few different times for different repairs and they are always fairly priced and informative. They run an inspection of the whole vehicle and give a printout if the repairs your car may need in the future and I appreciate that. The lobby is nice as well. They have an area for kids with toys and what not. It frees the customers with little ones up to discuss and concentrate on the business at hand without being distracted. Overall good place to bring your car for repairs or oil changes or whatever else it needs. It's hard to find trustworthy mechanics and this place has proved itself. I'll continue to come here for my vehicle needs.

Silzer is definitely a "quality operation". Honest, knowledgeable, quite capable of many automotive…read morechallenges. They have worked on our company trucks & our personal vehicles over the past 30 years. They may not be cheap, but you will be happy with the outcome. I give them 5 stars. American Lawn Care, Inc.

These people were very helpful at the time I needed, my issue cannot be repaired, but not their…read morefault could not get the parts I needed for my sunroof however, they fixed everything for me the best they could to be sure it was up and tight and no leakage so I wouldn't have to worry that way with it. They explained everything to me and what was wrong when I picked it up so I appreciate that and I appreciated their time trying to repair it. I would definitely return here.

I've been going to Chamberlin automotive for over six year's now. They will always take care of you…read moreand your car. Donnie is the best, always helpful and kind. They will always call and let you know what the issue is and what the cost will prior to working on your car. If once you leave there is still an issue they will look into it and make it right. They are honest and the service is fast and the best. Tell your friends and family this is the place to take your car. Thank you Myra Gipson

Donnie does exceptional work. Very knowledgeable and very trustworthy. What else do you need from…read morea mechanic? Oh yeah, he's a nice guy too. Great service, fair rates!

I have used Livingston Automotive in the past and have been very happy. They are well known on the…read moresouth side of Des Moines as professional, knowledgeable and honest shop. I brought my 2017 Nissan Murano in, thinking the CV joints were bad. Replacement can run several thousand dollars. The tech inspected my vehicle and found a simple fix. What did they charge me? Nothing. Just asked to me remember them for future service. These folks are from days gone by type of business. Proud to be of service and a great local business. If you ever need service for your auto and worried about who you can trust to do the work honestly and a reasonable price, try Livingston Automotive.