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Car-X Tire & Auto

4.6
(404 reviews)

Business Details

429 S Duff, Ames, IA
50010, United States
(515) 232-5666

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Auto Repair ShopAuto MaintenanceTire ShopBrake ShopOil Change Service StationCar Battery StoreAuto Air Conditioning ServiceSmall Engine Repair ServiceCar-X
Car-X Tire & Auto in Ames, IA is your one stop for oil changes, brakes, tires and all your auto repair needs. Serving Ames, Nevada, Kelley, Gilbert, Huxley, Story City, Cambridge & more. Locally owned and operated, Car-X Tire and Auto is just around the corner. For service you can trust—from parts and labor to quality assurance, your car is in good hands. And so are you. We guarantee it. Call your Ames, IA Car-X Man at (515) 232-5666 to schedule an appointment today.

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Location

Car-X Tire & Auto
429 S Duff, Ames, IA
50010, United States

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Reviews

4.6
404 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, highlighting their willingness to assist and provide quick service.

Quick Repairs

Numerous reviews noted the fast turnaround times for repairs, with many customers expressing satisfaction with the speed of service.

Honesty and Transparency

Customers appreciated the honest assessments and transparency regarding repairs, with many noting that they were not pressured into unnecessary services.

Mixed Experiences

While many reviews were positive, some customers reported issues with appointment scheduling and communication, indicating a need for improvement in these areas.
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    Sawyer Wolf
    Feb 23, 2026
    1.0
    This is really a zero rating. On 11/10/2025, I took my 2017 Buick Encore (74809milage) in to Car-X #1749 Ames Iowa. I wanted an oil change. The store manager Daniel Warren informed me that I needed a valve cover and gasket. I paid $535.81. On 11/23/25 I was heading on HW 30 just started exiting onto HW 380 and my engine light came on.. Losing pressure. If was a dangerous exit onto HW380 and extremely grateful to having avoided an accident. Damn right frightening I had to have my car towed and called Car-X. They ask me to tow it back to Ames $700 + to tow. What a joke. Im not taking my car back to a crappy workmanship. I stayed overnight in Cedar Rapids $146 towing and Comfort Inn $156.64 and a repair bill $655.28. I am beyond pissed. I can't get CAR- X to do the right tbing, to respond to the financial problem that was created because of Car-X's employee error " of the right front of valve cover seal is a rolled out". This was verified by McGrath Buick dealer in Cedar Rapids. I have documented . Guest ID number 1749101339 invoice number 114008. I hav tried numerous time to reach district manager Tyson Landers, by leaving a message at Car-X in Ames and via his phone number. Come on Car-X you can do much better. Does anyone care about their rebiews??
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    JD Deambra
    Feb 23, 2026
    1.0
    I had been a customer for years!!! Put new brake pads and rotors on last year... Went back 5 times in 5 months with complaints of brakes squeeking and not braking quickly... Finally, went to another shop and was told, due to cheap parts my brakes needed to be replaced!!! My pads were a 2 out of 10, which meant the pads and rotors needed replaced again!!! I used to be a loyal patron, now I'm just angry, and I've put in a small claims to get my money back!!!
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    itsmecarterb
    Jan 31, 2026
    5.0
    I needed my wipers realigned on short notice, Ethan told me to come in and he could take a look at it. He got it all done and fixed quickly and didn’t charge me. Would recommend.
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    Paul Horner
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Needed help late in the day on New Years Day and they help get my daughter’s car going before the end of the day.
  • KR
    Kevin Rolph
    Jan 2, 2026
    1.0
    Made an appointment for 430. I had to go through a very lengthy slow process to get the appointment. show up to the shop and there’s no technicians. They already went home for the day and they can’t do my appointment until tomorrow. Frustrating.

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