Car-X Tire & Auto

4.3
396 reviews

About

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Car-X Tire & Auto in Des Moines, IA is your one stop for oil changes, brakes, tires and all your auto repair needs. Serving Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Windsor Hts & 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 Des Moines, IA Car-X Man at (515) 222-3100 to schedule an appointment today.

Details

  • DebitAvailable
  • Mobile paymentsAvailable
  • Cash onlyNot available
  • RestroomAvailable

Location

Car-X Tire & Auto
1400 NW 86th Street, Des Moines, IA
50325, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
372 reviews
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4 stars
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, particularly highlighting individuals like Chris and Tyson for their attentive service.

Pricing Issues

Several reviews mentioned concerns about high prices and discrepancies in quoted costs, with some customers feeling taken advantage of.

Service Efficiency

Customers appreciated the quick turnaround times for services like oil changes and tire repairs, although some reported inefficiencies and delays.

Trustworthiness

While many customers felt the shop was honest and transparent, others expressed doubts about the necessity of recommended repairs and pricing.

Mixed Experiences

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers having positive interactions while others reported significant dissatisfaction.
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    Onnika Latimer
    2 days ago
    1.0
    Went in their today 3 guys sitting in the garage doing nothing no customers. Finally someone comes out i tell him I need a oil change he gets my car in comes back tells me theirs 20000 miles left I explain to him no their isn't cause my light came on yesterday and I added oil hes like oh. With a attitude so some other dude and him see me looking threw the window and come and tell me a filler is busted and he can't do it and has to order one from autozone well gee if u knew it was broken instead of sitting around with your buddies you should of ordered it.i think it's a excuse not to do it just like I told them. Then they decided to yell back at me.i told them forget and give me my keys and drove it out the bay myself. I will never go back their again. If I could give u 0 stars I would.
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    Chris “Toph” Michaels
    Dec 18, 2025
    1.0
    Lost my business. Been here numerous times for oil changes. Asked about a tire rotation, they said they would honor it if I came in after, since it was a sunday and tire rotationis not done Sundays.. Talked to Caleb last night, got something scheduled for 430pm tonight, he said if you get off early, come on in. I get there today, drove from the East side in the snow and wind advisory. I get there and there is a tow truck blocking any sort of entrance. I pull out into the street and wait. Since I had been waiting, I decided to call and ask if there was a way to pull in so I didn't have to wait in the street. Mike told me I was overthinking the situation and just wait for the tow to leave. I had already been waiting IN THE STREET for 15 minutes.
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    Andrea Flanagan Reese
    Nov 28, 2025
    5.0
    BEST customer service! This place is legit—and they don’t try to rip you off! Honest and trustworthy management and technicians. I will never go anywhere else! In a time when customer service is hard to come by, these guys take it to the next level!
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    Griffin McEniry
    Nov 13, 2025
    1.0
    I sent my girlfriend here with good intentions since they take great care of me when I get an oil change. Unfortunately, she was charged $130 for a full synthetic oil change (6.4 quarts) — without a tire rotation and with a $10 coupon. I spoke with Caleb (manager), and he gave the usual runaround, claiming the tire rotation is complimentary, though she wasn’t informed of this at the time. I also requested a detailed breakdown of the charges, and the math didn’t add up considering the coupon. For more transparent and fair pricing, you might consider other shops nearby, like Firestone.
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    Mycah D
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Great service, EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! They do not miss here from the store manager to the automotive technicians everybody is very knowledgeable and informative. I recommend this location specifically to all my friends and family with car problems. I appreciate your service and kindness when I come in. I truly feel valued as a customer. Thanks Chris!

Frequently Asked Questions About Car-X Tire & Auto

Can I schedule an appointment online at Car-X?

You can schedule an appointment at Car-X by visiting: https://www.carx.com/request-an-appointment/ .

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