“This was one of the best services I have ever received in a body shop. I showed up half an hour early because my prior appointment was a lot shorter than I expected and I was filling willing to just wait until the appointment time but they ended up getting me out before my appointment time even came around. The gentleman behind the counter(I believe his name was Pete and he may have been the owner) was so kind and understanding about me being apprehensive after an awful last couple visits to my former oil change shop. They were kind, knowledgeable, fast, and obvious took pride in their work. I will be coming back.”
“Cannot say enough how much I appreciate CB Grimes! They were so great to work with. My car is running better than when I bought it, and they walked me through the process beginning to end. I never felt like I was in the dark about anything and they made sure to discuss everything with me before moving forward with repairs, and I knew exactly how much I'd be paying when I picked my car up.”
“I wanted to say thank you to Tyler. He got me in for an oil change before this big snow storm even though he was the only one working. On top of him being busy himself. I called 5 locations and they were all booked. He is very much appreciated and very kind.”
“You guys have ALWAYS treated me kindly. I never fear about getting treated unfairly. I would give it 10 ??????????’s. I really appreciate it!!!”
“I brought my vehicle here for a 2nd opinion on a check engine light. From the shuttle service to and from the shop, the AMAZINGLY thorough inspection, communication from Evan the service advisor, and timely repairs, I cannot recommend this place enough.
You could always find a back alley place for cheaper, but with the service this place provides, the warranty on work, the timeliness, there's only 1 place I'll be bringing my vehicles and it's Honest Wrenches.
Thank you for saving me money and such amazing service by your tech (K M), advisor (Evan), and courtesy drivers (Ana or Hannah).”
“I made an appointment for the same day and got into the shop right away. After a thorough inspection, everything was professionally explained to me and I was told I was good to go...no issues...no cost! Rick , the manager, was friendly and informative. Great experience. I'll be back and would recommend to anyone.”
“Christian Brothers in Ankeny has amazing service! Their communication is outstanding, keeping me updated every step of the way. The prices are very fair and well worth the quality of work. The lobby is welcoming and comfortable, and everyone was so friendly—it truly felt like I was their only customer. Highly recommend!”
“I went to get one of my truck doors fixed and changed, Tim ended up doing a little more for me and plus changing the oil on my other truck last minute ? definitely recommend ?”
“I brought my car in for an issue that I thought was small but ended up being far more significant than I expected. Laz and his crew did such a wonderful job of advising me of my options and flipped the switch from looking at through the lens of repairs needed to advising me on the best way to move forward. I could have potentially been out several thousand dollars and I truly feel that because of the guidance and expert opinion I received, I am in a completely different financial position than I could have been. I have never been treated as fairly and respectfully as I have with Laz and CBA. I am eternally grateful that I went to CBA for this situation. Laz and crew have earned a customer for life.”
“Great work outta premier again. Glad to write a review when I feel comfortable knowing the work done was done well and necessary. They work fast and professionally here. Two oil changes, and new brake hoses put on one of my cars within a day. Thank you”
“These guys are absolutely amazing. Weather you are getting work done on your vehicle or having performance parts installed, look no further. Top notch service at a reasonable price. Thank you guys!”
“Miguel and his son Mikey are the most honest mechanics I have ever come across. I moved to Des Moines and had car issues a few months after, so I had to find a mechanic. I bounced around from mechanic to mechanic always frustrated feeling like I was getting taken advantage of. I then found Miguel and I will never switch mechanics again. He has helped me with numerous issues, and I know little about cars. He takes time to explain the issue to you and charges you a fair and honest price. Thank you Miguel!”
“Trent’s Garage did an excellent job diagnosing and repairing my vehicle. The communication was clear, the pricing was fair, and the work was done right the first time. I appreciate the honesty and attention to detail—highly recommend.”
“Had taken our car to a different shop but the work that ended up needing to be done was outside of their ability. Have known about Scott’s forever and I knew they could solve the issue. Car was diagnosed, Was decided car needed new engine. Pam sent me updated progress notes and advised what was being done. Went to pick up the car, Pam advised us on some future work that should be done and released the car. Car drives 100% better than it did when we purchased it. Very happy and extremely satisfied. Would not hesitate going to Scott’s for future needs.”
“Happy customer here. For a reasonable charge, I had my wheels deep cleaned while they were off the car. The old weight adhesive was removed and the barrels were cleaned. I am not aware of any other tire shops in the metro offering that level of precision to enthusiast customers.”
“I started coming here nearly 10 years ago when I moved in across the street. At first, I was hesitant to take my car to a corporate chain, but I quickly discovered that they were anything but conventional. Over the years, I've owned several cars, and I refuse to take them anywhere else for service. The location is convenient, it’s easy to schedule appointments, and the prices are always reasonable. I won’t go anywhere else!”
“I bought a used Chevy Traverse 2016 with 100k on it. After about 6 months the car was accelerating sluggishly and I noticed a shudder at various times during acceleration and when maintaining highway speeds. There were no codes indicating a problem.
My normal mechanic replaced the transmission fluid and thought that might help. It didn't help and things got worse including a couple hard shifts if I wasn't gentle with it. My mechanic quoted me $5800 (ouch!) for a new transmission and torque converter however they recommended I take it to Chuck and Larry's since they are specialists.
It was the best recommendation they could have given. Chuck and Larry's staff were incredibly knowledgeable. They spent several hours diagnosing the problem (having the transmission fluid changed by my mechanic didn't help). They determined that likely all I needed was a new torque converter. They also mentioned that while they had the car apart they could fix an oil leak that was giving me problems.
All said and done it was a couple days and $2700 for the torque converter and oil leak fix. It's been 2 months and the car drives like a whole new vehicle. I saved $3000 and I don't have to top off the oil every week.”
“This is a great business. They genuinely care about treating people fairly and kindly. This compassion was reflected in every aspect of my experience with them—from their friendly demeanor over the phone to their unflinching honesty regarding the repairs. They are a no BS type of mechanic shop. They will not try to drain your bank account. They’re good at what they do (they replaced 16 spark plugs and 8 ignition coils in HALF the time that these other clowns around here were quoting!!!)
Do yourself a favor and give your vehicle (and your wallet) some TLC—call Handy Helper!”
“My Toyota was struggling. They ran a diagnostic and showed what was needed from immediate to sometime in the next few months. Oil changes and tire rotations are great but finding a good mechanic that can find and fix problems and give you some timelines meant a lot to me. The best part was how fast they worked. My car would have been out for a week at some of the other garages but these guys knocked it out within 24 hours - a huge relief with my chaotic schedule. The Willard’s are the best. I won’t go anywhere else.”
“Absolutely 5 star service, Had an issue with my undercarriage as I was driving from Minnesota. They were so kind to fix the problem and quickly send me on my way. Excellent service and professionalism. Thank you again for saving the day!!”
“I called them on the phone and ask about rebuilding a part for my SUV. The guy was super nice and although they don't offer that service, he pointed me in the right direction.”
“Took 2 vehicles in. One for regular transmission service, which they did a terrific job as expected. Second one for diagnostic service for hard shifting which they found the reason & referred me to the dealer since I still had warranty left for the repair (didn't even charge me). Great customer service. Took my vehicles to All Drive based on customer reviews and they didn't disappoint, you should too.”
“Tom responds quickly to messages. He found what was actually wrong with my car and fixed it right away and at a very reasonable price. I am happy to say I have found my new mechanic.”
“I took my 2019 Chevy Colorado to a dealer and he told me I needed a new $8,000 transmission. You only had 82,000 mi on it. It had the transmission shudder like they all do. A friend told me about knudson transmission. They explained the problem with all the eight speed Chevy transmissions and he fixed it for less than 700 bucks. So far it's running better than it ever has. I can't say enough good words for Knudson transmission.”
“I’ve been taking my car to Burch Auto Repair for several years. Joe has always done excellent work, consults about repairs, and gives options where possible. My whole family uses Burch Auto repair for repairs and maintenance when possible.”
“Ferg's was very professional & courteous. Fixed my car & suggested that I put in new belts, & showed that they were getting really close to breaking.”
“They do great work and we have always felt that they dealt honestly with us. They tell you when services aren't needed and recommend the priorities. We've been coming here for years now after several over less than stellar experiences elsewhere.”
“Dylan and the team were fantastic. Honest and trustworthy are so important, this shop delivers that. I highly recommend anyone in the area to go to them for your car maintenance needs!”
“Outstanding service! Needed a tow to an auto repair shop. While the wait was longer than I would have liked, once Tim arrived it was so fast and easy. His tow truck had accessories that could fully lift an all wheel drive suv, with out being a flatbed truck. Less than 15 minutes to hook up car, 10 minute drive to repair shop and 10 minutes off the truck. Quick and painless. My roadside assistance chose Tim’s Amoco for the service but I will use them again if I ever need towed again. A+”
“I was stuck in Des Moines with a cracked thermostat housing was told the shop opened up at 9 and I got their a little after 8 am he was already there and told him what was wrong and he ordered parts and put them in and got me back on the road by 1 pm fair price and good customer service friendly. Thanks again.”