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Car-X Tire and Auto 2027 Winner · Overall Winner, Ames Tire shops # Ames Car-X Tire and Auto **4.6** from 268 reviews Updated November 4, 2026 Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666) The awards ## 2 2027 awards Ames · Tire shops · 2027 ### Overall Winner [See the full award page →](https://topchoicelocal.com/awards/2027/ames/tire-shops/) Ames · Auto repair shops · 2027 ### Winner [See the full award page →](https://topchoicelocal.com/awards/2027/ames/auto-repair-shops/) Selection rationale ## How Car-X Tire and Auto scored Each part is scored from 0 to 100 against the other businesses we reviewed, then weighted. Customer rating · 30% **72/100** · 4.6 stars from 268 reviews Review volume · 20% **81/100** · 268 public reviews Recent reviews · 20% **50/100** Years of local work · 15% **0/100** Complete details · 10% **80/100** · phone, website, hours, address, founding year Confirmed checks · 5% **0/100** · see the record checks Business profile ## About Car-X Tire and Auto Car-X Tire and Auto is based in Ames. It is listed with us for Auto repair shops, Tire shops. Is this your business? [Update your business](https://topchoicelocal.com/my/?claim=g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45) to correct details. [Badges for Car-X Tire and Auto’s website](https://topchoicelocal.com/badges/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) Based in 429 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Works in Ames (based) Services Auto repair shops, Tire shops Hours Friday: 7:30AM–6PM · Saturday: 8AM–5PM · Sunday: Closed · Monday: 7:30AM–6PM · Tuesday: 7:30AM–6PM · Wednesday: 7:30AM–6PM · Thursday: 7:30AM–6PM Profile Not yet claimed · updated November 4, 2026 Record checks ## What the records show Verified: 1 of 1 checks confirmed, 1 from public records and 0 from documents the business sent. Last checked October 15, 2026. Checks confirm records, not the quality of work. - ### Operating status Confirmed Public record Overture Maps listing · checked October 15, 2026 Public records ## The local rules behind the work Official figures for the area this business works in. We never publish license numbers; look them up on the state portal. - 2,419 People per square mile Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area, 2025 · [official source](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) - 28.2 sq mi Land area U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files, 2025 · [official source](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) - 68,220 Ames residents U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025), July 1, 2025 · [official source](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) - +2.7% Population change since 2020 (from 66,437 (April 2020 base)) U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025), 2020–2025 · [official source](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) Figures from public sources. Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what the live data feed will fill in; they are not real counts. Contact ## Talk to Car-X Tire and Auto Phone [**+1 515-232-5666**](tel:+15152325666) Website [www.carx.com](https://www.carx.com) Address 429 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Hours Friday: 7:30AM–6PM · Saturday: 8AM–5PM · Sunday: Closed · Monday: 7:30AM–6PM · Tuesday: 7:30AM–6PM · Wednesday: 7:30AM–6PM · Thursday: 7:30AM–6PM Request a quote ## Ask Car-X Tire and Auto for a quote Tell us what you need and how to reach you. Your request goes to this business only. Your request goes only to the business. TopChoice never sells your details, and asking for a quote has no effect on any award. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about Car-X Tire and Auto Is Car-X Tire and Auto licensed and registered? Checked on October 15, 2026: operating status confirmed. The checks table on this page lists each source. How is Car-X Tire and Auto rated? 4.6 out of 5 from 268 public reviews. Where does Car-X Tire and Auto appear on TopChoice? On the auto repair shops list for Ames. How do I contact Car-X Tire and Auto? Call +1 515-232-5666. Or use the website link on this page. Spotted something wrong? [Send a correction](https://topchoicelocal.com/corrections/). We reply within two working days. Compare ## See the other winners - [Ames 2027 Auto repair shops Awards](https://topchoicelocal.com/awards/2027/ames/auto-repair-shops/) - [Ames 2027 Tire shops Awards](https://topchoicelocal.com/awards/2027/ames/tire-shops/) - [Something wrong? Send a correction](https://topchoicelocal.com/corrections/) [TOP CHOICE](https://topchoicelocal.com/) Recognizing standout local businesses each year. 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