Car & Truck Repair, Tire Change, Jump Start

Butch's Auto & Towing is a full service auto repair shop in Ames, so we offer other services in addition to towing.

Unlock

There’s nothing like the moment when you realize you locked your keys in your car. Don’t panic—call us instead. Butch's Auto & Towing provides vehicle unlock services. We have the locksmith tools you need and know how to open your car without damaging the door or the lock system. We can also work with keyless entry, or reprogram the locks to open with a new key. We have the technology to replace transponder chips for the ignition to get your back into your car as soon as possible.

Jump Start

Cold weather, leaving lights on, or other stress can cause the battery to die and your car not to start. Butch's Auto & Towing provides jump starts for any type of car, using professional-grade cables and the most advanced techniques. We arrive within a half hour and can get your car a fresh start in minutes

Tire Change

Butch's Auto & Towing changes flat, blown, or leaking tires for any vehicle roadside in Ames, Iowa and the surrounding cities. We’ll make sure we bring out the proper tools to fit your spare on the vehicle. Our experienced driver will complete a safe and secure lifting with our automotive jack and swap out the bad tire. You'll drive home safe and have the confidence knowing the tire has been changed by a professional.

Car & Truck Repair

Our master mechanics can make extensive vehicle repairs for cars that have been in accident or simply aren’t working as they should. From simple scratch or dent repair and filter replacement to extensive body work and transmission overhauls, we can help you with any repair you need. We work with all makes and models, including large commercial trucks and vans.

Maintenance

Butch's Auto & Towing provides full maintenance services from master technicians and mechanics. Whether you need an oil change, tire rotation, fuel flush, brake pad replacement, or any number of other maintenance services, we can get the job done quickly. We recommend appointments, but strive to accommodate walk-ins whenever possible.

Truck Preventative Maintenance

Butch's Auto & Towing closely follows truck preventative maintenance schedules and provides the necessary services in our shop. When you become our customer, we can send out reminders when various maintenance services become due. These include, but are not limited to: changing engine oil, rotating the tires, cleaning engine lubricant, inspecting the brakes, power steering fluid, battery acid, and wiper fluid, checking engine coolant, and replacing filters and spark plugs.