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Hansen Automotive Ames Towing ranks #1 in Ames, IA by customer rating, based on 147 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars. We rank 3 roadside assistance companies serving Ames, IA, drawing on 588 Google reviews in total and a city-wide average rating of 4.63 stars. Rankings are ordered by Google review rating and review volume only — placement is never sold.

Roadside assistance companies in Ames ranked

  1. 1

    Hansen Automotive Ames Towing

    4.7(147 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Ames, IA

    (+1 515-232-8660)

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    Central Iowa Towing and Recovery

    4.6(372 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Ames, IA

    (+1 515-290-4188)

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    “I honestly can't say enough good about this towing company! John came to the rescue in a bad snowstorm last evening, to help someone that had slid partially into the ditch in front of our home. He arrived in the time frame the company said it would take and was so kind to the owner of the automobile who was in a tough situation trying to work through the storm in the delivery business. John was genuinely concerned and he went the extra mile to be a really good human. If I am ever in this situation, I hope a "John" shows up!”

    Customer review · via Google · Kris Tibben 5 reviews · rating collected August 18, 2026

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    Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and Salvage

    4.6(69 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Ames, IA

    (+1 515-232-3330)

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Also serving Ames

These companies are based in other Iowa markets closest to Ames rather than in Ames itself, and are listed separately for that reason. Each entry shows the city it operates from; our dataset carries no company coordinates, so we do not state a driving distance. Confirm coverage of your location before dispatch.

  1. Based in Des Moines, IA · distance not published

    1. 4

      Capitol City Towing

      4.9(7 — Google ↗)·Towing service
      Des Moines, IA

      (+1 515-266-0110)

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  2. Based in Des Moines, IA · distance not published

    1. 5

      IOWA FIRST CALL TOWING

      4.8(747 — Google ↗)·Towing service
      Des Moines, IA

      (+1 515-381-0260)

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      “This morning I blew a tire on my way to work. I tried going through my insurance that wanted to charge me $140 for a 2.5 mile drive. I waited for an hour and a half and my insurance STILL hadn't found someone to come pick up my vehicle. I'm not saying that someone wasn't on the way, they hadn't even found someone to take the tow. I kept calling them and they said they were working on it. Eventually I took it upon myself and started calling around. I called a few other places that didn't answer before I called Iowa First Call Towing. It was $91 AND they got there in less than 20 minutes. I was shocked how quick they were. Would recommend and I am now a loyal customer. I understand it won't always be that quick, but I appreciated their service greatly.”

      Customer review · via Google · A Z 3 reviews · rating collected August 18, 2026

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Roadside services in Ames

Towing in Ames

Light-duty and flatbed towing for disabled passenger vehicles, accident recovery, and impound transport.

3 of the 3 ranked Ames companies list towing service, led by Hansen Automotive Ames Towing.

What this Ames ranking is based on

Every company on this page is ranked on two published inputs: its Google review rating and the number of Google reviews behind that rating. Rating decides order first; review volume breaks ties, because a 5.0 average from 8 reviews is weaker evidence than a 4.8 average from 900.

We do not accept payment for placement, and no company can buy a higher rank in Iowa. Companies may claim their profile and submit verification, which adds a verified marker but does not change ranking position. The complete calculation, including how we handle missing data, is published on our methodology page.

Ratings and review counts for Ames, IA are refreshed as new Google review data is collected. When the underlying data changes, this page and its ranked order change with it.

Roadside assistance in Ames: common questions

Which roadside assistance company ranks highest in Ames, IA?
Hansen Automotive Ames Towing ranks #1 in Ames, IA. Hansen Automotive Ames Towing holds a 4.7-star average across 147 Google reviews.
How many roadside assistance companies are ranked in Ames, IA?
3 companies in Ames, IA are ranked, together accounting for 588 Google reviews.
How is this Ames ranking calculated?
Companies are ordered by their Google review rating first and Google review volume second. No company can pay for placement. The full calculation is published on our methodology page.
Are 24-hour roadside services available in Ames?
Availability varies by company. Hours are shown on a company profile only when the company has supplied them, so call the listed number to confirm dispatch times in Ames, IA.

Nearby roadside assistance

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Last updated August 18, 2026