Mike Louis Salvage & Metal at 1901 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

My tire went out on the highway, and I was stuck there with no spare. These guys showed up fast, towed me in, and by the next afternoon, I had four brand-new tires on my car. The whole thing cost me less than $700—way better than I expected.

I needed help with a 1991 John Deere 420 Garden tractor—just wanted the sheet metal stripped and repainted. Mike didn’t just do what I asked, though. He welded extra steel into the rear fender *without me even mentioning it*. The bodywork came out sharp, and the paint? Even better. This isn’t my first time working with Mike Louis, and it won’t be my last. ---

I haul scrap metal here all the time, and it’s always a smooth experience. The prices are solid, they make unloading easy, and even though we’ve got to drive down the road for the scale, the guys are always friendly—actually take the time to chat. You won’t find better service than this. Thanks, fellas! ---

My car died on me, and I called to see how much a tow to a mechanic would cost. Turns out, they could look at it themselves, so I said sure. They picked it up, fixed it, and I had it back the same day—no nonsense, no talking down to me like some other places do. The only reason it’s not five stars is they mentioned a leak but didn’t dig into it. Still, way better than most. ---

If you’ve got a Mini Cooper, this is the place. The whole team is great—respectful, fast, and honest. They towed my car for an insurance job, gave me an exact quote with photos right away, and even checked in to make sure I was comfortable. They don’t just fix the car; they take the time to get to know *you*, how you feel about your ride, and what you need. The shop’s secure, the staff goes the extra mile, and Mike? He’ll learn your car inside out and tell you exactly how to keep it running strong. I know everyone here by name, and that’s saying something. ---

Called Mike about our Lexus RX-350—peeling paint and early rust near the rear taillight. He had me bring it in that same day for an estimate and was straight with me about what needed doing. I asked for separate quotes on the smaller paint jobs, and he gave them to me no problem. We ended up just fixing the taillight area, and he was cool with that. Took the bid that day, dropped it off Monday, and had it back in three days—just like he said. Pulled the light, ground out the rust, repainted, blended it in, put the light back, and polished. You’d never know there was ever an issue. Fair price, great work, and Mike even threw in a lifetime warranty. If we’ve got more problems down the line, we’re coming back. And yeah, I’m telling everyone I know about this place.

My car got rear-ended last month, so I needed a new bumper. Found this place through a buddy’s recommendation and I’m really glad I did. Mike did the paint match himself—nailed it perfectly. They kept me in the loop the whole time, and Mike and Sherri bent over backwards to make sure I was happy. Can’t remember the last time a shop made me feel so taken care of. Best experience I’ve had around here, no question.