Urbandale Automotive

Attached to the glitzy showrooms and sports-car stuffed lots of BMW Des Moines, European Motorcars keep automobiles in top condition with meticulous detailing packages. Technicians treat wheels and paint jobs with coats of Black Magic Tire Shine, wax, and clay-bar treatments that remove blemishes to create a bright, glossy sheen that dazzles friends and blinds enemies.

At Tuffy Auto Service Center, manager Chris Reynolds and his seasoned, ASE-certified technicians squeeze peak performance out of weary roadsters with an array of comprehensive services. With more than 30 years of tradition in the auto-repair industry, Tuffy franchises are hotbeds of technical wisdom and ancient car lore. Each shop's mechanics are entrusted with the task of passing along this cumulative knowledge to their customers, as well as to the future mechanics that the staff grows in pools of synthetic oil.

Tuffy Auto Service's ASE-certified technicians repair or maintain foreign and domestic cars, trucks, and SUVs. They use computerized engine analysis to peer into each vehicle's mind and ensure that all systems operate correctly, from its brakes to the part of its brain that makes jokes about being “tired” of driving. For routine maintenance, the team can rotate tires and refresh engines with Castrol oil.

Tuffy's staff adds convenience to the experience with after-hours drop off and free WiFi. A free shuttle also ferries customers to and from their homes.

Cars of all makes and models roll into the wash corridors at Fleur Carwash, where they receive an enthusiastic greeting courtesy of high-pressure blasts and double presoaks. Car washes at four levels—from the no-frills Silver rinse to the Complete wash with a triple-color protectant and conditioning treatment—absolve exteriors of soot, grime, and unpaid parking tickets. Touch-free dryers evaporate the remaining water for a spotless shine with nary a scratch on the paint.

A & A Auto Detailing founder Almir Smailbegovic welcomes vehicles into his own home by appointment. After familiarizing himself with each smudge and dusty nook, he sets about recreating the scent, look, and chrome-plated umbilical cord of a brand-new car. For interiors, he and his team employ shampoos, power washers, and a specialized vacuum for removing debris from crevices. They dress tires and wax exteriors to a sleek shine. Clients can remain in their own homes thanks to a pickup and drop-off service for nearby automobiles.