(319) 555-0148

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm · Sat 8am-2pm

418 Foundry Street, Cedar Falls

Mechanic topping up engine oil under the hood of a car at Apex Auto Works

ASE-Certified · Family-run since 2009

Honest repairs,
done right.

From a squeaky brake to a check-engine light, the techs at Apex Auto Works fix it properly the first time - with upfront pricing and a written estimate before any wrench turns.

  • 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty
  • No surprise charges
ASE Certified Technicians NAPA AutoCare Center BBB A+ Accredited 4.9★ across 600+ reviews

What we fix

Full-service repair & maintenance

Domestic and import, cars and light trucks. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written estimate - you approve the price before we begin.

  • Brakes

    Pads, rotors, calipers, fluid flushes and ABS faults - quiet, confident stopping power restored.

    from $129 / axle

  • Diagnostics

    Check-engine lights decoded with factory-grade scanners - we find the real cause, not just clear the code.

    from $89 flat

  • Tires & alignment

    Mount, balance, rotate and four-wheel alignment from every major brand - straighter tracking, longer tread life.

    from $24 / tire

  • A/C & heating

    Recharge, leak detection, compressor and blower repair - cold air in July, warm air in January.

    from $119

  • Oil & tune-ups

    Full-synthetic oil changes, filters, fluids and a 30-point health check on every visit.

    from $59

  • Engine & transmission

    Timing belts, water pumps, clutches and fluid services - major repairs handled in-house.

    written quote

Don't see your issue? Tell us about it - if we can't fix it, we'll point you to someone who can.

ASE-certified technician inspecting an engine bay in the Apex Auto Works service shop

Why drivers trust Apex

No jargon. No upsell. Just straight answers.

We treat your car the way we'd treat our own - and we explain every repair in plain English so you can decide what's worth doing now and what can wait.

  • ASE-certified techs

    Every repair is performed by a nationally certified technician - not a trainee left unsupervised.

  • Upfront written pricing

    You see the full cost before we start. If something extra comes up, we call you first - always.

  • 24-month nationwide warranty

    Parts and labor covered for 24 months / 24,000 miles at 17,000+ shops across North America.

Repairs completed
42k+
Same-day jobs
85%
Avg. review score
4.9★

Book a service

Get a written estimate

Pick the services you're after and share a few details. We'll confirm your appointment and text a firm, written quote - usually within the hour during shop hours.

Which services do you need?

No obligation. We'll never start work without your written approval.

From our customers

600+ Cedar Falls drivers, one honest shop

We've earned a 4.9-star average by quoting fairly, finishing on time, and standing behind every repair.

  • "They diagnosed a noise three other shops couldn't and charged me a fraction of what I expected. The written estimate matched the final bill to the dollar."
    Marcus Delgado Marcus DelgadoBrakes & diagnostics
  • "My A/C died in a heatwave and they fit me in the same morning. Honest people who explain everything - I won't take my car anywhere else."
    Priya Sandoval Priya SandovalA/C repair
  • "I've brought three vehicles here over eight years. Fair prices, no upselling, and the warranty actually got honored when a part failed. Rare these days."
    Gary Whitfield Gary WhitfieldRepeat customer
Ray Castillo, lead ASE master technician at Apex Auto Works
Ray Castillo Lead ASE Master Technician

Behind the bay doors

A shop built on doing it right

Apex started as a two-bay garage on Foundry Street in 2009. Today our team of six certified techs works on everything from daily commuters to weekend project cars - with the same promise we opened with: tell the truth, charge fairly, and stand behind the work.

Close-up of an engine serpentine belt and pulleys during a diagnostics check
Factory-grade tooling on every bay - so we find the real fault, fast.

Hours & location

Drop by the shop

Free parking, a clean waiting room with coffee, and a courtesy shuttle within Cedar Falls while your car is with us.

Shop hours

Mon - Fri7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 2:00pm
SundayClosed

Find us

418 Foundry Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 555-0148
service@apexautoworks.com
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Hear a noise? Smell something off?

Don't wait for a small fix to become a big one. Book today and get a free inspection.