Merrill Axle and Wheel Services Inc.

Merrill Axle & Wheel Service has worked on vehicles in Des Moines since 1932, specializing in wheel alignments, suspension repair, and full-frame straightening for cars, trucks, trailers, and custom builds. Tires and wheels, brake work, and routine maintenance round out the shop's regular services. The shop also keeps a large in-stock inventory of trailer parts and leaf springs, and it fabricates custom parts for projects that off-the-shelf solutions don't cover.

Customers schedule appointments by phone, and the shop recommends booking early because slots often fill one to two weeks ahead. After a collision, frame inspections come with an estimate, since the final cost depends on how much damage there is. The shop also handles undercoating for rust prevention and serves central Iowa drivers, with local dealerships and mechanics sending their harder jobs over.