61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Best Auto Glass Repair Shops in Waterloo, IA (2026)
9 auto glass repair shops ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waterloo: Cedar Valley Auto Glass, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wheelers Auto Glass, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Glass Tech, 131 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 9 ranked after Cedar Valley Auto Glass; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Waterloo auto glass repair shops are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 auto glass repair shops in Waterloo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Valley Auto Glass | 61 | 4.9★ (187) | Cedar Falls, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Wheelers Auto Glass | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Waterloo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Glass Tech | 60 | 4.8★ (131) | Cedar Falls, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Black Hawk Customs, LLC | 59 | 4.1★ (79) | Waterloo | Sat | — |
| 5 | Toyota Service - Dan Deery Toyota Service & Tire Center | 57 | 4.1★ (47) | Cedar Falls, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Rydell Collision Center | 56 | 4.9★ (15) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 7 | C & S Subaru Service Center | 54 | 2.8★ (5) | Waterloo | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Anderson Collision | 54 | 4.9★ (110) | Cedar Falls, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Premier Auto Glass | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Waterloo | — | — |
The 9 best auto glass repair shops in Waterloo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Waterloo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass repair service”.
#3 Glass Tech
Based in Cedar Falls, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based in Waterloo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based in Waterloo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based in Waterloo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based in Waterloo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass repair service”.
How we ranked Waterloo auto glass repair shops
We scored 9 Waterloo auto glass repair shops on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waterloo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Auto glass repair shops in Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best auto glass shop in Waterloo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked auto glass shop in Waterloo, IA is Cedar Valley Auto Glass with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews. Wheelers Auto Glass (#2) and Glass Tech (#3) follow. We ranked 9 auto glass repair shops on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many auto glass repair shops are there in Waterloo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 auto glass repair shops serving Waterloo, IA. 5 of them are based in Waterloo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which auto glass repair shops in Waterloo are open 24/7?
1 ranked auto glass shop in Waterloo posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Wheelers Auto Glass (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which auto glass repair shops in Waterloo work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked auto glass repair shops post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wheelers Auto Glass (#2), Black Hawk Customs, LLC (#4) and Toyota Service - Dan Deery Toyota Service & Tire Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waterloo auto glass repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated auto glass repair shops in Waterloo is 4.9★, with a median of 47 reviews. Cedar Valley Auto Glass has the most, 187 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank auto glass repair shops?
Each auto glass shop gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do auto glass repair shops outside Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waterloo city center, our service radius for auto glass repair shops. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can auto glass repair shops pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Waterloo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 auto glass repair shops serving Waterloo.
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