--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Reno (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/reno/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Reno](https://thelocalthree.com/reno/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Nevada](https://thelocalthree.com/nevada/) 3. [Reno](https://thelocalthree.com/reno/) 4. Auto repair shops Reno · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Reno 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Reno worth calling first, chosen from 74 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 74 auto repair shops we reviewed in Reno, these three had the strongest records: 384 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Arrow Automotive Transmission Specialists](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e1197844c724d9be/) **4.8** from 248 reviews Based in Reno Coverage Based in Reno ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 74 auto repair shops we reviewed in Reno: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 775-618-0576](tel:+17756180576)[Website](http://www.arrowautorepair.com/) Reader Favorite ## [North Valley Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a95c3cfaebd3c55c/) **5.0** from 68 reviews Based in Reno Coverage Based in Reno ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 68 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 775-622-0300](tel:+17756220300)[Website](http://www.anthemautomotive.com/) Selection 03 ## [Southgate Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d316595db76b414f/) **5.0** from 68 reviews Based in Reno Coverage Based in Reno ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 68 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 775-825-1919](tel:+17758251919)[Website](https://www.southgateautomotive.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Reno Other Reno companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 74 in all for this work. - G K Smog Inspection 4.6 · 387 - [Roy Foster's Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-36176bcedb578ac7/) 4.6 · 378 - Jiffy Lube 4.6 · 325 - Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 607 - Reno Tire Pros 4.7 · 188 - Discount Tire 4.6 · 298 - Foster's Sierra Auto Service 4.8 · 108 - Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires 4.7 · 157 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.8 · 98 - Moto Source 4.8 · 94 - [CoAuto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-585e4fd3b6a3e8e3/) 4.6 · 198 - Discount Tire 4.5 · 313 - Jiffy Lube Northern Nevada 4.5 · 553 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.5 · 278 - Jiffy Lube 4.4 · 492 - Express Smog Check 4.7 · 78 - Tire Maxx Car Care 4.7 · 78 - Devine Automotive Llc 4.7 · 74 - Big O Tires 4.5 · 184 - [Automotion](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-161afdaf3b26d32e/) 4.5 · 178 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.4 · 268 - Hi Tech Automotive 4.6 · 88 - Levrett Automotive 4.6 · 88 - Independent Specialists of Reno 4.8 · 38 - Monkey Wrench 4.8 · 38 - Trans Craft 4.9 · 38 - Castrol Premium Lube Express 4.5 · 93 - A-1 Transmission 4.6 · 58 - Pro 1 Automotive 4.4 · 156 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.3 · 278 - Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care And Tires 4.4 · 148 - Fibercraft Inc 4.7 · 38 - Nevada Auto Diagnostics 4.7 · 38 - [Greg's Garage](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c3d456ead53e21dc/) 4.3 · 237 - Bravo Transmission 4.6 · 48 - Mike's Automotive Perfection 5.0 · 18 - SmogCheckNV and Renewal 4.5 · 68 - Michel Bros Ltd 4.8 · 25 - Acuna Total Car Care Inc. 4.5 · 58 - Hutch's Quick Smog 4.6 · 38 - Palomino's Auto Electric 4.5 · 98 - Deano's Automotive 4.6 · 58 - The Auto Hospital 4.5 · 88 - Christensen Automotive of Reno 4.3 · 127 - Autobahn Specialties 4.4 · 68 - Castrol Premium Lube Express 4.4 · 68 - Advanced Automotive 4.8 · 26 - Affordable Brakes & Tires Llc 4.3 · 208 - Los amigos auto repair 4.9 · 14 - Mastertech Automotive 4.4 · 53 - Doran's Foreign Car Service 4.7 · 18 - Valley Transmission And Automotive 4.7 · 18 - Silver State Automotive 4.9 · 18 - Affordable Automotive Repair 4.5 · 48 - Big O Tires 4.1 · 235 - Sierra Transmission & Auto Repair 4.6 · 18 - Valhalla Auto Services 4.5 · 40 - Big O Tires 4.1 · 157 - Superglo Auto Body & Paint 4.4 · 27 - Tires Plus 4.1 · 118 - Done right auto 4.7 · 16 - Tesla Service Reno-Sparks 4.5 · 15 - Mike's Automotive 4.1 · 95 - Golden Legacy Collision Center 4.4 · 14 - Landa Muffler 4.2 · 64 - SAS Automotive 4.1 · 48 - All About Cars Total Car Care 4.0 · 98 - Sierra Car Care and Tire Centers 4.0 · 85 - Sierra Car Care and Tire Centers 4.0 · 55 - Biggest Little City Auto & Truck 4.2 · 25 - German Automotive 4.0 · 10 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Reno | | 01 Arrow Automotive Transmission Specialists | 02 North Valley Automotive | 03 Southgate Automotive | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 248 reviews | 5.0 · 68 reviews | 5.0 · 68 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Reno | Reno | Reno | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 74 auto repair shops in Reno, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Washoe ## Reno, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 2,595 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 109.3 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Reno residents 283,621 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 264,151 (April 2020 base) +7.4% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Reno: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Reno cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-reno/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about auto repair shops in Reno How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Reno? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 74 auto repair shops for Reno. Which of these auto repair shops in Reno has the best reviews? North Valley Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 68 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Arrow Automotive Transmission Specialists, with 248 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Reno? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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