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It is maintained by Louise Johnson. Feel free to drop her an email if you have any suggestions or additions.
This page was last updated on August 24, 2007.

The Civilized Explorer Reno Auto Repair Page

How many people actually pass through Reno during normal business hours? These auto repair businesses are open on weekends.

General Repairs

Reno-Sparks RV & Auto Service Center 5425 Louie Lane 323-1277. Open weekdays 8:00 - 5:00 From Route 395, take Exit 61, S. Virginia St. • go north on S. Virginia 0.8 mile • turn right onto Longley Lane and go 1.3 miles • turn left onto Barron Way • go 0.2 mile and turn left onto Louie Lane. This is most convenient if you are approaching Reno from the south.

European Auto Sport 4910 Aircenter Circle 852-4888 Open every day, 8:00 - 6:00 This is just north of Reno-Sparks RC & Auto. From Route 395, take Exit 61, S. Virginia St. • go north on S. Virginia 0.8 mile • turn right onto Longley Lane and go 1.9 miles • turn left onto Aircenter Circle.

Hogan's Carb & Tune 1335 E. 4th St. 329-5660. Open weekdays 8:00 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 From Route 80, take Exit 13, Virginia St. • go south on Virginia for 0.3 mile • turn left onto E. 4th and it's a mile down the road.

Nick's Automotive 121 Linden (across the street from the Peppermill casino) 322-3335. Open weekdays 8:00 - 5:30 Saturday 10:00 - 3:30 by appointment

Ray Foster's Downtown Service Center 655 N. Sierra (next to Circus Circus casino) 786-1055. Open Monday - Saturday

Triple A Automotive 640 Orrcrest Dr. 331-2233. Available 24/7 free towing within Reno and Sparks, with a major repair

National Auto Repair 1725 Prater Way, Sparks 355-5858. Open 7 days a week, 24 hour emergency service available. We got our air conditioning fixed on Saturday of July Fourth weekend. They did a good job and it took only an hour! From Route 80, take Exit 17, Rock Blvd. • go north on Rock Blvd. for 0.3 mile • it's on the left at the intersection of Rock and Prater Way. There is a nice shady park across the street so you can wait in comfort.

Pep Boys has 2 stores. They are open Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm, Saturday: 8am-8pm, Sunday: 9am-6pm. They were even open on Sunday of July Fourth weekend. 5000 Smithridge Dr 827-1700 and 300 E Prater Way, Sparks 358-7200

Electrical Repair

Auto and Truck Electric 1267 Gator Way, Sparks 800-577-6584. 359-6584 or 977-5668 Open Monday - Saturday

John's Auto Electric 231 Galloway (between Grove and Gentry, 1 block east of S. Virginia). 828-6570 Open weekdays 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 10:00 - 3:00

Radiator Repair

A-1 Radiator 875 E. 2nd St. (between Wells & Kirman) 800-247-8345 322-0191. Open Monday - Saturday with 4 hour service available

Mobile Repair

These businesses will come to you.

Straight Talk Mobile Auto Repair 379-0380 available 7 days a week

Cel's Garage on Wheels 358-7303

Transmission Repair

Gibralter Transmissions is open 7 days a week, with 24 hour emergency service available. They offer free towing up to 250 miles and a loaner car with a major overhaul.
*400 Sunshine Lane 324-2003
*7111 S. Virginia 857-2333.

National Transmission Rebuilders 1725 Prater Way, Sparks 355-5858. Open 7 days a week, with 24 hour emergency service available. Free towing with a major repair.

A-1 Transmissions 670 E. Grove St. (1/2 block east of Keitzke Lane) 829-1333. Open weekdays 7:30 - 5:30 Saturday 7:30 - noon

Glendale Transmission Service 1310 E. Glendale 378-8404 or 830-1766. Open Monday - Saturday with 24 hour emergency service

Valley Transmissions 100 Gentry Way #E-15 825-5020. Open weekdays 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 2:00

Brakes and Tires

Brake Team 3050 S. Virginia 827-2100 Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 6:00

Tires Plus has 6 locations in Reno and Sparks

Goodyear Tire Center 450 E Plumb Ln (@ Kirman)

The Tire Shop 7450 S. Virginia (near Meadowood Mall) 852-8400. Open weekdays 8:00 - 6:00 Saturday 8:00 - 2:00

Les Schwab has multiple locations. Open weekdays 7:30 - 6:00 Saturday 7:30 - 5:00
*1290 Kietzke Ln 324-3111 near the airport (Use Exit 65, Plumb Lane, off I-395)
*4175 S Virginia St 826-7755 (Use Exit 64, Moana Lane, off I-395)
*1405 Prater Way Sparks 355-9400 (Use Exit 17, Rock Blvd, off I-80)
*1900 Silverada Blvd Sparks 331-1300 near a Home Depot (Use Exit 70, North Mc Carran Blvd, from I-395. Note, this is NORTH of I-80.)

Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires has 2 locations in Reno and 1 in Sparks. Hours are M-F 8:00-6:00, Sat 8:00-5:00.
*590 N. Virginia (across from Circus Circus) 322-2141
*450 E. Plumb Lane (near Park Lane Mall) 826-0464
*225 E. Prater Way, Sparks (near to Blockbuster Video) 356-7500

Ray's Tire Exchange (new and used tires) 730 E. 4th St. (at Wells) 329-1106. Open weekdays 7:30 - 5:00 Saturday 7:30 - 1:00

Sears (at Meadowood Mall) 5405 Meadowood Mall Circle 829-6228. Open evenings and Saturdays - tires, batteries, alignment, brakes, shocks, struts

Tires Unlimited 1120 Kietzke Lane 329-0073. Open weekdays 8:00 - 6:00 Saturday 8:00 - 1:00 - brakes, alignment, batteries, shocks, alternators, alignment, air conditioning, CV joints

Firestone is open weekdays 8:00-7:00, Saturday 8:00-6:00, and some locations are open Sunday. There are 2 stores in Reno
*2515 S. Virginia St. 829-2880
*5890 S. Virginia St. 829-1505

Sparks Tire and Brakes 1850 Victorian Ave. 356-8473. Open Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00 Saturday 8:00 - 4:00 - shocks, struts, batteries, axles, bearing packs

D&D Tire 1250 E. 6th St. 786-5231 800-873-2353. Offers 24 hour truck tire service

BigO Tires on the corner of E. 4th St. and Sutro

Auto Parts

Plaza Auto Parts has a store in Reno and 1 in Sparks. They are AC Delco distributors.
*410 E. 6th St. 329-0707
*605 Glendale, #107 331-6228
*They also have Nevada Battery on site 359-4665

Kragen Auto Parts has 8 locations in Reno and Sparks
*801 W 5th St 329-5353 (use Exit 12, Keystone Ave., from I-80)
*1755 S Virginia St 786-7219 (use Exit 65, Plumb Lane, from I-395)
*3090 S Virginia St 829-1180 (use Exit 64, Moana Lane, from I-395)
*1725 Prater Way Sparks 358-9440 (use Exit 17, Rock Blvd, from I-80)
*345 E Prater Way Sparks 331-7550 (use Exit 19, Mc Carran Blvd. East, from I-80)
*91 Damonte Ranch Pkwy 853-9729 (south Reno)
*7540 Longley Ln 853-8770 (south Reno)

Napa has several stores too.
*972 Tallac 544-2252 in downtown Reno! (Use Exit 13, Downtown Reno, from I-80)
*174 Glendale Ave Sparks 331-4660 (Use Exit 19, Mc Carran Blvd, from I-80)
*2530 Wrondel Way 689-4530 Close to the airport (Use Exit 65, Plumb Lane, from I-395)

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