Guide · Auto repair shops · Reno
Hiring Auto repair shops in Reno: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Washoe in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile2,595Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area109.3 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Reno residents283,621Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+7.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 264,151 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Reno
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63.3Local Score
Arrow Automotive Transmission Specialists
No review trend yet
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61.3Local Score
North Valley Automotive
No review trend yet
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61.3Local Score
Southgate Automotive
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G K Smog InspectionReno · ★ 4.6 · 387 reviews61.0–no trend yet
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Roy Foster's AutomotiveReno · ★ 4.6 · 378 reviews60.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 ranking of auto repair shops in Reno calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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?
Jiffy Lube, with 607 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
10 of the 10 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.