Mario's Auto Repair…read more TLDR - Quality work, fair price, fast service, great people. Highly recommend. I found Mario's because the Ford Service Department told me it would take 6+ weeks to make a diagnostic appointment and they'd need my vehicle for 5 days to do a diagnostic. Just a diagnostic. And then it's another 6-8 weeks to schedule the actual work, and who knows how long I'd be without a vehicle for that. No shade to those fine people. They're doing the best they can with the constraints of the system they're working in. I've been driving Fords for years and always had great experiences with the service departments. But it's reached a point where you have to wait months (diagnostics + repair) to get a simple thing done. So I took a risk and I tried something new. Enter Mario's. I called them yesterday and they said to swing by the next morning. I had a diagnostic with an estimate in less than an hour. They went ahead and did the repair and removed and replaced the serpentine belt tensioner, idler pulley, and both belts by lunch time. I know there are a lot of quality, hard working, reliable and honest mechanics in the community but you never know what you're gonna get sometimes when you try a new shop. Capitol Ford can get you settled by Thanksgiving. Mario's gets the job done before happy hour. Easy choice.

Done on time. Good communication. Easy location. Turn over time was fine. No BS, nor any delays.read more

James is a young man that's very capable and through, I am a mechanic for over 50 years recently in…read morea wheelchair not able to perform my own repairs James did the job well and at a price no one else could match.

I can't imagine using a company who calls 911 about a negative review…read more My experience with James is why I would not recommend his automotive services. A customer's Audi associated with James's automotive work was brought to and stored on my private property without James ever obtaining permission from me, the property owner. I had never met the vehicle's owner and had never agreed to store his vehicle or allow my property to be used in connection with James's automotive work. I later learned that the owner did not even know his Audi had been left at my property. When I required the vehicle to be removed, James agreed to cover the resulting fees. He did not. The owner ultimately could not afford the impound charges James had said he would cover and relinquished the Audi to Pick-n-Pull. I was also left with expenses associated with getting vehicles off my property, including the Audi-related expense James agreed to reimburse and still has not paid. If James does the right thing and reimburses me for the expense he agreed to cover, I will update this review to reflect that he resolved that portion of the matter. I subsequently began looking more closely into James's automotive business. Approximately two months ago, James himself publicly identified himself as a mobile mechanic and stated that he was "not legal at the moment. Currently getting it fixed!" In that same post, he continued offering automotive work ranging from installing parts to engine rebuilds. His business page now represents that he is licensed and bonded, and based on the information currently available to me, it appears his DMV licensing was obtained only within approximately the past week. I am glad to see that he has finally addressed that issue. Obtaining a license now, however, does not change my experience with him or what occurred before he obtained it. Most recently, after I posted about my documented experience and responded to James's own public post questioning why people continued telling him his business was not compliant, James contacted law enforcement and characterized my posts as defamation. The deputy subsequently contacted me and asked to see the actual review and posts. After reviewing and discussing what I had actually written, she told me she did not find my reviews defamatory and concluded that James did not have a case against me. I provided her with the screenshots she requested. I have preserved the communications, photographs, public posts and other records supporting what I have described. A complaint concerning James's automotive activities has also been submitted to Nevada DMV Compliance Enforcement. Based on my personal experience, I would not use James for automotive work.

Excellent people to deal with. My go to mechanic from now on. Helped me out of a bad situation with…read moremy truck.

I brought my 2005 Toyota RAV4 in for a radiator and hose replacement. What I appreciated most was…read morethat they were willing to provide a rough estimate based on the information I gave them, even before seeing the vehicle. I understood that the final price could change if additional issues were found, but having a ballpark figure helped me plan and compare my options. The team was professional, answered my questions, and completed the repair successfully. It's been about a month since the repair and the radiator has been working great. Overall, I had a positive experience and would recommend them to others looking for automotive repairs.

A+ 10/10 definitely recommend! Owner was working the front…read moreand she was ever so helpful and kind. Chevy worked on my car and was awesome. He was friendly, professional, and informative. He didn't push services, he simply showed me each picture and answered any questions I had. My new favorite place. I will be bringing any and/or all cars I have to them. I will also heartily recommend them to anyone who will listen. Y'all are awesome, thank you.

In an era where it feels like every customer interaction is optimized solely for maximum profit,…read morethe team at Capital Auto reminded me that professional integrity and genuine kindness still exist. I came in with a specialized battery registration issue--the kind of technical hurdle that usually leads to a "luxury vehicle" surcharge or a long lecture about proprietary software. Instead, the staff handled it with total expertise and, incredibly, didn't even charge me for the reset. As someone who values efficiency and no-nonsense service, I was blown away. They understood that a quick, helpful solution is worth more than the line item on an invoice. They were fast, knowledgeable, and truly helpful during a high-stress week. If you want a shop that prioritizes people and long-term relationships over a quick buck, this is the place. They've earned my respect and my future business. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough good things about Scott at Smith Automotive…read more After being referred by Discount Tire, I brought my older Lexus in for an A/C repair. Scott quoted me a price, stayed within that budget exactly, ordered the parts, and had everything completed within 24 hours. That kind of honesty and efficiency is hard to find. More importantly, he treated me with genuine kindness and respect throughout the entire process. As a woman, taking a vehicle to a mechanic can sometimes feel intimidating, and it's easy to worry about being oversold or taken advantage of. I never felt that way for a second. I felt informed, respected, and confident that he was recommending only what my vehicle actually needed. He also performed a thorough inspection of my nearly 20-year-old vehicle and gave me a realistic, prioritized list of maintenance items to keep it in great shape over the coming years. Instead of making me feel like I'd made a bad purchase, he reassured me that I'd bought a solid vehicle and explained how to keep it reliable. Honest, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring--everything you hope to find in a mechanic. I'll absolutely be returning for future maintenance and repairs, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scott and Smith Automotive to anyone looking for someone they can trust.

This was our 2nd time using Smith Automotive. I had my 14'…read moreJeep diagnosed and decided to take her for a trade in. Bought a new 26' Jeep Wrangler S. I got an axle back after-market exhaust for her. We took her to Smiths Automotive for the install. My husband has spoke with the owner on the phone and I have delt with him in person and he is a great guy as well as his employees we have met. I have to say, they take all the precautions with mats and plastic covers on the interior as it should be. Picked her up after install and she looks and sounds great. Went from a chrome single tip exhaust to a dual pipe black exhaust. Looks and sounds amazing!! They do offer a very wide range of services, and they are very respectful with their customers.

Brought our 2006 Honda Pilot in for a front brake job. They told us they were able to turn the…read morerotors as opposed to us having to get new rotors. When we drove it home, there was a bad shimmy over 50mph. Brought it back and they said it was the tires. The tires were not doing that when we brought it in, so I guess they put new tires on it without us asking. LOL! But seriously, what I think happened is that it did in fact need new rotors. Instead of lying and blaming my tires, they should have admitted the mistake and told us we did in fact need new rotors after all. You would think a place named _BRAKE_ an Alignment Plus would know how to do a brake job. We will not go there again and we advise anyone reading this to avoid them too.

Great old school shop with an experienced owner who knows his craft. Finding a shop like this is…read moregetting harder and harder. Just had an alignment done on my sports car and it was done exactly as I wanted and I come here for other routine things for my other cars and trucks.

I took my 1998 F150 to get the brake shoes replaced, I thought. They had gotten very hot several…read moretimes in the past. I assumed they were worn out. Wrongo, I get a call from the shop that the shoes and drums did not need replacing, we agreed if it ain't broke don't fix it. I asked them to bleed the system. When I picked up the truck they had bled the brakes and taken the back brakes apart, cleaned and adjusted them. They work great. The bill of $133 was entirely reasonable.

Removal of Intoxalock device. On 2/6/2026 called PAC to make appointment for removal. They said…read moreit was $510.02 (which we paid) & put us off for a couple of days to removed. Today, 2/11/2026 went in because of battery failure (do to Intoxalock) new battery less than a year old & purchase from PAC, now they want another $250.00 to remove Intoxalock? This is taking advantage of us. What was the $510.02 for, nothing but a bunch of lipservice from the Manager. Never use these folks, they are NOT HONEST!!

Wonderful service and the best meats you can get in the area. I come here almost weekly.read more

Family run, honest, clean, auto shop. You can trust these folks with your vehicle and know that…read morethey will not pad your bill, make unnecessary repairs, or up-charge services. They helped me with my CRV when our local Honda dealer wouldn't/couldn't. I can't thank Nevada Auto Repair enough for their excellent service. Oh yes, the waiting room and garage area is clean and uncluttered-a comfortable place to sit and wait if you need to!

Beyond George's expertise , he was instantly a friend & easy to deal with …read more I recommend Valley Wagon .. Jewel of Carson City's VW's & beyond ...

I dunno what happen to the listing on Yelp for Valley Wagon, it use to be here. George the owner…read morehas been servicing German cars here at this location for over 25 years. They work on Porsche, Audi, BMW and VW. Basically, anything German. They also sell parts too if you need something. Prices are reasonable and they use German Liqui-Moly fully synthetic motor oil for oil service. This is the good stuff. Make an appt and get your car back the same day usually unless you have something like a major rebuild. Credit cards accepted. They'll even give you a ride home locally after you drop off your car. I've been coming here for at least 20 years with various cars.

Tried to make an appointment to get two new O2 sensors replaced in my 2008Pontiac Grand Prix with…read more90,000 miles on it, Owners Manual says to replace between 60-80000 miles so it was due. However a guy named Paul wrestled with me on a quote saying he had a giant machine "LIKE A HEART MONITOR" which he wanted to charge me for! WHY? So he could reap more profit out of me? Got two quotes elsewhere to replace both O2 sensors and I never want to think about my lousy experience with Paul refusing to do the work I requested. Don't you just love fighting with mechanics and getting gouged? I don't!

I explained the problem I was experiencing with my 04 Jeep Wrangler with a mechanic at the front…read moredesk. He told me it sounds like a transmission problem. He recommended me to go to a transmission specialist repair shop. I appreciate his advice and honesty and did not just take my money.