my roomate and I have gone to this guy multiple times, and he always does a great job and is very…read morethorough and transparent. We've gotten brakes, belts, and other things replaced, and consultation on options for various other problems with our cars. his customer service and attentiveness are top notch. can't wait till he opens his own garage someday.

I recently had James do a fluids change in my Subaru Outback - oil &filter, brake fluid,…read moretransmission and transaxles service. James did a good job with great attention to detail. Plus he had very reasonable rates. I will certainly use him again for future service and repairs!

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.

Honest and personable. They provide quality work, straightforward answers, and maintain one of the…read morecleanest shops around. I recently moved to the Truckee Meadows and needed my front brake pads changed. I almost made the mistake of going to a chain tire-and-auto repair shop, where they insisted that not only did my pads need changing, but my calipers did as well, and quoted me $900. This was unwarranted; my calipers were perfectly fine, and my Jeep only needed new brake pads. Fortunately, I found Russ, an honest and skilled mechanic. Since then, I have taken my Jeep to Russ and consistently received excellent service. I highly recommend Russ and his team.

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.

The staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, thorough, and stand by their work. They take…read morephotos of everything they find wrong so you can discuss it more intelligently with them. If you need to leave your car and need a ride back, they will call you an Uber. I have been taking our cars there regularly for four years.

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.

Staff are friendly, honest, and do quick thorough work. I took my truck in for a second opinion on…read moremy catalytic converter and they found a different problem that could have been the issue, fixed that, and then when my engine light came back on they checked again and informed me it was the converter. They gave me options of what to do to save the money and not do any damage to my car while waiting to do the repair. They have earned my business for any future car needs!

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.

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!!

It was our first time using the auto repair shop. It was easy to get an appointment in to service a…read moremaintenance service light and oil change on our Mercedes E450. Miquel was upfront with cost and communicated well during the time it was in for service. We were informed of a possible leak and once throughly cleaned off and driven a bit. The leak didn't appear, so they will monitor it once I'm in for next service date. What I liked about shop, it's clean, staff are helpful and professional. It has dog treats for my dog, as I use the daycare next to it. So very convenient. All in all price was good for job done. But appreciate the staff helping us understand things along the way.

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.