Jake was easy to work with and got me in even though it was a short (Holiday) week. I went in with a "shimmy" in the front end. The people in the office were all courteous, welcoming, and pleasant! No "talking down to a woman" bs at all. I really appreciate that! Communication was clear. They called when they said they would. Jake was clear on fee structure and costs along the way. Sunshine also performed a pretty thorough general inspection and found a few additional things that needed to be addressed. The choice of what to do or not do was completely mine. There was absolutely NO pressure to approve the other suggested services. They sent a text with pictures of what they found and explained anything/everything I asked about. Again, very much appreciated! I ended up needing new lower front rocker arms & bushings. They also performed an alignment (due to rocker arm replacement) oil change, tire balance & rotation and replaced the engine filter. I could see it was needed based on photos sent via the text. Jake found a replacement kit that included arms and bushings which saved me some money. Yay They also found the tires had been rotated improperly for an AWD. They checked tread wear and put tires in correct position to help them wear more evenly. I am completely satisfied with all levels of service received. Thank you so much Jake and Sunshine. read more

Great Communication and service I highly recommend Sunshine. My motorhome drives so smooth now read more

This business and this team run like a well oiled engine! Everyone plays a part, yet everyone shows kindness to each and every customer. My favorite is Kalinii! read more

Great staff, prompt service and quality work for a fair price. Very good experience start to finish.

I've been bringing my car here for a few years and am always satisfied with the service. From regular maintenance like battery, brakes, tires and oil change to repairs like new oil pump sensor and tie rod, they always take care of me. Customer service is top notch ( Jacob, Kalii, Alberto, Sierra) and the prices are competitive. Most importantly, they do good work. read more

Great Teamwork! Have used Sunshine Service for ALL My Car Repairs and Maintenance. Flawless Performance in doing the Repairs/Adjustments, Great Reliable Team of Mechanics making the "Magic Happen"! I rest easy with my family in the car knowing that it's done right the 1st time! Thanks! The Avanzino Family (and Pups) read more

Nothing they've ever done or said has been evasive, unclear or disatisfactory. I've had EXTENSIVE work done on my 2022 Rav4 here to the tune of $3000something. When a part failed months later, it was recommended that I upgrade it to a part that wasn't available when the work was done initially, I just paid the difference. If I had replaced it with the same part it would have costed me $0.00. Warranty their work For all you cheapskates out there, this is why you don't hire craigslist mechanics. I'm a mechanic's daughter, I run everything by my dad prior to approving services and their advice is always on par with his. There's a reason they have been around for what is it now? 60 years? Will you pay more for services? Maybe. But don't you want the job done right by people who are paid adequately in a shop that is following all disposal, health and safety laws? They have a car of mine right now that is probably totaled in terms of repairs that are needed. This isnt the best news for anyone to hear BUT I bought a 31 year old vehicle that is nuts and bolts so I dont have an eventual computer failure looming over my head. My prerogative... Im keeping it and now I have a lovely prioritized laundry list of items to take in stride. Some stuff we will do, some stuff my dad, some stuff Sunshine. I really can't accurately convey to you how in depth and detailed their inspections are.... see pictures. I only wish we had found them sooner! Thanks for everything Justin, Al, Kalii!!! read more

Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Comprehensive report given on what should be serviced immediately and what should be addressed later. Great communication and professionalism. great mechanics read more

I brought my vehicle in because the front end didn't feel quite right, and the overall experience was smooth from beginning to end. The staff was friendly, respectful, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I appreciated receiving updates along the way, along with photos that clearly showed what the inspection uncovered. Recommendations were explained without any pressure, leaving every decision completely up to me. The repairs were completed as expected, and everything felt noticeably better afterward. While no service experience is ever perfect, I left feeling confident in the work that was done and would be comfortable returning if my vehicle needs attention again. read more

Had to replace brake pads, rotors, brake fluid. Service we received was reliable, employees informative and professional. Definitely would recommend. read more

Great service! The work was done as quoted and on time. They provided quotes for additional work needed without any pressure and plenty explanation. read more

I contacted Sunshine Auto Repair while comparing estimates for a radiator replacement on my 2005 Toyota RAV4. Even though they had not seen the vehicle in person, they took the time to ask questions and gather information before providing a rough estimate. I understood that the final cost could change after an inspection, but having a ballpark range was very helpful when comparing my options and planning financially. I ultimately chose another shop for the repair, but I appreciated their responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to provide useful information. Thank you for taking the time to help. read more

My wife and I were traveling from out of tow, visiting family in Reno. We needed an oil change in our motor home. The staff at Sunshine were friendly, efficient, and accommodating in getting our coach in and out on the same day. They included a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle with the service. We were very satisfied with the experience. read more

Super friendly and super easy. They explained everything amd don't try to make you feel like you should trust them. They give you a reason to trust them and go into detail. They look out for their customer and there's no hassle. We were there for about two hours to get two things done. They were accommodating amd friendly the entire time. They make it feel like your family. Also their facility is clean and their bathrooms kept up. They had a very comfy waiting area and provided drinks and snacks for those who may need it. It's also cool to support local and to see the historical aspects of the company. Also if you wait and want to go grab food there's plenty of areas within. Walking distance to grab a meal or other snacks. Also the price was within. Reason and isn't anymore or less than other areas. They are honest about the price as well. It can always change depending on how much work needs to be performed. Will for sure come back for our car needs. Took so long for us to find the perce t place to go. We went to a lot. read more

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They performed exactly what I asked for, by the deadline sought. Communication was excellent including photos/videos of work done with an accurate quote provided up front. I'll bring my TT back to them again for necessary repairs. read more

I had my gmc 2500 sierra aligned after getting new tires. I told them the old tires had excessive wear on the outside edges. The alignment was within limits but they fine tuned it and adjusted the camber. We will see how the new tires wear. So far no pulling left or right. read more

I have been taking my car to Sunshine for over 10 years. Kalii and the other service advisors are so kind and knowledgable. They answer all my questions and help me prioritize service on my old car to keep it affordable. I would send everyone here. read more

01.29.26 I came in for an alignment after having some work done on my vehicle, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Al greeted me with a smile on the day of my appointment and clearly explained what to expect, including the process, time frame, and cost. There were no pushy "salesman" tactics--just friendly, straightforward information and clear expectations. Chris was my technician that day and performed a thorough pre-alignment inspection before getting to work. The results were immediate: my vehicle no longer pulled to the right, and the steering was perfectly re-centered. Everything was completed in just over an hour. I was especially impressed with the above-and-beyond service included in the inspection. Chris filled the front and rear ball joints with grease where needed and documented everything with notes and photos. The detailed digital report was emailed to me after the service, providing a clear visual record of the vehicle's condition and any future or immediate maintenance needs--an incredibly helpful touch. Al was fantastic throughout the visit--honest, friendly, and patient with all of my questions. Chris was equally impressive: thorough, meticulous, and careful to document all work and recommendations in the report. Overall, 5 stars to the team, the service, and the outstanding customer care at Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment. Highly recommended! read more

DO NOT USE KALI'I AS YOUR SERVICE ADVISOR. Man, what a sh*t show this place is!!! DO NOT LET THEM BALANCE YOUR WHEELS. Long story, but here we go. I called around and spent months trying to find somewhere in Reno that can properly balance 35" wheels and tires. I bought new wheels and tires, needed them balanced. Truck had no shake or vibration with the OEM wheels. Sunshine was recommended to me by someone at a gas station with 35s that had them balanced there. Sounded great! It surely wasn't. I brought my truck in with an appointment 1/21/26 and left it for the day to have the wheels and tires balanced. The front desk service advisor Kalii took the keys and said they'd get it done. I come back for the truck a few hours later and Kalii informed me they used 40 ounces of wheel weights! And they charge $1.95 PER OUNCE of weight used. On top of a $120 balancing fee. Oh well, trucks balanced and move on right? NOPE. Im driving home the truck has a violent shake and balancing issue is even worse. So I call back Kalii and he said the technician balanced them and they were fine, and I didn't pay them to diagnose the issue further. But the issue somehow got worse? So I come back the next day, and talk to Kali'i about the shake. He was exceptionally rude and said that if the machine claimed they were balanced, that they are. I assured him it was a balancing problem, and to please re check them. Kali'i was aggressive and in my face claiming there wasn't an issue and if I wanted them to diagnose it, there would be a labor charge. I asked him to have them re checked for balance and nothing more. 3 hours later, a technician Kolton came out and wanted to chat. Turns out the day before the wrong machine was used and he tried to make the best of it but still ended up using 40 ounces of weights. He owned up and felt bad about it and the next day re balanced them on a different machine and they ended up using 8 ounces. That sounds about right. Cool, shout out to the tech Kolton for owning up and making it right. We went on a test drive and sure enough no vibrations at all. Awesome! So I go back to speak to Kali'i and he's not there. No worries, I ask Justin to have him call me when he's available. No call. I call Friday and ask for Kali'i. Not available, no call back. Same story the following Monday. Same story Tuesday. Finally on Wednesday I call and Kali'i answers. Kali'i remembers me and my truck but surely doesn't remember speaking to me the way he did on the second day. I ask what he wants to do about the issue and he said there was nothing to do. At the minimum, you'd expect a shop who messes up to refund you the weights they charge a criminal amount for already. So I ask him can we just write off the weights I paid $77 for that got stripped off the next day. Kali'i was ride once again and said that the best he could do was refund me half the weights of $30. I'm sick of dealing with him and Sunshine Automotive so I take it and move on. I finally ask Kali'i if he had anything else to say (maybe an apology or owning up to being unbelievably rude) and he hung up on me. So, if you need a wheel and tire balance on a 35" or bigger tire, maybe find another shop. And if you have to use Sunshine, talk to anyone but Kali'i. read more

Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment - Exceptional amount of wheel weights - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I got an alignment and wanted my brakes checks. I was checked in and out within a few minutes, but had I been waiting there, there was a small lobby with soft couches and a small fridge with complimentary beverages. lAwesome customer service; Justin explained the service report over the phone and then again in person when I picked up the car. A link to a detailed report, including photos, was also messaged to prior to pick up. The front desk gal and Justin were both kind, patient, and professional. The whole process was extremely transparent and my alignment is good. No pressure to perform more services as the brakes are still in decent condition. The price seemed totally reasonable for a full inspection and the work done. I will definitely use Sunshine in the future. read more

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I have used Sunshine for over 100 cars. Personal and business vehicles. They've always been a huge help, great to interact with, honest, and quick to get things done. Prices are reasonable and I highly recommend using them for all of your vehicle needs big and small. read more

The team at Sunshine did a great job scheduling, troubleshooting and replacing key components of our 4Runner's cooling system. Very thorough and quality work. Thank you!! read more

Received a full RV road safety assessment and recommended services, full quote for needed improvements within the time frame promised.

Fabulous communication and support. Handled our Ford Transport that many shops cannot. Recommend for you auto needs.

These guys are truly amazing, honest and top quality! Please check them out and support a local business!

Annual check up on my older RV went well. Always a pleasure to deal with Sunshine Service. Thanks

Sunshine is my go to fir servicing my vehicles over a decade. Recent oil change was quick. Everyone is always friendly

Requested a quote for service, agreed with the quote, made efforts to get the vehicle scheduled. Wanted to ensure what I needed done would be completed. Eventually felt like I got ghosted by the service writer. So I did not get the service I needed, did not get the repairs I needed. No confidence in the communication system of this business. read more

I have used Sunshine Service many times to figure out and fix problems other garages have failed to do. They are the best at that and people that work there are great to deal with. My latest issue was a security fail alarm which immobilized my 2003 Jag preventing it from starting. The jag forums are full of people having this issue and finally giving up on their cars due to it. They found the source which was a instrument cluster failure which involved getting a new cluster and cloning it to the original and installing same- thus getting the car running again. Justin was the best to deal with and kept me informed through the process. They are my go to as can be counted on to find and fix the issue. read more

Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment - My 2003 Jaguar x type - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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BE WARNED!!! This Shady Ass place will hold your vehicle ransom if your brake pads are "too low". Would not let me have my keys back and charged $1300 for just rear brakes. read more

Sunshine Service went above and beyond to make sure our 45' fifth wheel was properly aligned! Thank you!

Very professional service. Great communication with the service emails and updates throughout the process.

Do NOT purchase tires for any heavy vehicle from here! We spent $4000 on 6 tires for the RV .. and was sent home with a front end that vibrated like crazy.. After we took it back ... they determined the front tires (both!!) were 'out of round' i.e. defective ... rather than replacing the tires .. they proceeded to 'shave' rubber off each tire (and call it 'good') OMG ... still has a front end vibration ... and $4000 out of pocket Be fore warned 'DO NOT PURCHASE TIRES' here!! read more

The service was excellent, honest and very inclusive. Always ready with information details and great advice throughout the whole process. Prices were reasonable as well. The staff is super friendly. I would recommend sunshine service to any one in need of automotive care. read more

Went out of their way to save me money and make sure I'm safe on the road. They squeezed me in the same day and were personable and friendly throughout the process. They did a free inspection and I never felt pressured to add on any additional services. I know their recommendations were honest because I've already gotten second opinions on all of the issues they pointed out. They are a very trustworthy shop. read more

I'be been coming to Sunshine Service for over 3 plus years now since I have had my Mitsubishi Lancer and I couldn't be anymore happier with the quality and professional customer service they provide. The lobby is always clean when walking in, beverages are provided in the mini fridge for the customers and snacks while you wait for your vehicle. I have gotten my smogs, oil changes and alignments done here and no complaints whatsoever. All tech are ASE Certified and the pricing is not too shabby. So if you are looking for a reliable and quality shop in town, Sunshine Service is the place to go! I definitely recommend them! Thank you!! read more

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A grandchild and I were in for some vehicle work because they advertise they have a Military Discount. PROS Website is useful. Owners of this business like their Freedom so they advertise they have a Military and Veterans Discount as a thank you to Veterans with a publicly disclosed daily Military Veteran Discount which provides resource to ensure Veterans (rare 7% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. Service staff graciously answered all our questions promptly which made an initial good first impression. Gave us a thorough written work order with costs up front. Sorta did it within the time they said they would. Sorta left the vehicle as clean as how we brought it in. No one here offered to commit fraud to reward us, pay us or compensate us for posting a 5 star review of this business. CONS Final bill was FAR more than the written work order. No previous disclosure to us or obtaining from us our written authorization that additional work beyond work order was being done (We NEVER authorized any additional work). No previous disclosure that final bill was going to be FAR more than the written work order (we NEVER authorized any additional charges). No previous explanation why final bill was FAR more than the written work order. No Military Discount on the final bill. It took a while during which we held firm that they had NO previous disclosure to us before the alleged additional work was done and they had NO written authorization from us for their alleged additional charges. To me, as the customer, the essence of good customer service is forming a relationship with me, the customer - a relationship that me, the customer, feels that I would like to continue. To me, good customer service is all about sending me, the customer away happy - happy enough to pass positive feedback about your business along to others, who may then try the product or service you offer for themselves and in their turn become repeat customers. We left with the unhappy distinct impression employees here are maybe independent contractors. Either way, we felt they work on commission; and are more interested in making a one-time killing off us than earning a living with our repeat business and referrals. With all the negative we experienced here we also were left with no trust in the quality of the work allegedly done that we had previously authorized. read more

Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment - Please read my review. - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

They got the car in and gave it a look. Unfortunately for me the car is toast, but they were great and limited the time for diagnosing the problems saving me money. read more

After a long roadtrip I returned home with squeaky brakes. I called around and everyone offered appointments a week or two out. Sunshine gave me an appointment next day and was able to complete the repairs same day. They also rotated my tires and did a complete inspection. Found a couple of other small issues that I can take care of myself. There was no hard sell or pressure to buy anything that I didn't need right away. Everyone I dealt with was friendly & did a great job. read more

If you have a lowered car, this is the place to go. My car is super low, rear wheels tucked in the fender kind of low. I needed an alignment really bad and ended up choosing Sunshine Service. From the first phone call I knew this was the right place to go to, they handled everything professionally, explained everything to me and they were really nice people. Alberto, Kalii, and Rex the technician understood what I needed and got the job done. The professionalism is top notch and you won't find another place like them in Reno. Stop looking around and give them a call !!! read more