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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Reno

Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.

  1. Mobile RV Medic★ 5.020 reviews · RV/Trailer
  2. Reno Truck and Trailer Repair (MOBILE TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR SERVICE 24/7)★ 4.964 reviews · RV/Trailer
  3. Mobile Mechanic Battleborn Automotive & Performance★ 4.880 reviews · Mobile
  4. Nevada Auto Care★ 4.7631 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Pro 1 Automotive★ 4.7585 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in Reno right now is Mobile RV Medic, at 5.0 stars across 20 reviews. Every shop above clears 4.3 stars with at least 15 reviews behind it, which is the point where a rating starts meaning something. Plenty of shops hold five stars on four reviews. That is not the same thing.

Of the 23 businesses listed in Reno, there are 20 that will come to you, 10 with a workshop you drive to and 6 RV and trailer shops. None has been claimed by its owner yet, so the hours and phone numbers come from public records. An unclaimed listing is not a worse business. It just means we built the record and nobody has corrected it yet.

Map of Mechanics in Reno

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Reno

23 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Reno

Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.

Mobile Mechanic Services and Towing, LLC in Reno
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Fix It Rick Mobile RV Repair in Reno
Fix It Rick Mobile RV Repair photo from fixitrickmobilervrepair.com
Battleborn Mobile RV Repair in Reno
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Mobile Mechanic Pros Reno in Reno
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Nevada Auto Care in Reno
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Pro 1 Automotive in Reno
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Getting a Car Fixed in Reno

Independent shops in Nevada usually charge $100 to $145 an hour for labor, which is about the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Nevada rates, a starter replacement runs about $250 to $760 and a water pump replacement runs about $320 to $930 for a midsize car.

Of the 20 Reno listings that post their hours, 14 open on Saturday and 9 on Sunday. 10 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

13 businesses in Reno have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 8 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 43 or more reviews. A shop with a long history and a 4.6 is a safer call than a perfect 5.0 from a handful of people.

For work a general shop may turn away, Reno has 1 tire shop and 6 RV and trailer shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Gas vehicles 1968 and newer need a yearly emissions test in the urban parts of Clark County (Las Vegas area) and Washoe County (Reno and Sparks area). New vehicles are exempt for their first three registrations and new hybrids for their first five model years. Nevada has no safety inspection for passenger cars. Details are on the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles site. Garages must register with the Nevada DMV and give a signed written estimate for any repair over $50. They must notify the customer when extra charges go more than 20 percent or $100 over the estimate, and they must return replaced parts if asked. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Reno

60Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
102Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
8Inches of Rain a Year
30Inches of Snow a Year
20Minute Average Commute
1.76Cars per Household
8%Households With No Car
67%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 60 days at 90°F or hotter. That is enough to finish off a tired battery or a weak AC compressor, so get both checked in spring rather than on the first hot day.

Lows drop to freezing on about 102 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Reno averages 30 inches of snow, and road salt eats brake lines, exhaust and the underside of the car. Rinse the underbody through the winter and have the brake lines looked at whenever the car is up on a lift.

Only about 8 inches of rain fall in a year, so it is sun, not water, that ages a car here. Rubber parts, wiper blades and dashboards crack sooner.

The average commute in Reno is 20 minutes each way, and 67% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Reno Wfo
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Reno city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Reno

Buying a used car in Reno? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.

There are 105 car lots within 9 miles of Reno, and 89 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 63 of them A to F from their reviews, and 13 get an F. See the Reno dealer grades before you go look at a car.

Parts of Nevada require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.

Questions About Auto Repair in Reno

How many auto repair businesses are there in Reno?

We list 23 in Reno, NV. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.

Who is the best rated mechanic in Reno?

Mobile RV Medic currently holds the highest rating in Reno at 5.0 stars from 20 reviews. Mobile RV Medic, Reno Truck and Trailer Repair (MOBILE TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR SERVICE 24/7), Mobile Mechanic Battleborn Automotive & Performance are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.

Are there mobile mechanics in Reno?

Yes. 20 of the businesses we list in Reno will travel to you rather than making you bring the car in. That covers most servicing, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and plenty of repairs that do not need a lift.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Reno?

Independent shops in Nevada usually bill $100 to $145 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.

Does Nevada require a car inspection?

Gas vehicles 1968 and newer need a yearly emissions test in the urban parts of Clark County (Las Vegas area) and Washoe County (Reno and Sparks area). New vehicles are exempt for their first three registrations and new hybrids for their first five model years. Nevada has no safety inspection for passenger cars.

Are any mechanics in Reno open on Sunday?

Yes. 9 of the businesses we list in Reno show Sunday hours, including Mobile RV Medic, Reno Truck and Trailer Repair (MOBILE TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR SERVICE 24/7) and Mobile Mechanic Battleborn Automotive & Performance. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Reno is trustworthy?

Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 23 listings in Reno has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Garages must register with the Nevada DMV and give a signed written estimate for any repair over $50. They must notify the customer when extra charges go more than 20 percent or $100 over the estimate, and they must return replaced parts if asked. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Reno?

Usually not. 20 of the businesses in Reno come to you, and with no building to pay for, they often charge a bit less than a shop. What they cannot do in a driveway is work that needs a lift or a press, so heavy jobs still go to a shop.

How does winter in Reno affect my car?

Reno gets about 102 nights a year at or below freezing and 30 inches of snow. Cold exposes a weak battery, and salted roads rust brake lines and exhaust parts. Test the battery in the fall and rinse the underbody in winter.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Reno?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Reno for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.

How do I check a mechanic's license in Reno?

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 23 listings in Reno has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Nevada's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Reno listings have photos and others do not?

6 of the 23 listings in Reno show a photo or logo. They come from the owner, from the business's own website, or from our own jobs for Supercanic locations. We never put a stock or AI photo on someone else's business. Owners can claim their listing free and add their own.

How does MechanicRank check the mechanics in Reno?

We call, text and email the businesses we list to confirm their details, and listings whose numbers turn out to be dead come off the directory. Nobody can pay to rank higher.

Why use MechanicRank to find a mechanic in Reno?

Because we work with these mechanics, not just list them. Besides checking listings, we run free study guides and certification exams for mechanics, publish repair cost guides by state, and give shops software to send written quotes and invoices. 20 of the Reno listings come to you, 18 carry a rating with the review count beside it, and the order on this page follows the published rules on our How We Rank page.

How this page was made

This page lists 23 auto repair businesses in Reno, NV. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Nevada repair and inspection rules from the state agency and Census and NOAA figures for the local car ownership section. We call, text and email the businesses to keep it right, and take listings down when a number goes dead.

Why trust it: no business pays to be listed or to rank, the order follows our published rules, and every count on this page is counted from the listings below. 6 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Reno, NV

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