If you're looking for an honest well run automotive repair shop then Allen's is your best bet. I have used Allen's for my FJ Cruiser 120,000 miles service and also general inspections. They have always kept me informed of the problems and diagnosis. They recommend service repairs without pressuring. They will provide a printout and estimates. John the Service Manager is the best. I recommend Allen's for your automotive repairs. They may not be the cheapest in town but you can count on their work and honesty. read more

Allen's Automotive - Sparks - Allen's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

They are incredible with 2004 VW convertible. Honesty in pricing and quality service with following updates for continued longevity of vehicle read more

"I'm going to get to this one day but when....?" Well an unfortunate tow one late Monday evening and one quick phone call to a new shop led me to great luck with Allen's Automotive. I spoke with John throughout most of my calls and he was everything in terms of communication one would want- transparent and communicative throughout the entire service process. Turns out my car's part had to be completed at another shop (which caused the delay) but I was super thankful that my misfortune led me to a valued shop which restored my car to running again! When I worked in the midtown area I had a shop that was my go to and you click through what services are recommended (and color coded by emergent or to keep in mind for upcoming maintenance) and everything was straightforward. Allen's Automotive operates just like them. I had my hubcap come off, a few days later, a call in and within a few hours, the hubcap was ordered from Nissan and ready for me to pick up thanks to Allen for making this seamless. I had this happen with another autoshop in town and they made me order, pick up and pay for the hubcap which they then reimbursed (so this was so easy!) Forever, thankful for Allen's and will be planning to come back as needed! I even noticed there was a key drop-off pick up area, which is helpful for early drop off or late pick up. read more

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent service I received. After another shop failed to correct my alignment multiple times--and even claimed I needed to replace parts--I decided to bring my truck to you. Within an hour and a half, you had it driving perfectly. I truly appreciate your honesty, ethics, and skill. You are now my go-to shop, and I will be sure to refer my friends and family to you. read more

We made an appointment to have our 2014 Ford Flex looked at because it was struggling to get up to speed. They took it in on schedule and were able to diagnose the problem quickly and provided a detailed report with pictures. We agreed to the quote and their timeline. They were on time and within their price quote. Very honest and Justin backed their workmanship with his word. We will be using them again. read more

They totally helped us out late on a Friday when we would have been stranded in Reno for the weekend! John up front was super on it getting us the parts we needed- we knew the drivers CV joint needed replaced but Phill our mechanic was so thorough and realized we had a bulge in our rear tire. They had us in and out in 3 hours when prior to this we sat at the ram dealership from 7-1:30 and they didnt even get the van on the rack to diagnose it. We are thrilled. Phill and John were super friendly and the van is running smoother than it ever has! Skip the dealership and go to Allen's! read more

They went above and beyond the call of duty in order to find the cause of an intermittent air conditioning problem in my Honda CRV. They were very helpful and accommodating all the way through the process. read more

Allen's Automotive is my favorite car maintenance shop ever. Alex: She truly makes the experience memorable. I really appreciate her cheerful attitude and willingness to talk to me about what's going on with my car. A simple explanation goes a long way in helping me understand what's going on and in making me feel comfortable about the proposed repairs. Inspection Report: Allen's will text you with a full inspection report complete with repairs prioritized for "needs immediate attention" vs something to keep an eye on. From there you can choose what you want them to address today vs next time. Texts from Skip: I'm signed up to get texts from Skip. He messages me when my car is due for an oil change ect. and asks me if I want to bring it in. Having that reminder and the ease of the text to make an appointment is super convenient. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! Jon and Will were super helpful and went above and beyond. I will definitely be back.

Did a good job on AC but told my hubby he needed 1700 in brakes and rotars. We rechecked with my guy at Big O and he walked us through why it was not near it yet. 1700 saved. Honesty is important. But maybe for AC... read more

Allens was recommended by another shop for my old El Camino. They did a great job getting it back on the road, awesome communication and excellent price. Best experience I've had at a shop in a long time and I couldn't be more pleased. Everyone there is super friendly. Will see you guys with my other cars. Thanks again! read more

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John and the guys are super cool and helpful. Good vibes for sure. It's clear they enjoy working. Fussbal table is a plus.

I'm so glad I found this place. I spent four months taking my car to other shops for a hard to diagnose stalling issue. Everywhere I went would perform minimal diagnostics, suggest thousands in parts and labor for things they weren't sure about, or just act like it was an unsolvable problem. Luckily I took it to Allen's, they are lifesavers. When I called to discuss bringing my vehicle in, John was more confident and reassuring than any other shop I talked to. They did not disappoint. They did more driving and testing in the first two days then the other places did in a week. In the end this was an issue that took a lot of time and effort to figure out, and John kept me posted every step of the way. These guys know what their doing and won't overcharge you. Highly recommend. read more

they did a "full" inspection on my vehicle and then less than a month later we discovered that my brake line was rubbing on the frame and it had worn to the metal and I could have lost my brakes. It was clear it had been wearing longer than a month. They refused to refund me the money for the inspection. offered me a credit. I would NEVER take my car there. its not the end of the world if your car doesn't start but it could be the end of the world if your vehicle doesnt STOP. BEWARE!!!! read more

We are not local and had to go to a tire shop for an unexpected flat. Glad we found Allen's Auto. The service was friendly, quick, and quality. The value was as expected for a new tire. We definitally recommend this shop for you tire needs. read more

WARNING!! Terrible place DO NOT BRING VEHICLE! Brought my 1993 Chevy here for them to replace a number of things that came out to 1400 dollars. Not a week later my transmission cracked and I took it to the AAA reapair center for them to be shocked that they would replace spark plugs etc when the transmission was clearly damaged or cracked. The guys at AAA saw my receipt from here and said I should get my money back. Surprisingly enough these shady mechanics did not even give me a dollar but drag it on for a week pretending they were going to help to not do a single thing pls. Save the time pay the extra to go anywhere else! At this point I'm pretty sure a monkey with a wrench would do a better job. Really considering at this point. read more

I have been using Allen's automotive service for years in years. They are like my car family. They also take care of me like I am their family. They have been with me through three of my cars and continue to fix my cars, keep them in good running condition, and give me guidance about my vehicles. they do whatever they can to make my life easier when it comes to fixing my car. This is my favorite spot for my car in Sparks/Reno area! read more

I've been coming to Allen's Automotive for many years now. My first car was a Honda Civic oh how I miss the maintenance prices on that car. I'm not too familiar with Mechanic Terminology but they NEVER make me feel stupid. They always break down as much as they can. I currently have a Chevy Malibu Hybrid I bought off of FB market broke down a few month after I got it but they fixed her right up. Not gunna lie the maintenance on my car is super expensive since switching from a Honda to a Chevy. But I rather pay for QUALITY work then taking my car multiple times to fix an issue for a "better priced shop" like you get what you pay for! Thank you for always making sure me and my son have a safe car to commute in! read more

I was impressed with their professionalism, efficiency and reasonable prices. My car ran better after they installed 2 new front end tires. So obviously they did a great wheel mount and balancing job. Not only that but they are a LOCAL business and not one of these "rush you through and take your money" outfits. read more

I brought my 2014 2/28 Camaro to them for a aftermarket intake to be installed, so I drop my car off and they told me they would call me when it's done it went down to Summit racing. Got a couple things and they called me saying it was done when I go to pick it up they showed me the before and after and everything looked fine I thought they were professionals two days later I am on a drive and I noticed my car is running hot which it never does. I pull over and pop the hood to check everything and these rookies routed my belt, completely wrong, routing it right over my coolant hose. read more

Great service. Won't try to upset or offer things not needed. Knowledgeable mechanics along with front desk. Wouldn't trust an opinion from anyone else. read more

I received a phone call from Kevin yesterday informing me your shop will not warranty any work since my vehicle is "custom". This comes after last week I returned to discus the following items which Kevin promised to make it right by refunding part or all of my money. When the master cylinder and brake booster were replaced my hydro boost steering was not re-installed correctly, causing the hydraulic lines to lay against the headers. I found this quickly after leaving the shop due to smoke rising out of the hood. This could have caused a fire and loss of control. If this happened on the freeway the results would be drastic for myself and my family; let alone innocent bystanders in the way of a 6,120 pound jeep. I have been shot, and blown up (twice) by enemies of our country...I do not need to die from someone else's negligence. The front brake caliper powder coat was also ruined by incorrectly bleeding the brake lines as well as the left control arm's custom powder coat. Their claim to fame is boasting about how your shop works on Ferrari's and Porsche's however, a $120,000 Jeep is respected enough to do a careful job? Allen's had my vehicle for a week yet very little was done for what I asked for. The front brake pads were not replaced as requested, nor the front rotors inspected, as well as the fuel pump replaced. I was patient with the timeline and paid my bill without complaint yet I feel completely disrespected by the entire team. read more

Great staff and reliable service. I recommend this shop. I was able to get in the day I needed servicing.

I have been taking my Subaru here for a couple of years and the guys there are always super knowledgeable, helpful and honest. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their vehicles! read more

Went in 11/23/2021 to get a coolant leak diagnosed and fixed. After one of the guys looked at it, it was determined it was the water pump. I was originally quoted $750 to get the water pump replaced so total job done. After it was supposedly done to find out the bill was $1000 due to they quoted me the job if it was for a Dodge Ram but I have a GMC Sierra. Not very happy but I paid anyway. I noticed there was still some coolant drops collecting granted much less than originally. I was told by the mechanic that was normal was just overflow. Ok so I drove it away. Noticed that the ever so apparent coolant smell just would not go away. I drove the truck the next few days more than 100 miles and still the new fresh coolant drops/leak and the smell that would not go away. So the next week I went in to tell them that there is still a coolant leak that is very apparent even though I just paid $1000 to get it fixed. I was told that it would now need a leak compression test and that they would only do if I guaranteed them to do the job. So probably what another $1000 on a job that was never fixed in the first place. That is a slap in the face really. I ended up fixing it on my own. Do your self a favor for the amount you will pay to get a half job done buy the tools and do it yourself. Exactly what I did. read more

Alex is amazing, she made our experience less painful considering the amount of work needed on my sons car for rotors, brakes & axcel seal. Very informative & excellent customer service. Repairs were completed quickly. Honest & reasonable pricing. As a mother I want my sons car to be safe on the road especially in this snowy weather, so Thank you Allens Automotive for giviing us piece of mind read more

I like Allen's, usually when I need some thing done they can fit me in within a week. I take my truck and my wife's Highlander there for repairs. They are not far from my house so I can just drop my vehicle off and walk home, Normally they will call you between 10 and noon with results on how to fix your vehicle with prices marked out and have you ready by the end of the day. Also the front desk people are more down to earth then most so it makes it a smoother experience. Thanks read more

These guys went above and beyond! A lot of shops these days won't take the bigger harder jobs. When others said No these guys stepped up to the plate. I love the good old boy shops like these. Very happy with the customer service and quality of work. I will be bringing my work back in referring others in the future. read more

Allen's Automotive - Sparks - Auto Repair Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

On short notice I scheduled to have the front struts replaced on my 2008 Tundra. The team at Allen's Automotive was accommodating and professional. I supplied the struts and they did the replacement which included alignment of the front suspension. The Tundra rides and handles better with the new struts. I recommend Allen's Automotive and the team if you need tires or work performed on your truck or car. read more

These guys are great. They looked at a truck we were thinking about buying and told us about all the things needing to be fixed. Very helpful when you don't know much about how vehicles work. The truck didn't work out but I will keep bringing my car there! Oh ya, they also service wheels/bearings on horse trailers and camp trailers. read more

My cars check engine light came on for a timing issue, and i called Allen's spoke to John and he said they could get me in the same day Even though they were busy. They fixed the problem and had me back on the road that afternoon! My car is running nice and smooth! Great Service and honest! if you need a great shop for car repairs this is the place. read more

A long time Sparks business near downtown, they do a good job for most of your auto repairs. Went to the customer appreciation BBQ the other night for some burgers and dogs and some good saison from Under the Rose. Won a gift card in the raffle. read more

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The AC went out in my car so I had a mechanic friend replace it. We needed to get it recharged and I called around everywhere. They all told it would be at least a week. I called Allen's automotive and sure enough they said we can get all done by tomorrow for you. I dropped my car off that day and it was done by 9 am the next morning! It also was a great price in comparison to the other places I called. The staff I interacted with was super friendly and helped me out so much. I definitely recommend and I will absolutely go back here next I have any car issues! read more

They do great work. I came in needing custom pipe work done and they had me taken care of that same day. Customer support and care seems like it is a big priority to them as they made sure to check up on me and their work. Will 1000% recommend and go back to them if I need anything done. read more

These guys are great. Took my truck in to switch to dual exhaust with flow master muffler and Don did a great job! It turned out exactly what I wanted. Thanks again for the nice job And fast service! read more

More then once, I have gone to Allen's for a second opinion about getting some work on my S-10 pickup truck. Each time they told me that I did not need the services recommended by other mechanics dealers. Over the years, they have saved me thousands of dollars of unnecessary work that other dealers told me I should have immediately. That is why I am rewarding them by having my oil changes done there, even though I am a low mileage driver and don't need a change all that often. However, in addition, I am going to be purchasing a set of new tires from them in a couple of weeks. Glad to see Kevin is back. read more

Professional service, they find all of my cars issues everytime. They give me a complete list of everything that is needed to be repaired and prioritizes the list by item. Saves me time and money. I never get stuck broke down on the side of the road. read more

This is probably my favourite repair shop I have been to in a while. The prices are fair the service is very quick and efficient. I was able to meet the owner and his wife. They are both super nice and love making sure their customers are taken care of and happy. If you need your car fixed or new tires then you don't need to look any further, you are looking at the right place. read more

Just wanted to Thank Rolando and the wonderful staff, for the amazing kindness and a great maintenance on my vehicle!!! You have a new client!!! Thanks Again, Tina S read more

I needed a couple of tires replaced on my truck, I tried tires plus but they were too busy for me. So I went to Allen's Automotive and they said no problem there's a little wait but we can get it done. So they worked on my truck and told me that my wheel bearings were shot and offered me options to replace them. I gave them the go ahead and they got my truck done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Allen's Automotive for your tires and vehicle repair needs. Forget those big box corporations. Buy and support local! Allen's Automotive! read more