Locate an Auto Repair Shop in reno, Nevada

On my first tank from the dealer the computer calculated a terrible mpg and I was only able to get ~280 miles before having to fill up 14 gallons. I think the dealer screwed me and didn't fill up the tank, maybe this is your case as well. BUT! The 2012 CRV's AVG MPG computer is definitely not the most accurate. I drove over 500 miles from san diego, ca to reno, nv and calculated a better MPG number than the computer. I used google maps to track my trip's mileage from one gas station to the next (Which matched the trip meter's mileage pretty closely). I calculated my MPG to be 34 mpg while the computer calculated only 31 mpg. This trip was during my break in period I had under 1000 miles on the car during this trip. I calculated the mpg once more in between fill ups and calculated 2 mpg better again. I like to record the mileage I've driven on my gas receipts to keep track of the mpg. I will have to make sure I record the computer's avg MPG as well to check the computer's accuracy.

You get to blaze a new trail when you are on the road! Ok...low beams go off and on at will. Replaced all fuses, had so much service, checked wiring, problem still happens and we can't figure out why. On a cross country trip, we spent more time in Chevy garages than on the open road! New plugs, new filters, new ignition switch, and lots more. Now the Check Engine Light is still lit, lights still go off, and now...when we add gas, the car runs rough for the first few minutes! Sometimes even stalls! The right hand outside mirror is frozen in space. But most of all...we can't run it in two wheel drive. NOISE comes out like as if we are popping popcorn! We had a complete new transmission several years ago. Chevy garage is no help...since it is all intermittant! HELP! we spent over $6000.00 on the road getting it road worthy enough to drive through the Colorado Mountains and Reno Mountains! Still not running right. HELLLLLLP

I joined the forum just to chime in about my 2007 Chevy Tahoe. I've replaced all four door lock actuators at Champion Chevrolet in Reno for a cost of over $1000 two years ago, only to have three of them fail again within a year. I am *NOT* paying another $750 to replace them again only to have them fail again so I've been driving around with no automatic door locks and WAITING to sue Chevrolet if my car gets stolen. I would not recommend spending a penny to repair this problem until the DESIGN FLAW with the door actuators is found and fixed. I have a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with over 200,000 miles on it and have never had a single problem with the door locks -- this is a DESIGN FLAW that was introduced in later model Chevrolet's. I am very angry about this issue and want both my money back for the initial repair and to have the broken locks repairs at no charge.

Jenn1974: Have you found the bullion and how did or what was the fix on your suburban. This information will help me with my continuing 2007 burb problems. My first Suburban was a 2000, 2nd was a 2004 Z71, and the 3rd is a 2007 LTZ. My 2004 has 86,000 miles, and I have not had any problems. We still have it. The 2007 was bought in May 2006, and I’m afraid it’s the worst ever. It has used oil, a lot more than the 2000 and 2004. Oil light comes on, I change the oil! 88,000 miles and now out of warranty! The five years got me. I am affiliated with a very large automobile repair facility in Reno, Nevada, and I’ve had the car serviced regularly. That’s what you do when you work in a garage. The last few mornings I noticed a puff of smoke out the tail pipe which is not good, I am told. So I asked my mechanic what is the worst case. He tell me “rings” or valve guides, about 6-8 hours shop time plus parts. But if it’s rings, he tells me to shop for a short block crate motor from GM. The engine rebuild will be expensive. My mechanic has not mentioned (as I read in certain forum responses) that there is an oil consumption test. Does anyone have any information on the notices or bulletins that may be circulating? So I ask Chevrolet Suburban owners the question, “Is 88,000 miles all we can get from the 2007 and newer Suburbans?”

Hey you new 2012 Impreza owners with the Yokohama AVIS S34D tires, what's your review so far on these tires? Tire Rack gave these poor reviews, BUT, they are all from Mazda 3 owners. We have no rain or snow here in the bay area so, I like some reviews from Impreza owners. I want to take the car to Reno/Tahoe this year.