In 2005, the McVay family purchased Washoe Metal Fabricating & Trailer Repair, a shop that has been part of the Reno/Sparks community since 1972. We employ top quality technicians with extensive knowledge in the towing and fabricating industries. Why wait to have your trailer fixed or altered when you can have it done right, and for an affordable price?
When you have repairs done at Washoe Metal Fabricating & Trailer Repair, you can rest assured that customer service and value are our top priorities. We are dedicated to providing the outdoor enthusiast with trailer repairs and maintenance that keep you on the road and out of the repair shop.
When you have repairs done at Washoe Metal Fabricating & Trailer Repair, you can rest assured that customer service and value are our top priorities. We are dedicated to providing the outdoor enthusiast with trailer repairs and maintenance that keep you on the road and out of the repair shop.
Services
Washoe Metal Fabricating & Trailer Repair has been servicing the Sparks and Reno area since 1972. In 1994, Scott and Marlene McVay bought the business, adding their own muffler service to the shop. Today, we offer all types of automotive repair services, regularly working on cars, trucks, trailers, heavy duty equipment, and more!
At Washoe Metal Fabricating & Trailer Repair, you can add that missing piece to your truck or trailer-and have anything you want installed, whether it's a snow plow, receiver hitch, goose neck hitch, fifth wheel hitch, or brake control. You can also have a tow bar, lube pump, flat bed, utility body, tool box, mid-ship replacement tank, step bar, and winch installed today!
Just like our fabrication and automotive experts, you can also purchase products from well-known brands to help fix or enhance your vehicle. We have all the parts and equipment you need for towing, trailers, work, and fun, including lighting and performance accessories, truck body and booms, and tool boxes and storage systems.
Buick is one of America's oldest car brands, with a rich tradition of style and innovation that dates back more than a century. Though recognized for catering to retirement-age car buyers with its full-size sedans, Buick's lineup now includes SUVs and sport sedans designed to attract younger buyers to the Buick brand.
Of course regular RV maintenance and repairs make good sense from a safety standpoint, but they also maintain the value of your motorhome for years to come. Whether you need RV prep for an upcoming trip or a specific repair, servicing your home-away-from-home requires a technician with experience in the RV service industry.
Reviews (18)
Adrian Parker Reviewed By Bernie
Nov 20, 2021
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Amy N.
Oct 01, 2021
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I cannot say enough nice things about this business. Not only are the prompt to answer the phone but they were able to get me in the same week to re-wire my truck and horse trailer. I arrived when they opened at 7:30 and was greeted by two smiling faces when I walked in. One who is the owner Marlene. All the staff there was friendly, kind and took the time to listen to my concerns and cut the fat. There were no sneaky up charges and I never felt taken advantage of "just because I was a woman" . Being that this company is woman owned, I know it will be fair and honest. Shout out to the
Rik Bellerue
Jan 03, 2021
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They may be slow, but they do poor work. Only kidding, everyone from the owner on down that we dealt with did their best to accommodate our needs.
They installed a 5th wheel hitch in the back of our new 2019 F350, which caused them a little more work as it has an aluminum bed. Cost was, in my opinion quite reasonable. I would have given them 5 stars, but when I hooked my trailer up I found that the installer neglected to install the pins that connected the hitch to the rails. No large, just shocked me when I hooked up and saw 2 of the places where the pins go sticking up in the air. I corrected
They installed a 5th wheel hitch in the back of our new 2019 F350, which caused them a little more work as it has an aluminum bed. Cost was, in my opinion quite reasonable. I would have given them 5 stars, but when I hooked my trailer up I found that the installer neglected to install the pins that connected the hitch to the rails. No large, just shocked me when I hooked up and saw 2 of the places where the pins go sticking up in the air. I corrected
Clairesse Shipley
Aug 22, 2020
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I needed a part for my trailer. I had called several other stores and everyone was out of the part and wouldn’t be able to have it in stock for several weeks. I called Washoe Metal fab and was greeted with an extremely nice gentleman who knew exactly what I needed and was able to overnight it for me! Not only did the part come in the next day but they also installed it and showed me how it worked! Extremely nice, professional, and knowledgeable. Will be getting all my trailer parts from them in the future!
Deshehan M.
Aug 21, 2020
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Yuma The Wolfsky
Jan 01, 2020
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Absolutely the most incompetent business I've ever had the displeasure of working with. Their welds on my plow broke in the first week. They put a bolt through my air conditioning condenser when mounting the bumper, and didnt tell me because it was winter and they knew I wouldn't find out. They took fog lights off and didnt put them back on, never had them returned to me. Tons of hardware was left off the last time they mounted the front bumper out of sheer laziness. Electrical connections for winch didnt work in rear winch mount. I was driving from Tahoe for this bs. They even scheduled me to
Clement J.
Aug 20, 2019
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Nicole Oakes
Jul 29, 2019
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Chris Mortara
Jun 28, 2019
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Do Not Go Here!!! I had a small boat trailer axle that I was unable to get bearings and hub back onto. I wasn't sure if there was damage to the spindle (since the bearings had disintegrated), or if I was just having issues since it was my first time trying to replace the bearings on my own. Scott came out and looked at my axle and said it was bent and needed to be replaced with a heavier axle. I questioned this but didn't know, so I trusted Scott, who seemed nice and professional. He told me, he would call me with a quote the next day, but he thought it would be less than $200 for a new axle (possible
Timothy Rogers
Jun 23, 2019
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Horrible Service. was told our vehicle would be worked in within the week by owner. 4 weeks later the have not even started. I have called owner laughs
and oh yeah, forgot have it done by next wed. . I talked to other Scott who laughed when
I called to pick up and stated the other Scotty is a flake and doesn't work on
wed! H would try and get it in morning, a day later. day after that has not even started it. Scot the owner argued and said how he said everything different to me.
Well the app on my phone recorded every conversation clearly
Scotty. Very poor business practices, plus you threatened
and oh yeah, forgot have it done by next wed. . I talked to other Scott who laughed when
I called to pick up and stated the other Scotty is a flake and doesn't work on
wed! H would try and get it in morning, a day later. day after that has not even started it. Scot the owner argued and said how he said everything different to me.
Well the app on my phone recorded every conversation clearly
Scotty. Very poor business practices, plus you threatened
Ryan B.
Feb 01, 2019
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Brought my '14 tacoma in to have the exhaust re-routed to get some better ground clearance. I was able to get an appointment, they saw me on time, and had me out of there very quickly. I am no expert on exhaust work, but the welds looked very clean and the re-route was exactly how i wanted it. good stuff!
Abby D.
Dec 04, 2018
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NVplaya
Sep 05, 2018
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I went in today to ask about replacing all the rusted bolts on my sailboat trailer or at least information on the type I could use. The sale person would not stop talking about the bunks and that "any regular bolts" is what I needed. I tried to explain I wanted to use stainless steel or graded bolts on the bolts that will support the sailboat. She only told me about they only use regular bolts . I will not refer anyone here for any trailer supplies and If I go somewhere else and the refer me here I will ask about getting referred somewhere else, even if I have to drive to Carson City. Bad customer
Jim L.
Jul 20, 2018
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Brent Lindrum
Jul 18, 2018
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I would leave no stars if I could. Needed a front end alignment and a warning light suggested I also needed a pump for smog system (a common issue). They didn't meet their time commitments on the alignment or this add on fix. After repeated calls, (and no return calls as promised) they finally took care of the work requested as I left work to check on things personally and sat in their lobby while the work was done. And ofcourse, they indicated the ECM (computer) must be bad as the warning light did not resolve once the pump was changed out. (They had my truck for a week to get this far). They
Scott Thompson
Jul 10, 2018
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My family and I went to Washoe Metal because we were recommended by a friend of my father's. We were getting ready to buy a 5th wheel and go on a trip to Yosemite. However we had never done anything like this and I had a million questions. The only person that was helpful here was the girl Crystal at the counter. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, kind and courteous even though she seemed to be the only one taking care of everything. She was the only one with answers and everyone was calling upon her. I actually felt quite bad for her but she handled it all so well with a smile on her face
Katy S.
Dec 14, 2016
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Alec L.
Sep 03, 2015
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