A-1 TransmissionReno · since 1968

Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

The old Southern Pacific railroad depot in Fernley
  • 5 towns
  • Data checked October 18, 2026

Lyon County towns we serve

From Lyon County the drive to the shop runs from about 39 minutes (Mound House) to about 1 hour 49 minutes (Smith Valley). Call before you set out.

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Towns in Lyon County, by drive time

Drive from each town to 670 East Grove Street (OSRM, read October 18, 2026) and population (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year)
TownMiles to the shopDrive (free-flow)Population (ACS 2024)
Moundhouse32.439 min20,478
Silver City25.640 minabout 118
Fernley35.645 min24,225
Silver Springs42.81 h5,060
Smith78.71 h 49 minabout 1,807
  • 61,680people (ACS 2024)
  • 2.29vehicles per household
  • 35.2%of households have 3+ vehicles
  • 76.6%of workers drive alone

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, read October 18, 2026.

Lyon County has about 61,680 people (ACS 2024), and households there own more vehicles than the Nevada average: 2.29 per household, with 35.2% of households owning three or more. Towing, hauling and long commutes are hard on a transmission in summer heat.

Routes to Reno

Fernley and Silver Springs come in on Interstate 80; Mound House and Silver City come up through Carson City on US 50 and I-580; Smith Valley is the longest trip, by SR 208 and US 395. If the transmission is slipping or running hot, call first and plan a tow rather than a long drive.

Drive times

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Free-flow driving to 670 East Grove Street from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), read October 18, 2026. Real trips vary with traffic and weather.

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670 East Grove Street, Reno, NV 89502Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm What to tell us when you call

(775) 829-1333