Readers Choice--Auto - Texarkana Gazette

Auto Aftermarket Accessories

Winners: Car Toyz and Nick's Pickup Trim & RV Sales (tie)

Serving Texarkana for more than a decade, Car Toyz is a one-stop shop for all things automotive. Whether its engine and transmission repair, automotive electronic diagnostic or bcm/pcm repair/refreshing, they have you covered. Customers rave about their fair prices, extensive knowledge and quality work.

Nick's Pickup Trim & RV Sales

Serving the area since 1979, Nick's Pickup Trim & RV Sales carries top brands of all items needed to customize a ride. From hitches and splash guards to the latest parts, they are the go-to choice. They are happy to help you get what you need and offer expert guidance with experienced technicians who can repair almost any issue and install any system with ease at affordable prices.

No runner up

Auto Body Repair

Winner: Twin City Collision

Twin City Collision opened in 1992. It provides full-service auto body work with a reputation for quality craftsmanship and affordable prices for motorists throughout the region. They have enjoyed continued success over the years, thanks to their caring and hard-working employees as well as the support of the local residents. A family-owned business, they are committed to serving their customers.

Runner Up: Wright's Auto Body and Glass

Auto Glass Repair

Winner: Texarkana Glass Company

Auto glass replacement is made easier with with Texarkana Glass Company because they care about your car and your service experience. Touting itself as a one-stop glass shop, they offer everything including auto glass, tinting, shower enclosures, residential glass and commercial glass. Their first-time customers become long-term customers, time after time, for all their auto glass needs.

Runner Up: Ralph's Glass Shop

Auto Lease, New Car Dealership and Used Car/Truck Dealership

Winner: Robbins Toyota

Robbins Toyota is a new and used auto dealership in Nash, Texas, that has been serving Texarkana drivers since 1966. The dealership is committed to ensuring customers are able to fulfill a vehicle trade-in, purchase or service needs, all while relaxing in a pressure-free environment. The new Toyota inventory can be seen with help from their sales department or their interactive website.

Auto Lease Runner Up: Orr Honda

New Car Dealership Runner Up: Orr Honda

Used Car/Truck Dealership Runner Up: Car Mart

Auto Parts

Winner: Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts ensures you get the right parts the first time. They also offer a variety of free services like loaner tools, battery testing and installation, check engine light testing, wiper blade installation and more. From basic repairs, routine maintenance or large-scale projects, you need the best part, tool or accessory at an affordable price and you need it fast.

Runner Up: Bumper to Bumper

Auto Repair

Winner: Freeman's Auto Repair

Freeman's Auto Repair customers rave about the staff's friendliness and expertise. Customers also like how the employees help them save money with auto repairs.

Runner Up: Adam's Automotive

Auto Stereo Store

Winner: Audio Center

Customers rave about Audio Center's hard working, honest and dependable service. They are described as competent and friendly. Many of their customers are repeat customers.

Runner Up: Electronic Services

Mechanic

Winner: Shelby's Service Center & Tires

Shelby's Service Center & Tires, locally owned and operated, was established in 1964 and offers honest and professional service. Shelby's is your headquarters for regular maintenance and automotive repairs. From an oil change and tire rotation to engine diagnostics and suspension repairs, they have you covered. Plus, you can drive with confidence with their auto repair warranties. Shelby's pledges superior customer service from experienced technicians with an abundance of knowledge about automotive repairs and tires.

Runner Up: Auto Tech

Motorcycle/ATV Dealership

Winner: H & W Powersports

H & W Powersports is committed to offering its customer the best line and selection of products and great prices and service. They also offer a full service and parts department and are authorized CFMoto, Honda, Motortrike, Star® Motorcycle,Skeeter Boats and Yamaha dealer. H&W Powersports offers all of the latest ATV's, motorcycles, scooters, UTV's and power equipment.

Runner Up: Rogers Marine

Oil Change and Tire Store

Winner: Discount Wheel & Tire Pros

Discount Wheel & Tire Pros has locations in Texarkana and Atlanta to serve all of your tire and automotive oil change needs. The locally owned and operated business has been serving the Texarkana area for more than 23 years. The owner spent 20 years in the auto parts industry before opening the first Discount Wheel & Tire Pros location. He helps train all of the business' employees who are excited about their mission to offer great service. They are certified dealers of BFGoodrich, Michelin, Uniroyal, Nitton and Continental tires. They offer a Tire Fitment Guide to help you find the right size tire.

Oil Change Runner Up : Shelby's Service Center & Tires

Tire Store Runner Up: Daniel's Tire

RV Sales

Winner: Shady Pines RV Center

Shady Pines RV Center has been in business since 1967, and has grown by leaps and bounds with acres of travel trailers and fifth wheels, a large parts department, 14 service bays and an RV park next door. Three generations of the family work at Shady Pines RV Center and are proud of the reputation they have built. Through the hard work of everyone on their team, they have developed a comfortable rapport with customers to earn their repeat business and the business of their friends. They explain the RV lifestyle and show parts to make travel more fun, with service when you need repairs. RVs offer new floor plans with outside kitchen, washer and dryer, bunk beds for more sleepers and multiple slide outs to make larger living space.

Runner Up: Langdon RV and Travel Sales

Towing Service

Winner: Bubba Green Towing & Auto

Bubba Green Towing & Auto offers towing, mechanic service and more. Recently, they started offering alignment, tire rotation, mounting and balancing services and new and used tires. They also offer U-Haul rentals. The business was established in 2001 and has a proven track record of helping its customer by offering friendly, reliable service.

Runner Up: Neeley's Towing & Recovery

Window Tinting

Winner: Dr. Dent

Keep your vehicle cool with Dr. Dent's window tinting services, which can protect from harmful UV rays. Window tint also protects the vehicle's interior, even during peak sunlight hours, without sacrificing visibility. Or, perhaps you don't like the way tinting looks on a vehicle you have purchased looks or you're planning on moving to a state with higher restriction window tinting laws. Dr. Dent's team also offers window tint removal services. Whatever your reasons or needs, Dr. Dent can handle window tint removal and replacement efficiently, even for buildings.

Runner Up: Texarkana Window Tinting