Diesel repair and Ram or GMC service are part of the shop's regular work, so a full-size truck from Placitas doesn't need a referral elsewhere. The shop itself is 16.6 miles out, with Bernalillo (7.2 miles from Placitas) and Corrales (11.3 miles) the nearest other areas on the route.
Corrales is 11.3 miles from Placitas; Bernalillo splits the distance closer in at 7.2. Both sit on the same route as the shop, which also happens to be where a fair amount of diesel and full-size-truck work already comes from, going by what people search before they call.
That's worth knowing before the drive out: a Ram or a GMC with a transmission complaint isn't treated as an odd job here. It gets the same diagnostic-first approach as anything else — the truck goes on the lift, the problem gets confirmed, and the real cost and timeline come from that, not a guess made over the phone.
Does the shop actually work on diesel trucks?
For a diesel or full-size truck, describe the symptoms and the vehicle's mileage when you call, so the shop can tell you whether it needs a diagnostic visit first or can be booked straight in.
It isn't outsourced and it isn't quoted as a special case. A diesel truck from Placitas gets the same process as anything else: diagnose first, then price what's actually wrong.
What's close to Placitas if the drive is the hard part?
Bernalillo, 7.2 miles from Placitas, and Corrales, 11.3, are the two nearest other areas on the route — so the trip isn't a one-off stop for the shop, even on a day it feels like one for the driver.
If more than one thing needs attention — a transmission check and a timing belt that's coming due — it's worth mentioning both at drop-off rather than booking two separate trips out.
How far is the shop from Placitas?
16.6 miles. Bernalillo (7.2 miles from Placitas) and Corrales (11.3 miles) are the two nearest other areas on the same route.
Do you work on Ram and GMC trucks?
Yes — both are part of the shop's regular work, handled with the same inspect-then-quote process as any other repair.
What are the shop's hours?
Mon–Sat 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, closed Sun. Call Albuquerque Auto Repair ahead for diesel or transmission work so the right bay and tools are ready when the truck arrives.