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CHARLIE'S RIM REPAIR

Charlie's Rim Repair was founded in 2017 by Charles McReynolds — a Master-certified automotive technician with over 45 years of experience in the trade. Charlie was a pioneer in his field, developing his own repair methods and fabricating specialized tools that still set the standard for our work today. He built this business on three principles: do the job right, be honest with every customer, and never compromise on safety.

When Charlie retired, Devin stepped in — not simply to keep the business running, but because he genuinely believed in what Charlie had built. Trained and personally certified by Charlie himself, Devin was drawn to the business by the same values that earned it its reputation.

Under new ownership, Charlie's Rim Repair is also a community investment. At a time when automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the workforce, Devin believes deeply in the enduring value of skilled trades — and in creating real opportunities for the next generation to learn them. We proudly employ and mentor young welders and automotive technicians who want to do meaningful work with their hands and serve their local community. That tradition of craft is something Charlie started. We intend to carry it forward.

Your Technicians

DEVIN Owner

DANNY Lead Technician

Certified Technicians

Welding & Rim Repair Certifications

Precise and Knowledgeable Service

We are here to help you safely and efficiently

Locally Owned & Operated

Est. 2017 — continuing a legacy of quality and honesty

Est. 2017
Founded in Modesto
World-Class Rim Machines
Certified Technicians
80 mile
Service Radius

OUR MISSION

Charlie's Rim Repair gives drivers in the Central Valley access to proper rim repair — no risky shortcuts, ever. The difference is most visible in our crack repair process, which includes machining of the inner sealing surfaces after welding. Most shops skip that step. We don't, because it's the safe way to do it.

We will go the extra mile to help people get a replacement rim or fix the one they have.

We service local tire stores and car dealerships within an 80-mile radius who trust the quality of our work.

If your rim can't be repaired safely, we will tell you honestly and help you find what you need. That's the business standard.

Why We're Different

WHAT SETS US APART

WORLD-CLASS MACHINERY

We're the only repair shop in the Central Valley with a lathe for machining/ truing rims in addition to a steel rim straightener, CNC machine, and computer-controlled hydraulic straightener.

HONEST ASSESSMENT

If your rim can't be safely repaired, we'll inform you — even if it costs us the job. Rims with multiple cracks, for example, cannot be repaired safely and need replacement. We'll help you find one.

SAFETY FIRST

Our goal is to provide a quality repair or replacement and get you back on the road safely.

EXPERIENCE THE CHARLIE'S DIFFERENCE

Come see us at 1641 Princeton Ave. Suite 16 in Modesto, or text photos to (209) 598-5202 for a free estimate.