Watts Automotive & Driveline Service

Specialties

Watts Wheel and Driveline has been owned and operated by the Little family since 1956. We are a full service automotive shop and offer driveline and wheel repair.

· Automotive Oil Changes

· Auto Brake Repair & Service

· Rear End Service and Repairs

· Front End Work

· CV Joints /​Axles

· Clutches

· Electrical Diagnosing & Repair

· Computer Replacement

· Air Conditioning Services

· Routine Maintenance

· Engine Overhauling

· Transmission Overhauling (Duel Exhaust)

· Radiators & Flushing

· Auto Inspections

· Differentials

· Other Auto Repair Services

· High Performance Work

· Driveline & Driveshaft

· Fluid Changes

· Tune-​Ups

· Brake Flush

· Power Steering Flush

· Fuel Induction Cleaning

· Transmission Flush

*All types of wheel repair

History

Established in 1902.

Charles Simmons started the business in 1902. It’s name was Simmons & Sons Blacksmith Shop, located two blocks from where we are presently located. He started with a blacksmith shop. With the coming of cars, there were no repair shops, so people would take their cars for repair to the blacksmith shops. By 1912, Charles Simmons’ main business was repairing cars, specializing in the straightening of wheels. In 1917, Charles Simmons sold the business to his sons, K.E. Simmons and Mark Simmons. In 1938, Charles Simmons’ grandson, Lyle Watt bought the business from his uncles, K.E. and Mark Simmons. Lyle Watt changed the name from Simmons and Sons’ Blacksmith Shop to Watts Wheel Service. Morris Little went to work for Lyle Watt in 1944 and purchased the business in 1955. Morris’ son, Chuck Little went to work at Watts in 1962 and purchased the business in 1985. Chuck Little’s nephew, Duane Little went to work at Watts in 1990 and purchased the business in 2009.

Meet the Business Owner

Duane L.

Business Owner

Duane is a third generation owner of Watts Wheel and Driveline. He has worked in the machine shop, repairing wheels and drivelines, since 1990. He purchased the business from his uncle, Chuck Little, in 2009. Duane was born and raised in Spokane. He graduated from Ferris High School in 1990 and attended Spokane Community College. He married his wife, Jennifer Little in 1999. Jennifer currently manages the business and runs the office. They have two children together.