Facility Overview
Buffalo Tire & Brake, LLC is located at 1750 Buffalo Rd in Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia (WV 25033). Functioning primarily as an independent automotive repair and tire service shop, the property features a practical, ground-level open-air surface parking lot directly off Buffalo Road (WV-62). The lot layout accommodates customer vehicles awaiting maintenance, tire installation, or safety inspections. Because this is an open-air surface facility with no overhead deck structures, there are no vertical clearance height restrictions. Standard compacts, sedans, full-size SUVs, extended-cab pickup trucks, work vans, and light commercial vehicles can easily maneuver and park on the lot premises.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in the historic river valley community of Buffalo along the Kanawha River, this facility is strategically placed for drivers traveling through Putnam and Mason counties:
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV): Located just a few minutes south along WV-62, this major regional employer is a key destination for commuters and service traffic.
- Town of Buffalo Historic District & Gazebo Park: Only a short 2 to 3-minute drive (less than 1 mile) away, offering public boat ramp access, riverfront views, and community events along the Kanawha River.
- Buffalo High School & Middle School: Approximately 1.5 miles north, making this a familiar waypoint for local school sports, events, and community activities.
- Eleanor and Winfield: Situated within an 8 to 12-minute drive south, connecting visitors to Putnam County government offices, parks, and regional shopping centers.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Vehicular ingress and egress are straightforward via direct curb cuts on Buffalo Road (WV Route 62), a major regional two-lane thoroughfare connecting Point Pleasant to the north and Eleanor/Nitro/Charleston corridors to the south. Sightlines entering and exiting the parking area are clear, allowing for safe merging during morning and afternoon commute hours. While rural Putnam County does not feature municipal rail or subway service, WV-62 provides direct regional arterial access, connecting effortlessly to US Route 35 and Interstate 64 for wider interstate travel.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, easily accessible parking bays directly fronting the service bays and customer office.
- No Height Restrictions: Completely open headroom accommodates lifted 4x4 trucks, utility racks, and high-roof trade vans.
- Automotive Services On-Site: Immediate access to tire rotation, alignment, brake servicing, and state automotive inspection capabilities during operational hours.
- Wide Turning Radius: Open apron space allows larger vehicles and trailers to comfortably turn around and reverse into bays.
- Dedicated Customer Spaces: Convenient storefront parking designated for service drop-offs and consultations.
Ideal For
- Local Automotive Service Customers: Drivers seeking convenient, dedicated drop-off and pickup parking for tire replacement and mechanical repairs.
- Plant Workers & Commuters: Commuters heading along Route 62 to and from the Toyota Manufacturing plant needing short-term local stops.
- Rural Trades & Pickup Drivers: Owners of oversized trucks, service beds, and work vehicles requiring open-sky parking without clearance concerns.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Drivers dropping off a vehicle for service should pull into the designated customer parking spots facing the main office before checking in with the service desk. If you are arriving during early morning drop-off hours (around 8:00 AM), watch for inbound service delivery trucks and maneuvering customer vehicles. Be sure to coordinate key drop-off arrangements if delivering your vehicle outside of standard shop hours.
