Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee recently hosted a group of Seniors and Juniors from Truckee High School who are enrolled in the new "Adulting" class. They visited the shop to learn essential car safety and maintenance skills. Courtney Shalvis, their teacher and the creator of this elective course, organized the visit. The aim was to help students grasp basic car knowledge, such as locating the hood release, finding the oil dipstick, and checking fluid levels. During their session with Jody Cilmi, a technician at Quality Automotive Servicing, the students also received guidance on trip preparation. They learned what to inspect before embarking on a long road trip. Initially, the students were shy and reserved. However, as the class progressed, they grew more comfortable, interested, and actively participated in discussions. Gary Gunter, the General Manager at Quality Automotive Servicing, noted the positive transformation in the students' attitude towards the sub ... read more

  Gas Prices are at an all-time high. Get better gas mileage with maintenance. These are challenging times in Truckee and Lake Tahoe.  Rising costs for pretty much everything effects your wallet and your budget. While it may be tempting to cut corners to save money by deferring vehicle maintenance or finding a "discount" repair, Quality Automotive Servicing wants to highlight the potential pitfalls in doing this and what you gain by keeping current with service.   You can prevent expensive repairs with preventative maintenance:    Putting off regular maintenance or using a discount Big Box shop might seem like a cost-saving measure, but it can lead to unforeseen and costly repairs. Comprehensive and regular maintenance acts as a preventive measure, ensuring that your vehicle is reliable and is able to withstand mountain driving conditions. You can avoid damage to you vehicle and it ... read more

  As summer approaches, Truckee & Lake Tahoe drivers are preparing for road trips. Here is some advice from your trusted local auto repair and maintenance experts at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee CA.   Is Your Vehicle Up For the Challenge? When it comes to driving on mountain roads with a heavily loaded vehicle or one that is towing a trailer, it is important to prepared for the extra stress placed on your engine and components. Let the experts at Quality Automotive Servicing located at 11500 Donner Pass Road in Truckee help you and your vehicle be up for the challenge.   Whether you're headed out locally with your boat or planning on putting down some miles towing a trailer, your truck, SUV or adventure van will benefit from some preventative measures and a​ checkup to ensure that it is "tow ready" and in good condit ... read more

    At Quality Automotive Servicing located in Truckee, California on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, we are celebrating freedom of the road in naming this travel season the Summer of Freedom.   We are a full-service shop with professional mechanic technicians that will help you find solutions to your vehicle issues through active preventative maintenance, diagnostic service and repairs. All so you can confidently get out on the road this summer.   ANNOUNCING MOBILE OIL SERVICE COMING SUMMER OF 2022   Announcing the ultimate convenience for our local loyal customers at Quality Automotive Servicing; to-your-door mobile service. This service is available to customers who are members of the free Red Check Club and live in the service area. We will launch this service with the basic oil service as part of the 3/six maintenance menu. Do you want to be a member ... read more

Spark plugs, wires, distributor caps and rotors break down and fail over time due to exposure to moisture, oil, grease and under hood temperatures that can reach as much as 550 to 700 degrees. Worn spark plugs require higher voltage, forcing the ignition module and coil to produce increasingly higher and higher voltages to overcome the resistance. This breaks down the spark plug wire's insulation causing the ignition module and coil to produce even more voltage, creating even higher temperatures within them. The increased resistance weakens transistors and electrical insulation within modules, coils and computers, resulting in intermittent and premature failure. For maximum fuel economy and peak engine performance, your spark plugs should be replaced every 30 months or 30,000 miles, unless your vehicle is equipped with 100,000-mile platinum tipped spark plugs. Vehicles 15+ years old are more likely to have standard plugs with approximate life expectancy of 12,0 ... read more