It’s Cold Outside. Will Your Battery Go the Distance? There’s nothing like a Truckee winter to expose a weak battery. Cold slows down everything under the hood and suddenly a normal morning start turns into the moment that decides whether you’re making first chair or calling for a jump. A Battery Doesn’t Always Give a Warning Before it Fails The professionals at Quality Automotive Servicing recommend having your battery connections inspected at each service. Here are other indicators to check your battery.  Your battery is 3 years old or older. The engine cranks slower than usual on cold mornings. Dashboard lights flicker or dim during start-up. Why Cold Is Tough on Batteries A car battery’s job is to provide a strong burst of power to start the engine and support electrical systems. Here are a few reasons your older battery might need to be replaced for win ... read more

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The TEAM as Quality Automotive Servicing knows that vehicle maintenance does not need to be a chore if you keep in local. Here are TEN reasons to keep it local and save money and time. Convenience: The hassle of traveling down the mountain with traffic, road delays and speed traps makes keeping service in your hometown of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe a convenient option. Loaner cars: Your Local Trusted Auto Care in Truckee has two loaner cars for customers, an Audi and a Volkswagen. Mountain experts: Mountain vehicles need an expert versed in the unique service needs of mountain vehicles. Road debris like sand and dirt, varying temperatures and a high demand on various engine systems require a knowledgeable expert. Exercise: At Quality Automotive Servicing you can squeeze in some exercise and ride our E-bike cruiser back to work, home, or on a tour of Donner Lake. Or you can use a one of our ski passes t ... read more

Winter weather. It’s a friend to outdoor enthusiasts but an enemy to your vehicle. Winter takes a toll on mountain cars, trucks and SUV’s everyday. Snow, cold, sand and ice are just a few of the high altitude elements that accelerate the need for general maintenance and repairs. The team at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee know about servicing mountain vehicles and provide services for vehicles in Truckee, Soda Springs, Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, Carnelian Bay, Incline Village and Homewood. There’s no need to travel down the mountain for service braving icy roads and becoming stuck in traffic. Every major and minor service or repair is available at Your Trusted Local Auto Care including batteries for those cold morning starts. German imports like Audi, BMW, VW and Mercedes find a home with the talented and trained Euro import experts. Popular American brands Jeep, Chevy and Ford are no problem for these pros. The shops new heavy-duty lifts and ... read more

If your Truckee or Lake Tahoe student is heading off to college and bringing a vehicle, now is the time to start preparing. As a parent of a future college freshman, I know that there is alot to think about in getting ready to send them off. Sometimes the last thing on the to-do list is the vehicle they may be taking. Here are some hints from the folks at Quality Automotive Servicing that will make your students trip back and forth to school safe and worry free. Have the oil serviced and get an inspection: The last thing you need is for your student to be seeking out a mechanic and dealing with a repair while at school. Before they leave, have the vehicle in for an oil service and complimentary Red Check Inspect at Quality Automotive Servicing. We will rack to vehicle and give it an overall look. You receive a report giving you an idea of the condition of the vehicle and alerting you to any issues. Do this well before they leave so you have time to fix any items that need atte ... read more