Ensure Safe Travels: The Importance of a Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) with Every Service As the harsh driving conditions of Truckee's winter give way to the promise of summer adventures, it's crucial that your vehicle is ready to hit the road. One often overlooked but essential aspect of car maintenance is the Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) conducted alongside routine services like oil changes or smog checks. A DVI offers invaluable insights into your vehicle's condition, providing you with peace of mind and potentially saving you from unexpected breakdowns or repair bills. For customers of Quality Automotive Servicing, it's an opportunity to have experts scrutinize your vehicle while it's on the rack, offering a comprehensive evaluation of its various systems. As summer travel season approaches, a DVI becomes even more critical. Discovering a repair issue before embarking on a long journey can prevent an inconvenient roadside breakdown and ensure a smooth ... read more

Thinking about whether to invest in that pre-purchase maintenance plan when you buy a new car from the dealership? Before you sign on the dotted line, let's delve into what you might not see at first glance. Hidden Costs: While the dealership may promise a comprehensive maintenance plan, it's essential to know the quality of what you’re getting. Some dealerships might skimp by using lower-quality parts or opting for cheaper fluid alternatives to maximize profits. Additionally, inexperienced technicians used for these services could lead to catastrophic mistakes, like a recent situation that a  friend experienced when her oil drain plug was mis-threaded  resulting in a blown engine in the middle of Nevada. Inconsistent Service: Despite assurances, dealerships might not always follow through on the promised services. Instances of dealerships skipping recommended maintenance items, which you've paid for, have ... read more

While regular oil changes are essential for your Subaru, they alone may not be sufficient to keep your road partner running smoothly for 100,000 or 200,000 miles.  That’s why at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, CA we offer a leveled-up oil “service” specifically tailored for Subaru. Subaru manufacturer specifications recommend changing the oil and oil filter every 3700 miles for driving in “severe conditions”.  The QAS oil “service” not only adheres to these specifications but goes beyond by ensuring that the work is performed by a qualified mechanic using the correct fluids and techniques. What sets Quality Automotive Servicing apart from a “quick stop” is the expertise and attention to detail of the technicians. Each is trained to not only change the oil but also conduct an inspection of the Subaru.  This inspection serves multiple purposes; 1.Early Problem Detection: QAS technicians are taking the time t ... read more

While regular oil changes are essential, they alone may not be sufficient to keep your vehicle running smoothly for 100,000 or 200,000 miles. That's why at Quality Automotive Servicing, we offer a leveled-up oil service specifically tailored for Subarus. Subaru manufacturer specifications recommend changing the oil and oil filter every 3,700 miles for driving in "severe conditions." Our oil service not only adheres to these specifications but goes beyond by ensuring that the work is performed by qualified mechanics using the correct fluids and techniques. What sets our oil service apart is the expertise of our technicians. Each mechanic is trained to not only change the oil but also conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle. This inspection serves multiple purposes: Early Problem Detection: Our technicians are trained to identify potential issues before they escalate into major problems. By alerting you to these issues early on, we help you avoid costly repairs dow ... read more

Time Saving & Convenient Mobile Oil Servicing For Customers of Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, Ca  As our lives have become increasingly busy and demanding, the convenience of on-demand services is a benefit that we all enjoy. The auto repair and maintenance team at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, CA has now launched Mobile Oil Service. Quality Automotive Servicing customers in Truckee, Olympic Valley, Martis and Northstar areas will find it convenient and easy to get to-your-door oil services on Subaru, Toyota, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Ford and every other popular vehicle make around North Lake Tahoe.  Auto service and repair often takes a backseat to our busy lives but driving beyond the recommended intervals for oil and filter changes can lead the unaware down the road to serious engi ... read more