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Keep Your Subaru On The Road With Maintenance That Goes Beyond an Oil Change

Keep Your Subaru On The Road With Maintenance That Goes Beyond an Oil Change

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

When Times Get Tough - What Maintenance Can I Put Off

When Times Get Tough - What Maintenance Can I Put Off

  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

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Maintenance

Customers Can Now Book Mobile Oil Service from Quality Automotive Servicing

Customers Can Now Book Mobile Oil Service from Quality Automotive Servicing

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

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Oil Change

Winter Recovery Service at Quality Automotive Servicing

Winter Recovery Service at Quality Automotive Servicing

This epic winter has subjected your vehicle to some dirty, rough roads. At Quality Automotive Servicing we know that mountain-driven vehicles in Truckee have incurred damage from road hazards such as excessive dirt, rocks, potholes, road chemicals and the daily blast of moisture under the body. Truckee's Tahoe Donner has reported over 64 days of snowfall, so it's no surprise that your front suspension, as well as many other systems on the vehicle, have been through a lot.     Mountain Driven Vehicles Simply Need More Maintenance Mountain-driven vehicles need more maintenance and a professional team. Daily driving during weather events, on dusty roads and at extreme temperatures, both cold and hot, put added wear and tear on vehicle components. A mountain-driven vehicle needs a full-service, not just a hurried oil change. The folks at Quality Automotive Servicing suggest a service every six months to stay on top of ... read more

Two Words That Will Save You Thousands of Dollars on Your Car Repairs

Two Words That Will Save You Thousands of Dollars on Your Car Repairs

Hello this is Gary Gunter, General Manager for Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, CA. Here's my advice for safe travels in 2023. Two words that can save you thousands of dollars on your car repairs and a lot of frustration. Preventative  Maintenance. Smart maintenance and servicing protects you from unexpected and preventable repairs. This is especially true for mountain-driven cars, trucks, SUV's and adventure vans that require more service to stand up to the rigors of mountain driving in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.  We understand that your life is busy and it's easy to look over your vehicle requirements, but waiting for that dashboard light to come on could signify that damage to your vehicle engine is already happening.  The Quality Automotive Servicing team offers comprehensive, dealership level service that is a step above. We are your automotive doctor, looking deep to be sure the correct maintenance ... read more