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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

Winter tips & hacks that will save you money and headaches

Winter tips & hacks that will save you money and headaches

There's trouble waiting for you out on the roadways this winter.  Unfortunately, you can’t control what others do, but you can improve your risk factor of an accident by paying attention to your own car and safety.   Here's our top 10 habits and hacks that will help you prepared for winter out on the road.  1 Save Your Wiper Motor, Linkage & Blades From Failure Never rely on your wipers to remove accumulated snow from the windshield. If wipers are struggling to clear the snow or are frozen to the windshield, the result could be damage to the wiper blade arms, linkage or wiper motor. All requires repair in the hundreds of dollars and may leave you dangerously without wipers. Don't be this person....  2. Good Tires Will Save You From An Accident You can not depend on four-wheel-drive alone to keep you safe on the road. During snow events you need good tires with appropriate tread. Sliding into ... read more

Five Reasons to Stick With QAS for ALL Your Service

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Coming Summer 2022- QAS Mobile Service

Coming Summer 2022- QAS Mobile Service

    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

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10 Tips For Finding The Right Shop For You & Your Vehicle

10 Tips For Finding The Right Shop For You & Your Vehicle

Looking for a place to service your car in Truckee or North Lake Tahoe?  Look to your local Partner in Auto Care, Quality Automotive Servicing at 11500 Donner Pass Road in central Truckee. View our "Passion Statement" at the bottom of this blog.  Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - Investment or Expense? If you were to pick between investing money in an asset or dishing out cash for an expense, which would you choose?  Well, your vehicle is one of your biggest investments and it requires attention, expertise and continued investment so that it doesn't end up a series of repairs and expenses.   At Quality Automotive Servicing we also see your cars, trucks, SUVs and vans as an investment. One that you would like to be dependable and last a long time. Our professional team works with customers on issues and expert preventative maintenance so you can enjoy your car for miles t ... read more