Stay, Play & Service Your Vehicle in Truckee, CA
Nobody likes the hassle of servicing their vehicle. It's time-consuming and disruptive to your day. But what if it could be part of a vacation?
Welcome to Truckee, CA—home to two premium full-service auto shops that turn vehicle maintenance into an opportunity for adventure.
Make It a Vehicle Vacation
If you need a break from “city service” and the mountains are calling you, come enjoy the crystal clear lakes and amazing vistas of Truckee. Both shops offer complete car care and repair, plus a whole lot more.
Explore Truckee on E-Bikes or Take "Free" Bus to Lake Tahoe
Both auto shops are located close to miles of paved and dirt bike trails. We recommend the Legacy trail that fronts the Truckee River or an 8 mile ride around Donner Lake with a stop at Donner State Park history museum. Don’t have a bike? There are two neighborhood bike shops just steps away that rent; CyclePaths (https://cyclepaths.com/) and The Backcountry (https://www.thebackcountry.com) A town-sponsored e-bike station is located next to Quality Automotive Servicing and rents by the hour. Other transportation options include the Tahoe Area Free Bus and TART Connect, are free services and can get you around Truckee, on to Olympic Valley or Lake Tahoe. In the summer public transportation is available all the way to Emerald Bay.
Over 2200 five-star reviews at Quality Automotive Servicing - Service & Repair for All Makes & Models
This well-established shop has earned a reputation for full-service maintenance and repairs. This includes the highly specialized high-profile adventure vans from Ford and RAM, as well as Tesla and hybrid vehicles. The friendly staff has won numerous awards and are welcoming and professional. Centrally located in the heart of Truckee, the clean and modern shop is just steps away from restaurants, ski shops and cozy coffee shops. Historic downtown is just a few miles east and Donner Lake is only 1.5 miles away. (www.QualityAutomotiveServicing.com).
German Import Garage, Truckee CA German Import Garage was opened in 2024 when the owners of Quality Automotive Servicing split off the European makes and opened the doors in Truckee’s Pioneer Center. It’s the only shop in the region that specializes in the European makes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen. This shop also performs work on the popular Mercedes Sprinter vans and is an authorized Tesla location. Located on the bike path to Truckee’s Historic Downtown, it’s a downhill walk or ride to great shopping, restaurants and breweries.
(www.GermanImportGarage.com)
Cool off at the Lake, River or on a Golf Course
Yes, cool—averaging 82°F in summer. Truckee is surrounded by lakes and reservoirs and boasts the Truckee River running right through town. The area is also known for a five championship golf courses. Owners Bill and Sheila Greeno recommend Coyote Moon where you are pretty much assured to see a few cross the fairway. Truckee is famous for the Historic Downtown district that might even be a little haunted (Haunted Historic Tour) and is buzzing with microbreweries, unique shopping experiences, several coffee houses and boasts a street-long marketplace on Thursday evenings in the summer
Winter is a Special Time Too & Complimentary Lift Tickets
Winter comes with a variety of activities including skiing & snowboarding, snowmobiling or relaxing in a coffee shop looking out to snow-covered mountains. Skiers and riders who join one of the shops "rewards" clubs can reserve the California Gold pass for a complimentary day on the slopes at any local resort. Yep, you read that right, no cost skiing and riding that day. Minimum service maybe required.
A road-trip to Truckee for vehicle maintenance or repairs is time well spent—you’ll not only find two of Northern California’s premier auto shops, but you might also uncover your perfect hideaway on a riverbank, lakeshore, trail, or beyond.