Searching For Tesla Service & Repairs? Quality Automotive Servicing and German Import Garage are Tesla Trained.

Announcing Tesla service for Truckee, North & South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village at Quality Automotive Servicing located at 11500 Donner Pass Road, Truckee California.  Your Tesla may need less maintenance, but there is a lot of moving parts that require maintenance and sometimes repairs.

Tesla recommends regular maintenance checks on brakes, including brake pads and rotors. This service can be handled by a Quality Automotive Servicing or German Import Garage technician. Other services QAS and GIG can perform include AC maintenance, suspension work and electronics. Read on.

Braking System Services at Quality Automotive Servicing and German Import Garage for Tesla

Brakes Pads & Rotors: Teslas are heavy cars and with the amount of braking required on our mountainous roads, brake wear is increased. Braking components wear and need attention. 

Brake Fluid Check & Flush: It's advised to check the level of break fluid every two years and perform a brake fluid flush if the level is low.  

Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers. At Quality Automotive Servicing we follow the Tesla recommendations to lubricate brake caliper pads every year for cold weather regions.

At German Import Garage, we sell premium tires and offer alignment, balancing and rotation for Tesla. 

Take a look at what Tesla recommends compared to our recommendations. 

Brake fluid health check: Tesla recommends every 4 years.  - QAS & GIG recommend a flush every 2 years (24,000 miles due to mountainous driving).

A/C desiccant bag replacement: Tesla every 3-4 years, 6 years for Model 3, 8 years for Cybertruck. QAS & GIG recommendation is 3 years, 4 years for Model 3 & 5 years on Cybertruck.

Cabin air filter replacement: Tesla recommends every 2 years. QAS & GIG recommend cabin air filter every 1.5 years of 15,000 miles due to air quality (dust, pollen, smoke).

HEPA filter replacement Tesla recommends every 3 years. QAS & GIG recommend replacement 2.5 years or 15,000 miles.

Clean and lubricate brake calipers: Tesla recommends every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during winter. QAS & GIG recommend the same.

​​Tire rotation: Tesla recommends every 6,250 miles or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater. QAS & GIG recommend the same.

For Tesla's with heavy brake usage due to towing, mountain descents, or performance driving, may necessitate more frequent brake fluid checks and replacements.

Tesla owners are welcome at Quality Automotive Servicing. If you have questions about your Tesla service or have a service need, feel free to reach out to a friendly Quality Automotive Servicing service advisor who can answer your questions.  

FAQ

What is Regenerative braking? 

Tesla vehicles are heavy and rely on regenerative braking. The Tesla system uses the motor to slow down the vehicle which reduces the physical wear on brakes.

Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, CA is ready to help with Tesla service. Several technicians along with the General Manager and Service Manager have all taken part in various levels of training with Tesla professionals.  Here is some of the services QAS is performing for local Tesla owners.  

HVAC System: Air Conditioning & heating service and repair

Drive Train Service/Repair: Tesla needs periodic inspections and potential repairs to the drive train just like any other vehicle.

Windshield wiper repairs

Lights, horns and other accessories