When was the last time you checked your oil? If you had to think about it, it’s probably time! Most people who get regular oil services don’t check their oil level. I’m here to tell you that all vehicles use oil differently and some models like Subaru may run dangerously low on oil between changes. Know that many vehicles burn oil on a regular basis and depending on how much you drive, where you drive, and how long in between oil services you go, you may need to check your oil to avoid damaging your engine. If you drive a European Import like BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Volkswagen you need to be especially aware that you and your service provider are using the correct “specialty” oil. Your engine runs off the oil we put into it, the same way our bodies use water to hydrate us. So what happens to our body when we get dehydrated? We get sluggish, worn down and don’t function efficiently. The same thing happens with o ... read more

You may have heard that we have changed our name to Quality Automotive Servicing. We want everyone to know that above all else we perform top quality servicing and repairs for your car, truck, SUV, and Sprinter Van. QAS is your dealership alternative for manufacturer services (30K, 60K 90K), oil service, maintenance and repairs. We've changed our name, but we haven't changed the quality service we provide for our customers. And we still perform smog checks and DMW paperwork process daily. Here are a few successful companies that have gone through a name changed to become successful companies. BackRub - Google Brad's Drink - Pepsi Blue Ribbon Sports - Nike DriveUrSelf - Hertz AuctionWeb - Ebay Pete's Super Submarines - Subway Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo - Sony Datsun - Nissan

If you’ve purchase a car and have been told that it has “lifetime fluids” know that this does not mean that you never have to change the fluids. The term “lifetime fluids” is not what it appears. This is a “tricky” term invented by the car manufacturers to imply that the various fluids in your vehicle don’t need changing. The car dealerships use this wording to sell you a car that they say has a “low cost of ownership” or is “maintenance free”. There is nothing further from the truth. Here’s the hard fact; we diagnosis vehicles every day that have vehicle problems related to dirty fluids. Many have only been seen at dealerships and most all are issues that could have been avoided with regular service attention at an independent repair shop. An independent shop like Quality Automotive Servicing will have your best interest in mind and share your vision of keeping your car on the road for a long time. It ... read more

Truckee High School students lined the streets today as part of a nationwide effort to demand "action" on climate change. We thought we would take this opportunity to list the CarMax list of their best choices for hybrid vehicles. The team at Quality Automotive Servicing is preparing for the increase in hybrid vehicles in our town. To add to our expertise on servicing hybrid vehicles, two of our technicians are attending two-days of advanced training on servicing hybrids like the popular Toyota Prius and models from Honda, Lincoln, Hyundai, Chevy, GMC, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, BMW, VW, Porsche and Mercedes. Hybrid vehicle owners can count on QAS to be the best choice for local hybrid service. What will your next vehicle be; gas, hybrid or electric? 15. Honda Civic Hybrid 14. Honda CR-Z ... read more

Vehicle maintenance and repairs just became a whole lot more fun at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee when you adventure out on their courtesy cruiser e-bike. Adventure #1 is the Donner Lake Loop, an approximate 8 mile loop that is easy to accomplish, especially on a comfy e-bike. With a new shop location on Donner Pass Road, it’s a breeze to hop on over to Donner Lake where there is a designated bike trail and flat terrain. Stop at a dock, drop in for ice cream at Truckee Ice Creamery, drop off at Shoreline Park or play tennis at West End beach. Continue around the lake and the road eventually takes you in the back pedestrian entrance to Donner State Park. On the way out of the park, check the “new” state park museum which has free entry. The bike comes with a lock, so feel free to secure it and venture out on the interpretive trail along Donner Creek, a beautiful walk with wildflowers in the spring. If you’re up for the “assisted” climb ... read more