Quality Automotive Servicing of Truckee, CA advises customers when it is helpfull to disable the traction control on their vehicles.    "The traction control system (TCS) is a safety system that detects when a car's wheel slips and loses grip on the road. The system then automatically slows the slipping wheel's speed. Traction control became standard on every car since 2012. It automatically engages unless turned off." Kelly Blue Book When Should You Turn Off Your Traction Control? Driving in mountain weather, there are situations when you don't want the traction control system on your vehicle activated.One common situation for Truckee drivers is if you are stuck in the mud, snow or on ice. If traction control is in the ON position, the spinning tires will engage the traction control and automatically slow the slippage of the tires. This will prevent you from getting out of a sticky situation and lea ... read more

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

  Your BMW manual recommends high octane fuel. Does it really matter?  Yes. The professionals at Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee CA do not recommend running low octane fuel in a BMW European import vehicle. The potential negative effects from using the cheaper "regular octane" fuel are not worth what you will save at the pump. Pay Now or Pay Later  BMWs are popular mountain cars and SUV's for Truckee and Lake Tahoe residents. BMW owners enjoy the luxury, performance and looks. As with all performance vehicles, they cost more to own, maintain, and repair than other vehicles. Parts, fluids and preventative maintenance all come with a bigger price tag. It's important not to short cut service on these high-cost vehicles in order to save money. It's never fun to have to weigh the cost to repair a vehicle that has been incorrectly maintained  ... read more

Having car problems when you are on vacation in Truckee is frustrating. We understand how troublesome it is to be stranded in the mountains. We are here to help you negotiated your vehicle troubles and repairs so you can continue with your life. However, we are a mountain town and patience is required. Please review the following so you know what to expect.  Quality Automotive Servicing is locally owned and operated. We are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and closed noon to 1 pm.  There is a key drop available for dropping off during closed hours.  We are closed during holiday periods. QAS IS FULL-SERVICE QAS is a full-service shop providing dealership level-service and repairs. However, during large weather events and holiday seasons it may take longer to complete your service/repair.  Please review the following five items.    1. All services are by appointment. We will do ... read more