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Five "Car Wise" Ways to Stay Safe & Healthy

Five "Car Wise" Ways to Stay Safe & Healthy

Now that social distancing is a thing and keeping close to the home in Truckee is the new normal, we at Quality Automotive Servicing have a few suggestions on keeping you and your car healthy. Healthy Car, Healthy You - Five Things you can do to keep you and your car healthy. Your car can keep and carry unwanted germs. Sanitize all the surfaces, knobs and windows to keep your family healthy. (Ask about our A.R.-17 sanitation product that cleans and sanitizes the AC and recirculating air system, as well as the surfaces inside the vehicle). Review the owner’s manual and take the time to really learn about your car; the maintenance schedule and even a feature you had no idea existed. For example, inside the gas door on the Mercedes is information about tire pressure at different temperatures. Go for a drive. Like our bodies, it’s not healthy for a car to sit for long periods of time. Issues can ari ... read more

Healthy Car - Healthy Family - No Contact Vehicle Service - Keeping your car sanitary

It's times like these that you need a safe and reliable car. There are things you can do to be sure your car is sanitary and in working order so you can depend on it. First here is what we are doing to keep our employees working and supporting their families while protecting them and our customers from Covid-19. “No contact” outside secure key drop & pick up boxes available. Four customers courtesy cars cleaned and sanitized after each use. Treated with A.R.- 17 (see below about this service for your car). We will accommodate customers with a pick up/delivery of their vehicle or we can provide a ride home. Single use pens and regular cleaning of counters, surfaces, and customer keys. Our technicians always wear gloves when moving your vehicle in and out of the shop. We have purchased the newest Dyson Pure Cool Cryptomic air purification system for the customer reception area (with virus filtration). Here are a few things you can do for your vehicle an ... read more

Team Work Makes the Difference

Team Work Makes the Difference

“We are so proud of this amazing QAS team. The opportunity for our employees to achieve both professional and personal growth and build teamwork is vital to our business and their lasting role in it." Bill & Sheila Greeno, Owners Quality Automotive Servicing, Truckee Quality Automotive Servicing (formerly Quality Automotive and Smog) in Truckee has owners who care about employee development and growth. Over the past decade, Bill and Sheila Greeno, have earmarked President's Day as an annual opportunity for the team to get together and work on personal/professional development and team building. The couple recognizes that a company culture of cooperation, growth and personal development is vital to a successful business. This past weekend, the group took the day to review the CliftonStrengths model that they have been using for the past eight years. Working with Tahoe City CliftonStrengths consultant, Susan Giacobazzi, the team dug deeper ... read more

Love Your Vehicle and It Will Love You Back

Love Your Vehicle and It Will Love You Back

Happy Valentines Day. Here are three ways in Truckee you can love your vehicle so it will love you back. Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance is the most important thing you can do for your car to guarantee it’s ability to keep taking you on adventures near and far. When you love your car by performing regular maintenance that includes an inspection like the ServicePlus Red Check Inspection at Quality Automotive Servicing, your car will love you back. Take away the worry of wondering what comes next and let QAS identify any issues or service needs on your beloved car. Every service includes a Red Check Inspection so you can make smart and loving decisions about your vehicle maintenance. Manufacturer Recommended Services Make your true love happy and build a strong relationship with Quality Automotive Servicing by doing all your manufacturer recommended services with our expert team. Dealerships will ... read more

Love Your Motor Monday

Love Your Motor Monday

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