Before coming to Quality Automotive and Smog, Desan honed his mechanical knowledge at one of the countries leading Toyota dealership service center. He graduated from Fresno VTC Vocational Training Center and is an ASE certified mechanic with licenses L1, A6, and A8.

Between casting a line in the Truckee river and playing soccer, Desan keeps his vehicles, a 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution, ’88 Subaru GL and ’97 Honda CRV in top running condition. With a line up like that it’s no wonder Desan enjoys racing cars.

Kevin has been a member of the Quality Automotive and Smog team for eight years. He not only has extensive knowledge of vehicles, but he is our I.T. "go to" guy. His industry training and knowledge, along with personable nature make Kevin a valuable asset to our shop.

When he’s not helping customers, Kevin volunteers and supports numerous service organizations including the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe and the Tahoe Forest Hospital Foundation. Kevin and his wife are long time Truckee residents and enjoy traveling, geography and exploring with their dogs. Kevin’s cars include a 1998 Dodge Durango and 1966 Ford Mustang. His first car, a 1962 MG Midget, still sits in his garage and comes out for an occassional spin.

Welcome our newest team member of Quality Automotive and Smog. Gary graduated from Truckee High School and went on to attend Universal Technical Institute earning a certificate in Automotive and Diesel Technology.

Growing up in Truckee he naturally enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding and skateboarding. Gary also plays bass and drums.   You might see Gary off-roading in his 1988 Toyota pickup, his first and current vehicle.

Lee has been an outstanding employee with Quality Automotive and Smog for four years. He attended Snap-On Automotive Repair School and is an ASE certified technician. He holds certificates A6, A8 and L1. He is our regions only certified Brake and Lamp Inspector.

In his off time Lee finds fishing a relaxing alternative to working on his fleet of cars; a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (EVO), 1996 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Toyota Rav-4. Lee and his wife enjoy the mountain lifestyle and have lived here for five years. Lee’s first car? A 1991 Toyota Camry in Gray.

Paul is our primary emissions specialist at Quality Automotive and Smog.  He has three years experience as a Smog Technician and mechanic. He is ASE certified with A8, A6, L1 and Advanced Emissions certificates. In his off time Paul likes gardening, woodworking, birding, photography and pottery. He commutes from Nevada in his Honda CRV. A Datsun 240Z in gold was Paul's first car.

Mark or "Jake" has lived nearly his entire life around and under cars. He has over 30 years of experience in automotive repair and servicing.  Mark is an expert on diagnosing and maintaining German Imports,  having worked on these vehicles extensively over the last three decades.  Mark is ASE certified mechanic and  holds numerous licenses and certificates including A6, A8 and L1.  Mark enjoys spending time fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his wife and family. His first car was a 1963 Dodge Polara, orange with black racing stripes. 

Bill purchased Quality Automotive and Smog in 2009 as reputable business with established and loyal customers. Since then he has taken the  team to the next level of service and performance.  He is  proud to serve the Truckee community with a shop that offers honesty and integrity in every facet of vehicle repair. Bill began his love of cars at sixteen when he rebuilt his own engine while working as a technician. Since then he has been a constant mechanic on his own vehicles, as well as managing fleets for several businesses. Bill lives in Truckee with his wife and two children, enjoying skiing, kayaking, rafting, camping, mountain biking and fishing. He drives a 2010 Toyota Tundra and 1998 Audi A4. He’s come a long way since his first car, a canary yellow 1973 Chevy Vega.