Truckee Auto Repair

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.”That's why a regular brake inspection is on every TRUCKEE driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems.Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc in TRUCKEE right away. Here are some symptoms for TRUCKEE drivers to watch for: Low or spongy brake pedal Hard brake pedal A brake warning light that stays on Constantly squealing or grinding brakes Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes If you are experiencing any of these, it's time to get your brakes checked. Talk to your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc .There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor tha ... read more

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the TRUCKEE area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibility…It's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. Nighttime driving has the effect of reducing 20/20 vision to the equivalent of 20/50 vision. What you could clearly see at 50 feet in daylight can't be seen until you are just 20 feet away at night.Too make sure your headlights are giving you the greatest visibility, visit us at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc, located at 12000 PIONEER TRL, TRUCKEE, CA 96161. Please give us a call to make an appointment: 5305872178.Accident avoidance is dependent on reaction time. Reaction time deteriorates measurably in low light conditions. One thing we can do to improve visibility is to make sure our headlights are as bright as they can poss ... read more

People near TRUCKEE, CA, often ask The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your TRUCKEE, CA, service advisor at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often a surprise to people – there are actually two service schedules.One is the regular schedule and the other is the severe service schedule. Service intervals are shorter on the severe service schedule. When asked, most folks in TRUCKEE will say that their driving is normal and that the 'regular' schedule probably applies to them. 'Severe service' sounds pretty extreme – 'I don't drive like that.'Well, here is what the manufacturers say constitutes severe driving conditions; you can draw your own conclusions. Most of your trips are less than four miles (six and a half kilometers). Most of your trips are less than ten miles (16 km) and outside temp ... read more

There are so many tire choices in the TRUCKEE area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most TRUCKEE area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly and knowledgeable The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc tire professional. He'll help you sort through the choices.Here are some of the issues you'll talk about: One is size – you know, all those numbers on the side of the tire. The right size is . All new vehicles are required to have stability control which, along with other important safety systems, is calibrated to work with specific tire sizes. Your TRUCKEE tire professional can help stay within manufacturer's specifications or program a different tire size into your vehicle's computer.And you'll want to discuss how and where you drive to determine the type of tire you need: summer, winter,  all season ... read more