Factory Scheduled Maintenance

All Your Manufacturer and Factory Services at German Import Garage, Truckee

Factory Scheduled Maintenance Without the Dealership – It’s Easy


Skip the dealership service department for your routine maintenance and rest easy as a valued customer at German Import Garage in Truckee, CA. Our shop specializes in comprehensive  maintenance that follows the manufacturer’s recommendations and will keep your vehicle in warranty. 


Some dealerships claim that you are required to visit their service department. This is not true and a tactic to keep you around long enough to sell you a new car. Under the Right to Repair Act, any reputable shop using the correct components and performing the work to standards can perform a service or repair. 

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These are general guidelines for a European autos. Check your manual or give German Import Garage a call for specific information on your make and model. 


Every 3000 to 5000 miles: Oil Service which includes an inspection, tire rotation, and air filter if needed. 

 

30,000 miles: Oil/filter, brake fluid, air filters, inspect brakes, tires, belts, coolant, and suspension. We also suggest a cabin air filter change every year. 


60,000 miles: Same as 30k plus spark plugs, transmission fluid, differential and transfer case fluid.


90,000 miles: Repeat 30K plus coolant flush, serpentine belt inspection.


100,000 to 120,000 miles: Major service: spark plugs (if not yet done), coolant, transmission fluid, , brake lines, hoses, water pump, suspension components, and possibly oxygen sensors.


Ongoing Training Assures You Get The Best

Our shop technicians are not only the best in the industry, they go through 30 hours of advanced training each year. Servicing Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, and Volkswagen requires our shop to stay current and use on the latest technology. 


Keeping Your Manufacturer Warranty Valid 

Performing regular service is only half of it. At German Import Garage we built the relationships need to receive OEM parts and Euro-specific fluids made specifically for your make and model. 


Cars in Seasonal Storage

If your vehicle is driven only during certain seasons, such as winter or summer, it’s important to follow maintenance schedules based on time rather than mileage. Components and fluids can deteriorate due to age, dry humidity and lack of circulation. To prevent damage and ensure reliability, regular servicing—such as oil changes—should be performed at least every 3,000 miles or every 3 months, whichever comes first. This helps keep the vehicle in optimal condition and ready for use when the season returns. 


Warranty Stays Intact

Under Federal law (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act), you have the right to choose where to service your vehicle. As long as scheduled maintenance is done according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, your warranty remains valid. 


Stay in the Neighborhood For A Personal Touch

At German Import Garage, you’re not just a car, you are a customer who deserves personal service. We are passionate about what we do and will treat your car like it is our own We truly care about your experience because we want you to come back, not to buy a new car, but to keep yours running for years - or decades to come. 


No Pressure. No Waiting Rooms.

We will inspect every vehicle thoroughly, but there is never any pressure to perform work that is not immediate or necessary. We simply just want you to know the true condition, because that is our job. Our team works with you to plan for future repairs and maintenance so you can have a dependable, long-lasting vehicle. Since you’re close to home, you’ll never spend the day in a waiting room.


What Is Factory Scheduled Maintenance?

Factory maintenance (also known as scheduled or preventative maintenance) is the routine services recommended by the manufacturer. These include:


  • Oil & filter changes
  • Fluid checks and top-offs
  • Brake inspections and replacements
  • Tire rotations and alignments
  • Timing belt replacements
  • Transmission services
  • Spark plug and filter replacements
  • And more...


At German Import Garage, we have access to up-to-date factory service schedules for your specific make and model and can ensure you that nothing is overlooked.