2019 Car Giveaway Winner - Patty Wood
The Town of Truckee's annual July 4th parade brings history and the vibrant energy of this quaint mountain town to life in one of the Sierra's highest regarded traditional Independence Day parades. The parade celebrates everyone in the Truckee community that enjoys life in the mountains every day or when visiting. Featuring a variety of elements, including a pancake breakfast and the pre-parade 'Firecracker Mile', the parade travels over a mile and features numerous floats, parade entries, and special performances. Kids and adults from near and far line the main drag of Historic Downtown Truckee to catch a view of the action - and maybe a few candies or beads tossed from the floats. Performances from numerous local organizations, including the Railroad Regulators, dance troupes and more are spaced throughout the parade. All parade entries are considered for special awards and rated for creativity, spirit and more by a panel of local luminaries. This is the second year ... read more
WINNER! BEST MECHANICS 34 ASE CERTIFICATES, 245 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN AUTO REPAIR, 42 O'REILLY REAL WORLD TRAINING CLASSES, AND 124 NAPA AUTO CARE TRAINING CERTIFICATES. AND WE COULDN'T AGREE MORE! THANK YOU TAHOE/TRUCKEE FOR 35 YEARS OF BUSINESS. AND TAHOE QUARTERLY FOR THIS AWESOME AWARD
Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief Inc. Red Nose Day brings people together to have fun, raise money and change the lives of kids who need our help the most. Red Nose Day launched in the US in 2015, dedicated to ending child poverty, both in the US and in some of the poorest communities in the world. The money raised by Red Nose Day in the US has benefited programs for children and young people in all 50 states and in 34 countries internationally. Globally, Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion since its launch in the UK in 1988. The Auto and Tire Doctor purchases red noses at Walgreens and brings them to Truckee so you can stop by and get your red nose during the Month of May, since we don’t have a Walgreens here in town. We will be doubling the donation this way as well. We bought them for $1, with it being donated, then you buy it again from us for $1 and we will donate t ... read more
See photos of The Auto and Tire Doctor “elves “ getting the car ready for the winner, and then Santa (William Fisher, Owner of FHP, in Tahoe City CA) wanted to help some of our other families nominated. They went and shopped for 3 lucky families and we were able to have Santa deliver the gifts! Pretty amazing day.
We know families can go through some tough times, whether it’s illness, loss of a job or facing many other challenges in our lives. There are good people in our community who give so much, and deserve a break. The Auto and Tire Doctor gives a deserving family/person a reliable car each year during the holidays. The Holiday Car Giveaway is a way for us to give back to our loving community by using our mechanical skills and expertise to refurbish a vehicle for someone locally. Do you know a family who would benefit greatly from the gift of a refurbished car donated by The Auto and Tire Doctor? Follow us on twitter and facebook to stay up to date on the yearly holiday car give a way. Facebook: The Auto And Tire Doctor Facebook Page
Welcome to Truckee Thursdays! For eleven Thursdays each summer, we transform Historic Downtown Truckee into an exciting street fair featuring local and regional artisans, food trucks, a beer garden and everyone's favorite, live music! The Auto Doctor loves to participate by setting up a tent with giveaways and just being in the middle of an incredible community event. This year (2018), we will be downtown on Thursday, June 28th and August 23rd as the Presenting Sponsor. We hope to see you there! ... read more