European & Japanese Auto Repair in Pewaukee
European import repair specialists in Pewaukee.
Nelson’s Automotive works on all makes and models, with deep experience in European vehicles since 2009. Call for diagnostics, maintenance, tires, inspections, and repair guidance from a Pewaukee shop built on repeat customers.
Services
What does Nelson’s Automotive repair?
Nelson’s is a full-service automotive repair shop for maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, tires, inspections, and emissions-related repair work.

Diagnostics
- Check engine lights and warning messages
- Computer diagnostics and electrical testing
- Complete engine performance checks
- Tune-up and drivability guidance
Maintenance
- Oil changes and fluid service
- Minor and major services, including 30K, 60K, and 90K-style intervals
- Factory-recommended maintenance and BG products
- Hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance inspections
Repair
- Brake repair and inspections
- Engine repair and transmission service
- Exhaust, steering, and suspension work
- Air conditioning and drivability repairs
Tires & inspections
- Tires, alignments, and tire wear inspections
- Yearly steering and suspension checks, especially after Wisconsin potholes
- Pre-purchase and maintenance inspections
- Overall look-over by a trained technician before small problems become “fix what is falling off” repairs
Vehicles
So Many Makes to Service.
European, Japanese, Asian, domestic, and the interesting stuff in between. Nelson’s works on the makes local drivers actually bring through the door.
Do not see yours? Call us. We service more than fits on the wall.



Real inspections, maintenance planning, and repair work inside the Pewaukee shop.
Why drivers choose Nelson’s
Trust is the main repair.
Many new customers arrive saying they do not know who they can trust. Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee depends on repeat business from satisfied customers, and those return visits reflect the shop’s commitment to performing service and repair correctly.
The Three Kinds of Auto Repair
There are different ways to approach auto repair. Dealerships often follow the factory maintenance schedule, which can be useful, but may not always be focused on helping you keep the vehicle for the longest practical life. Some shops mainly repair what is already broken or falling off.
Nelson’s Automotive is a maintenance-minded repair shop. Our goal is to help you get as many safe, reliable miles out of your vehicle as possible. That means looking beyond today’s repair, watching for wear patterns, explaining what needs attention now, and helping you plan for what may be coming later.
We want you to replace your vehicle when you decide it is time, not because an avoidable repair or missed maintenance item forced the decision.
From routine oil changes to check engine light diagnosis, complete engine work, transmission service, tires, and pre-purchase inspections, Nelson’s works to give the vehicle the right attention without turning a repair visit into a hassle.
Shop expertise
Recent repair stories and service advice.
The blog acts as proof: real service stories, diagnostic examples, maintenance explanations, and local shop updates that help search engines and AI systems understand Nelson’s Automotive as a Pewaukee import repair authority.
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Precision Repair for Your Audi R8: Addressing Oil Pump Drive Shaft O-Ring Leaks at Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee
Owning a 2012 Audi R8 Quattro Coupe with its exhilarating V10-5.2L (BUJ) engine is a statement of passion for performance and engineering excellence. This high-performance machine, with its 423 horsepower, is designed to thrill, but even the finest vehicles require meticulous care to maintain their peak condition. At Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, we recently had…
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Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Tackles Timing Chain Actuator Issue on a 2015 Mercedes GL450 with 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
When a 2015 Mercedes GL450 rolled into Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, it came with a telltale sign of trouble: a rattling noise at startup. This luxury SUV, powered by a robust 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine, is built for performance and refinement. The team at Nelson’s quickly diagnosed the issue—a worn timing chain actuator—and got to…
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Engine Replacement Spotlight: Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Rescues a 2018 Porsche Macan from Catastrophic Engine Failure
The 2018 Porsche Macan is a compact luxury SUV that masterfully blends sporty performance with everyday practicality, making it a standout in Porsche’s lineup. Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine—found in the Macan S and GTS trims—this vehicle delivers an exhilarating driving experience with 340 horsepower (or 348 hp in the GTS) and 339…
Appointment & contact
Call Nelson’s Automotive before the repair gets worse.
Located at N30W22383 Green Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072. 1st building west of the tracks, south side of Green Rd. Open Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Fast answers for common searches
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