Jim Nelson Make an appointment with Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee to have your on board diagnostics analyzed. N49W22900 Commerce Center Dr Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-7113 Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Pewaukee WI who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what’s … Read more
Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Sussex and Waukesha drivers until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment by hitting a curb or pothole on a Brookfield highway or surface street. When a vehicle’s out of alignment, one or more of the wheels does not … Read more
Cindy and I had the opportunity to visit this gentleman’s private museum. He didn’t call it that but that’s really what it is, He makes signs for a living and over the years has put together this collection of old cars and vehicle related memorabilia. It was set up to look like an old time … Read more
Most Pewaukee drivers are all talking fuel efficiency right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. WI folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks. And we Pewaukee motorists all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum gas mileage. But is there something more we can do? After all, … Read more
High gas prices in Pewaukee increase the cost of living for WI drivers. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Pewaukee vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to WI news reports and automotive … Read more
It’s important for Pewaukee drivers to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold Wisconsin weather. Most Brookfield drivers think it’s cold weather because that’s when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold Sedan engine. However, heat does more damage … Read more
In our auto video today we’ll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that “modern cars are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free”. Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Pewaukee Bigfoot fans, but this maintenance-free myth has more … Read more
Have you ever had an experience like this in Pewaukee? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing! You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed on. By … Read more
Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Pewaukee, WI is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Pewaukee are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all … Read more
Some of us just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive, where you want to go or the look you’re after; there is a tire for you. The same is true about wheels. The … Read more