Jim Nelson We just performed another Groupon, Total Vehicle Care Package and our customers comment was that he originally thought he was taking really good care of his vehicle until having us go through it. He was very surprised to find that the place that had been changing the oil on his higher mileage 2002 Tahoe had … Read more
When I was a kid in Pewaukee, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it’s about time to get into Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need … Read more
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn’t seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember, because it is a long list, but your service center at … Read more
No one near Pewaukee, WI likes high fuel prices. But if one good thing has come about, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive, so it makes … Read more
Let’s talk about deciphering the auto service menu. Pewaukee, Brookfield, Waukesha and Sussex WI service centers like Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee have a list of the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Let’s go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning service. … Read more
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Pewaukee. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar- we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive … Read more
Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer… The average American commuter in WI spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the … Read more
At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But our WI friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in … Read more
Today Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in WI are confused as much as they don’t realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions about the fluids in … Read more
Tires do a lot of work. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With such critical work to do, you want your tires to do their … Read more