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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Pewaukee drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your Sedan, important parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it’s a good idea for Pewaukee auto owners to … Read more
The sub zero cold is here and something Pewaukee is no use too. Regardless, its here and now we have to deal with it. I personally think winter is not complete unless we get close to –20 or colder and just see it as just another gift from god that we should try to enjoy … Read more
Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting in corners. The … Read more
If you’re like most of us in Pewaukee, you want your car to handle well. That’s the job of your suspension system. There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most common springs are … Read more
/> Suspension systems will continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually Sedan components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive in Sussex. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth WI highways, your shock absorbers … Read more
The other day one of my favorite customer’s offers to take me out for a ride to listen to a noise he is concerned about, no problem. We pull out of the driveway at the shop and drives at a steady speed of 5 mph and he says, “Do you hear it? Right up front … Read more
Today at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Waukesha area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85 … Read more