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  • Automotive Detective Work In Pewaukee

    Your browser does not support video There’s a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Pewaukee. Figuring out what’s wrong with your Sedan has a lot of similarities to figuring out what’s wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a…

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  • The Cold is here.

    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…

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  • Pewaukee Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

    Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Pewaukee car owners, Sedan manufacturers publish two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Pewaukee motorists follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are most of your trips less than four miles around Pewaukee? Are most of your trips less than 10 miles in…

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  • The Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

    Modern Pewaukee vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now…

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  • Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Pewaukee?

    Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Pewaukee? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Pewaukee – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags…

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  • Emergency Items For Brookfield car owners

    Your browser does not support video Safe WI travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee. But there are other things Pewaukee car owners can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your…

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