European & Japanese Experts
Shop stories, service tips, and import repair insights from Nelson’s Automotive.
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Gas Savings In Pewaukee: Sharpen Your Pencil
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…
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Battery Basics For Pewaukee
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…
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Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
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…
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How Your Check Engine Light Works
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…
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Introduction to Diesels for Wisconsin locals
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…
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Selecting New Tires and Wheels
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…
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