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  • Tire Replacement

    You know you need new tires, but you’re not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you…

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  • Suspension Service At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee

      />   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…

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  • Is Your Pewaukee Driving Severe?

    People near Pewaukee WI often ask Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner’s manual, or have your Pewaukee WI service advisor at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find…

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  • Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

      />   A question for our Pewaukee WI motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your check engine light comes on get it checked at a capable Pewaukee WI service station. Many conditions…

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  • Recommended Pewaukee Service Intervals

    Everyone in Pewaukee WI knows we’re supposed to go to the dentist twice a year. We get our teeth cleaned and have a thorough dental inspection. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye. When the dentist is done, he tells us what he’s found…

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  • Why You Should Get Your Audi Serviced By an Independent Specialist

    Many Audi owners worry about taking their car to an independent specialist instead of taking it to the dealership. They believe independent service shops are going to try and sell them services they don’t need or do an inadequate job of fixing their vehicle. The truth is quite the opposite. Audi owners are more likely…

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