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Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Pewaukee WI
Nowadays, everyone in Pewaukee, WI is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Waukesha area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old…
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Hey Pewaukee Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Pewaukee? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you…
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Ethics of Automotive Repair in Pewaukee
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Pewaukee automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either. Unfortunately, every profession in Pewaukee has some bad actors that hurt…
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Following Recommended Intervals
If you’re reading this article, then you are probably a WI driver that cares about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You…
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Check Engine Light
Did you know that today’s cars carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the last decade or so, computers have been controlling about 85% of…
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Wheel Balancing
So you love our job, and your family life is great: You have achieved balance. But can you the same for your wheels? You can tell if your tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibration in the steering wheel. If…
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