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What are items I should have in my vehicle?

What are items I should have in my vehicle?

  If you are taking a long road trip or commuting to work, it's always good to plan for anything to occur. It is important to keep items in your vehicle incase in case something occurs while traveling. Depending on what season it is in Wisconsin, there are different items you made need. The important things that should be in your vehicle at all times are items such as the spare tire, jack, and tools to take off the lug which is normally provided by your vehicle manufacturer.  Items to keep in your vehicle for breakdowns:  • Jumper Cables • Flashlight • Multi-tool Device • Plastic Zip Ties • Wet Wipes/ Rags • Water and food  Items to keep in your vehicle for weather:  • Bug Spray  • Sunblock  • Hat • Umbrella • Ice Scraper/snow brush • Blanket • Hat & Gloves • Washer Fluid Items to keep in your vehicle in case of an emergency:  • First-aid kit ... read more

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Brakes for Breast Donation

Brakes for Breast Donation

We completed another year of Brakes for Breasts! We are so grateful for our wonderful customers to help make this possible every year. We would like to give a big shout out to Napa Auto Parts and Advance Auto Parts for partnering up with us for the brake pads. We are proud to be able to make this donation to Brakes for Breasts to help Dr. Tuohy and his team continue their research. Than ... read more

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How do you know when tires need to be replaced?

How do you know when tires need to be replaced?

  It is very important that the tires on your vehicle are in great shape. Tires are on the only contact your vehicle has with the roadway. As we are approaching the snowy season in Wisconsin, we never know what to expect weather wise. We know the first snow fall is near and this is our reminder to you to check the condition of your tires.  There can be tread depth indicators found on most tires. These tread depth indicators are not able to be seen when the tires are new. Bars running perpendicular to the tread will start to show themselves as the tire tread gets low. If you notice the tread depth indicators, your tread depths are too low and you should replace your tires.  Another way you can check the tread depth, believe it or not, is with a penny. To determine if your tires are low on tread, place the penny in your tread with Lincoln's head pointed down. If you can see the top of his head, the tire tread is low and new tires should be purchased in the near ... read more

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Free Wipers or Tire Rotation

Free Wipers or Tire Rotation

It's crazy to think that we are nearing the end of 2022! With that being said we are kicking off our holiday toy drive for the Ginger Bread House here in West Bend. Now thru December 15th, make a donation and we will give you a FREE tire rotation or FREE set of windshield wipers. Let's help make a difference this holiday season for others in our community! Both of our locations are accepting donations.   1200 N Main Street | 262-338-3670 115 W Decorah Road | 26

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Why does my vehicle shake when idling?

Why does my vehicle shake when idling?

                                                                   As the vehicle is sitting at an idle and starts to shake can be frightening. One of the most common issue that causes shaking at idle is loose engine mounts. Engine mounts are the connections between the engine and the vehicle. Other causes can be faulty fuel injectors, worn out spark plugs, or even a bad timing belt. The engine troubles may be corrected by a simple fuel system cleaning however some issues may require more of an extensive repair.  Call us today to schedule an appointment for us to inspect your vehicle and get it running in tip top shape. 

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