West Bend & Hubertus Auto Repair

How Preventive Maintenance Can Help You Save Money on Gas  With gas prices continuing to stay high, many drivers are looking for ways to get more miles out of every gallon. While fuel costs may be out of your control, how efficiently your vehicle runs are something you can controland it starts with proper maintenance.  Keeping up with routine service not only helps prevent costly repairs, but it can also significantly improve your fuel economy over time.  Why Maintenance Matters for Fuel Efficiency  When your vehicle isn’t properly maintained, it has to work harder to perform. That extra strain means more fuel consumption, which leads to more frequent trips to the gas station. Simple maintenance can make a noticeable difference in how far your vehicle can go on a full tank.  Easy Ways to Improve Your MPG  1. Stay on Schedule with Oil Changes  Clean oil helps your engine parts move easily so ... read more

Summer in Wisconsin means warm weather and high humidity, which can be tough on your vehicle's cooling system. It's important to keep your car's cooling system in good shape to prevent overheating and expensive repairs. We know it can be really frustrating when your air conditioning doesn't work on hot days. However, please don't use Freon kits from local stores. These kits can make repairs more expensive. Most Freon cans have Stop Leak, which can clog your A/C system. The Stop Leak is meant to fix leaks, but it often ends up blocking all the A/C parts, leading to more extensive and costly repairs. If you feel like your A/C is not working properly give us a call! At Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing we’re here to help keep your vehicle in great running condition all year around! Stay cool on the road this summer

  As you get ready to plan those trips for Memorial Day Weekend that is fast approaching; do not wait until then to try your air conditioning systems! If you turn your A/C on and it’s not blowing cold, find out before it’s needed! The vehicle’s A/C system could be blowing warm air due to several possible causes.      Low Refrigerant Levels: The most common reason for an AC system not blowing cold air is low refrigerant levels. The refrigerant is what cools the air that is circulated into the cabin of the car. If there's a leak anywhere in the AC system, the refrigerant level can drop, resulting in warm air. Faulty Compressor: The compressor is the heart of your vehicle's air conditioning system. It circulates the refrigerant necessary for heat exchange through the system's components. If the compressor is not working properly, it won't be able to pump the refrigerant through the system effectively. Clogged or Dirty Condenser ... read more

                                                         Most vehicles have a recirculation button with the air conditioning controls in their cars. You may be questioning on when to use it; let's tell you when!  The best time to use the circulation button is during the summer on very hot days. The circulation button takes the air from inside the vehicle and recirculates it in the cab of the vehicle instead of pulling the hot air from outside. When it is very hot outside and the recirculation button is not on, it is pulling the hot air from outside and trying to cool it. When the recirculation button is on, it pulls the cooler air from inside. Using the recirculation function will help keep the car cooler and keep the wear and tear down on your air conditioning system. If the vehicle has been sitting in direct sunlight it is b ... read more

A/C Condenser Replacement    Spring is here! Soon we will be using our vehicle's A/C Systems. Don't forget to do an A/C tune up before it's too late. The A/C system gets a thorough system cleaning which includes the systems' evaporator and condenser coils. Our mechanics will also check the system for leaks. Also, making sure the system is using the correct amount of refrigerant. The blower motor, belts and other moving parts will be inspected for wear. The system will be checked to make sure it is safe and efficient. We know there is nothing better than having cold blow on a hot summer today. Call us today to schedule your A/C tune up!