West Bend & Hubertus Auto Repair

  What is my car not starting?  When a vehicle does not start, it can be due to a few reasons. It can be due to a dead battery, lose or corroded battery cables, a bad alternator or even issues with the actual starter on the vehicle.  If the vehicle is not starting due to a bad battery it will very slowly try to turn the vehicle over. If the battery is drained down to low, you may notice that there's no sounds or interior lights that illuminate. You can try jump starting the vehicle. If jump starting the vehicle is successful there is a good chance that you have a battery issue. Signs of a bad alternator can be things such as dimming lights and possible stereo issues. If the vehicle starts but stalls out, your battery may not be getting charged due to the faulty alternator. If the battery light pops on the dash, that can also inform you of a faulty al ... read more

As we transition into the winter season, we start to change our way of life to adjust to the cold. Your vehicle needs a few things to keep it in optimal working order. Maintenance and auto repairs are often done all throughout the year however our vehicle's need a little bit more attention in the winter months. Driving can be dangerous in the winter due to hazards. It's essential to plan for situations that can occur while winter conditions develop.  Steps to take preparing your vehicle for winter:• Test Your Vehicle's Battery- Winter weather puts more stress on your battery, especially if the vehicle is kept outdoors in the cold elements. The battery serves a few major purposes for one's vehicle. The battery stores electricity to start the vehicle, keeps the vehicle running, and powers all the electrical components.  • Tires- Your vehicle's tires ... read more

My car won't start and I am not sure what happened! Bob's Main Street Auto and Towing is able to come to a conclusion about the vehicle's starting issue. It could be issues with the battery, starter, or alternator. The battery could have issues such as a low charged battery, completely dead battery, or loose/corroded connection cables. If it would be an issue with the alternator you may notice dimming lights and problems with stereo system output. Call us today if you are having issues starting your vehicle. Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing will be happy to assist you by diagnosing your vehicle's issues