Crosse Auto Repair

Such a good reminder for this Monday. Having some time for ourselves may come easily for some of us. While for others, time for ourselves has to be specifically carved out of our day-to-day lives. I think back to when our children were growing up. Those relaxing or do-nothing moments definitely had to be planned! It was too easy to give all the attention to the kids and then no energy to spend time by ourselves as parents. And personal time for just us, (no spouses, friends or any human) DOESN'T HAPPEN unless you plan for it! While we may not have caught on right away... we definitely "caught on" soon enough! Now the kids are out of the house and those alone times comes easily. Sometimes too easily. One phone call, text or video chatting can change all that! Love those moments too!  

Let's explore what it takes to start your vehicle's engine. Basically, it boils down to 3 things: spark, air and fuel. If you do not have any one of these, your car will not start. The 4 main car parts responsible for starting a car included: *the battery *starter *ignitions switch *fuel system It all starts with the battery! It provides the initial power needed to start your vehicle. If your vehicle would not start in these frigid temps; perhaps it was a weak battery. Cold weather is so hard on batteries and if it is weak to start with, well you know what happens. The next part is the starter. It CRANKS the engine. Cranking is different that starting. Perhaps you have had your vehicle crank over but wouldn't start. You may have had a bad starter, not a bad battery. Next, the ignition switch turns on the power to the starter. It is located on the steering column. Finally, the fuel system brings fuel to the engine for combustion. For combustion, think spark plugs, fuel ... read more

Who is this gentleman? Why is he important in the automotive world? This is Dr. C Hunter Shelden. He was a neurologist that was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1907. Dr. Shelden, as well as other neurologists, began to study trauma from head injuries. This piqued his interest in creating a safer experience while driving a car. In 1955 he introduced a retractable seatbelt that would help prevent injuries from automobile accidents. By 1968 the three-point retractable seatbelt was required and installed in automobiles across the U.S. Thank you, Dr. Shelden, for inventing the seatbelt! This outstanding neurologist went on to develop other safety features for cars. If you would like to read more about Dr. Shelden, click on this link: https://www.geni.com/.../C-Hunter.../6000000044548431304  

As I entered my garage this morning, I happened to glance at my headlights. Wow! Were they full of road spray from the recent storm! So, I went inside and got a wet rag to wipe them off. I then went and did the same for my 3 rear brake lights. For safety reasons, I wanted to make sure that other drivers could see my vehicle lights. With these frigid temperatures, I knew that my car wouldn't be getting a car wash in the near future. I figured this is the best I can do for now. If your vehicle is in the same situation, take some time to get your front and rear lights clean again. Stay safe out there on the roads

What goes with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate? A funny cartoon, of course! How are you staying warm and cozy today?