Crosse Auto Repair

Rusty and Rachel are back from their summer home! They are so excited to be back in town! In their excitement, they forgot some things they will need for the winter in Lacrosse. They are in need of hats, mittens, and scarves. If you have any extras that Rusty and Rachel could borrow for the winter, they would be so appreciative! You can drop them off anytime Monday-Friday. Thank you so much!!  

Many of us today have learned how to drive a clutch, or manual transmission, vehicle. What fun that was! And many of us can relate to much of the information in this post about clutches. When we talk about pushing in on the clutch, we think of putting the vehicle in neutral. What is really happening when we push down on the clutch is disengaging the transmission from the engine. This allows us to shift gears without grinding (IF done properly). There are several parts to a clutch. These are a clutch disc, a pusher fork, a throw-out bearing, a flywheel and a pressure plate. I had no idea there were so many parts to a clutch! My head is spinning with all this knowledge… maybe you are feeling the same. No worries, no quiz at the end. These 4 bad driving habits will wear down a clutch: • Driving (starting and stopping) on hills constantly • Making incorrect gear changes • Riding the clutch—usually done in very slow-moving traffic • Driving on a dama ... read more

Extreme temperatures can affect your car battery's lifespanHere are some tips to keep your battery healthy: - Avoid short trips, especially in cold weather. - Have your battery tested regularly. - Keep the battery terminals clean and corrosion-free. Be sure to reach out to us at Bob's Auto, if you have any questions or concerns about your car battery!  

We thank all veterans for their service, courage and sacrifices. We also say "Thanks" to their family members for their support of their veteran. THANK YOU and God Bless!  

Have you been using your vehicle's defroster this Fall? With the cooler temps and moisture in the air, our defrosters are getting the job done keeping our windshields nice and clear. The defroster is a part of both the cooling and the air conditioning systems. Both systems are used to get moisture off the inside and outside of your windows. So, if your air conditioner is not working YOU WILL have problems with your vehicle defrosting your vehicle's windows! A problem with the defrost system can most often be traced to one of the following: **The cooling system **The heater core **The heater valves or blend air doors **The air conditioning system ** The blower fan Be safe this winter. Give us a call if you have any questions about your cooling or A/C systems. 608-782-1375.