Crosse Auto Repair

Does your family participate in The Elf on the Shelf activities? Here are a few cute ideas to try. Enjoy the holiday season! See our FB page for more ideas

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

Hahaha! I'm started to get the hang of folding fitted sheets! Do you believe in ghosts

Man! This photo is just so pretty! As you know, I absolutely LOVE October for so many reasons. The vibrant tree leaves changing color, pumpkin everything, cool nights warm days, sipping coffee is so relaxing and cozy fires outside with friends and family. I could go on and on.... but you get the idea! Hope you get to enjoy these wonderful days of October!  

This is generally true for our cars in September. Cool mornings and warm/hot days. I love this time of the year! Perfect weather for layering your clothing to last throughout the temperature changes during the day. Do you enjoy this time of the year too?