Crosse Auto Repair

Great! You're on your way to an important event and your car won't start! You immediately think that the battery is dead. But it could also be the alternator. The alternator feeds power to the electrical system for your entertainment system, accessories and charging ports. The battery gets recharged with any extra electrical power. A failing (failed) alternator may not be able to keep the battery charged. Most often, when the alternator fails it is due to bearings failing and seizing up. You might hear a grinding noise or even an electrical smell. There are other symptoms your vehicle may be showing as well. It's best to get your vehicle in for an inspection with a trained technician for diagnosing your vehicle's issue(s). You may contact us at 608-782-1375 or ... read more

Cruise control... almost hard to remember a car that didn't have this feature. This feature has been a staple in vehicles since the early 1950s. Ralph Teetor invented the cruise control as a blind young adult. Ralph was an auto enthusiast by the young age of five. It was at this age that his sight was taken during a shop accident, but he would go on to earn a degree as a Mechanical Engineer. Ralph would use this degree to develop several auto related parts at his family's business. The inspiration for the cruise control came after Ralph's experience being a passenger in his lawyer's car. His lawyer would speed up too fast and then would need to apply the brakes often. This bad habit drove Ralph crazy, so he came up with the cruise control as a solution to his problem. Ingenuus! Thank you, Ralph! The link below has more details about Ralph Teetor and his invention of the cruise control ... read more

Hmmm! Actually the "gas pedal" on an electric vehicle is known as an accelerator pedal. Some other names for this pedal are the e-pedal or go pedal

How do you find a great repair shop for your vehicle? Here are some ideas to consider: 1. Is the repair shop conveniently located for drop off and/or pick up? **BOB'S AUTO SERVICE IS LOCATED AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN LA CROSSE, WI 2. Does the shop offer after hours drop off and/or pick up? **BOB'S AUTO SERVICE OFFERS BOTH SERVICES WITH SECURITY IN MIND 3. Do they offer a shuttle service or loaner vehicles? **BOB'S AUTO SERVICE OFFERS SHUTTLE SERVICE AND HAS 3 LOANER VEHICLES FOR CUSTOMER TO USE AS NEEDED 4.. Is the shop clean and welcoming? **THE CUSTOMER AREA HAS BEEN REMODELED AND UPDATED AT BOB'S AUTO SERVICE 5. Is the Service Writer able to communicate clearly the problem so that you can understand? Do you feel at ease when you drop off AND pick up your vehicle? **HERE AT BOB'S AUTO SERVICE, WE WORK HARD TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY WITH OUR CUSTOMERS. OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US THEY ARE TREATED LIKE FAMILY AND THEY ARE HAPPY HERE If you have not been here befo ... read more

You may have heard about GM and Honda having started production of hydrogen fuel cells. In 2025, Honda plans to sell 2000 CRVs with hydrogen powered zero emissions capabilities. Click on the link below to learn more about this hydrogen concept. https://www.motortrend.com/.../honda-general-motors.../...