Crosse Auto Repair

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

Have you ever wondered why some cars have their spare tire mounted on the back, while others hide it under the trunk? It's all about space-saving and weight distribution! Mounting it on the back can free up precious cargo space. But for many smaller cars, it's hidden away to maintain a sleek profile

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?      

What Causes Corrosion on Top of My Battery? Corrosion on top of a battery is usually caused by the battery itself leaking acid through a seal and around the post. The corrosion could also have built up due to a bad connection. You should clean up the corrosion. If it comes right back, it is time to replace the battery. BE VERY CAREFUL when handling a corroded battery and take preventive measures. Wear latex or latex-free gloves and safety glasses.