Crosse Auto Repair

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!  

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.  

How good of shape is your daily-driver in? Have you been thinking about getting a different vehicle before winter gets here? At Bob's Auto we offer Pre-Purchase Inspections. We will do a complete inspection of the vehicle you are considering buying. Just like all our inspections, it will be sent to your email with pictures of anything we are concerned about. THIS IS A GREAT VALUE FOR ONLY $58!  

My speedometer broke yesterday! Now what do I do? Even though this is an uncommon repair; it does happen. First of all, yes, you can still drive your car but be aware of your speed. Are you keeping up with the vehicles around you? Are you passing more people than usual? Are more people passing you than usual? Secondly, check the fuse that controls the speedometer, the instrument cluster fuse. If this is ok, then your best bet is to call us at Bob's Auto to have one of our skilled techs take a look. We will check things like the instrument cluster, wheel speed sensor, wiring (rodents are horribly cruel to auto wiring) or a faulty ECU (electrical control unit). Stay safe out there!