Crosse Auto Repair

Are you a New Year Resolution type of person? How about making ONE resolution for your vehicle? You read that right... a resolution for your vehicle (times the # of vehicles you own). I have an idea that is really simple and easy to do. Follow these 4 steps for each of your vehicles on a WEEKLY basis. That's it... just once a week! 1. Check the tire pressure--- In winter months they are going to read lower than recommended so be sure to check them after the car has been driven a few miles. After you get home from work or running errands, would be a great time. 2. Check your hoses for cracks, dry or brittle material. 3, Top off your coolant and washer fluid 4. Check your oil. Running extremely low or out of oil is setting your vehicle's engine up for failure. At the very least check the Bob's Auto Service oil change sticker in the upper left corner of your windshield. This will tell you about when your next oil change is due. Now this is a super easy and quick way to keep ... read more

What does this holiday shopping season and auto repair services have in common? Do you have family members, co-workers, friends or neighbors that have their auto repair services completed at Bob's Auto Service? The answer is Bob's Auto Gift Certificate(s)! Are you wondering what to get someone that seems to have everything they need? The answer is Bob's Auto Gift Certificate(s)! These certificates can be made out in an amount of your choice. They are good for 12 months from date of purchase.    

Signs you may need a new battery: 1. Engine not starting or slow to start- check your connections are tight 2. Erratic or low voltage from the battery- vehicle acts differently and pattern is inconsistent. 3. Corrosion-check for a greenish-grey crumbly buildup on the connections 4. Physical Damage-cracked case or other damage, loose connections can damage the inside of the battery. 5. Age- because batteries go through extreme temperatures, the average battery will need to be replaced every 3 years. Please check your battery/batteries now while the weather is unseasonably warm this week! Trust me, you don't want to be caught off guard and have to replace your battery under less-than-ideal conditions.  

What type of tools do our techs use to do repairs? Here is just a sample of some of the common tools that are used on a regular basis. Our guys work hard to do repairs and maintenance on your vehicles with a little help from some specialized tools, of course.    

Many of us don't think twice about the type of brakes we have on our vehicles. We easily push on them, and we stop or slow down. Pretty simple BUT having power brakes is like having a self-propelled lawn mower! Without a self-propelled motor to propel us forward while mowing the lawn it would be almost impossible to mow our grass and still be alive when done! Can you imagine if your vehicle did not have power brakes? Just the thought of how much pressure you would have to apply just to stop would be incredible! Almost impossible to drive at highway and interstate speeds and still be alive after just one trip! Feeling very thankful for my self-propelled lawn mower and my power brakes on my car! The link below shows an animation of power brakes and some detailed information on power brakes. Just click below: https://bobsautoservi ... read more