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

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!  

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 don't need to let shifting issues interfere with your driving trips any longer – trust our team to make those shifting issues a thing of the past and get your vehicle back on the road smoothly and safely! Give us a call! 608-782-1375.