Crosse Auto Repair

As temperatures dropped recently, so did your car battery's ability to hold a charge. Unfortunately, some of you may have experienced this during our last cold snap. Cold weather can make starting your car difficult. The current forecast is showing some mighty nice temps through Sunday 2/2. Then more seasonal temps for the next several days. NOW would be a great time to get that battery replaced if you had issues during the last cold spell. Don't delay... better during warmer weather than after a no-start on a much colder day.   Here is a link for more information on winter battery care: Winter is Here: How Cold and Snow Impact Batteries    

Me: “putting sheets on my car so my cats don’t scratch the paint.” My wife: …. I don’t know if I’m laughing or crying. Have a super Tuesday everyone

What does it take for your vehicle's engine to start each time you crank the key or push that modern START ENGINE button? Basically, it boils down to 3 things: SPARK, AIR and FUEL. If you do not have any one of these, your car will not start. The 4 main car parts responsible for starting a car included: *the battery *a starter *an ignition switch *the fuel system It all starts with the battery! It provides the initial power needed to start your vehicle. If your vehicle does not start in frigid temps; perhaps it has a weak battery. Cold weather is so hard on batteries and if it is weak to start with, well you know what happens. The next part is the starter. It CRANKS the engine. Cranking is different that starting. Perhaps you have had your vehicle crank over but wouldn't start. You may have had a bad starter, not a bad battery. Next, the ignition switch turns on the power to the starter. It is located on the steering column. Finally, the fuel system brings fuel to the eng ... read more

Hmmm... Winter is not my favorite time of the year, but I do like the seasonal changes. Just have to enjoy the snow and activity from the inside looking out. What's your opinion of winter? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks!  

Baby it's COLD outside! What are you putting in your cup to stay warm today? I've already had a large coffee with sugar-free hot chocolate! Ready for cup 2! Stay warm out there!