Crosse Auto Repair

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!  

October is Car Care Awareness Month. Bob would like to remind you of these important maintenance items to address in October (before the snow flies)! 1. TIRES- how is the tread? are they wearing evenly? do they need to be rotated? 2. BRAKES- think safety here 3. WIPER BLADES, defrosters and heater - you will be thanking yourself when the precipitation begins to fall (rain, sleet, snow) 4. BATTERY- you do not want to be left stranded in winter weather! 5. LIGHTS-- be sure your headlights, taillights, brake lights, fog lights, and hi-beams are in working order. - again, safety is the concern If your vehicle is in need of any of these services, give us a call or make the appointment online. 608-782-1375 or ... read more

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

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?