Category: ASE Certified
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Tire Rotation: A Small Fix That Saves You Big Bucks
Tire Rotation: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s tires don’t wear evenly—and that’s exactly why tire rotation is so important. Since front tires usually carry more weight and handle most of the braking and steering, they wear out faster than rear ones. If you rotate your tires regularly, then you…
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Trickle Charger: Saving Your Battery During Storage
Battery Trickle Charger: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s battery is essential for starting your engine and powering electrical systems. Since batteries naturally lose charge over time, especially when a car isn’t driven often, a battery trickle charger helps keep your battery fully charged and ready to go. This small…
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Fuel Efficiency: Getting the Most Out of Your Gas
Fuel Efficiency: How to Maximize It and When to See a Mechanic Fuel efficiency matters every time you fill up. Since it measures how far your car travels on a gallon of gas, improving fuel efficiency helps save money and reduce wear on your engine. Whether you’re driving around Sheboygan or taking a long road…
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Oil Changes: Everything You Need to Know About Oil Grades
Oil Changes: What Oil Is Right for Your Car and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s engine needs clean oil to run smoothly. Since oil lubricates engine parts, reduces heat, and prevents wear, regular oil changes are essential for engine health and performance. But not all oils are the same, and using the right…
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Written Estimate: Avoid the Sticker Shock at Meineke!
When your car needs repairs, understanding the costs upfront is important. Since a written estimate outlines the services, parts, and pricing before any work begins, it helps you avoid surprises and make informed decisions. Whether you need a small repair or a major service, working with a trusted mechanic ensures you get a fair and…
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Your Vehicles Heater Core: How it Helps You Stay Warm
Vehicle Heater Core: What It Is, How It Works, and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s heater core is essential for keeping you warm in cold weather. Since it helps regulate cabin temperature and defrost your windshield, a failing heater core can make winter driving uncomfortable and even unsafe. Whether you’re commuting through Sun…
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Headlights: What You Need to Know to Shine Bright
Your headlights are one of the most important safety features on your vehicle. Without bright, clear headlights, driving at night or in bad weather becomes risky. Over time, headlights can dim, fog up, or stop working. Whether you are a Madison native or just driving by, here at Meineke, we want to make sure you…
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Vapor Lock and You: Everything You Need to Know
Vapor Lock: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When to See a Mechanic Vapor lock is, in fact, a fuel system issue that can cause stalling, rough idling, or even complete engine failure. Whether you are driving through Madison or heading out to see the local film February, before its run ends. Keeping your…
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Cooling System: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Cool
Vehicle Cooling Systems: Why They Are Important, How to Spot Issues, and When to See a Mechanic Your vehicle’s cooling system is, in fact, one of the most important parts of your car. Whether you are driving through Sheboygan, WI, or planning on driving to the polls for the mayoral election, keeping your engine cool…
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Rusted Muffler: The Best Tips to Keep Your Muffler Rust Free
The Hazards of Driving with a Rusted Muffler and How to Prevent It Some of the decorative streetlight poles here in Appleton (those on the College Avenue Bridge over the Fox River) have rusted significantly and need to be replaced after 15 years of use. Because, rust can cause significant damage to how critical infrastructure…