Winters can be very tough on your automobile. Freezing temperatures, ice and snow, and potholes put vehicle batteries, tires, brakes and suspensions to the ultimate test.

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration demonstrate that vehicle crashes due to neglected vehicle maintenance cause more than 2,600 deaths every year. With winter being the harshest on cars and trucks, spring is the most crucial time to have a maintenance check performed for upcoming summer travel.  According to federal statistics Americans have more than doubled their driving miles since 1970, and most of those miles are logged during driving on vacations that are far from home; the last place you want to risk a breakdown.

At Pearl Street Automotive we take your car maintenance and vehicle safety seriously by offering our spring maintenance check-up to ensure that your car or truck is ready for for the long, hot summer.

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At Pearl Street Automotive we know the value of family, especially during the holiday season.  Often times we travel about to gather with family and friends.  Traveling safely and dependably could never be more important!
To help ensure your safe winter holiday travels, Pearl Street Automotive is extending our 10% off labor special through this 2010 holiday season.

The Importance of Winter Vehicle Maintenance

Winters in Wisconsin can be brutal on your car or truck, especially if your vehicle has not been prepared for “below freezing” temperatures.
Two of the primary culprits of automotive failure during the cold winter months is battery and the cooling system failure .

Cooling System Maintenance

If you don’t remember the last time the antifreeze was checked in your car or truck, you need to have it done before extreme winter temperatures and harsh road conditions seriously damage your car’s engine.
Cooling system failure is the leading cause of engine overheating and related breakdowns.  In most cases engine overheating during the winter months is caused by two things:

• A faulty thermostat
• An external coolant leak

Have your cooling system checked to be certain that it is operating properly for Wisconsin’s cold winter temperatures.

Battery Maintenance

Did you know that the battery in your vehicle loses 33% of its power when temperatures dip below freezing?  Further, did you know that your battery loses over 50% of its power when temperatures fall below zero degrees?

During winter months your vehicle requires more power to turn over the engine, as well as to run the heater and defroster.  A weakened battery can easily fail to start your vehicle and leave you stranded in dangerously cold temperatures.
Having your battery tested is a wise investment and a very smart winter safety measure.

Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Bring your car or truck in to Pearl Street Automotive to ensure that it is prepared for the long, cold winter months.  Pearl Street Automotive offers affordable preventative winter vehicle maintenance to ensure that your not left out in the cold.  Simply present the Safe For The Holidays Coupon to SAVE 10% off labor!

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At Pearl Street Automotive we recognize the necessity of having a sound vehicle maintenance program.  However, with the financial burden that has been placed on many people by the economic recession, sometimes vehicles are on top of the sacrifice list when it comes down to a limited budget.  In the pursuit of ensuring that everyone has a safe vehicle, we are extending our sale offer of 10% off labor with our

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Please stop in, call, or contact us to discuss our rates and schedule availabilities.  Bring in the coupon and present it at the time of your service and you will receive 10% off of our already low $70 hr. labor rate.

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Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Today the automobile is an integral part of our life. We rely on the proper functioning of the family car and seldom, if ever, make a time allowance in case the car should fail to start. We expect our vehicle to start every time, and fortunately, most of the time it does. However, the rare instance when it does not start causes the owner to forget the many hundreds of times that it started without a problem. The irony is that, chances are, the car failed to start because of neglect. A periodic maintenance program will keep you aware of the condition of your vehicle and will save you money in three important areas: fuel economy, emissions and performance.

One good example is your vehicles brake fluid. Brake fluid is one item which most manufacturers require to be replaced periodically in order to keep your vehicle in warranty. But, that doesn’t change the fact that brake fluid is hydroscopic; meaning that it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. Over time moisture in the brake system will lead to corrosion and damage to internal brake system parts. Moreover, excessive levels of moisture in the fluid can dramatically lower its boiling point. Should temperatures during hard braking, such as mountain driving, trailer towing, etc., allow the brake fluid to boil, you could experience a sudden and complete loss of braking ability. Therefore, if you plan on keeping your car for any length of time, and/or if you use it under harsh conditions, it would be very wise to change the brake fluid inn your vehicle.  However, unlike performing a simple oil change, changing the brake fluid is a much more complicated and technical task that should only be performed by a mechanic.

Other benefits to having routine maintenance on your vehicle include the likelihood of discovering potential mechanical failures such as steering components, the electrical and charging system, and the drive train.  Most of these components are not readily visible, and you don’t whether the onset of a problem even exists until there is complete failure.  But by maintaining a routine inspection/lubrication schedule of all of the major mechanical components of your vehicle, this potential can practically be eliminated.

Pearl Street Automotive proudly offers scheduled vehicle maintenance services and that is why we are your Waukesha Automotive Repair service experts.