A division of L.H. Krueger and Son, Inc., Pearl Street Automotive offers affordable automotive repair, truck repair, and fleet maintenance service to help vehicle owners keep their cars and trucks operating safely.

Serving the entire Waukesha and Milwaukee metro area, Pearl Street Automotive is dedicated to quality, service, and customer satisfaction for all work and maintenance performed on your vehicle.

When it comes to quality and savings, Pearl Street Automotive is your one stop shop for affordable automotive repair.

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Pearl Street Automotive
1401-B Pearl Street
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
262-378-4072

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With the onset of winter and the recent snow come many factors which need to be considered to ensure that your vehicle is safe for winter driving.  From installing snow tires,  having a brake inspection, and checking the antifreeze ratio in your cooling system, Pearl Street Automotive is your Waukesha automotive repair service that provides affordable winter maintenance for your vehicle.

Freezing temperatures can lead to unnecessary mechanical problems and expensive auto repairs and towing costs if you do not take the necessary preventative measures to ensure that your vehicle is mechanically sound throughout the winter months.  Often times our schedules can become very busy and before you know it comes the arrival of snow and the blistery cold temperatues.  Neglecting these necessities can result in unreliable transportation, as well as  hazardous operating conditions for you and your loved ones.

One of the most common mechanical failures during the cold winter months is that vehicles have trouble starting.  Often times numerous factors such as corroded battery connections, a weak battery, or even degraded engine oil can contribute to this dilemma and leave you standing out in the cold.  That is why having a simple winter maintenance inspection can help in preventing problems before they happen.

Although most of us would prefer not to drive during a snow storm, sometimes it simply cannot be avoided because we have to get to work, a business meeting, or to a friend or relative’s for the holidays.  Driving in these conditions can be especially dangerous when the salty slush from the road is thrown onto the windshield of your vehicle.  And nothing is worse than pushing the windshield washer button to clean your windshield and either it emits diluted washer fluid that applies an icy coat, or nothing happens because the lines are frozen altogether.  Certainly it has happened to everyone at least once and it can be very scary!  Unfortunately either one of these scenarios leave you hazardously braving your travels and placing yourself, loved ones, and other drivers in harms way.  Again, that is why having a simple winter maintenance inspection can help in preventing problems before they happen.

Pearl Street Automotive is more than happy to provide you with safe and affordable winter vehicle maintenance service to ensure that your winter driving experience is safe for everyone.

One of the many marketing tools that automobile manufacturers and dealerships  use to enhance the sale of new cars is the incentive of providing a free vehicle maintenance program.  Coverage varies greatly from one automaker to the other and can range from a free tire rotation to full maintenance coverage for up to four years.  But what happens when the program term expires?  And what about older model vehicles; is it economical to have a maintenance program for your higher-mileage vehicle?  The answer is yes — having a routine maintenance program for your car or truck is an essential investment that you should make for your vehicle.

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.