Is your car ready for winter?
Get the battery tested before the cold hits. Pack a blanket, shovel, cat litter, boots, flashlight, scraper, flares and a phone charger. And make sure your wipers aren't frozen to the glass before you turn them on.

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Honest, friendly car and truck repair in Wausau. We take the time to explain what your vehicle needs — and what it doesn't — so you can drive a safe, dependable, long-lasting car.
Not sure we handle it? Give us a call. We'll talk through your concern and build a plan together.
Oil changes, fluids, filters and factory-interval service to keep small issues small.
Sales, mounting, rotation and honest advice on real winter traction for Wausau roads.
Pads, rotors, lines, ball joints, shocks and struts — the under-car work that keeps you safe.
Straight tracking, even tire wear and quiet, leak-free exhaust systems.
Check-engine lights, batteries, alternators and computer-system troubleshooting.
Car and truck key programming plus dealer-level computer flashing — no dealer trip needed.
Engine repair, transmissions, axles and driveline work, done carefully and explained clearly.
Radiators, water pumps, hoses, heater cores and air conditioning service.
Runs funny? Makes a new noise? Bring it in — we'll figure it out.
Talk to a mechanicNo rushing and no upsell. We'll walk you through what's wrong, what can wait and what it will cost — before any work starts.
With our own programming equipment, we haven't sent a car to the dealer for non-warranty work since. You get dealer capability at local-shop prices.
You paid for the repair, so you own that information. We never share your personal or vehicle data with Carfax or anyone else.
Want to check your own oil, fluids or tire pressure? Ask — Grandpa or Nathan will gladly show you the ropes.
9½ years, U.S. Navy. USS Chancellorsville and USS Oldendorf, two Persian Gulf deployments in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Grandpa has been fixing cars since 1994, full time since 1997, after nearly a decade in the Navy — much of it at sea and three years teaching maintenance of the Mk 41 missile launching system. In 2008 he opened his own shop, and his grandson Nathan, then just two years old, picked the name.
Today Nathan works alongside him after school and on weekends. He's already pulled three transmissions and helped with an engine swap — starting with the transmission his own first car needed before he could drive it. The plan is for Nathan to take over the shop one day.
We believe relationships are the best way to run a business. So we don't rush the work or the conversation. We want to know you — and your car.
“Not looking to make a buck or take you for more than what's necessary. They do reputable, solid work and will explain to you what's going on.”
“All the auto parts places said it was the evap system… he did a diagnostic, found the computer needed to be reset, and now everything runs great.”
“Repairs done quickly, with quality parts and at a reasonable price… really, what more can you ask for?”
Get the battery tested before the cold hits. Pack a blanket, shovel, cat litter, boots, flashlight, scraper, flares and a phone charger. And make sure your wipers aren't frozen to the glass before you turn them on.
Current guidance says six years from the date of manufacture, regardless of tread. Cold Wausau mornings drop tire pressure too — check it against the label in your driver's door often.
Once salt hits the roads, wash your car regularly — underneath too. Most scrapped vehicles go because corrosion made the structure unsafe, not because the engine quit.
Top Tier fuels carry more detergent, helping keep injectors and intake valves clean. Look for the label at the pump, or find a station at toptiergas.com.
Like your phone, your car's computers get software updates that fix issues and improve diagnostics. New modules and new keys often need programming, too — we do it in-house.
A new whine, clunk or rattle is often the first warning. Have it checked early — it can save you from a breakdown, an accident or a much bigger bill.
We recommend NCap Towing — very nice people — at (715) 571-4948. Think it's drivable? Call us first and we'll get you in quick.