Winter starts are tough. Here is how to tell if your battery is done or just chilled If your car will not start on a cold Wisconsin morning, it is easy to blame a dead battery. The truth is the cold itself can make a healthy battery act weak. [...]
First, take a breath: What the light means and what to do now If you are seeing a check engine light but car runs fine, you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions drivers ask us at Wisco Automotive in Burlington. The check engine light [...]
Why an Exhaust Smell in the Car Is an Emergency for Families If you ever notice an exhaust smell in the car, stop and treat it as an urgent safety issue. Exhaust fumes can contain carbon monoxide and other harmful gases that you cannot see. Even a light odor [...]
AC only works when driving? Discover what a slight AC cooling delay reveals about your compressor and prevent costly breakdowns. Get expert tips—read now. If you are noticing that cool air takes a few minutes to kick in at idle, or your vents blow cold only when you are [...]
Hearing a new whistle or feeling a sudden sag in power can make any driver nervous. If your vehicle has a turbocharger, those new sounds and sensations might be trying to tell you something. In this guide from Wisco Automotive in Burlington, WI, we will cover the most common [...]
Quick Answer: Cost, Benefits, and When to Choose Each Trying to decide between a synthetic oil change and a regular oil change? The right choice comes down to cost, how you drive, and what your vehicle needs. In this guide, we break down synthetic oil change cost versus regular, [...]
When your car feels sluggish when accelerating If your car feels sluggish when accelerating, it can be stressful and even unsafe. You press the gas pedal, but the engine hesitates or the car barely picks up speed. Sometimes it only happens on hills or when merging onto the highway. [...]
Why You Might Notice a Burning Smell From Car After Driving If you catch a burning smell from car after a drive, do not ignore it. A burning odor is your vehicle telling you something needs attention. Sometimes the cause is minor, like residue on the exhaust. Other times [...]
Why Dashboard Lights Matter and How to Read Them Your dashboard is your car’s early warning system. When a light pops on, your vehicle is telling you it needs attention. The tricky part is knowing which alerts are urgent and which can wait. In this guide, we break down [...]
Stuck in the Cold With a No-Start? You’re Not Alone If your car won’t start in cold weather but the battery is new, take a breath. This is a common winter problem in Wisconsin and it does not always point to the battery. Cold temperatures slow chemical reactions, thicken [...]
