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Let Your Engine Breathe Easier – Change Your Air Filter! Our engine’s air filter is something that often gets overlooked or forgotten. But did you know that most manufacturers recommend changing your engine air filter at every scheduled service? In other words, it’s a good idea to change it after every third oil change to make sure your engine doesn’t get short of breath!   Creating a problem that it was intended to solve. Without a proper air filter, dust, dirt, or other debris is better ...

When was the last time you changed your cabin air filter? You might read the title and say, “The what filter?” If you did, this blog is for you! Separate from your engine air filter, the cabin air filter made its debut in 1979.  Think of it as the furnace filter in your home! It didn’t work that well. But the concept of the cabin air filter – to filter out dust and pollen that can enter your vehicle with the heater or vent system – was a good one. That’s why it’s a common feature of car...

You’re pulling out of the driveway one afternoon. You glance back in the rear-view mirror and notice a wet spot in the driveway. Now you get to play everyone’s favorite game: What’s! That! Leak! Unfortunately, in this game you can’t win fabulous prizes. You can, however, successfully troubleshoot your issue and get a good idea of what’s going on under the hood! Knowing what fluid could be leaking out of your car can let you know whether to rush to a repair shop or just leave it be. Please...

Countless innovations have come out of the automotive industry and car companies have been quick to jump on tech trends that originated in other industries. Chrysler is no exception. In fact, they have committed to producing only electric vehicles by 2028. The All About The Car podcast team recently visited Owner Shannon Grewe at Colby Chrysler Center in Colby, WI to chat about the advancements in recent history that have increased the level of safety and comfort of our vehicles. We also learn...

Rob: Welcome to our podcast. All about the car brought to you by Schierl Tire and Service. I'm your host, Rob Hoffman an auto service specialist with over 44 years of industry experience. On the ride with me today, our regular guest Bryan Call a 40 year plus veteran of the automotive industry. Hello Bryan. Bryan: Hey Rob. Nice to be with you. Rob: And Bill Schierl, a guy that has a lot of miles behind the wheel and always has a lot of great questions. Welcome back, Bill. Bill: Thanks Rob. Glad ...

Picture this: you’re walking across a parking lot toward your car on a cold winter evening. You hop into the driver’s seat, glad to get out of the cold. You insert the key in the ignition and turn...then nothing. You try again, only to be greeted with a few sputters from the starter. Yikes. So, what do you do? You could call a tow truck or give AAA a ring. Or, you can jump start your car! Not sure where to start?  Read on (and listen to the latest podcast at AllAboutTheCarPodcast.com) for tr...

Maybe you’ve seen it: a big orange truck traveling around central Wisconsin leaving delicious smells (and happy customers) in its wake. Festivals, concerts, local brewery events, you name it: this vehicle is there! Any ideas? We’re talking about the Hanuman Express Food Truck, of course! All vehicles need routine maintenance to keep them in great condition. No surprise there! But, what about food trucks? What specialized equipment do they require, and what goes into running a successful mobil...

The concept of insurance was started by Benjamin Franklin in 1751. Back then, it was used to protect buildings and property from fire damage. Fast-forward about 270 years, though, and it seems like there’s an insurance policy for anything and everything (like a quarterback’s arm, for example). Rates, bundles, discounts, policies...where do you start, and how can you be sure you’re getting the best auto insurance for you, your family, and your vehicle? Our All About The Car Podcast Team sat d...

Rob: Welcome to our podcast, All About The Car. I'm your host, Rob Hoffman, an auto service specialist with over 44 years of industry experience. With me in the studio today, our regular guests: Bryan Call, a 38 year veteran in the automotive industry. Bryan: Hey Rob, thanks for having me ride along today.   Rob: And Bill Schierl, a guy who's been driving a long time and has a lot of great questions.   Bill: Hi Rob, glad to be here.   Rob: Today we're talking about getting your car ready for s...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a band? We sure have! And, since we’re a rather vehicle-minded bunch, we got to thinking...what’s it like to be on tour? How do you keep yourself – and your vehicle – in good shape? When it comes to traveling between shows, we wanted the good, the bad, and the funny...and we weren’t disappointed! The All About The Car Podcast Team had the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Greuel, Guitarist and Vocalist, and Lynn Salzman, Tour Manager, of th...