Welcome to Pete's Auto Repair Inc.,
your car service in Appleton, WI!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Appleton, WI, you’ve found us. Here at Pete's Auto Repair Inc. we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Appleton car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Pete's Auto Repair Inc. we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Appleton offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Appleton, we are totally confident that Pete's Auto Repair Inc. is the best option in town!
You can also find us anytime on Facebook.
Address
Pete's Auto Repair Inc.
2006 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-7630
Shop Hours
Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-5pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
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Financing
At Pete’s Auto Repair and Sales, we offer the AutoPass credit card.
As an AutoPass credit cardholder, you have a dedicated line of credit for your car, plus these exclusive benefits:
Deferred interest if paid in full within 6 months*
$149 Minimum purchase required. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 6 months or if you make a late payment.
*MINIMUM MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED. APR: 28.8%. Minimum Finance Charge: $2.00. Terms subject to change.
- No annual fee
- Promotional financing
- Low monthly payments
Apply today! CFNA is the bank behind your automotive credit card.
About Pete's Auto Repair Inc. Appleton, WI
There was a time, before the big automotive service chains and their slick ad campaigns when a person with a car problem could take it to the local neighborhood service station, where he or she would talk personally with the mechanic and a fair price was the norm, not the exception. Pete’s Auto Repair and Sales is still such a place, where you’ll find old-fashioned values nurtured by someone who had built his reputation over 30 years in the business. Today, our team provides complete automotive services for domestic and foreign vehicles.
- Brake repair
- A/C service
- Battery replacement
- Cooling system service
- Exhaust system repair
- Oil change
We also serve as a local Michelin tire dealer. We’re open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday by appointment. You can also find us anytime on Facebook and share a review of your experience on our Google page.
About Pete’s Auto Repair And Sales
If you’re a longtime Appleton area resident, you might remember Jerry’s Service from the 1950s. At age 18, Pete Berken started working for Jerry to learn the business. In 1989, the shop’s name was officially changed to Pete’s Auto Repair and Sales. During his many years in the automotive service industry, Pete created a trustworthy shop atmosphere. Bob Fuller started working with Pete as the Service Manager in 2005, and co-owner in 2011-2014. When Pete retired in January 2015, Bob took over the role as sole owner, and the torch was passed once again. The transition was seamless due to our consistent team of service writers and technicians, and the strong vision of leadership.
A Tradition Of Excellence
Pete’s Auto Repair is known for its history of delivering honest, dependable, and quality service. We don’t believe in sales gimmicks, misleading advertising, or over-selling unnecessary work on vehicles. Our goal is to deliver what you need when you need it. We want to make sure all of your questions are answered, and you are very satisfied with the experience. Our customers are our best advertising! Nothing makes us happier than working with second, third, or even fourth-generation family members who have trusted us for years and years. We ARE the family-owned shop that will take great care of you and your vehicles! THANK YOU to all of our customers who support and believe in us, voting us “Best of the Valley” for many years!!
Won Best of the Valley 11 years!
The Absolute Best Car Service in Appleton, WI
What sets Pete's Auto Repair Inc. apart from all of the others in Appleton, WI?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Appleton, WI, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Pete's Auto Repair Inc., you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Appleton auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Appleton, WI, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2016 Ford Edge
Mileage174,630Service Date11/11/2024Services Performed- check and found noise from the engine area, possible internal transmission, check on rack and found the noise from between the engine and transmission, remove transmission and found flex plate broken, remove and replace flex plate, reinstall transmission and test drive, is now quiet, perform alignment
- 4 Wheel Alignment
Mike Lorie S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/20242010 Honda Insight
Mileage220,088Service Date11/1/2024Services Performed- Lube_X_Oil_X_Filter_X_ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_X_Trans_X_Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_X_Diff_X_&Lube Doors_X_Washer_X_ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Wear_LF_222_ RF _222_ LR _455_ RR_554_ Spare Pressure_usd_ Light_X_Horn_X_Wipers_X_Belts_X_Hoses_X_ Shocks_X_Exhaust_X_AirFilter_X_Cabin filter_X_ Battery__10.0__Reset maint. reminder light_X_ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints __ok__ Tie Rods __ok__ Sway Bar Links __ok__ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level_X_Filter for leaks_X_Sticker_X_ Techs signature__________________
Tom Margret K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/1/20242014 Ford F-150
Mileage81,819Service Date10/30/2024Services Performed- "Lube__x___Oil__x___Filter_x___ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_x__Trans_x__Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_x__Diff_x__&Lube Doors_x__Washer_x___ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Tire Wear LF__888__ RF__888__ LR___888_ RR__888__ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter_x___ Battery_10.0___Reset maint. reminder light__x___ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints __ok__ Tie Rods __ok__ Sway Bar Links _ok___ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level___x___Filter for leaks__x___Sticker_x__ Techs signature__________________"
- Rotate Tires Based on Recommended Pattern Cross Rotate Check Brakes: Front ____6mm___ Rear __5mm_____ Torque to:___150__ft lbs before ______intl. Torque to:___150__ft lbs after _____intl.
- Found door jamb wiring broken in door conduit. Repaired harness. It is now working correctly
- Window regulator/motor assembly is bad. Will need to be replaced.
Troy K. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/31/20242017 Kia Soul
Mileage129,146Service Date10/21/2024Services Performed- "Lube__x___Oil__x___Filter_x___ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_x__Trans_x__Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_x__Diff_x__&Lube Doors_x__Washer_x___ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Tire Wear LF__444__ RF__665__ LR__455__ RR_444___ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter_x___ Battery__10.0__Reset maint. reminder light_x____ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints __left slight play__ Tie Rods _ok___ Sway Bar Links _ok___ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level___x___Filter for leaks__x___Sticker_x__ Techs signature__________________"
Jennifer S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/21/20242012 Ford Explorer
Mileage132,325Service Date10/11/2024Services Performed- Check if any other large items will be needed in the future – rear subframe, water pump, etc, then call Jim
- remove and replace front subframe assembly, replaced front struts, front lower control arms and sway bar links, had to replace the right front cv axle also
- 4 Wheel Alignment
Jim Anne D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/13/20242022 BMW X5
Mileage38,878Service Date10/11/2024Services Performed- Lube__x___Oil__x___Filter_x___ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_x__Trans_x__Coolant Temp._-35____ Steering_x__Diff_x__&Lube Doors_x__Washer_x___ CHECKS: Tire Press.__33 front_41 rear_Tire Wear LF_556___ RF_6's___ LR__566__ RR_565___ Spare Pressure _x__ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter_x___ Battery_10.0___Reset maint. reminder light__x___ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints _x___ Tie Rods __x__ Sway Bar Links _x___ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level___x___Filter for leaks__x___Sticker_x__ Techs signature____VT______
Kevin T. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/12/20242012 Ford Pickup
Mileage170,836Service Date10/9/2024Services Performed- Lube__x_Oil__x_Filter__x_ FLUIDS: Brake__x_Trans__x_Coolant_x__Steering__x_ Diff__x_Lube Doors_x__Washer_x__ Lube__x_Oil__x_Filter__x_ CHECKS: Tire Pressure_35_Wear_ LF 10 RF 10 LR 10 RR 10 _Spare_x__Lights__x_ Horn__x_Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses_x__Shocks_x__ Exhaust_x__Air Filter__x_Cabin Filter_x__Battery__10.0_ Front Suspension: Ball Joints __ok__ Tie Rods __ok___ Front Links ___ok__ Bushings __ok___ Left Front Coil Spring ___ok_ Right Front Coil Spring __ok___Shocks/Struts __ok__ Rear Suspension: Links ___ok__ Bushings __ok___ Left Rear Coil/Leaf Spring __ok__ Right Rear Coil/Leaf Spring __ok__ Shocks/Struts __ok__ Remove Wheels/Inspect Brakes F__4-5mm___ R___4-5mm disc__ Torque Wheels to:___125___ft lbs Tech Signature_________________
Jim S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/9/20242018 Honda CR-V
Mileage44,661Service Date10/3/2024Services Performed- Lube_X_Oil_X_Filter_X_ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_X_Trans_X_Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_X_Diff_X_&Lube Doors_X_Washer_X_ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Wear_LF_777_ RF _777_ LR _666_ RR_666_ Spare Pressure_usd_ Light_X_Horn_X_Wipers_X_Belts_X_Hoses_X_ Shocks_X_Exhaust_X_AirFilter_X_Cabin filter_X_ Battery__10.0__Reset maint. reminder light_X_ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints __ok__ Tie Rods __ok__ Sway Bar Links __ok__ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level_X_Filter for leaks_X_Sticker_X_ Techs signature__________________
Judy W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/4/20242014 Chevrolet Sonic
Mileage59,148Service Date9/12/2024Services Performed- remove and replace thermostat housing assembly, refill and bleed cooling system, rinse off leaked out fluid, test drive
Barbara L. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/13/20242022 Toyota RAV4
Mileage37,642Service Date9/13/2024Services Performed- "Lube__x___Oil__x___Filter__x__ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_x__Trans_x__Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_x__Diff_x__&Lube Doors_x__Washer__x__ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Tire Wear LF__566__ RF__665__ LR__666__ RR__665__ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter__x__ Battery__10.0__Reset maint. reminder light__x___ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints ___ok_ Tie Rods __ok__ Sway Bar Links __ok__ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level__x____Filter for leaks__x___Sticker_x__ Techs signature__________________"
Sharon E. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/14/20242015 Toyota Camry
Mileage36,770Service Date9/11/2024Services Performed- "Lube__x___Oil__x___Filter__x__ & Vehicle Inspection FLUIDS: Brake_x__Trans_x__Coolant Temp.__-35___ Steering_x__Diff_x__&Lube Doors_x__Washer__x__ CHECKS: Tire Press.__35__Tire Wear LF__455__ RF__554__ LR__565__ RR__434__ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter__x__ Battery_10.0___Reset maint. reminder light__x___ Check Front Suspension: Ball Joints __ok__ Tie Rods __ok__ Sway Bar Links _ok___ **TEST DRIVE AND RECHECK** Oil Level__x____Filter for leaks__x___Sticker_x__ Techs signature__________________"
Mary S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/13/20242008 Chevrolet Suburban
Mileage147,478Service Date9/9/2024Services Performed- Install A/C gauges to check system pressures, compressor doesn't run or short cycles, found pressure reading __–__ high side and __–__ low side, and cools to__–_. Evacuate system and it had _12__ oz of freon and the system requires _48__ oz. Recharge with freon and dye, recheck pressures, now reading __175_ high side and _31__ low side, cools to _42__. Dye light test to check for leaks and found __1__leaks at this time from the condenser, needs to be replaced
- remove and replace a/c condenser, recharge and found the drier is also leaking, evac and replaced the drier assembly, recharge and test, is now working properly
- Install A/C gauges to check system pressures, compressor doesn't run or short cycles, found pressure reading __–__ high side and __–__ low side, and cools to_–__. Evacuate system and it had _0__ oz of freon and the system requires _48__ oz. Recharge with freon and dye, recheck pressures, now reading _185__ high side and __30_ low side, cools to __42_. Dye light test to check for leaks and found __no__leaks at this time, will need to recheck for leaks if a/c stops blowing cold air again
Mike W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/11/2024