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!
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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
2010 GMC Acadia
- "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__999__ RF__999__ LR__999__ RR__999__ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter_x___ Battery_9.8___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__________________"
- Rear evaporator core for rear AC was leaking. Recommend eliminating rear AC and recharging.
- Install rear AC block off kit
- 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 ___ oz of freon and the system requires ___ oz. Recharge with freon and dye, recheck pressures, now reading ___ high side and ___ low side, cools to ___. Dye light test to check for leaks and found ____leaks at this time
2013 Ford Escape
- "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__898__ RF__898__ LR__898__ RR__898__ Spare Pressure ___ Light_x__Horn_x__ Wipers_x__Belts_x__Hoses__x__ Shocks_x__Exhaust_x__AirFilter_x__Cabin filter_x___ Battery_9.8___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 Rotate Front to Rear Check Brakes: Front __4/1 2/3mm_____ Rear __7mm_____ Torque to:__80___ft lbs before ______intl. Torque to:___80__ft lbs after _____intl.
2009 Kia Optima
- Found serpentine belt was broken. The flapping noise was part of the shredded belt spinning underhood. Checked all pulleys and they all turned fine. Removed shredded belt from pulleys and installed new belt. Everything is working properly now.
- ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – In-Line4 – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
2014 Ford Focus
- check and found right front axle is noisy, left front axle boot is torn, also possible brake noise from the pads and calipers, recommend replacing both front axles
- remove and replace right front axle assembly, perform caliper service while apart, torque wheel and axle nut, test drive
- remove and replace left front cv axle shaft assembly, perform caliper service while components were apart, torque axle nut and wheel, test drive
2008 Pontiac G6
- Check Brakes: Front ____9-10mm_____ Rear ___6-7mm______ Tread Depth: LF_____RF_____LR_____RR_____ Air Pressure Set to: __35___PSI 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___ Torque Wheels to:__100___ft lbs before ______intl. Torque Wheels to:___100__ft lbs after _____intl.
2015 GMC Acadia
- D&D Towing, 7190 Elder Ln, Sun Praire, off VV exit
- Check vehicle for codes, found codes ___no codes___. Clear codes and test drive with a scanner and monitor misfires under heavy acceleration, found all cylinders register misfires, recommend start with spark plugs, also is due for transmission fluid service by mileage, recommend transmission fluid service. Had a history code C0045 LR wheel speed sensor fault, sensor is part of the wheel bearing, no play in the bearing at this time, will need a bearing if light returns
- remove intake and replaced spark plugs, reinstall intake, test drive, during test drive the trac activated (C0045 returned), recommend replacing LR wheel bearing
- perform drain and fill service on transmission, test drive
- remove and replace left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly, cleared codes and test drive
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
- 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_899_ RF _998_ LR _899_ RR_998_ 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__________________
2017 GMC Terrain
- Check vehicle for codes, found code P0010/0011 – intake camshaft performance. Oil was full and clean. Intake valve variable camshaft timing solenoid is not working properly, causing the timing to get stuck in the wrong position and shutting the engine off. Recommend replacing intake cam timing solenoid
- VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SOLENOID – Remove & Replace – Intake
2008 Saturn Vue
- Labor install and balancing included in the price of New Tires, basic stems included. FREE BASIC ROTATIONS included (5000-10000 mile intervals) ***(TPMS stems and sensors additional)*** Torque to:__100___ft lbs before ______intl. Torque to __100___ft lbs after _____intl. Tire Pressure: _35___ DOT#__15K46MH111422 x3, 1522 x1______________________ Brakes Front__6mm_____ Rear__6mm____________ Check Front Steering and Suspension: Ball Joints __ok___ Tie Rods__ok___ Shocks/Struts __ok____
- 4 Wheel Alignment
2017 Subaru Outback
- Battery tested 9.9v @200A load. Charged battery, Now tested 10.2v@200A load. Battery is good. Key of draw test came back normal. No issues seen at this time.
2020 Honda CR-V
- Labor install and balancing included in the price of New Tires, basic stems included. ***(TPMS stems and sensors additional)*** Torque to:__100___ft lbs before ______intl. Torque to __100___ft lbs after _____intl. Tire Pressure: _35___ DOT#__1AP8F05LX5122 x2, 0322 x1, 3122 x1______________________ Brakes Front__10mm_____ Rear__10mm____________ Check Front Steering and Suspension: Ball Joints __ok___ Tie Rods__ok___ Shocks/Struts __ok____
- 4 Wheel Alignment
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
- Check Brakes: Front ___9mm______ Rear ____6mm_____ Tread Depth: LF__666___RF___666__LR__777___RR__7777___ Air Pressure Set to: __35___PSI Front Suspension: Ball Joints __both lower control arm bushings are bad___ Tie Rods __ok___ Front Links __ok___ Bushings ___ok___ Left Front Coil Spring __broken__ Right Front Coil Spring __broken___ Shocks/Struts __ok__ Rear Suspension: Links __ok___ Bushings __ok___ Left Rear Coil/Leaf Spring ___ok__ Right Rear Coil/Leaf Spring ___ok__ Shocks/Struts __ok___ Torque Wheels to:__100___ft lbs before ______intl. Torque Wheels to:__100___ft lbs after _____intl.
- remove and replace both front strut and coil spring assemblies, both front sway bar links and both lower control arms, test drive and perform alignment
- 4 Wheel Alignment