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How to get rid of windshield streaks?
Monday, April 5th, 2021
Getting Rid of Pesky Windshield Streaks
Spring cleaning is here. You’ve washed the outside of your car, vacuumed the inside, cleaned the windows…and there’s streaks everywhere. All over the windows. You used a streak-free cleaner, so what’s going on? We here at Hall Mazda near Milwaukee know your pain. Let us help.Â
Here’s how to get rid of streaks on your vehicle’s windshield.
(more…)How to use wi-fi hotspot in my Mazda?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Mazda Wi-Fi Hotspot Video Guide
Here at Hall Mazda near Milwaukee, one of our favorite additions to the Mazda lineup in recent years is inclusion of the Wi-Fi hotspot. It helps keep you and your passengers connected while you’re on the go.
But how do you use the Wi-Fi in your Mazda?
(more…)How to get into car with doors frozen shut?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Getting Into Your Car When the Doors Are Frozen Shut
For many, this past week has been not just the coldest of 2021, but the coldest in the past couple of years. With temperatures dropping well below -20°F here in our home state of Wisconsin and other states that don’t usually get any snow getting multiple inches of the white stuff, we thought now would be a good time share a technique that many northerners are familiar with.
Here’s how to get into your car when the doors are frozen shut.
(more…)How to get road salt stains out of vehicle floor mats and carpeting?
Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Cleaning Your Car’s Carpet in the Winter: Here’s the Fastest Way to Do It
It’s that time of year again. Holiday cheer! Presents! Beautiful lights! And…snow. Love it or hate it, wintertime here in Milwaukee means snow and lots of it. And along with that snow comes road salt. Which inevitably gets tracked into your vehicle. And then stains your carpets. It’s one of our least favorite parts of winter and we’re sure it’s a pain in your side too. But there’s good news!
Getting road salt stains out of your vehicle’s carpet is easy. Here’s how to do it.
(more…)How to disinfect car for coronavirus?
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Keeping Your Car Clean During Coronavirus Season
Your car collects dirt and germs just like any other living space does. It makes sense, then, to want to keep it adequately clean while there’s an ongoing health emergency. But how do you do it? Is there any a special steps to be done? Are there any procedures to be followed?
How do I disinfect a car for coronavirus?
(more…)Why does my car squeal when I start it?
Monday, January 13th, 2020
How to Stop Your Car from Squealing on Start-Up
Turning on your car just to have it squeal loudly is as annoying as it is embarrassing. Everyone with in earshot will look around and want to know where such a distinct sound came from. Luckily, about 90% of the time there is a single, easily-fixable culprit.
Let’s take a look at…
Why does my car squeal when I start it?
(more…)How to Open the Gas Cap in a Mazda?
Friday, November 15th, 2019
Opening the Gas Cap in your New Mazda
There’s a lot to learn when you buy a new vehicle. You’ve gotta know where the parking brake is, where the wiper controls are, how to navigate your navigation system. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the many buttons and levers packed into new cars. And if you’re used to manually opening your gas cap, the fact that some vehicles lock their gas caps with a mechanism can catch you completely off-guard. Which usually happens some time between figuring out which side of the vehicle the gas cap is on and which type of fuel to put in.
Worry not! Here at Hall Mazda near Milwaukee, we’re Mazda experts. We’ll show you how to open the gas cap in a Mazda. (more…)
How often should I get a new car?
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
How to Decide if you Need a New Car
Some people say you need to trade up every two years to minimize your car’s value depreciation. Others refuse to own vehicles under 20 years old. Chances are that everyone you know has a different bit of advice that they swear by when it comes to getting new vehicles.
We here at Hall Mazda did some research and have come up with a few questions to consider in order to help you decide if you should stick with your old ride or upgrade to a new one. (more…)
Is recommended car maintenance a scam?
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
Recommended Car Maintenance and Why You Need It
For those of us without mechanical know-how or aptitude, car problems are scary and tend to sneak up on us. Maybe you’re driving to work and your engine starts making clunking noises or your brakes have been squealing for awhile and now you can feel one of your wheels wobbling like crazy through the steering wheel. Here at Hall Mazda in Brookfield, WI, we want to make sure that your ride stays in the best condition possible, so we’re here to answer…
Is recommended car maintenance a scam? (more…)
How Do I Prevent my 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata from Rusting during Winter?
Monday, September 30th, 2019
Winter Care Tips for your Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a beautiful car. It looks just as sharp lounging in a driveway as it does dominating the road. It begs to be looked at and admired. If you’re not careful, however, those sleek lines can be marred by rust, especially if the Milwaukee winter is unkind. With heavy snow comes roads covered salt, sand, and moisture, a troublesome trifecta for your pristine Miata. With winter right around the corner, let’s talk about how to prevent the worst from happening so your Miata doesn’t have to stay parked in the garage all winter. (more…)