North Avenue Automotive
5714 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208 414.442.8500

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Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At North Avenue Automotive In Milwaukee

The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard.  In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

North Avenue Automotive Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

{{ image('MzM4') }} North Avenue Automotive Tech Question:I'm Alex. My Check Engine Light came on in my vehicle. I've tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked. What should I do? ...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

North Avenue Automotive : Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Dec 10, 2023

Milwaukee Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Jun 29, 2023

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? North Avenue Automotive Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Milwaukee drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in WI.First, if...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022

Simple Answers from North Avenue Automotive for Milwaukee: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Nov 07, 2021