Lube-a-thon

Lube-a-thon raises over $7,200 for local breast cancer research

This past Saturday Dahl Automotive invited customers in for a free oil change with a minimum donation to Steppin Out in Pink of $9.97. The response was excellent as over 400 oil changes were done in one day!

Dahl Automotive would like to thank all the great volunteers and sponsors that helped make this event possible: Rainbo Oil, La Crosse Radio Group, Factory Motor Parts, Pepsi, Premier Catering, Artic Glaciers Ice, Culvers, Smokey's Bar and Grill, and Clearview Design. With help from their donations we were able to raise $7,279.51 for Steppin Out in Pink.

Steppin Out in Pink was started two years ago by Gunderson Lutheran as a fundraiser for the Norma J Vinger Center for breast care. The walk is non-competitive and open to all ages and abilities. Walk with family and friends, co-workers, or on your own to honor survivors and remember loved ones.

There is still time to register for this year's walk which will be held on Saturday September 6th. For more information visit http://www.gundluth.org/steppinout

How to save fuel and increase MPG

6 Ways You're Wasting Gas

With all the worry over fuel prices, you'd think drivers would do whatever they can not to waste gas. But look around and you'll see lots of them tooling around as if they owned their own tanker fleet. One of them might be you. Click here for CNN's list of six ways drivers typically waste gas every on every trip - starting with racing away from green lights. Many of the tips are not only good for your wallet; they'll also keep you safe. For example, did you know that tailgating wastes gas? Every time the driver ahead taps his brakes, you have to slow down even more than he did. (That's because you can't react immediately so you have to slow even more because you're slowing down later.) Then you accelerate again to get back up to speed and resume your bumper-buzzing routine. Hang back and you'll be safer - plus you'll be able to drive more smoothly and use less fuel. A good rule of thumb is to allow two seconds of space between your car and the one ahead. For more gas-saving tips, click here.


Automakers Encourage Consumers to "Drive Smarter"

Automakers are joining a new campaign aimed at helping consumers cope with high gasoline prices by providing information on how to use less fuel. The campaign, launched today, features an interactive Web site at www.drivesmarterchallenge.org. The site will enable consumers to determine how much fuel their vehicles would save if they follow any of six conservation steps. The site also will show potential savings in money spent on fuel and in greenhouse gas emissions, organizers said. According to Automotive News, participants in the campaign include the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents the Detroit 3, Toyota and six other automakers. Leading the campaign are the Wal-Mart Foundation and the Alliance to Save Energy, a coalition of businesses, government officials and advocacy groups.

5 ways Dahl "Goes Green"

Dahl Automotive has always had a passion for being environmentally friendly. Some of the greatest threats to our eco system come from items we throw away everyday. That is why we are taking every step possible to help conserve resources and protect the environment.

5 Ways Dahl Automotive "Goes Green"

1. Tire Advantage means all of our customer’s old tires are recycled. Our partnership with Green Man Tire Recyclers ensures used tires get recycled to use in clean burning power plants in the Midwest (decrease coal consumption). Also many rubber chunks are used in kid’s outdoor playgrounds. "Dahl Automotive recycled over 4,000 tires in 2007" says Mike Tooley, parts Manager
   
2. "Dahl QuickLanes recycled and burned over 12,000 gallons of waste oil last winter to heat the service shops" says Randy Hubert, Fixed Operations Director
   
3. Dahl's new partnership with Dairyland Printing means our business cards and letterhead are printed on 100% recycled post consumer paper.
   
4. Dahl Automotive is using compact fluorescent bulbs (CLF's) instead of traditional incandescent bulbs in lighting offices, meeting rooms and other work spaces. CFL's are about 75% more energy efficient then standard bulbs and last about 10 times longer
   
5. Dahl's relationship with Hilltopper Waste ensures that all our cardboard and paper is recycled instead of filling landfills.

Big Foot visits Dahl Auto

Monster Truck visits Dahl Automotive La Crosse

The original Monster Truck, Big Foot, made an appearance at Dahl Automotive La Crosse yesterday. Team Bigfoot has taken their trucks all over the world to display them. The $250,000 truck puts out an impressive 1500 horsepower and burns between 2-3 gallons of fuel on every 250 ft run.

QuickLane NOW OPEN

Dahl Automotive La Crosse QuickLane Open for Business

In staying with our Generation Ahead philosophy we have opened a brand new state of the art QuickLane Tire and Service Center at our downtown location. Customers can have oil changes completed in 30 minutes or less, tire rotations done in a snap, as well as other light maintenance on ALL MAKES AND MODELS.

Just like before, you drive your vehicle into our service drive, speak with one of our knowledgeable service advisors and they will arrange everything for you, including a ride elsewhere if you need while your vehicle is being serviced.