Wheelock's Service
620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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The Wheelock's Service Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious AMES drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's pr...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

If there’s one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, it’s the temperature gauge. It’s the one that may say C---H (that means “cold---hot”).  Or maybe ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual.  So here are a few questions to ask yourself.  ...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

To Turbo or Not To Turbo? (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

Nobody loves wasting money.  Gasoline costs money, so using less saves money.  One of the ways vehicle manufacturers are helping you save gasoline (and money) is with smaller, turbocharged e...
Published on: Feb 18, 2024

Questions to Ask Your Wheelock's Service Service Advisor

A lot of  service and repair customers in AMES are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or to seem pushy. ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2024

Deciphering The Menu Board At Wheelock's Service: A to Z

{{ image('Mjk0') }} You may not be familiar with all of the items on Wheelock's Service's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the...
Published on: Sep 26, 2023

Making Your Vehicle Last With Regular Service in AMES

A lot of people in IA have older vehicles. They're good commuters, grocery-getters or toy-haulers. They enjoy that fact that they're paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their veh...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023

Headlight Restoration

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My headlight lenses are all cloudy. I checked with my AMES vehicle dealership about replacing them and it is very expensive. What else can I do?Wheelock's Service Answer:...
Published on: Jul 14, 2023