Meet Service Advisor, Austin Sandow

Originally from Spooner, Jerry relocated to the Menomonie area this past year. He was drawn to the Markquart name and excited to be part of the dealership service team. His favorite part about being a service advisor is the variety of tasks and the people he works with. Jerry was in a car accident in 2004 and was never expected to walk, talk, or be back to work; he beat the odds and is proud to be where he is today. Outside of work, Jerry enjoys doing anything outdoors. His favorites are hunting, fishing, and playing volleyball with his family. He hopes to one day be cruising around in his dream car, a refurbished 1980 Chevy truck. Whether you need reliable service or some good company, visit Jerry Totten at Markquart Menomonie. EMAIL JERRY

Mopar Service Advisor Matt Vanderhyde is a huge auto enthusiast and is excited to bring his expertise to the Markquart Menomonie team. His favorite part of being a service advisor is interacting with customers and working hard to ensure each vehicle is repaired right. Before joining our team, Matt spent three years in Civil Air Patrol as a part of the US Air Force, working on emergency search and rescue teams. Outside of work, he is passionate about motion graphic animation and hopes to one day work on animating films. The next time you are in the area, stop in and chat with Matt! Be sure to ask him about his dream car, a Pagani Zonda R. EMAIL MATT

Wisconsin winters take a toll on you and your vehicle. Before the snow hits, you should make sure your car is up to the test. Keep reading to find answers to frequently asked tire questions. Q: How often do I need a tire rotation? A: We recommend a tire rotation every 6 months or 5,000-6,000 miles driven, or during each of your routine oil changes. Q: How often do tires need to be replaced? A: The NHSTA recommends that tires be replaced every 6 years or sooner. However, your tires' wear and tear depends on how many miles you drive and road conditions. We recommended checking your tires regularly, and we will also check during each service visit. Q: How do I know which tires my vehicle needs? A: You can find what type of tires your vehicle needs by either looking at the tires currently on your vehicle or checking the driver's side door jamb. Your car should have a sticker listing the requirements. Q: How can I tell if I need new tires? A: You can easily check your tires using The Penny test. To test: Place your penny with Lincolns head facing down into the grooves of your tire. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tires are worn, and you should get them replaced. If part of Lincoln's head is not visible inside the tread, your tires are probably fine, and you should not need them replaced this season. Repeat step 1 in multiple spots along each one of your tires to verify that the tread is consistent throughout. If you check your tires and find that you need new ones, visit Markquart Menomonie. You can schedule a service appointment with us online, and during October and November, take advantage of buy 3 and get the 4 th for $1 tires. Offer valid 10/1/20 –11/30/20. Available on select tires in stock at participating dealerships. OHTSU, Kelly and Laufenn tires are excluded. Not compatible with the Tire Price Match Guarantee. See your Service Advisor for details on separate Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal promotional offers.