Appleton Automotive

The automotive aestheticians at Genius Car Wash and Detail enlist a speedy and thorough 90-foot conveyor to help them scrub cars clean. Each automated wash employs a three-step process—a high-pressure prep wash, Smart Foam residue remover, and two modes of water treatment—to free roadsters of bugs and weather-related build up. Drivers can lavish their rides a little longer with three types of detailing packages, or opt for à la carte services such engine degreasing or a machine buff and clay-bar treatment. To avoid gridlock caused by pedestrians gawking at newly vacuumed upholstery, car owners can drop off their steel chariots for tinting services, which darken window panes in a host of shades.

Car-Gard has been catering to autos for more than 25 years. Its trained and fully insured specialists thoroughly buff and polish exteriors, using powerful machinery to work waxes deep into the paint job, or, if necessary, they can completely recondition a faded veneer. Inside the vehicle, staff members focus their efforts on safely cleaning soft interior fabrics and surfaces, and under the hood they restore engines to pristine running order. Car-Gard can also harness high-quality chemicals to clean foggy headlights, thus improving the clarity of your shadow-puppet soap operas.

The ASE-certified technicians at GB Auto Center work on both foreign and domestic vehicles, performing everything from oil changes to complete engine and transmission repair. Every service includes a 21-point inspection, allowing them to check for anything that might need repair. The technicians can also run computer diagnostics to find the source of funny engine sounds or red, itchy headlights. During services, customers can wait in a lobby with a flat-screen television and complimentary coffee, or stroll through GB Auto Center's used-car lot.

Drawing from more than 15 combined years of experience in the automotive industry, Wisconsin Motors Sales and Service's staff keeps autos looking fresh and running smoothly. Drivers roll their rides into the shop as techs scurry out to administer cleansing services—ranging from all-inclusive detail packages to pet-hair removal—or fetch a certified technician to take a look under the hood. The motor mecca also houses a fleet of used vehicles available for purchase or for rollicking play dates with lonely vehicles from single-car households.

Stocked with an extensive selection of bed-liners, towing equipment, snow plows, and other truck-specific accessories, Toys For Trucks can outfit vehicles for all manner of jobs. Their selection includes both interior and exterior accessories, performance-enhancing engine mods, as well as – despite their name – gear for regular cars as well.

Dreher Collision Center repairs rides and soups up coupes with performance parts and accessories with a dedication to staying ahead of industry innovations. The master-trained ASE and I-CAR gold professional technicians wield computerized alignment and repair estimating tools as they perform precise restorations in two Appleton locations. With each dent repair and scratch removal, the specialists work to restore the natural luster that cars possess when first plucked from dealers' car gardens. Techs also replace lackluster wheels with flashy rims from 15 to 26 inches, amp up hoods and trunks with carbon fiber, and supercharge engines with turbo technology.