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Wenzel's Automotive is in Winthrop Harbor itself, at 1101 Sheridan Rd on the corner of 11th Street. For most of the village it is a drive of a few minutes. We handle tires, brakes, oil changes, alignments and diagnostics for cars, SUVs and light trucks.
Getting here from Winthrop Harbor
- Head along Sheridan Road (Route 137) to 11th Street. Wenzel's Automotive is on the corner at 1101 Sheridan Rd.
Most of the village is a few minutes from the shop.
Short trips are hard on cars
Many Winthrop Harbor errands are only a mile or two. Engines on short trips rarely reach full temperature, so moisture and fuel collect in the oil and batteries never fully recharge, especially in winter. If most of your driving is in the village, follow the severe-service maintenance schedule in your owner's manual and have the battery tested before cold weather.
Lakefront wind and salt
East of Sheridan Road, toward the lake and North Point Marina, the wind off Lake Michigan carries cold and road spray. Cars parked outside here see more rust on brake lines, rotors and exhaust hangers. A brake and underbody check every fall is time well spent.
Towing to the marina
If you tow a boat to North Point Marina, the tow vehicle's brakes, tires and cooling system do extra work. A pre-season check of those three items is a sensible routine.
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Where Winthrop Harbor is
Winthrop Harbor is in Lake County, Illinois, and the shop is in the village itself, on Sheridan Road at 11th Street. The closest other towns on our list are Zion (2.1 miles), Pleasant Prairie (3.7 miles) and Beach Park (4.3 miles).
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