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If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA has the answers.

Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA has the solutions you need that will save you time and money in the long run. We're here to help you explore all your options so you can make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

The automotive market is always fast-changing, and leaps and bounds have been made in the past couple of decades concerning both diesel and gasoline engines. With gasoline-powered trucks achieving more power than ever, purchase costs being lower, and fuel costs at an all-time low, many fleets are switching over to gasoline-powered fleets. However, diesel still offers some distinct advantages - it really depends on what you're looking for for your fleet of vehicles. Here are some points to consider, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair to get looked at?