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Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of breakdowns and malfunctions on the road. However, there’s a good chance those time consuming and expensive issues were completely avoidable, and your vehicle was warning you of an imminent issue all along. Here are some important tips from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA

salesman talking to customer about a new vehicle

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA is here to help you decide.

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa.