There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

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Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, here’s what you need to know about them.

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For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

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“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

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Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

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At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

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1845 Piner Rd Unit B
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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