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Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

There’s a lot of information on buying used cars out there, but at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we don’t think it’s possible to go into a purchase armed with too much information. The condition of the transmission in a used car is perhaps the most essential aspect of a pre-owned car purchase - this article explains why, and how to make sure your prospective buy is everything you want it to be.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

Transmission problems aren’t always as dramatic as they seem. Often, a huge inconvenience is caused by a simple problem, if you only know what to look for. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we know what to look for, and would like to pass some of that knowledge on to you. Here, we investigate an easy fix that causes a lot of people problems; a faulty neutral safety switch.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you've probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here's a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.