Automotive Industry News & Information - Dave & Wayne Auto Center

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, 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.

Diesel engines are known for their reliability - that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA is here to help.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!