Automotive News & Information - Dave & Wayne Auto Center

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

In the diesel world, "blow-by" is a term you’re bound to run across at some point if your line of work involves diesel-powered vehicles of any kind. What is blow-by, what causes it, and how concerned should you be? At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, our fleet maintenance and diesel technicians see it on a regular basis. Here we’ll take a quick look at blow-by, correcting it, and preventing it.

Unless you use your vehicle to tow every day for work, odds are you haven’t paid much attention to your truck, SUV, or crossover’s towing capacity. Maybe you’re looking to buy a boat for some summer fun or just need to rent a trailer to get your belongings from one dwelling to the next. Whatever the reason for pulling something behind your vehicle, it’s important to get a firm grasp on what exactly your towing capacity means. Understanding how each of the components in your vehicle contributes to your overall tow rating can keep you from putting undue stress on your rig and keep you and your family safe.

Dave & Wayne Auto Center is the leader in Bethlehem, PA for the selection and service in your tires. Our Dave & Wayne Auto Center auto shop staff will take the time to educate you on what tire to look for to suit your needs.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Dave & Wayne Auto Center are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.