Automotive News & Information - Dave & Wayne Auto Center

Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you perform proper maintenance, however, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years. Your vehicle's radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine but a vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy while a car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. What you don't want is to have a bad battery!!

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Dave & Wayne Auto Center to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA knows, and now you will too.

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At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Dave & Wayne Auto Center will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.