https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/shocks_struts_Reno_Sparks.mp4 Properly Working Struts and Shocks Are Important To Safety Many Reno and Sparks drivers probably don’t think of their shock absorbers as an essential safety system, but to the contrary, that is precisely what shocks and struts are. Shocks and struts help ride control – keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion. How Vehicle Shocks Function Whenever you hit a bump or pothole on a Northern Nevada road, your tire is bouncing up, as this is the natural dynamic of inflated rub ..read more

Beginning in 1996, Wayne’s Automotive Center automotive specialists could utilize a standardized framework to help figure out what’s going on with a vehicle. This problem framework works with the Engine Control Modules for every car. The Engine Control Module is like a mini PC that screens and controls numerous motor functions. What is the Engine Control Module Sensors all through a vehicle send readings to the Engine Control Module. These readings help the mini PC make modifications in different vehicle cores to take into consideration continually changing driving conditions and even to make ..read more

https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brake-repair-shop-sparks-nv-waynes.mp4   Wayne’s Automotive Center is a qualified brake repair shop in Sparks, NV. When you are dealing with brake issues you need to keep in mind that safety should always be a top concern. Having your brakes checked is part of preventative maintenance. Your safety when driving around Reno and Sparks starts with reliable brakes. Don’t wait for that telltale grinding sound before getting your brakes inspected. Like most things in life, brakes wear down over time. Vital parts can crack and break. Ex ..read more

Wayne’s Automotive Center Is Your Source For Differential Service If you have been in the Reno and Sparks auto repair business for any length of time, you have to answer different questions about car systems. Many of these questions have a common theme that goes like this: “What is a differential and how does it function exactly?” Your Wayne’s Automotive Center technician may have told you that they recommend servicing the differential or you saw it as an option on the menu of services so let’s try and explain what it does first. We like to inform our customers at Wayne’s Automotive Center. Di ..read more

What and Alternator Does So how do you know if you need an alternator repair? Well, let’s first talk about what an alternator does. Your vital electrical systems in your car, including the electricity to start and run your engine, is generated by the alternator. That’s everything from the onboard like your car stereo and GPS systems.  In addition, it includes things like your power seats and windows. If you plug stuff into your outlets inside the car, the alternator is involved. After this, your alternator takes the remaining power and sends it to your battery to keep it charged. Keep An ..read more

Signs Of A Car Alignment Issue Drifting to one side while driving could be a sign of a car alignment problem. If you look at your tires and notice uneven tire wear, or when you drive your steering wheel is off center, or your car doesn’t seem right and smooth while driving then there might be an issue. To be in alignment, all of your wheels need to precisely in line with each other. Running into potholes around Reno and Sparks and hitting a sidewalk curb can push your car’s tires out of alignment. Ignoring these types of events can lead to the problem of your tires pulling to one dir ..read more

https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/finding-car-recall-information.mp4   So, there is a system in place to ensure the safety of vehicle operators, that not many Reno and Sparks residents understand. The method is called a vehicle recall notification. With enough reports of a severe issue or defect, a vehicle may receive a notice of recall by the manufacturer. Vehicle recall notices come for a variety of reasons. A not so distant example of this was the Japanese car parts maker, Takata. In late 2017 they issued a recall on airbags. Airbags manufactured by Takata nee ..read more

https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PCVvalveReplacement_Waynes_Auto_Reno_Sparks.mp4   What The PCV Valve Does Reno and Sparks drivers, let’s talk about your often-unnoticed but critical PCV valve. Did you know that the power that drives your car generates from minor explosions? But during these explosions, some of the vapors can escape from the cylinder and enter the crankcase. Your engine oil hangs out in the crankcase. When these gases are allowed to dwell in the crankcase, they can contaminate the oil. This contamination happens because the fumes contain about 7 ..read more

https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Automotive-Service-Defenitions.mp4   Most Northern Nevada service centers have a menu board that lists common automotive services available. We want to help our customers be familiar with the services we provide. Here is a list of common things you might see: Fuel System Cleaning After long periods of continued use, a fuel system can start to build up varnish and gum that impedes the flow of fuel. Getting a fuel system cleaning service done on your vehicle can help keep your fuel injectors operating smoothly. Headlamp Replacement ..read more

https://www.waynesautocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ImproveFuelEconomy_Waynes_Automotive_Center.mp4   Most Reno and Sparks auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving their gas economy. At Wayne’s Automotive Center, we are frequently asked, however, if it is worth the extra effort. How much money can Northern Nevada drivers save? In today’s Wayne’s Automotive Center article, we’re focusing on the things you can do to improve your vehicle’s economy while driving around Washoe County. We are going to look at what type of savings you can expect using $3.50 a gall ..read more