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At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, routine maintenance and repair isn’t the only thing we do. For custom parts installation, you can also count on us. Common modification enthusiasts do is swapping to a short-throw shifter; but what actually is a short-throw shifter, and what does it do?

Road trips are a lot of fun, and often unpredictable. For all the miles you will be driving we always recommend preparing for any situation. With this checklist from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

It isn’t easy keeping your fleet or commercial trucks up and running. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we’re here to help. Fleet and commercial vehicles log a lot of miles, and a lot of hours - as a result, even the most reliable components need to be serviced occasionally. On an ordinary diesel, an injection pump may last the entire life of the engine itself. On vehicles that work harder than anything else on the road, this isn’t always the case.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?