Automotive Industry News & Information - Woody's Automotive

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

I was quoted a price by another shop for a repair and heard from a few people that I was being overcharged so I decided to call around a few places and Woody's had the best rate. We hadn't driven the van much because we knew it was leaking oil so the morning I dropped it off the check engine light came on. I asked them to diagnose the check engine light prior to fixing the oil leak in case it needed a larger repair we weren't expecting. I got a call later that morning to let me know the real issue behind my oil leak and the repair ended up being cheaper than I expected! They told me the repair I scheduled did need to be corrected but that it was minor. I appreciate the honesty because I feel the other shop wasn't being honest and I would have been out even more money. They of course did an inspection of the van and recommended repairs/maintenance that should come next. I spoke to Ty during drop off and pick up. He went over everything with me and told me what things on the report were more urgent than others. Office was clean and my van was done the same day. We'll definitely be back for needed repairs and maintenance. - Daniella G. (5 Star Yelp Review)

Great service, for a great price! - White M. (5 Star Yelp Review)

At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintain certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble-free all boils down to maintenance.

At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

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At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

Your vehicle is a vital part of your life; it takes you wherever you need to go and can last you a very long time if taken care of properly. A part of the care it takes to maintain the vehicle is taking it to repair shops in order to receive any necessary maintenance or fix any problems you may be experiencing. By choosing Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, you can rest assured that your vehicle will get the proper care and maintenance required to remain durable for as long as you need it.

At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.