Automotive Industry News & Information - Woody's Automotive

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Woody's Automotive is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

A light on the dash that doesn't say - washer fluid is low immediately panics you right? It can happen when you don't keep up with standard maintenance and with older vehicles, you see it due to the age of the vehicle, however here at Woody's Automotive in Wichita, we like to keep you driving happy and listening to your favorite songs or talking to friends and family worry-free! Here are some quick tips and hard lines in the sand that you do not need to ignore.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Woody's Automotive in Wichita to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Woody's Automotive in Wichita.

At Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at Woody's Automotive, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Woody's Automotive, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Woody's Automotive in Wichita, KS, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.