Automotive Industry News & Information - Wensel Service Centers in PA

What condition are your tires in? At Wensel Service Centers in Spring City and Reading, PA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Wensel Service Centers in Wensel Service Centers, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

Are your fleet vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Wensel Service Centers has you covered.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Wensel Service Centers in Spring City and Reading, PA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations! Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues! Our transmission technicians here at Wensel Service Centers in Spring City and Reading believe that service = saving high repair bills! Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Wensel Service Centers in Spring City and Reading, PA is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At Wensel Service Centers in Spring City and Reading, PA, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive.

There are a few indicators your engine mounts need to be replaced. For one, you can do a visual inspection, if they’re accessible enough - if they looked cracked, smashed, or dry-rotted, it’s probably time for new ones. If the engine visibly shakes while it’s running, engine mounts are also likely the culprit. However, if you are like most drivers you simply get in and drive on down the road until something is different or a light comes on! Then you call our shop for help!