WASP Automotive

10/25/2026

Golden leaves, winding back roads, and mountain views are calling. 🍂

We’ve rounded up 5 beautiful fall drives near Durham that are worth taking this season, from quiet country roads to a scenic mountain escape. We’ve also included a quick car care checklist to help you get road-trip ready before you head out.

Pick your favorite route, enjoy the fall colors, and make the most of the season!

🚗 Read the article here: https://www.waspauto.com/blog/5-scenic-fall-drives-near-durham

Golden leaves, winding back roads, and mountain views are calling. Discover 5 beautiful fall drives near Durham, plus the quick car checks worth making before you go.

10/03/2026

⛽️ Think your car suddenly has a major mechanical problem? It might actually be what’s in your tank.

There have been a number of confirmed fuel-quality problems at North Carolina gas stations recently, including water contamination and the wrong type of fuel ending up in a tank. In some cases, drivers don’t realize anything is wrong until the vehicle starts running poorly or stalls. In other cases, the vehicle may not start at all immediately after filling up.

If your vehicle suddenly starts running badly shortly after filling up, don’t assume it’s automatically a mechanical failure. Save your receipt, note the station, pump number, fuel grade, date and time, and let the shop diagnosing the vehicle know exactly when and where you filled up.

You can also report suspected fuel-quality problems to the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fuel Quality Program. They investigate consumer complaints and can test fuel from the station.

👉 Report a fuel-quality problem:
https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/standards/fuel-quality-program/standards-complaints-fuel-quality

Here’s a short report from WRAL about the recent fuel-quality problems across North Carolina:

https://youtu.be/q5v35WhPmtY?is=JG0285wVNyeSLIY3

If your car starts acting up after a fill-up, give us a call. We’re always here to help you sort it out.🚘

A 5 On Your Side review found more than 100 fuel-quality complaints...

10/02/2026

Have you heard the news? Our Subaru specialist, Pablo, has a new BFF! And we’re pretty sure he’s gonna want a friendship bracelet! 😂

Thank you, Trish, for this one. ❤️ It was too good not to feature for 5 STAR FRIDAY! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wasp is amazing! I’ve never been to a friendlier or more trustworthy auto shop. They were genuinely kind and responsive in every communication—before, during, and after my visit. The whole place had such good vibes: everyone I met was pleasant, upbeat, and seemed genuinely happy to be there.

I got to meet the owner, Steve, along with my car’s new bff Pablo, who went above and beyond during what was scheduled as a simple service visit. He affixed my front license plate, cleaned the inside of my windshield (!), let me tag along on the test drive, and even brought me into the shop to see my car’s underside once it was up in the air. How did he know I would absolutely love that?

Little things mattered too: the waiting area was comfortable, clean, sunny, and quiet, with a thoughtfully planned garden out front. Rates were refreshingly reasonable—and not one cent over the estimate. It was such an exceptional experience, one that gave me real confidence and peace of mind that my car is in good hands.

Three cheers for Wasp Automotive!"

09/25/2026

The best shops never stop learning.

Part of the WASP Automotive team is at the Automotive Service & Tire Alliance (ASTA) Expo in Raleigh this week, spending time learning, sharing ideas, and keeping up with an industry that never stops changing.

From customer service to diagnostics and repairs, we’re always looking for ways to get better at what we do.

Because taking care of your car well starts with taking our craft seriously. 📝

09/04/2026

From all of us at WASP Auto, we want to wish you a wonderful Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

Not all of us are pictured here, but this is just a little glimpse of the team behind WASP Auto.

Labor Day is a day to recognize the people who work hard every day to keep things moving, and we’re proud of our team.

We’ll be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day and will be back Tuesday morning.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you next week!🚙

08/14/2026

⭐ 5-Star Friday ⭐

There’s only one thing better than a 5-star review on Google…coming back later to update it with even more kind words!!!!!

Thank you, Lois! We so appreciate your kind words and your support. 💙

08/05/2026

“Wash Me?” We can help with that. 🚙

Did you know WASP Automotive now offers professional detailing?

Whether your vehicle needs a quick refresh or a full detail, we’re here to help bring it back to looking its best. We also offer services like headlight restoration to improve both the appearance and visibility of your vehicle.

We offer a variety of detailing packages and are happy to provide a custom quote based on your vehicle and your goals.

Already bringing your vehicle in for maintenance or repairs? Ask us about adding a detail while your vehicle is here. It’s a convenient way to leave with a vehicle that not only runs great, but looks great too!

📍Stop by or give us a call to learn more!

08/03/2026

THE THREE AMIGOS! 👋

These are some of the first faces you’ll see when you walk through our doors!

Angel, Vince, and KeySean (left to right) are here to answer your questions, explain repairs, and help make your visit as easy as possible.

Fun fact: Vince and KeySean have been best friends for years, and Angel grew up with Vince because their dads worked together. Small world…and now they’re all on the WASP Automotive team helping our customers every day.

Stop by and say hello this week!

07/31/2026

You can only pick ONE for a long road trip.

A. Cold A/C
B. Great music
C. Cruise control
D. Snacks

07/24/2026

5 Star Friday ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much to the owner of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 for the stellar 5 star review on Carfax. We see you!