Automotive News & Information - South Mountain Collision & Auto Center

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD can fix that for you.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.