Automotive News & Information - South Mountain Collision & Auto Center

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

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.