Automotive Industry News & Information - South Mountain Collision & Auto Center

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, South Mountain Collision & Auto Center has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, maintaining your fleet and keeping your business reliably on the road is our primary focus. As trucks wear out, and they always do, you will inevitably be faced with this dilemma - “Should I fix this truck, or replace it with a new one?” This isn’t always an easy question to answer. As your fleet specialists, our team here at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center is here to help you decide.

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I can not say enough good things about South Mountain Auto. They opened their new location in Thurmont after I had gotten a quote from the previous shop owner in the same location for some clear coat repair. Kenny was absolutely wonderful on the phone when I spoke to him, I had stated I had gotten a quote from the previous shop and was hoping to still get it done there after South Mountain took over. Jake was just as wonderful calling to let me know that my vehicle was ready for paint and would call as soon as it was ready to be picked up. Just from the great feeling I got when speaking to both gentleman I needed to get some paint repair on my Honda and of course I wanted to bring it here. After the job on my jeep came out so good I have complete faith in their abilities. Now even my husband is interested in taking his truck there for some cosmetic repair, he could not stop saying how amazing my Jeep turned out (ex body tech lol). 20/10 would recommend!! If anyone is in need I will definitely be directing them to South Mountain Auto.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD is here to help.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.