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

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD we have the answer.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs? Here at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle's electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.