Automotive News & Information - South Mountain Collision & Auto Center

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

South Mountain Collision & Auto Center is the leader in Middletown, MD for the selection and service in your tires. Our South Mountain Collision & Auto Center auto shop staff will take the time to educate you on what tire to look for to suit your needs.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

fuel nozzle that reads diesel being put into a fuel tank on vehicle

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, we know that keeping up with required maintenance schedules is the difference between a truck that lasts a few years and a truck that stays strong for decades.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.