Automotive News & Information - South Mountain Collision & Auto Center

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD we want to prepare you for what you should do next. First, get out of traffic immediately. It’s best if you can stop on solid, flat ground, out of the way of traffic where other drivers can see you. Don’t continue driving; your steering is compromised, and you risk damaging expensive components, including your rim. Next, decide whether you want to call a tow truck, or change the tire yourself. If you have towing and assistance then you can call for help but it is always great to be able to handle the situation yourself if need be as there is not always cell phone service and you sometimes do not have the luxury of the added time it would take to wait for that assistance.

When it comes to driving with your family on board, the only thing that matters is safety. Generally, this comes down to basic safety practices, making sure you are aware of them, and practicing them every time. When it comes to vehicle safety, small steps go a long way. Here are some things to keep in mind, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, the professionals at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD have you covered. Our technicians are well equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to fix or maintain all makes and models, including diesels.

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.