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

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we’re here to help.

If you own or maintain a fleet of vehicles, you understand what a huge investment multiple vehicles can be, especially when dealing with semis and other commercial trucks. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we’re here to help you protect that investment.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

In the automotive business, the customer is just as important as the vehicle and the customer service is just as important as the auto repair. That is why at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center, we strive to provide only the best customer service to our clients.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.