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

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD.

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your vehicle or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at South Mountain Collision & Auto Center! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

At South Mountain Collision & Auto Center in Middletown, MD, we have the facilities, equipment, and technicians necessary to complete any job, no matter how big or small. When it comes to fleet and diesel trucks, the right people with the correct equipment makes all the difference - we’ll keep your truck reliably on the road, and we’re the fastest, most efficient repair facility in the business. When it comes to trucks this size, and this valuable, cut-rate maintenance and repair simply won’t do; you need professionals, with the tools and equipment necessary to get the job done right.