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At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident next time you’re on the job.

Here at Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD has the answers.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.