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Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we’re here to help you choose the right one.

At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Frederick drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Skip's Auto Repair feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.