NEWS - Skip's Auto Repair

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Skip's Auto Repair, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we want to keep you informed, and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?