NEWS - Skip's Auto Repair

Whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel, your truck is a complex piece of equipment. Emissions systems, fuel systems, and systems you’ve probably never heard of all work together to keep your truck going strong. Sometimes, however, a warning light will pop up on your dash, and leave you wondering what’s going on. From ABS to Check Engine Lights, Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD has you covered.

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Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck is a quality engineered machine. At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we honor that quality - not only in our service, but in the parts, we provide as well.

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD has a few tips to help you get there.

At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.