Automotive News & Information - Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.

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I was very satisfied with the service I received. I was referred by a friend who called Shelly and Lee while we were at work, and they fit me into their schedule that day. I was so very appreciative of their concern to get me in as soon as possible. Shelly was very friendly and courteous, and so was the rest of the staff. I would recommend Joppa Transmission to anyone looking for great customer service with that personal touch. Thank you, Shelly and Lee.

The interior of your car can be difficult to maintain; between you, your kids, and anyone else who gets a ride from you, wear and tear on the interior of your vehicle is constant. Drinks get spilled, burn holes appear, rips and tears happen. Unlike the rest of your car, the interior isn’t made of metal, so it requires special treatment to keep it in good condition.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.