Automotive News & Information - Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service, here's what you should look out for:

If you drive a diesel vehicle, it’s because you know that quality matters. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we built our reputation on quality. We chose to work on quality products because it’s something that we ourselves believe in, and strive for daily.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

What is an HEUI System you may ask? When it was first introduced, HEUI systems revolutionized diesel technology in groundbreaking ways. Though other technologies have taken the forefront since its development, HEUI systems are still extremely common throughout the diesel industry. From our team here at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, here’s a quick look at how these systems work, and what the advantages are of having one.

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we have the answers you’re looking for.

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.