Automotive News & Information - Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

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Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

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At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

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If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD has the answers.

If you drive a dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, there will come a day when you start the engine, only to be met with a sound of high pitched squeals. Fortunately Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD has the solution you’re looking for.

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If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to. The reason being is simple – frequent maintenance will keep your vehicle in good health, ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive-to-replace parts. While it might sound counterintuitive, the best way to reduce maintenance costs is to stick to a prescribed maintenance schedule.