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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD have you covered. You hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on it’s last leg or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

mechanic working on brakes on car on lift

Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD is here to help.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.