Automotive Industry News & Information - Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we understand that no matter how well something is maintained, everything breaks eventually. Fortunately, our team of expert mechanics can repair just about anything, saving your business a lot of money in the process.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we can help!

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we’re here to help you choose the right one.

The turbo on your diesel pickup truck is a precision-engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keep it going strong, and Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD is the place to do that. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don't really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD.

Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. The trained technicians at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD can help diagnose your problem. The more details you can provide, the quicker we can help. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your SUV.