Baltimore & Cockeysville Auto Repair

When you notice indicator lights on your dashboard, it is vital to check your vehicle immediately. The "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light indicates there may be a repair or replacement of your engine or transmission. It means there is more than a routine repair or service requirement, and instead, a system failure to the fuel, transmission, ignition, or emissions. Ignoring these signs can lead to serious problems, resulting in complete shutdown and high expenses, including towing, emergency roadside assistance, and more extensive replacement. Getting Your Vehicle Assessed for Damage and Diagnosed for Repairs Initially, when the light indicator turns on, it will show a solid color, which means your car is due for an assessment. If this is ignored, the light will begin flashing, which is more serious and means a visit to the mechanic should be scheduled immediately. When you bring your car to a local mechanic, they will initially perform a road test to de ... read more

Every year, your vehicle needs to be ready for our MD winter. The last thing we BALTIMORE drivers want is to get stranded out in the cold in MD. We need our vehicles to be safe and reliable. It's a good idea to get caught up on any neglected maintenance items anytime – but the stakes are higher in the winter for MD . There are some specific and necessary things that we need to do to have our vehicle ready for winter. The most obvious is having the antifreeze checked. If the antifreeze protection is not set correctly it can't properly protect your engine, radiator and hoses from freezing. If your vehicle does not seem to be making enough heat to keep you warm, your antifreeze level may be low or you could have a thermostat problem. Get it checked out at Paul's Automotive North in BALTIMORE. If you are due for a cooling system service, now is a perfect time to have it done. In the cold MD rainy months we always worry about being able to stop ... read more