Maryland and Delaware Auto Repair

Pretty soon, many of us will be packing up our cars to visit family that we may not have seen for a while. If you are hitting the road this Thanksgiving, know that the team at Admiral Tire and Auto of Edgewater is looking out for your safety. To curb trouble on the road, here are six maintenance items you should check before heading out of town. 1. Fluids and Filters Your vehicle has many important fluids including motor oil, coolant (antifreeze), windshield washer fluid, power steering, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. Make sure all these fluids are full and good enough to last you for the long run. 2. Brakes A brake check can make or “break” your road trip. Your brake fluid, rotors, pads, calipers, etc. need to be in good shape as they are the most important safety feature in your car. If you notice any unusual sounds with your brakes, hurry to our auto repair shop for service.  3. Tires Our technicians can check your tire treads and pressure and locate any ... read more

We get it, tires are expensive. Having to replace all four tires on your car can feel financially devastating.    However, you can make the most of the tires you already have by doing a monthly P.A.R.T. check.    The first day of each month is a good time to take five minutes and check your tire pressure, alignment, rotation, and tread depth.    Pressure: Inside the driver side door is a sticker that indicates the PSI for each tire. Ensure that your tire pressure matches the manufacturer’s recommendation as over-inflation or under-inflation can cause the tires to wear unevenly.    Alignment: While not an easy aspect to observe, your car’s alignment is crucial to keeping the tires in top shape. If you’ve recently felt the vehicle pulling to one way or the other, it may be time to bring your vehicle in for an alignment check. Also, if you recently had a collision or hit a pothole, then call us to inspect the alignment.&nbs ... read more