Spike's Auto Care
1001 E RIDGEVILLE BLVD MOUNT AIRY, Maryland 21771 | (301) 829-5046

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Cold Facts about Heaters

Brrrr.  It's cold outside.  And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Jan 11, 2024

What Spike's Auto Care Customers Should Know

There are some things Spike's Auto Care customers should know about automotive service and repair in . First and foremost, Spike's Auto Care cares about you and your family's safety. And they really a...
Published on: Dec 03, 2023

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been prevented....
Published on: Sep 04, 2023

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Dec 05, 2022

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking.  Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Sep 18, 2021

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Spike's Auto Care Really Save Gas?

{{ image('MzAy') }} Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider...
Published on: Jun 02, 2021

Auto Repair Ethics in

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair.  Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else.  In the automotive worl...
Published on: Aug 23, 2020

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems.  And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...
Published on: May 27, 2020