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Remember Car Repair in 1998? The Year was 1998… Hi, Stephen here, as owners of Thoroughbred, my wife Donna & I often look over the past things we have done. As the business has grown and evolved with our eye always on the future. Many of you know that a lot of...

Are you Ready for Winter? Trusted Tips from a Trusted Mechanic Since the 1970s I have lived here in the area, Burtonsville, Clarksville, Laurel & Highland all of my life, and every year we get a cold slap in the face from Mother Nature in early October. Sometimes...

3D Car News Are 3D Printed Cars in your Future? In the world of tech, you never know what to expect next. While the craziest thing in the automotive world seemed to be self driving cars, new ground has been broken. There’s now a car, which will be sold under the name...

Car Recall A problem that is prevalent in the Automotive World is recalls. When news breaks about a major recall it can be easy to realize that it applies to your vehicle. But, when the recall doesn’t become a national news story it can be difficult to keep drivers up...

Ford Steering Wheel Recall and Repairs A problem that is prevalent in the Automotive World is recalls. Ford is in the process of recalling over 1.3 million cars in North America over concerns that the steering wheel may separate from the steering column. Ford has...

Automotive News In today’s age when you go to buy a car the decision is much more difficult than truck vs. SUV vs. compact. Besides taking into consideration all of the styles, you also have to choose which brand and now you can add to the mix the choice between...

Nissan NewsNissan & Brain-to-Vehicle technology With each passing week there’s a new introduction to the world of cars that will change the way we drive. One of the newest announcements is Nissan’s brain-to-vehicle technology, which syncs the driver’s brain with...

Micro chip shortage for car repairs are effecting people's choice to buy a new car or keep the one they have. We strive to keep your car on the road for as long as you like. Car repairs may be the best option with the car micro chip shortage

We perform car repairs on most any make, model and year. The great news for Toyota, Honda, Chevy and more models is that we are a great dealership alternative. Since the 1970s we've been repairing those makes and modes in Scaggsville and surrounding areas of Fulton...

With the latest in snow, ice and rain your car will best tested. Having a well functioning car can make the difference. After an accident one of the most common "low scoring" / "worn out" parts are tires. When tires have worn and tread is low traction is poor and...

The year 2021 makes our 30th year as a trusted car repair shop in Scaggsville / Fulton 20759 serving local towns like Burtonsville, Highland, Clarksville and Laurel. We are very thankful for all the customers who have entrusted us with servicing their vehicles. We're...

This year's "Toys for Tots" collection is just about over. The last day is Dec 18th, 2020. Thank you for all who have stopped by and dropped off a new, unwrapped toy. Thanks to all who will before Dec 18th.

With more and more people checking reviews it is more important than ever to be sure your reviews can be seen. We are very thankful for all the reviews which our customers have written. Car repair reviews can be "telling" in many ways. We have always had a "Family...

As fall turns to winter more drivers from places like Burtonsville, Scaggsville and Fulton come into our shop for car repair and maintenance. This week we have seen many come in for tires. Having a good grip on the road is important as cold and wet weather conditions...

Recently we had a new customer come in from about 13 miles away, with 15 minutes driving time. Why did the car owner decide to drive past several car repair shops and a dealership to come to our shop? They were not only comparing prices for their VW getting DSG...

This year has been unique in many ways for car repairs in Fulton, Scaggsville, Highland, Maple Lawn, Burtonsville and the areas around APL (Applied Physics Lab). Many things have also stayed the same in car repairs, including Maryland State Inspections. The vehicle...

Brake repairs on Fulton cars come in many varieties. Many common brake repairs for Fulton are disc and drum pads and shoes. When repairs are waited on too long often other brake components are damaged. Those additional parts are needed to be replaced or repaired....

We are about a mile from the border of Fulton MD. For decades we've been providing Fulton car repairs to local families and businesses. The geographic "center" of Fulton may be considered near the connection of Lime Kiln Road and Scaggsville Road right by the Post...

We offer a big "Thank You" to all the APL (Applied Physics Lab) employees who trust us as their car repair facility. Our mechanics "ASE Certified Master Technicians" are glad to help with a 10% discount off labor for APL Employees up to $50. We offer our shuttle...