Mechanics you can trust on the Southern Shore.

Scheduled maintenance, also called preventative maintenance, is a plan set forth by your car's manufacturer and details how often you'll need oil changes or other service. At Southern Shore Automotive, we're well acquainted with the service schedules of a wide variety of models and understand exactly what's needed at every stop of the process.

If you're driving a newer car, then there's a good chance you've already experienced the sticker shock of going to a dealership for scheduled maintenance. It's no secret that oil changes, tire rotation, and other services cost more at the dealership, but few realize that Southern Shore Automotive can provide these services that keep your warranty intact -- at more affordable rates and without the trip to the dealership in town.

As part of a complete preventative maintenance plan, oil and filter changes help to reduce the chance of your engine overheating and removes oil that is saturated with debris and contaminants. Regular oil changes according to the schedule in your owner’s manual ensure that your engine oil is able to do it's three vital jobs: lubricating, preventing buildup, and cooling your engine. During your regular service visits to Southern Shore Automotive, you can count on our team to check your fluid levels and top up as needed. When you leave the shop, you can rest assured that your vehicle is well-prepared for the road until your next oil and filter change.

Having quality tires is one of the most important safety components of your vehicle. We all know that the rainy, icy, and snowy conditions we experience on the Southern Shore can make for dangerous driving conditions. Having tires with aggressive treads, along with driving slowly and carefully, is one of the best ways to prevent hydroplaning and slipping in bad weather. We take pride in offering tires that are suited to our driving conditions at competitive prices.

In addition to choosing the right tires, ensuring your wheels are properly aligned can make a world of difference in your driving experience. If you've noticed an annoying pull to one side, it's possible your wheels have gotten out of alignment. Using our professional-grade alignment equipment, we'll use digital testing to assess the problem and then provide the best fix. This can ensure your tires are wearing evenly, and that other components like your axles won't get bent out of shape over time.

Air conditioning systems in vehicles work a lot like your refrigerator at home, with pressurized refrigerant gas, a compressor, a condenser, fans, and motors. Most automotive shops do not perform repairs to air conditioning systems, as it requires specialized knowledge and equipment to get the job done correctly. Southern Shore Auto is happy to offer air conditioning services and has the knowledge and tools to make sure you're comfortable on those hot summer days.

Road salt, snow and slush, and drizzly days can all contribute to rust and corrosion on the underside of your vehicle. A yearly undercoating can prevent your car's parts from giving out prematurely, and avoid costly repairs to the body of your vehicle. We use the highest quality fluid to spray your vehicle's underside, creating a protective barrier around any metal parts than can rust. Undercoating is an economical way to add years to the life of your vehicle in a wet climate like ours.

When you lose a headlight or your wipers are leaving annoying streaks, stop by Southern Shore Auto and we’ll likely have exactly what you need in stock. We keep the most popular interior and exterior bulbs and windshield wipers in stock so you’re never stuck.

We also install most types of accessories for your car or truck. The most popular accessories are light bars and fog lights to increase your visibility at night and in our gloomiest weather, trailer hitches so you can tow your quad, boat, or camper, and lift kits to add some height to your vehicle. Talk to us about which accessories you’re interested in and we can find exactly which optional equipment will suit your needs.

Modern vehicles are equipped with intertwining computerized systems that work together to complete your driving experience. However, when these systems get out of whack and you can't figure out why new lights are appearing on your dash, nothing short of a professional diagnostics check-up will return everything back to their intended settings. From assessing error codes to replacing electrical starting systems, Southern Shore Automotive's diagnostics and electrical work is a great choice.

Thinking of selling your vehicle? Want to ensure everything is up to snuff? Southern Shore Automotive is licensed to complete inspections on both personal and commercial vehicles and we can diagnose and repair any issues that may arise when a vehicle won't pass. By performing high quality inspections, we're doing our part to keep the Southern Shore safe and reduce the number of preventable accidents on the streets.

In addition to the required checks of a standard vehicle inspection, Southern Shore Automotive mechanics will also take the time to perform a top to bottom, A-Z look at your vehicle and find seemingly hidden areas that could use an upgrade or tweak. From aligning tires for better fuel efficiency to catching exhaust problems before they start, we're the shop to trust.