Common Reasons Cars Fail the Maryland State Inspection
If you’re buying, selling, or registering a vehicle in Maryland, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pass the Maryland State Inspection first. This thorough, one-time inspection ensures your car meets the state’s safety and performance standards—but many vehicles fail on the first try. At Ken’s Automotive & Transmissions, we help drivers in Frederick and […]
How Often Should I Replace My Car’s Battery?
Car batteries are the strong, resilient force behind every car. They do their job regardless of heat, cold weather, and the drivers who demand so much of them. We demand a lot from our car batteries, so it’s no surprise that eventually they will die, and we will need to replace them. But just how […]
Why Do My Headlights Burn Out When the Weather Gets Cold?
Winter weather conditions can be tough on everyone and everything. Your skin becomes drier, trees become dormant, and your health can become affected. Just like everything else, your car can become affected by cold winter conditions. In particular, your headlights can feel the effects of cold weather and burn out. Here is why that’s the […]
Getting Darker Sooner, Can You See? Headlight Restoration
With daylight savings officially ending on November 1, it means that we can expect to experience darkness at earlier times. Although it gets dark at 5 PM, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have important things to do. During the winter months, you rely heavily upon your car’s headlights to continue doing the things that […]
Why Are My Headlights Cloudy?
If your headlights are looking a little cloudy, then it is likely that you’re probably going to experience a diminished visibility as you drive at night. Not being able to see a dark road clearly is more than a little annoying; it’s dangerous for you and other drivers on the road. If your headlights are […]