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Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At K & K Automotive we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

What condition are your tires in? At K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD has the answers.

Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations! Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues! Our transmission technicians here at K & K Automotive in Frederick believe that service = saving high repair bills! Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

If you drive a Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Subaru, or other luxury or performance vehicle, the last thing you want to do is start your engine to be met with the sound of a screeching drive belt. Fortunately, we at K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD have you covered.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.