Tim's Automotive
3015 East Joppa Road, Parkville, MD 21234 410.665.9098

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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025

We Test Batteries At Tim's Automotive In Parkville

{{ image('Mjk3') }} Today's Parkville vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Thi...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

Simple Answers from Tim's Automotive for Parkville: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Tim's Automotive Answer:That's a good question for Parkville drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Battery Replacement In Parkville

Car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced.  There are a couple of things you should know when looking for a new battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other i...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Battery Upgrades

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it's time to replace it,  Parkville drivers have options. First, let's be clear that you should always get a replacement battery tha...
Published on: Oct 08, 2023

Tim's Automotive's Guide To Battery Maintenance

Eventually your car battery will fail, and you will need to replace it.  In fact, 70% don’t even make it four years.  There is something you can do to make yours last a little longer. ...
Published on: Jul 24, 2023

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jan 15, 2023

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Mar 21, 2022