Auto Care Mechanic

Auto Care Mechanic provides battery, starter and alternator replacement in White Oak, bringing the work to wherever the car is parked. Parasitic drains, where a module or accessory keeps drawing power after the car is shut off, are traced with a meter so a new battery does not go flat within a week. White Oak is home to the Food and Drug Administration’s headquarters campus on the former Naval Surface Warfare Center site, which brings thousands of commuters into the area. Summer heat shortens battery life more than most drivers expect, and the damage often shows up later as a no-start on the first cold morning. Corroded terminals and loose ground straps are cleaned and tightened during battery work, because a poor connection can mimic a failing battery. Technicians arrive with professional diagnostic equipment, tools and common parts, so most jobs are finished in a single visit. Its other services include exhaust and emission repairs and radiator and water pump replacement. Nearby, the company also works in Silver Spring, Glenmont and Burtonsville.