Skip's Automotive Service
19 Bass Harbor Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207.244.7276

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The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Jun 30, 2022

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Southwest Harbor drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew...
Published on: Jun 07, 2022

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Southwest Harbor that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relat...
Published on: Sep 22, 2019

Simple Answers from Skip's Automotive Service: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Skip's Automotive Service Answer:A&...
Published on: Apr 11, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Southwest Harbor

{{ image('Mjk4') }} ME air quality affects Southwest Harbor drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about...
Published on: May 09, 2012