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

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The Skip's Automotive Service Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Southwest Harbor drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting ...
Published on: Nov 22, 2020

Used Vehicle Inspection

It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a used vehicle. I mean, people sell vehicles for...
Published on: Nov 29, 2018

5 Tips for Buying Used in Southwest Harbor

Here are 5 tips from Skip's Automotive Service for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehicle th...
Published on: Jan 15, 2017

Used Vehicle Inspection

It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a used vehicle. I mean, people sell vehicles for...
Published on: Apr 09, 2016

Skip's Automotive Service Tech Question on Engine Failure

Question I’m Collins.  I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done.  What could I have done to prevent this? Answer You’ve got to feel for Collins: an expensi...
Published on: Nov 05, 2013

Your Courtesy Inspection At Skip's Automotive Service In Southwest Harbor

Most people in Southwest Harbor, ME, come to their service advisor with specific services in mind and an idea of how much they’ll be spending.  Sometimes, a courtesy inspection and a review...
Published on: Apr 09, 2013

Used Car Inspections At Skip's Automotive Service

{{ image('MzA2') }} It's natural to be a little anxious when you buy a used car in Southwest Harbor: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If it's poss...
Published on: Nov 06, 2012

It's New To Me - What To Do When You Buy Used In

Southwest Harbor drivers sell vehicles for a lot of different reasons. Maybe they just want something new or maybe they're selling the vehicle because it has a problem or two. So how do you know ...
Published on: Apr 26, 2012