I hope most people are enjoying Veteran's Day today. If you are a veteran or in the military currently please know I appreciate your service and what you have done or currently are doing for America. As well I am sure that lots of other people appreciate your service even if they don't say it everyday.
For Veterans Day I thought I would just let all veterans and military members know that Standard Auto Parts, a local and family own Baltimore auto parts company, offers 40% off on auto part purchases. Standard offers these discounts as a “Thank You” for everything veterans and the military does. (This includes helping people recently in Hurricane Sandy.) In case you were wondering, yes the discount is valid even when it's not Veterans Day.
An important note, not all auto parts not have as great a discount as 40% off and it doesn't apply to fluids to my understanding. However 40% off is extremely generous considering that I don't know any other auto parts company in the Baltimore area that can match this deal. Standard Auto Parts also extends the generous discount to police, firefighters, and postal workers.
Standard is a company that especially appreciates service and they want to show that by offering great deals on auto parts. To find your nearest Standard Auto Parts location in Baltimore, visit their Standard Auto Parts website.
UPDATE – The manager of, Mike Sullivan, unfortunately passed away. This repair shop is now under new management.
If you are looking for a reliable Baltimoreauto repair shopin the area, look no further than Cross Keys Exxon. Located conveniently on the corner of Falls Rd and Cold Spring Lane near Roland Park, Guilford, Hampden, and Medfield Cross Keys Exxon has been providing general auto repair services since July, 2007.
Owner and Master ASE Certified Mechanic Mike Sullivan runs the shop with his special blend of friendly service and attention to detail. He tries to make sure all customers are happy with work performed, which includes anything from oil changes to engine replacements.
Mike has been a mechanic since 1972. He's seen it all when it comes to fixing cars. He even was a technical trainer for a major auto repair chain, showing other mechanics all around the Baltimore metro area how to perform auto repairs.
What sets Cross Keys apart from the other shops in the area, is Mike takes the time to explain services and repairs to customers. Cross Keys doesn't try to “upsell” on unnecessary jobs and services like most auto repair shops and chain operations. The mechanics focus on what is needed and what they feel is best for the car and customer.
Services provided at Cross Keys include, MD State Inspections, Oil Changes, Tire Rotations, Routine Maintenance, Computer and Electronics Repairs, Engine Replacements, Transmission Replacements, and any other mechanical repair your car or vehicle could need.
He tries to ensure that all auto parts he buys and uses for vehicle repairs are quality parts. He likes ordering from local parts supplier, such as Standard Auto Parts (which is a family run business), that are as concerned with quality as he is.
Since Cross Keys is close to Johns Hopkins and Loyola he offers a 20% student discount on labor (not parts). All you need to do is to show a valid student ID to receive the discount.
Best part of taking your car to get fixed at Cross Keys, you can pick-up and drop-off your car 24 hours a day 7 days a week! There is gas station attendant at Cross Keys Exxon at all times, which allows you to easily drop your car off safely if you work odd hours. Additionally if you need to pick-up your car after the shop closes, it's not a problem since the attendant accepts payment from customers.
Sullivan has been happy to be in business for almost 5 years, “I am the neighborhood mechanic that everyone can feel comfortable coming to” says Sullivan. He hopes to continue repairing cars, trucks, or whatever you might bring in for repair for many more years with the same level of service he has come to be known for. If you need a great neighborhood mechanic, give Cross Keys a call.
