Specializing In General Motors Cars And Trucks Since 1980
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
We Gladly Service Your General Motors And Saturn Vehicles
Alpine Auto Service, Inc.
Why Alpine Auto Service?
© 2009 Alpine Auto Service, Inc. | 7120 East Furnace Branch Road | Glen Burnie MD
21060 | 410-
We honor extended warranties.
Close By
At 7120 East Furnace Branch Rd. 1/2 block east of Ritchie Highway
Fast
Most work completed in one day.
Honest
Do only work that is necessary.
Professional
ASE certified Master Technicians.
FREE Financing
0% Financing for 6 months!
Priced Right
Highly competitive pricing for the most respected service in town.
Choice Of Parts
High quality or economy parts saves you money.
Convenient
FREE local shuttle service.
Early drop-
No Surprises
All prices must be approved by you before any work is done.
Incredible Warranty
18 months or 18,000 miles on parts and labor.
Work Done Right
The first time, on time. Serving our clients since 1980.
Customer Rewards Program
Free gas for your referrals.
100% Customer Satisfaction
Our most important goal.
Insurance work accepted.
Economy Rotor
Quality Rotor
Thick wear surface
Small vent area
(lots of metal)
Large vent area
(not much metal)
Thin wear surface
As you can see, the two rotors measure the same thickness, but one is mostly “air” and the other mostly metal. The economy rotor is cheaper for a reason: there’s less metal. Additionally, the quality of the metal may not be as good, and the fins in the vent may be arranged differently, or there may not be as many of them. These cost cutting measures save money. The economy rotor can’t shed heat as quickly, and therefor is more likely to warp and cause vibration when the brakes are applied.
Is the economy part always the wrong part to use? Not necessarily, it depends.
A new part is always better than a worn out one. If you can’t afford the quality
part, the economy one will get you by. Just don’t expect the same level of performance
or longevity. If you’re only going to keep your vehicle for another year, the economy
part may be the way to go. If you want a long-
At Alpine Auto Service, we always offer alternatives to fit your budget and situation. Due to the lower quality, we can only offer a 3 month/3000 mile warranty on economy parts. But the choice is always yours. Ask us for a price comparison.
Alpine Auto Service SAVES YOU MONEY by offering top quality parts or economy parts. While economy parts are less expensive, there’s a reason for that. And while we always offer you the choice, we want you to make an informed decision about the parts used in your repair.
Parts are parts, right? Well, not exactly. Today almost any part can be purchased
in varying levels of quality. Over the last decade, there has been a tremendous increase
in cheap parts, particularly from China. Buying a brand-
Quality Parts Or Economy Parts
What’s Your Best Value?