Automotive Industry News & Information - Hipps Automotive

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Hipps Automotive is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

Small transmission problems can become big ones if not tended to in a timely manner. Your car, truck, or SUV has been shifting weird for a while now - does that mean it’s too late to do anything about it? Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has the answer.

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has you covered.

A light on the dash that doesn't say - washer fluid is low immediately panics you right? It can happen when you don't keep up with standard maintenance and with older vehicles, you see it due to the age of the vehicle, however here at Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we like to keep you driving happy and listening to your favorite songs or talking to friends and family worry-free! Here are some quick tips and hard lines in the sand that you do not need to ignore.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!