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At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has the answers.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.