Automotive News & Information - Hipps Automotive

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we’re here to help.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re likely no stranger to dashboard warning lights. Increasingly, a common source of headache for many operators is the ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System light. Here’s what you need to know from Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how you know what is okay to use? At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

clutch of vehicle and close up of floorboard

Does your clutch go flat, rendering your car useless until you fill the reservoir back up? Are you tired of the spongy feeling in your pedal, and the mess on your driveway? At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we can fix that for you.