Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.
At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.
Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.
With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.
Your Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is essentially your car’s fingerprint. In its entirety, it is specific only to your car. Each car has its own unique VIN number and can be decoded to provide manufacturing and identification information on any vehicle on the road. Date of manufacture, manufacturer, vehicle type, where it was made, and options such as engine and transmission type, whether a car is a two or four-door, and a multitude of other specifications can be gleaned from a VIN number. Essentially, a VIN number will tell you exactly what a car is and where it came from, without even having to see the car.
Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has the answers.
Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.
Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.
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