Automotive Industry News & Information - Hipps Automotive

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Hipps Automotive will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC has the answer.

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we know how easy it is to overlook vehicle maintenance when everything is working as it should - we also know firsthand the toll neglected maintenance takes on a vehicle. Here’s an easy thing you can do yourself, that might save you an engine, transmission, or avoid numerous other problems.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville we know what to look for and when to ask questions. When your vehicle is pulling to one side there are several possibilities.