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A Great Columbia SC Mechanic Is Not Hard to Find

A Great Columbia SC Mechanic Is Not Hard to Find

Finding a mechanic is easy.  There are plenty of them around.  But finding a good mechanic, a really good mechanic that comes with a really good reputation?  That is a little harder to come by. Of course, if you are in the Columbia, SC area, all you have to do is head over to Sanford\’s […]

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Bump Steer & Torque Steering

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Bump Steer & Torque Steering

The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro has talked about some different steering issues over the past few weeks. Bump steering and torque steering issues round out the list of the most common problems with steering.  Read more from our ASE Certified Master Mechanic. Bump Steering What I mean by this is when the steering reacts

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Save Money on Columbia SC Auto Repairs

Everyone wants a good auto repair deal, and Sanford\’s Automotive Service has one for you today! Print this coupon out or save it to your phone to show the ASE Certified Master Mechanic when you bring your vehicle in for service. We are located at 7917 Wilson Blvd. Just take Exit 71 off of I-20

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Electric Cooling Fan Troubleshooting

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Electric Cooling Fan Troubleshooting

When the electric cooling fan does not come on you risk overheating your engine and compromising your air conditioning system. The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro has more details on troubleshooting problems with your electric cooling fan now. Electric Cooling Fan – How It Works Your electric cooling fan is usually mounted just behind the

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Columbia Auto Repair Pro on Diagnosing Wheel Speed Sensors

Columbia Auto Repair Pro on Diagnosing Wheel Speed Sensors

When your wheel speed sensor, also referred to as the WSS, fails or you have issues with the sensor\’s wiring circuit, it will likely disable your ABS system, and in turn,  triggering your ABS dash warning light. This is a severe problem. The ABS module must get accurate input from all sensors to properly establish

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The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Tire Repairs Patch vs Plug

The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Tire Repairs Patch vs Plug

Used to be, if you had a nail in a tire, it was fixed using a plug that would get inserted upon removing the nail. As radial tires became more common, they instead began to dismount the tire and repair it using a patch on the inside. In recent years, you may have seen resurgence

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Troubleshooting Engine Hesitation with the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Troubleshooting Engine Hesitation with the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

You step on the gas but the engine is slow to respond.  You can feel you are lacking power, and you fear there are auto repairs in your near future.  Before you get too worried, let the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro walk you through troubleshooting and diagnosing engine hesitation problems. Check the Air Filter

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro More Steering & Suspension Troubleshooting

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro with More Steering and Suspension Troubleshooting

Your automobile suspension system is a complex network.  The components must be in perfect sync to give you the smooth, stable ride that it is designed for. The suspension gets a lot of road abuse, causing its parts to wear out or fail entirely. If your car doesn’t seem to be riding as smoothly as

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Replace a Worn or Warped Brake Disc w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Replace a Worn or Warped Brake Disc w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Mechanic Tip: A tire-changing standard auto jack is NEVER a safe support! A worn brake disc that has become warped can be a real pain in the butt.  Lucky for you, replacing a warped or worn out brake disc is not too hard to do.  Before starting on a brake repair or any work in

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on When to Replace a Water Pump

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on When to Replace a Water Pump

When you need a cooling system repair, you may be experiencing problems with your water pump.  Your water pump is an integral part of your automotive cooling system. The engine relies on constant coolant circulation throughout the entire cooling system in order to keep engine temperature controlled.  A faulty or bad water pump affects this

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