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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Mechanic on Winter Driving Tips

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Mechanic on Winter Driving Tips

Prepare for Weather with Columbia Auto Pro One of the best ways to avoid costly auto repairs is always being prepared for the weather. The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro, a long-time ASE Certified Master Mechanic, is here to help you ensure you are ready! What’s worse than driving a vehicle unprepared for icy, winter […]

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on How to Correct Steering Pull

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on How to Correct Steering Pull

Driving with the steering pulling is hard on the driver and on the tires. Problems like this need to be dealt with before the problem gets worse and causes bigger problems.  There are many types of steering pull.  Here the Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro talks about memory steer and an off-center steering wheel.  Coming

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Troubleshooting Using Too Much Oil w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Troubleshooting Using Too Much Oil w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

If your engine is using too much oil, you, your auto repair shop or a mechanic need to find out why.  When a vehicle is operating as it should, you should not ever need to add much oil. If you need to add a quart or greater between oil changes, you have an issue. Lucky

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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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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Electrical Repairs and Fuses

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Electrical Repairs and Fuses

Sometimes we have what seem like automotive electrical problems, but often turn out to be nothing more than a fuse. The Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro wants to help you determine if you need automotive electrical repair or simple fuse replacement. Auto Fuse Basics: Types of Fuses Automotive fuses come in three types, but nearly

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Maintenance Costs of a New Car

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Maintenance Costs of a New Car

Some of you may be in the market for a new vehicle this holiday season.  When purchasing any automobile, the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro suggests weighing the cost of maintenance on your new ride before you buy. Average maintenance costs can vary greatly between make and models. Calculating Maintenance Costs You can’t even gauge

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Troubleshooting auto Heating Problems w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Troubleshooting auto Heating Problems w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

A vehicle with no heat can be pretty hard to handle when the temperatures start plunging.  One of the first things you should do when experiencing problems with your automobile heating system is see if you are even producing heat.  Our Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro is discussing how to see if your heating system

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Rear End Differential Repairs

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Rear End Differential Repairs

So you think you may need work on the rear end differential? No problem!  But before you bring your car or truck in for rear differential repairs, look through this list of common signs pointing to rear differential problems. What is a rear differential? Your differential is responsible for distributing the torque in your crankshaft

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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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Emergency Radiator Hose Repair with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Emergency Radiator Hose Repair with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

There is little worse than being broke down on the side of the road with your radiator hose steaming and spitting with no cash for a tow.  Before you give up and scream, let’s look at your emergency roadside auto repair option.  I stress roadside and emergency, meaning this is a temporary fix to a

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