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Top 10 Spring Fixes for Your Car w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Top 10 Spring Fixes for Your Car w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

As part of your regular auto maintenance, you should inspect your wheels.  This means checking to see that lug nuts are properly tightened.  It seems like something minor, but taking this quick step can save you from a really big problem if one of the wheels would come off. How to Check Lug Nuts for […]

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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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The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Adds Humor to Auto Repairs

The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Adds Humor to Auto Repairs

Because sometimes you just need to laugh… Auto Repair Humor Check it out here! We know there is nothing funny about needing automotive repairs, but sometimes you just have to sit back and give yourself a break.  That is why we have decided to add a page to our Gallery with some Automotive and Auto

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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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Testing Electrical Problems with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Testing Electrical Problems with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Automotive problems are always a headache.  Electrical issues or needing electrical repairs can be even more problematic.  The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro is here to explain how to troubleshoot some electrical problems using a test light.  Using a test light is pretty simple and can often rule out certain problems in less time than

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Auto Repair & Automotive Gifts for Anyone

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Auto Repair and Automotive Gifts for Anyone

As the holidays draw nearer, many of you are beginning to think of Christmas gift ideas.  There are all kinds of great automotive items and auto repair services that make wonderful gifts for both men and women.  As the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro, I thought I’d be remiss to not mention at least a

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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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