Hipps Automotive

06/05/2026

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to a...

06/03/2026

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well....

06/01/2026

Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours i...

05/29/2026

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced....

05/27/2026

If there’s one thing we know at Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your a...

05/25/2026

At Hipps Automotive in Simpsonville, SC, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming....

05/22/2026

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage...

05/20/2026

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored proper...

05/18/2026