Automotive News & Information - Royson's Automotive | Blythewood, Columbia, & Chapin, SC

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Good tire maintenance is important. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

While diesel engines have become more common in trucks and certain cars, overwhelmingly the most common car, truck, and SUV powerhouse found on the road today is the gasoline combustion engine. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, our technicians are skilled in every aspect of gasoline engine maintenance and repair, to keep yours reliably on the road and running strong.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

There may come a day when you go to shift your vehicle out of “Park”, and the shifter refuses to move. Perhaps you are already experiencing this issue intermittently, or currently have a vehicle stuck in park. While this is a serious inconvenience, it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem; let Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC put your mind at ease.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC has the answers you’re looking for.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, we are quite familiar with the potential for easy maintenance and repair items to become much larger problems. One such issue is the infamous stuck lug nut. You go to change your tire, or a basic maintenance shop tries to take your wheel off, and you discover a lug nut that simply refuses to budge. Now what do you do?

Nothing is more important to the aesthetic of your Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel truck than the wheels you choose to install. The right set of wheels is necessary to achieve the look, feel, and stance you’re looking for. They can take a good-looking truck and turn it into a real head-turner. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, diesel pickups are what we do. Our technicians can help you source wheels, order them, and ensure they have the perfect fit, achieving that perfect look you’re going for.