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

If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you’re no stranger to the bells and whistles of the modern automobile. For the past couple of decades, these cars have nearly all been equipped with ABS, or Anti-lock Braking Systems. You may never think about ABS - until the light comes on the dashboard.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Royson's Automotive, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

The climate control system in your car works hard to keep you at a comfortable temperature. If you’re having heater issues, trust the performance car specialists with us at Royson's Automotive, SC to get you comfortably back on the road.

Thank you Irmo-Chapin Life community for voting us The Best Automotive Service Center for 2023! We are honored to be entrusted with your car care needs.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Royson's Automotive, SC is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Royson's Automotive, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Royson's Automotive, SC has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.