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

At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC.

Who created the world’s first car is actually a matter of debate; since the invention of the engine, people had been installing them on horse carriages to make them self-propelled. Even when automobiles specifically designed for engines came around, they were hardly recognizable as a car by today’s standards. However, the first patented automobile, a vehicle specifically designed to be propelled by an engine, was built by Karl Benz and completed in 1885.

At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, our main goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV always performing at its best. Valve adjustments are an integral aspect of that goal.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.