Automotive Industry News & Information - Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC

There is a reason we check your brake fluid when you come in for a service check. Maintenance pays big dividends and we want to avoid high repair costs for our Moncks Corner drivers. Did you know that brake service isn't just all about the brake pads, drums & rotors? That we have found low brake fluid to be the cause of a large percentage of brake issues here at Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC? Seriously, brake fluid is an important part of your braking system and with your service intervals being less frequent on the newer vehicles 5,000-10,000 more miles this has become an issue! Why?...

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, we can fix that.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. 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. Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.