Northeast Columbia Auto Repair

Springtime is a great time for cleaning! As part of your car maintenance this spring, maybe the best place to start is with cleaning your car. It’ll make you feel better just looking at it. Not to mention how you will feel pulling up at the parking lot of your kids' school next to all the dirty cars around you. This is also a great way to get rid of the salt and other chemicals that were used on the winter roads. Leaving them there can lead to rust, and that is never a good thing.   Once that is done, you can focus on the car maintenance items that will help you save money in the long run and keep your car running on optimum levels. Here are six simple tasks to help your car transition from winter to spring: Check all the fluids. Check with your trusted partners at Brown Motorworks in Columbia to know what the best ones are to change out. Oil, for example, acts differently depending on the season. It might be time to change to a different weight. Before the spring rain ... read more

Ah, February! Time to shower the car lovers in your life with gifts from the heart. Whether you are on a tight budget or have money to burn, here are a few Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the car lovers in your life ... read more

Maybe you are diligent about creating your resolutions every year, but what about your car? After all, your car gets you safely to work, school, and shopping, as well taking you on vacations, too! Why not have a few automotive New Year’s resolutions?  Regular Services This could be the year that you stay updated on regular services. Why not start the year with that resolution in mind? Instead of waiting until there’s smoke coming out of your engine or you’re waiting for the towing service on the side of the road, think of how much better you’ll feel if you have regular services!  Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is a lot like regular service. Having your fluids checked regularly is critical to how your vehicle runs. You may need to top off your oil between regular services, or you can bring your car in, and we can do it for you. Make sure all those hoses are tight, and the belts are replaced when they need to be. And don’t forget ... read more