The Best Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair in Columbia SC at Your Service

We all know, not every auto repair shop is as good as the next.  A good auto repair shop or great mechanic is nothing without their customers.  I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the many, many customers that have allowed me to serve them since 1989.  We have worked hard to create happy, loyal customers here in our auto repair shop in Columbia, SC.  In recent years, we’ve worked to reach out to drivers across the country as we branched out online, doing our best to provide information that is important to any driver.  While I’m always happy to hear from satisfied customers from the Columbia area, I also love the comments and emails that come from the cyber world. 

For over 30 years, our ASE Master Certified Mechanic has been servicing your domestic and foreign auto repair needs.  Our blogs offer advice and how to tutorials on car repairs that can safely be done at home, with a little guidance of course.  As we continue to add more and more automotive related information and auto repair tutorials to our blogs, I wanted to make sure you knew where else you can find all of this great automotive info and mechanic tips.  

In addition to our blogs here and on Merchant Circle, our website offers all kinds of useful information.  You can learn more about the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro, Mike Sanford, how to find our shop conveniently located off of I-20 on Wilson Blvd., or get all types of automotive related matter from tips to tutorials on the blog.  Our website is updated multiple times a week and you can also set an auto repair appointment there too!  Yes, I said an appointment.  Better yet, we will even set your auto repair appointment for a Saturday.  Just another of the many ways that we strive to make your auto repair experience as easy and stress free as possible.

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Sanford’s Automotive Service has been offering the greater Columbia metro area superior auto repairs and service at great prices since 1989.  We are located at 7917 Wilson Blvd., all you have to do is take exit 71 off of I-20 and you'll be the best shop for everything from exhaust and muffler repair, to brakes, oil changes, transmissions, rear end repair, or about any other type of foreign or domestic auto repair need you may have.  Contact us any time, online or by phone at 803-735-7902.

Columbia SC Mechanic Saves Money on Auto Repairs: Do it Yourself Jobs

The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro is all for helping you save some money on auto repairs.   

While we love to serve all of our wonderful customers, we also know that there are some auto repair or auto maintenance tasks they can easily do themselves.  Of course, you could stop by our north Columbia, SC auto repair shop and have us take care of it for you if you’d like.  But for those ready to take on a little bit of beginner level auto mechanics, there are multiple tasks you can safely and easily do.

Many of you may think that performing auto repairs or maintenance must take special tools and an in-depth knowledge of all of your vehicle’s intricate systems.  While some repairs really do require all of that, you can still easily save cash by taking care of the simpler stuff on your own.  Believe it or not, you can do more than just change your oil.  With some basic tools and the patience to read and follow the step-by-step instructions, you can not only save money but increase your own confidence by performing your own work too.

In addition to changing your own oil, I’d like to highlight a few other tasks you can easily take on. 

Replace Air Filter

This one is really easy.  Any auto repair shop will be happy to handle this easy task, but why hand over your hard earned money when you can do it yourself in minutes!  Changing your air filter requires minimal tools and time.  These simple instructions to replace your air filter will have you done in no time!

Replace Fuel Filter

I know, any auto repair occurring around the fuel tank may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be.  If you can follow instructions and observe all of the basic rules of auto repair safety you should have no problem at all.  We have provided you a detailed tutorial on how to replace a fuel filter on our Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Blog. 

Flush Cooling System

Again, I know “flushing” any system may sound a bit taxing to a novice mechanic, but we all have to start somewhere!  This sounds much harder than it is.  In fact, in one afternoon you can completely flush your radiator and cooling system yourself.  Be sure to gather all of the materials need before you drain the radiator though, or you could end up adding a lot of extra work to the job.

There are some auto repairs and auto maintenance jobs that really can be done by a beginner and be done just as well as a certified mechanic could perform the task.  Remember, follow the advice of a proven, reputable mechanic and do not be afraid to ask questions if you need to.  All mechanics start someplace, and today you can start with the simple auto repair tutorials linked above.  To schedule Columbia, SC auto repair appointments just email us, give us a call or visit us at www.SanfordsAuto.com.