Maintenance
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New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Sumter, SC people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The...Published on: Nov 16, 2011 -
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: Nov 23, 2011
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For advice on how to make your EUROPEAN last longer, visit us at Turner's Garage, Inc 955 S. Harvin St Sumter, SC 29150 803-775-3225 These days many people in the Columbia area are really comm...Published on: Nov 29, 2011
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We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Jan 26, 2012 -
People in Sumter have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher...Published on: Feb 23, 2012 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Sumter service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The se...Published on: Mar 14, 2012 -
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Sumter, SC, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is th...Published on: Apr 05, 2012 -
High gas prices in Sumter increase the cost of living for SC drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion o...Published on: Apr 18, 2012 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Sumter residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rememb...Published on: Jul 11, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Aug 02, 2012 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Sumter?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed s...Published on: Aug 29, 2012 -
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Turner's Garage & Transmission ...Published on: Sep 05, 2012
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There’s a segment of the Manning population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the SC area over time. Many Manning motorists ...Published on: Sep 26, 2012
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If you've ever been driving around Sumter and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in ...Published on: Oct 19, 2012 -
Every Sumter car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, y...Published on: Oct 23, 2012 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Sumter. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you&rsquo...Published on: Nov 06, 2012
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Today in our Turner's Garage & Transmission blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Sumter with recommended i...Published on: Nov 30, 2012
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Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Dec 20, 2012 -
The hottest Sumter news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Sumter. But we’ve found several ...Published on: Dec 28, 2012
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The median age for cars in the Sumter, SC area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Turner's Garage & Transmission we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you...Published on: Jan 04, 2013