Stay Safe in Columbia by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
December 22, 2016
We don't want to think about it, but each Columbia resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Missouri rescue workers. Rescue workers and Columbia police are well aware of thi... More
Should Columbia Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
December 21, 2016
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tim's Automotive tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around C... More
Tracking True in Missouri: Wheel Alignment in Columbia
December 20, 2016
The biggest issue for Columbia area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tim's Automotive in Columbia.... More
Battery Replacement at Tim's Automotive in Columbia
December 19, 2016
Hello, welcome to Tim's Automotive. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Columbia runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tim's Automotive are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, ... More
Deciphering the Tim's Automotive Menu Board
December 18, 2016
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Columbia, Missouri service centers like Tim's Automotive have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical... More
Water Pump
December 18, 2016
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump's like the he... More
Nighttime Visibility in Columbia
December 17, 2016
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Columbia area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisio... More
Synthetic Oil for Columbia Autos
December 16, 2016
If you are a driver in Columbia and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
December 15, 2016
Hello Columbia resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good . The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine. A cl... More
Columbia, Missouri Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
December 14, 2016
When winter approaches in Missouri, Columbia residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Missouri winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Columbia residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More