Relocating to SC
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Relocating to SC
Hi all, I am not new to the forum, but plan to move from the northeast (NJ) down to the Myrtle beach/Murrells inlet area some time around June. Was wondering if any SC people had any advice in general about the area. Was also wondering if down there I will be able to drive my car (2007 xkr) year round? Or will I need to keep my other car as well? I am thinking a sun shield for the windshield may be a good idea? Anyone know a jag service place or an Indy that is good with jags in that area? I welcome any advice. Thank you
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Thanks guys. Also: do you have to have a front license plate on the cars down there (I'd love to be able to get rid of that), and I currently have AS tires, do you guys down there do summer tires year round? That would be nice.
While searching for houses, my criteria has been: garage for the cat and yard for dog... The important stuff
While searching for houses, my criteria has been: garage for the cat and yard for dog... The important stuff
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Thanks everyone for the info. My move went well... Although my car pitched a fit on the 11 hour drive down and decided to clog her AC drain somewhere in VA!! By the time I arrived in SC the passenger floor was completely soaked. I had had no idea what happened until I arrived. For now I used a hair dryer to dry the floor as best I could, sprayed some ozium for the musty smell, and have a bucket under the glove box until I find a reputable shop locally. But so far loving SC! What a beautiful place, and everyone has been super friendly
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Update:
Got my car back today. They had to keep it overnight because they had to wait for a part. The price seems fair and I believe they were honest. The AC is working properly again. I had originally posted with a clogged AC drain, but due to my move, I wanted to get the car in and it took me a little while to locate a place I trusted, so unfortunately, the delay cost me. My AC stopped working entirely... Water damage to the blower motor. I checked the part prices online and was charged correctly. And that was the quickest my car has ever been in and out of the shop. I went to Auto care specialists here at The Beach. If anyone needs their info PM me.
Than of course I washed and waxed her, because I was happy to have her working properly again
Got my car back today. They had to keep it overnight because they had to wait for a part. The price seems fair and I believe they were honest. The AC is working properly again. I had originally posted with a clogged AC drain, but due to my move, I wanted to get the car in and it took me a little while to locate a place I trusted, so unfortunately, the delay cost me. My AC stopped working entirely... Water damage to the blower motor. I checked the part prices online and was charged correctly. And that was the quickest my car has ever been in and out of the shop. I went to Auto care specialists here at The Beach. If anyone needs their info PM me.
Than of course I washed and waxed her, because I was happy to have her working properly again
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Update: ignore my last post about the car being ok and the shop doing well... My baby had to go back there 3 times since that post, and is still leaking. They didn't charge any extra, but I do think they are in over their heads with such a special car. So I was referred to another place by a friend, and will see how this one goes. They are scheduled to start working on the car on Monday.
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Hi, sorry it took me so long to reply. I started a new career down here as a real estate agent, and it has been time consuming.
To answer your question, no, I have not found a good mechanic that I would recommend as of yet. I was able to get my car repaired, however, would not recommend either shop I went to.
I wish I could be of more help. If I find a good place to go, I will let you know.
To answer your question, no, I have not found a good mechanic that I would recommend as of yet. I was able to get my car repaired, however, would not recommend either shop I went to.
I wish I could be of more help. If I find a good place to go, I will let you know.
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