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It’s that time of year again. Very soon winter will cover Iowa in a blanket of snow, and there is a lot to do to prepare for the change of season. You’ve probably been cleaning up your yard and checking systems to heat your home, but have you thought about making sure your car is winter ready? At Hilltop Tire Service our friendly service staff are able to perform the winter maintenance that your vehicle needs. They’ll make sure the battery is ready to withstand the cold, your transmission shifting properly, and your wiper blades are ready to remove snow and ice from your view.

All three of our convenient locations have well-trained staff members that can help you find the right snow tires for your vehicle, and we’ll get them on your car now so you’ll be safe when the snow starts to fly. If you live in the Des Moines area and you’ve been asking yourself “how do I winterize my vehicle?” or “where can I go to winterize my car?,” your questions have been answered. Hilltop Tire Service can help you prepare your car for cold weather by checking your anti-freeze levels, tire pressure, and giving your vehicle an oil change.

For more than 88 years we’ve been dedicated to serving customers in Altoona, Johnston, Ankeny, Urbandale and other cities in central Iowa. This time of year, we specialize in winterizing vehicles to keep you safe and keep your vehicle running when you depend on it most. The last thing anyone wants is to be stranded on the side of the road in freezing temperatures, and a trip to Hilltop Tire Service will help to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.

If you want to know how to get your car ready for cold temperatures, stop in to Hilltop Tire Service today and we’ll walk you through our process. Our winterizing packages can even include a BG transmission flush if your vehicle needs it. Transmission fluid is vital to the health of your engine. It helps facilitate gear shifts, lubricates moving parts and cools the transmission. If the transmission fluid in your car needs replacing, the cold winter temperatures could make things even worse. Our service technicians will take a look at your transmission fluid and let you know if it needs to be flushed.

Whether you need to winterize your car, truck, van or SUV, we’ve got you covered. We can even service an entire fleet of vehicles to keep your company on track this winter. If you need tires, auto service, or auto repair, stop by or give Hilltop Tire Service a call and let us help you keep your vehicle in top condition. As everyone from the north knows, winter comes a lot faster than we think, and if you aren’t fully prepared it could be bad news. While you’re getting your home ready for winter, let us winterize your vehicle.