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Whether you’re traveling to visit friends or heading to the lake, nothing beats freedom from the daily grind with new sights to see. The open road is waiting for you! Just be prepared, and don’t let car trouble get in the way of your fun.

Sometimes you cannot completely avoid problems, but you can certainly take steps to reduce your chances of getting stranded at the side of the road. Stop by Hilltop Tire Service before you hit the road to make sure everything is in good repair. One of our highly trained technicians will preform a free multi-point road trip inspection to give you peace of mind on your trip.

Did you know, the most common part on your vehicle to fail is the tires? Obviously, you can’t always avoid a road hazard that could leave you stranded with a flat tire, but you should be able to prevent maintenance related tire problems. During the complementary multi-point inspection at Hilltop Tire Service, they will make sure your tires have the proper tire pressure, they will look for signs of worn or uneven tread wear which could lead to a blow-out if not properly taken care of. You may not even need new tires, simply doing a tire rotation or wheel alignment could fix the issue before it becomes a real problem.

Brakes are another important part of your vehicle that you will want functioning at optimal conditions. Your brakes will be inspected during a vehicle inspection to ensure they have enough life left to get you back home safety.

Don’t forget to replace your windshield wipers and head lamps before you go. Afterall you will want to see the sights clearly and overtime they wear out or become dim and you may not even realize it.

All these items are things that you need to take care of anyway so now is a good time to get them checked out. They will save your pocketbook in the long run and could even head off troublesome delays on your trip. Stop by today!