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How Does Hilltop Tire Service Know What Services to Recommend?

When you drop your vehicle off at Hilltop Tire Service, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for things to do. Our experts have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. The first thing they do is record the mileage on your vehicle. They'll then check to see what services and inspections the vehicle manufacturer recommends for your vehicle make, model, and mileage. If the vehicle has been in before, they will also check your vehicle's history to see what services you have had and when they were performed.

If your vehicle’s factory recommendations suggest more services than you've ordered, they'll let you know. They'll also specify whether those services are urgent or if you can wait a while before taking care of them. Our experts won't do any work that you don't agree to.

They will, however, perform inspections while they're servicing your vehicle. They'll check belts, hoses, filters and fluids, and examine your windshield wipers for wear. If there is an urgent problem that needs taken care of, they’ll let you know right away. They'll also give you a heads-up about problems that might be developing. If repairs or services are needed, you are given options based on your driving needs and your budget.

Think of it like a trip to the dentist for a check-up. The dentist will check if you've had x-rays recently. If not, he'll get your permission to take new x-rays. Then the hygienist will clean your teeth and check your gums. At the end, the dentist comes in and inspects your teeth. You'll be informed if you need any further work done, if there are any problems that are developing and if anything is urgent.

These procedures make sure your teeth are in good health and that you are aware of any problems. Then you can decide as to what work you want to have done and when. It works the same way at Hilltop Tire Service - we want you to be able to make informed decisions about your car care.

Preventative auto maintenance is very much like dental check-ups. Small problems can quickly lead to big ones. A cavity becomes a root canal, a dirty filter becomes a damaged engine. Skipping check-ups for either your teeth or your vehicle can lead to expensive repairs.

Hilltop Tire Service follows industry guidelines. We only replace a part if it can no longer perform its function or is missing – or, of course, if you ask for upgraded performance.

Dentists often offer services that go beyond routine care, such as teeth whitening. Hilltop Tire Service also offers drivers help with upgrades to a vehicle. We know what parts are needed and how to perform the work so that safety and performance aren't compromised. You can rely on the pros at Hilltop Tire Service to give you good, honest auto advice.

The next time you head to the dentist, think about the vehicle you're driving in. Is it time for it to get a check-up too?