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Keep your old car running.

Your likely to experience some sticker shock if you haven't shopped for a new vehicle recently. It seems everything is going up in price these days, and when you consider the price of insurance and financing, the idea of keeping your old vehicle running for a few more years gets all the more appealing.

The good news is vehicles are built to last for at least 150,000 miles. So why don't they? Typically, the main reason vehicles don’t last as long as they should is because drivers don't stay on top of preventive maintenance. Proper vehicle care at a professional automotive service center like Hilltop Tire Service is the key to getting the most mileage out of your vehicle.

Instead of keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance, most vehicle owners wait until their car develops an obvious issue before taking it in for repairs. While auto repairs can add up quickly, letting routine vehicle maintenance slip also has the hidden cost of decreased life expectancy for your car.

For example, your engine will build up with dirt, sludge, and grime if the oil is not replaced regularly. This can also lead to serious engine damage, not to mention expensive repairs.

Also, over time, the fluid in your brake system, transmission system, power steering system, coolant system, and fuel system will become corrosive and should be replaced. If not properly maintained, the build-up of dirt and sludge will cause serious damage to your vehicle. Talk to the pros at Hilltop Tire Service to see if it’s time for a fluid flush on your vehicle.

From batteries to brakes, and everything in between, it’s best to stay on top of preventative vehicle maintenance to ensure your ride lasts as long as possible. We understand everyone has busy schedules and vehicle maintenance is just one of those things that’s easy to put off. So let us do the hard part. Bring your vehicle to any of our service centers and we’ll do a complimentary visual vehicle check and let you know what maintenance services need to be done immediately, next time, or down the road a few miles. If everything is working fine and no auto repair maintenance is needed, we’ll tell you that too!

Here at Hilltop Tire Service, we value the relationship we have with our clients and want to keep you and your vehicle safe and running a peak performance without putting extra stress on your pocketbook.