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Don’t Let Your Vehicle Become a Cold Turkey!

Now that winter is nearly upon us, are your vehicle’s heater and defroster ready for the cold temperatures? November is a good time to have the heater inspected and repaired if needed at your local Hilltop Tire Service Center. Here are a few reasons why:

1. The heater in your car does more than just keep you warm. Your vehicle’s heating and cooling systems run hand in hand. Whenever your engine is running, it produces heat. The coolant that runs through your engine is directed to the heater core to defrost your windshield and keep you warm. If the heating and cooling system is not running properly, the windshield defroster or heater may not work or your engine could overheat, even in the winter. Also, don’t forget this is the system that defrosts and keeps your windshield clear while you’re driving for safety.
2. Preventative maintenance always pays. Your heating system is made of many different components including, a heater core, blower fan, belts, hoses, and more. If small problems are not identified right away, you could end with more complicated repairs that end up costing you more to fix in the long run.
3. You won’t have to worry about your heater blowing cold air. This is a common problem, but with regular preventative maintenance, it can be avoided. First of all, it is annoying to turn on the heat, expecting a blast of warm air, only to get a face full of cold air. Secondly, if your vehicle’s heater is blowing cold air, it could be anything from a control issue, a bad thermostat, or a leaking heater core. If you get regular inspections on the heating system, you will likely never have to worry about your vehicle blowing cold air.

Do yourself, and your vehicle a big favor and schedule a heater inspection at Hilltop Tire Service today. Our experts will check over the heating and cooling system and give you a detailed estimate of any repairs needed today or in the future. If everything looks good, we’ll tell you that too! You can count on Hilltop Tire to give you an honest auto repair opinion, always with your safety in mind.