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Believe it or not, tax season is upon us once again! Whether you have already filed your taxes and are patently awaiting your refund or have yet to file, we all know this time of year brings the stress of getting everything correct and filed properly.

Once it’s signed, sealed, and filed, your thoughts turn to how you can spend your tax return.

Some picture themselves on a beach in Hawaii holding a margarita, while others have more practical ideas for their tax refund. Some need a new refrigerator or lawnmower. Others have needs that the pros at Hilltop Tire Service can help with: auto repairs!

So maybe you don’t want to spend your whole refund on your vehicle – we get that. Here are a few things you can do for your vehicle that are less than $100 each.

Wiper Blades: With Spring rains, new windshield wipers are important. The ice and snow from last winter are hard on your wiper blades and can cause them to streak and smudge your view. This is a small investment but will do wonders for your visibility the next time it downpours.

Oil Change: For as little as $41.99, you can get an oil change, new oil filter, vehicle safety inspection, and fluid top-offs. An oil and filter change is an inexpensive way to lengthen the life of your vehicle.

Wheel Alignment: Get your ride straightened out after the pothole season. A front wheel alignment will improve handling, gas mileage and increase the life of your tires.

Engine Air Filter: Over time your engine filter gets dirty and needs replacing. A dirty engine air filter starves your engine of proper airflow, causing it to work harder and use more fuel. What a great way to spend a little bit to increase fuel economy and prolong the life of your engine.

Cabin Air Filter: The cabin air filter keeps out pollen, dust, and other harmful pollutants from entering your car. After awhile these filters get dirty. If you don’t change a dirty cabin air filter, it can become clogged with dirt and debris causing the HVAC system to struggle and you may notice foul odors. With spring allergies and summer around the corner, this is a no-brainer maintenance item!

Whatever your vehicle maintenance needs, we’ll help you get the most out of your tax refund. You can always trust our opinions, never fixing something that doesn’t need fixing, all with your safety in mind!