Automotive Repair

  • Quality Engine Work is a Top Priority

    Engine Maintenance

    A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.

  • Quality Fleet Work Just as Important as Quality Product

    fleet of cars

    At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we understand the importance of a job well done. You need it done fast, but you also need it done right - cutting corners in the home stretch is obviously a bad idea.

  • Quality Work is as Important as a Quality Product

    transmission repair

    At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we pride ourselves on specialty knowledge and ability. Once you’ve settled on a transmission to invest in, it’s important not to cut corners on the homestretch. We’ve got you covered here and you can expect top quality repairs for your top quality product.

  • Quality Work, Why It's Important!

    Some of you may have experienced poor quality work done to your vehicle, which may have ended damaging your car worse or left you feeling uneasy. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we understand the importance of high-quality service and repairs which is why we strive to be the best. Here are examples of why it makes a difference, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

  • Remanufactured Engines…Just Asking For Trouble?

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    Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

  • Replacement Engine Maintenance to Keep Your Engine Running

    Engine Maintenance

    Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

  • Rotate Your Tires or Stop Rolling

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    Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

  • Routine Maintenance for Your Suspension

    mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

    The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

  • Save Money and Know the Signs of Engine Failure

    Car Dashboard with 0 RPMs and the oil light on

    Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

  • Save Your Engine Before It Quits

    fleet

    Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

  • Service that Goes the Extra Mile

    mechanic handing keys to a customer

    At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, we are fully dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Our technicians work hard to ensure timely, friendly, and efficient maintenance and repairs that you can rely on.

  • Sometimes it is obvious, others we have to hunt for it!

    car wiring chewed up photo

    Here at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes.  However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs!  You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors.  No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

  • Take a break and let's look at your brakes

    mechanic repairing brakes

    Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

    Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead. 

  • Take Your Vehicle to The Next Level

    performance flywheel

    At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, we aren’t concentrated solely on repair and maintenance. Our expert mechanics also specialize in custom applications, for drivers seeking to take their driving experience to the next level.

  • The ABS Light - why is it on, and what should you do?

    abs light on dash lit up

    Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX.

  • The Best Maintenance Tips for Your Vehicle

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    At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem a like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer, if observed properly.

  • The Electrical Side of Your Vehicle

    battery charging on car

    Charging and electrical systems, particularly on luxury and performance cars, are the most intricate and complex systems on your vehicle. It takes highly trained technicians armed with the right equipment to properly diagnose and repair electrical issues on high-end vehicles such as Porsche, Audi, BMW, MINI, VW, and Subaru. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio we have the technicians and the tools you need to get the job done right.

  • The Ins & Outs of Your Turbochargers

    mechanic fixing turbocharger

    Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX.

  • The Ins and Outs of Your Transmission

    Transmission

    Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

  • Time to Re-Tire? Explore All The Options

    Pile of tires

    There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

  • Jasper
  • Acdelco
  • ASE
  • Auto Zone
  • BG Products
  • Cummins Diesel
  • Customer Savings
  • Duramax Diesel
  • Exide Batteries
  • Federated Car Care
  • Fleet Services
  • Flo Pro Performance Exhaust
  • Flowmaster
  • Ford Power Stroke Diesel
  • Handicap Accessible
  • LMC Truck
  • Magnaflow
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • Pet Friendly
  • Radiator
  • Valvoline
  • 36 Month Warranty
  • 24 Month Warranty
  • 12 Month Warranty
  • Welding
  • Wifi Available

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San Antonio, TX 78211
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