Automotive Industry News & Information - Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC

There are a wide variety of tires available for your diesel truck, no matter what sort of pickup you drive. The climate, the terrain you drive on, and how you drive will determine which tire is best for you. Here’s a short list of common truck tire types.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to insure smooth, reliable operation. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, create a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX we have the answer.