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

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs!
1. You see steam rising from the engine!
2. The Check Engine Light is on!
3. The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.
4. You hear grinding or thumping noises.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

If you drive a Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Subaru, or other luxury or performance vehicle, the last thing you want to do is start your engine to be met with the sound of a screeching drive belt. Fortunately, we at Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX have you covered.

It doesn't matter if you are driving a car or truck, jeep or SUV, a diesel 4x4 or a classic when those dash warning lights go off the first thing you do is think "how bad is it?" and "how much will it cost me?" followed quickly by "when was my last service visit?"!! Driving your vehicle longer safely is all about getting it serviced based on what your vehicle manual recommends and these warning lights are alerting you to a situation that requires your attention.

While not all warning lights are a sign that disaster is imminent, no warning indicator light should ever be ignored!

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we can help with that.

Been going to them since 1990. Always get my vehicle back to me in 24-48 hrs. Very professional and courteous.

- Leticia (5-Star Google Review)

We took our car in Monday morning, and by Tuesday early afternoon it was ready for pickup. The price was reasonable, and the issues were clearly explained to us before they started any repairs. My AC is finally blowing out cold air just in time for Texas summer heat! They also fixed a problem with my steering column. The staff was friendly and professional! I would certainly recommend Hillins Auto Repair to family and friends!

- MJ R (5-Star Google Review)