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

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.

At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Everyone from mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your vehicle, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about vehicles. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX is here to help.

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Hillin's Auto Repair, LLC in San Antonio, TX, here’s what you need to do.