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Keep your old car running.

Your likely to experience some sticker shock if you haven't shopped for a new vehicle recently. It seems everything is going up in price these days, and when you consider the price of insurance and financing, the idea of keeping your old vehicle running for a few more years gets all the more appealing. . .

Over the last few months, our vehicles have been the least of our worries, and rightfully so. Now is a good time to consider the health of our vehicles. Regular vehicle maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations are no brainers, but what about the other fluids in your vehicle? If your vehicle sat for weeks. . .

People all over the world have been checking their personal health symptoms over the past few months, and early recognition of these signs helped many facing COVID-19. The same goes for tire health. While obviously not as important as your health, recognizing symptoms. . .

Here at Hilltop Tire Service, your safety is our number one goal and our vehicles can be breading grounds for bacteria if not properly taken care of. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your vehicle is a safe environment to keep you and your family healthy this summer. . .

Keeping the kids occupied on a road trip is a safety concern. When the kids are bored, they tend to get restless and grumpy which can lead to tears and a tantrum pretty quick. Screaming and crying are distracting to the driver and it makes everyone else on edge. Make sure. . .

The last thing you want is hot air blasting at you when you get in your car on a hot summer day. If your vehicle’s air conditioner doesn’t seem to be keeping up, here are a few ways to make you’re A/C run cooler. Save that super sweaty feeling for a good fitness workout!

We all know life has changed drastically in the last 3 months, but put that in your review mirror for now and get out and explore new places and make new memories. With summer here and a holiday weekend upon us, the open road is calling. That means your vehicle needs to be ready. . .

According to auto industry experts, because of the coronavirus pandemic, there are rising concerns about a shortage of automotive parts in the near future. As a result of the shortage and demand for needed parts, prices could increase as well experts have warned. . .

Please excuse our appearance.

We are open during regular hours to serve our valued customers. You probably would have seen over last weekend our building at 201 East Walnut Street in the East Village was damaged, but as many of you know, we are pretty good at repairing and putting things back together! 😉 We were able to get. . .

Now that non-essential businesses are opening back up here in the Des Moines metro, you're probably ready to get back on the road yourself! If you haven’t driven your vehicle in a while, you might be surprised at what you’ll find when you get behind the wheel again. . .