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Are you prepared for driving in a rainstorm? Follow these simple tips to get you through the rainy season safely.

Perhaps you’ve started working from home or maybe you’ve transitioned from school run driver to homeschooling mom. Either way, many of us have not been using our vehicles as much, because of COVID-19. However, your vehicle still needs a bit of attention to protect it against engine failure, a dead battery or flat tires - a hassle we could all do without right now. Here are a few tips to follow to ensure your vehicle starts when this quarantine is over. . .

During the winter months here in Iowa, we sometimes overlook the cleanliness of our cars, but once spring arrives, we see the remains of winter smeared all over the car. The dirty, wet snow and grime packed into every nook and cranny, salt stains embedded in the floor mats, and the dust build-up on the air vents as they worked hard to keep you warm last winter. . .

Have you ever left an auto repair shop and wondered what on earth they were talking about? Did it sound like the service writer was talking in terms you didn’t understand? Have you driven away wondering if you were taken advantage of? At Hilltop Tire Service, we promise you won’t experience that. In fact. . .

You’ve probably heard the old saying: March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. That’s as far as the weather goes. Here at Hilltop Tire Service, we want to help your vehicle go from a lion to a lamb. If your brakes sound like a roaring lion, then you most likely need new brakes. Here are a few warning signs to look for. . .

Here at Hilltop Tire Service, we are committed to the health and safety of our clients, employees and their families. As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 locally and worldwide, we have taken action to ensure that our facilities can serve you in the safest way possible. . .

Who doesn’t love St. Paddy’s day in Des Moines? Everyone wears green and gets to be Irish for a day and celebrate. However, going green in the auto industry means something totally different, and the experts at Hilltop Tire Service are passionate about taking care of our customers and the environment. . .

Your vehicle is probably one of your more costlier possessions, and certainly one that is heavily relied on. So, making it last as long as possible should be a top priority. Keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance such as. . .

Hilltop Tire Service (HTS) is excited to reveal its new mascot, a rubber horse! This majestic masterpiece is made out of rubber tires and stands eight feet tall. By having the rubber horse on display at each location, HTS is reminding their clients why they have been around for nearly a c...

We’ve all been there before. Life is busy. You get overwhelmed with work demands, family responsibilities, etc. and one day you notice the reminder sticker in the corner of your windshield.

Your oil change is overdue.

Here goes another task on your already lengthy to-do list. You convince yourself. . .