September 8th, 2021 by Hillside Automotive
An often-overlooked part of car maintenance, the tires, like the rest of a vehicle, need appropriate care to be safe, last longer, and perform as expected. Being in direct contact with the road, tires contribute to many aspects of vehicle performance and safety, such as vehicle handling, fuel efficiency, braking, and overall control of the
May 22nd, 2018 by Hillside Automotive
A lot is riding on your tires. It pays to choose wisely and care for them regularly. Proper tire maintenance not only improves gas mileage, it is also critical to your safety. Proper maintenance begins with your choice of tire. Don’t choose your tires based solely on lowest price or appearance. Tires should
April 11th, 2018 by Hillside Automotive
April is National Car Care Month and spring is finally here! Most drivers know to take precautions and be prepared for winter driving, but spring driving comes with its own challenges. Winter recovery When spring cleaning, don’t forget your car. Winter took a toll on your car. Here in New England, in addition
January 3rd, 2018 by Hillside Automotive
When was the last time your checked your tire pressure? Did you know that this extreme cold we’ve been experiencing for the last couple of weeks can drastically alter your tire pressure? You may have noticed your TPMS light go on periodically. If this is the case, your tires are probably underinflated even if it
July 5th, 2017 by Hillside Automotive
Do you know how old your tires are? Do you know when they were last inspected? As the only contact between you and the road, your tires play the leading role in your car’s ability to start, maneuver, and stop. You trust your safety to them every day. Worn tires—especially bald ones—can be deadly on wet
June 28th, 2017 by Hillside Automotive
We’ve been getting a lot of calls recently asking if we sell used tires. No, we do not! Why? Your safety is too important to us. A tire with an unknown history, even if it looks new, could have been subject to over or under-inflation, driven overloaded, been subjected to weather extremes, or repaired. These
May 31st, 2017 by Hillside Automotive
Important Tire Safety Facts • A tire can be as much as 50% underinflated before it is visibly noticeable. According to the Car Care Council tire pressure should be checked at least once a month. • Only 15% of drivers properly check their tire pressure. • More than half of drivers wrongly believe that the
May 31st, 2017 by Hillside Automotive
Properly maintaining your tires not only improves gas mileage, it is also critical to your safety. It pays to choose wisely and care for them regularly. Proper maintenance begins with your choice of tire. Don’t choose your tires based solely on lowest price or appearance. Tires should be chosen to correctly match your vehicles recommended