Hughes Automotive Inc
507.257.3730

General / Misc

Alt + /

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work.  When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my ref...
Published on: Jun 29, 2025

A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)

If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts.   The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025

Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement) Has Video

Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it.  They're called ball joint boots.  They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspens...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

How Does Hughes Automotive Inc Know What to Recommend? Has Video

When you drop your vehicle off at Hughes Automotive Inc in Eagle Lake, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Hughes Automotive Inc professionals have lists and proc...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle Has Video

If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Eagle Lake, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right ...
Published on: Jan 07, 2024

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating) Has Video

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread.  No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
Published on: Dec 10, 2023

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

Recalls are pretty serious for Eagle Lake residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Eagle Lake residents still might want to know about. For these l...
Published on: Nov 26, 2023

Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items) Has Video

Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months. Let's start with coolant levels.  Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is i...
Published on: Nov 19, 2023