Honda of Serramonte Blog

At Honda of Serramonte, we like to help our customers keep their cars in top shape. Washing your vehicle on a routine basis is important because it increases resale or trade-in value and keeps your vehicle looking sharp.

How often should you wash your car? If your vehicle is exposed to heat or you have a long daily commute, then washing your vehicle once a week is an important preventative maintenance step. Newly splattered bugs and bird droppings should be washed away swiftly to prevent long-term damage to the paint. 

If it's so hot outside that the beads of sweat falling from your brow are sizzling the second they hit the concrete, you might be concerned about your engine overheating. While hot weather is certainly a factor in whether or not your coolant is effective, several other factors and vehicle components play a role in whether or not your engine stays cool.

Your coolant should always be topped off. If you have a crack in one of the hoses that deliver coolant to your radiator and engine, the coolant level could drop pretty quickly. More than likely, you would…

It's important to take appropriate steps towards keeping your new vehicle clean and protected, but you don't want to leave your furry friend behind. Although pets can make quite a mess inside your vehicle, some simple tips can help you control pet hair. Let's take a look.

Lint rollers can quickly clean up any pet hair that's made its way onto your clothing or seats. Blankets can protect your seats from pet hair accumulation. They can be washed or stored in your trunk when not in use. 

Most people don't think of rodents as a factor that can damage the performance of their vehicles. As manufacturers turn to more plant-based biodegradable materials to reduce waste in construction, this problem could become very real for you, as rodents could invade your vehicle and damage various parts.

One solution to deter rodents from chewing through essential parts on your vehicle is using a special tape treated with capsaicin and placing it on essential parts. You can also try placing metal harnasses or mesh around hoses or around openings where rodents can enter. 

It can be really annoying to be driving and suddenly have your windshield chipped from another vehicle or something on the road. Rest assured, though, that it’s not the end of the world because there are ways to repair the windshield and prevent having to have the entire windshield repaired. At Honda of Serramonte, we want you to know what you can do to repair your chipped windshield.

Windshields that have small chips in them can be repaired with a liquid resin that’s injected into the windshield. The resin forms a hard bond along the chip or crack…

Oversteer is an old issue in cars with rear-wheel drive. While vehicles with front-wheel drive tend to understeer, cars with rear-wheel drive tend to oversteer. This issue springs from the source of propulsion. With the rear wheels pushing a car, the natural forces involved create inertia that runs from rear to front daring your motion to change. The action tends to stay in motion.

When driving through town, your vehicle is moving slow and turns do not seem to be much of a problem. However, it is the slower speed that is hiding the issue.  

Have you checked your differentials lately? This is an important piece of your vehicle and can be found on all cars and trucks. It helps to split the engine torque and keep your axles in line, allowing the axles to spin at different speeds. So what happens when your differential doesn’t work properly? Typically, this isn’t an issue if you are taking your car in regularly for maintenance and tire checkups. Your axles will be checked as well as differentials.

In some cases, the differential can lose oil and make it difficult for axles to turn properly, causing…

It is important to get to know your vehicle very well when you first purchase it. This will allow you to notice a problem when it first occurs. It is important that you get any issues fixed on your vehicle when you observe something going on. This will prevent larger and more involved issues from occurring later on down the road. When it comes to problems with your muffler or exhaust, there are some signs that you might pick up on. This can include:

• A loud rumbling sound coming from the engine bay of your vehicle, or from under your…

Everyone wants their vehicle to be serviced properly for preventive maintenance and repairs. That's why our dealership only employs ASE-certified mechanics in our service department, many of whom are master mechanics.

ASE is the acronym that stands for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. This association provides ongoing educational programs that test and certify automotive technicians on the latest technicians. When an ASE-certified technician works on your vehicle, you know that you are getting the best possible service. 

Because a truck bed is designed with a security options, many aftermarket companies make covers for drivers who need peace of mind while hauling valuable cargo. Although covers are helpful, they can make the process of transporting large cargo a hassle.

When a truck bed cover is on your truck, you can walk far away from the automobile without worrying about theft. Because a truck bed cover conceals and security cargo, no one will know what's underneath the cover. If you pick a unit that locks, you'll totally protect your cargo when your truck is parked outdoors in…