Honda of Serramonte Blog

With winter behind you and a fun summer ahead, spring is an excellent time to clear off the grime on your car from salty, sandy roads and to prepare it for the warm temperatures that are coming.

Hot weather is a particularly unpleasant time to be stranded, so have your battery checked if you suspect it's starting to show its age. Check your coolant level periodically to make sure it's full. If your car is giving small warning signs, like stalling or idling roughly, take it in for servicing.  

The term gasket may sound highly technical, but a gasket is simply a flat piece of rubber, metal or another flexible material that is used as a seal within an engine. Keep reading to learn more about gaskets, and don’t hesitate to visit Honda of Serramonte for gasket replacement or any other automotive service matter.

Automotive engines are made primarily of hard metal components that contain gasoline, oil, water, water vapor and other fluids. These liquids and gases would quickly leak away without a proper seal between the various metal engine pieces.  

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…

We publish our blog to add value to your driving experience. Our team values the idea of sharing the road with bicyclists. Here are some related tips to assist you.

Cars do not own the road. You must leave space for cyclists. Remember that your car is much heavier than their bike, and their life is in your hands. Importantly, cyclists are entitled to a full regular lane if a bike lane is not present. Only pass them when you can move into another lane without impeding other motorists. 

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. 

With over 500 car models supporting it and more adding it to their repertoire every day, it won't be long before most car makes support Android Auto. This popular technology system allows drivers to get greater utility from their vehicles, offering entertainment, hands-free calling and emailing, GPS maps and other useful apps.

Sync your smartphone with the vehicle's device and the personalized apps from your phone will display on the vehicle's screen, allowing you to select your favorite playlist or phone contacts. Use your phone for GPS-powered mapping or access popular apps. 

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…

When you have a vehicle, one thing that you have to be aware of is the possibility of it being stolen. Therefore, there are a lot of things that you are going to need to do in order to protect your vehicle from theft. Fortunately, this can be easy to achieve.

One thing that you can do at night is protect your vehicle with light. Park your vehicle in a well-lit area with surveillance when possible. This can at least make it less likely for a thief to get away with your vehicle. Surveillance cameras could get a good look…