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Honda of Serramonte is proud to be recognized as a Reputation 800 award-winning business for 2023. Reputation.com gives the Reputation 800 Award to businesses with an outstanding overall reputation, based on real-time customer feedback, reviews, and sentiment. We hold ourselves to a high standard for customer care, and we are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts over the past year. Stop by our Honda dealer south of San Francisco today to see what makes us stand out! We are proud to work with drivers across the Bay Area.

While it is nice to know how vehicles work when they are in operation, sometimes it is just fascinating to actually see the engine hard at work while you are driving. The 2020 Honda Accord is the type of vehicle that allows you to monitor the activity in your engine.

The ability to monitor what is happening on the inside of the Honda Accord comes in the form of Power-Flow monitor. It displays what is happening between the engine and electric motor. This available feature has high-resolution images that give you a clear picture of what the engine is doing…

If you thought it was hard to cope with your teen having their driver's license, wait until they have their own car. Seriously, though, your teen's first car is an important purchase as you want a safe, reliable vehicle that will help them get where they need to go for many years to come. At Honda of Serramonte, we offer these tips to consider as you get ready to make that big purchase.

First, consider bigger and heavier vehicles. While they may use more fuel, they are proven to be safer in accidents.  

If you have a toddler, you may be wondering which type of car seat to choose. If your child has outgrown an infant-only seat, it is time to think about a larger car seat. A convertible seat, or all-in-one, can grow with your baby.

Children under one-year-old always need to be in a seat designed for an infant and that is rear-facing. If your child has outgrown their current seat and their head is reaching the top of the seat back, then it is time for a larger seat. It is always best to keep the car seat rear-facing for…

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. 

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…

Knowing what to look for in a test drive is the secret to used car shopping. Here are a few tips and tricks to know before starting the motor and during the drive.

Begin by getting in and out of the vehicle. Is it comfortable and easy? Sit in the car. Can you see all around you clearly? Start the motor, and let it idle for a few minutes. Operate the controls, such as the blinkers, windshield wipers, and radio.

Next, drive on a freeway or highway. Feel how the car handles at higher speeds. Drive in an area where…

Many of you, if not all of you, are sure to have heard of Comic-Con: a convention that celebrates movies, comics, video games, and all things awesome. We're sure that, if you've heard of Comic-Con, then you've also heard of Sonic the Hedgehog: Sega's blue mascot for the last 25 years. Our favorite Japanese automaker has brought something awesome to Comic-Con this year and we knew we had to share it with you!

Your safety is our top priority as you hit the road so, when we learn that our favorite Japanese automaker has announced a recall of any kind, we know that we have to get the word out. If you or someone in your home owns a 2015-2016 Odyssey or a 2016 Pilot, then this recall concerns you. Please read on for more.

Drivers all over the country know that the Honda Accord is a truly incredible vehicle; from sleek and modern looks, a spacious cabin that's comfortable in all seats, excellent fuel economy, plenty of power, responsive handling, and so much more, it's definitely one of our favorites. And now that the Accord has celebrated its 40th year, Honda is celebrating and so are we!