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When you’re driving and get a flat tire, it’s important to know how to change it. Many vehicles at Crest Honda come with a spare. We’re here to help you with the tire changing process.

Be sure to pull safely to the side of the road. Gather all of the needed supplies, including the spare tire, a lug wrench, and a car jack. If it’s dark outside, you will also need a flashlight. You will need to loosen the lug nuts with the wrench. Then, you can use the car jack to raise the vehicle up…

Do you get your car professionally detailed? You may want to if you smell onerous odors in your car every time you open the door. Smells can come from any place. You may have opened your vents and turned on your air conditioner when you were behind a car with bad exhaust. You may also have smoked or eaten fast food in your vehicle. All of these have repercussions on the small space of your car.

Smoke and other odors can get into the fabric of your vehicle and become hard to get rid of. The only way to get…

Many of us have experienced that sinking feeling when a stone bounces off the road and makes a chip in our windshield. Many customers ask our Honda service department technicians if every chip should be fixed. A chip large enough to be noticeable can create future problems and should at least be inspected to determine if its repairable.

Our experienced windshield chip repair specialist can determine whether or not a chip is repairable using an injectable resin process that removes air from the glass and adds a resin to strengthen the glass. 

At Crest Honda, we care about our readers being informed about potential risks to their vehicles, so you aren't unpleasantly surprised if one of these situations occurs. Something not commonly known about is that rodents can do extensive damage to your car. Fortunately, you can take precautions for this type of damage.

There is rodent-deterring tape you can buy for your vehicle. It looks similar to electrical tape but contains super-spicy capsaicin. Another way you can protect your car from rodent damage is to install metal mesh around openings where rodents can crawl inside. 

Driving during the winter can be dangerous. At Crest Honda, we try to help our customers stay safe during the winter. If you have your vehicle inspected for worn hoses, leaks, and other damages, it will prepare your vehicle for harsh weather conditions.

Before you travel, plan your route according to the road conditions and traffic. It is also important to let others know when you are leaving and what route you are taking. If you are running late, try not to rush. If you drive slowly, it will increase the chances that you will arrive at your destination safely…

There are a number of issues that can occur with your muffler and exhaust system. Just like with any part of your vehicle, there is a great deal of wear and tear placed on these parts. You can even damage them by running over debris on the road. Let's take a look at some signs that your muffler or exhaust needs to be serviced:

• You may notice that the noise coming from your engine is much louder than it normally is.
• A slight drip of condensation out your exhaust pipe is not normal and requires attention.
• You can inspect…

Here at Crest Honda, we believe that it is important for you to know all about your vehicle's various components and the way that they work. We want you to know when you need to service different parts of your car to keep it running well.

The suspension of a vehicle helps you handle that vehicle and it also helps you feel comfortable when riding in that vehicle. When the suspension's parts get worn down, you feel the bumps in the road a little more and the handling of your vehicle can be affected. It is important for…

Although you may wash, wax, and polish your vehicle on a regular basis, you can also keep your vehicle's exterior in optimal shape by using a clay bar a few times each year. Read further to learn why a clay bar is beneficial for your vehicle's exterior.

There are many airborne contaminants, which include insect residue, brake dust, and fallout, that can stick the the surface of your vehicle and cause damage. Over time, the corrosive particles will lead to a dull finish and eventually rust. 

At Crest Honda, we know there are many things to consider when choosing between all-weather and summer tires for your car. If you drive in snow and ice often, an all-weather tire is probably the optimal choice. For those looking for the highest performance possible when accelerating and cornering, the stiffer compounds of the summer tire might better suit your needs.

Summer tires will maintain their shape while driving on hot roads, improving the gas mileage of the car by reducing the level of friction. 

We all know it’s important to change the oil regularly on our vehicles and use the right kind of motor oil. The questions many have are how regularly and what’s the right kind of oil? If these questions plague you, stop at Crest Honda and let us give you some helpful tips to keep your vehicle running as long as possible.

Of the many motor oil myths, perhaps the most common one that we get at our Honda service facility, is that oil must be changed every 3,000 miles. This is not the case. The mileage recommendations…