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We at Crest Honda love accessories for vehicles. Dash cams are a great way to record what is happening in front of your car for many reasons. If you love recording videos or taking trips, a dash cam can take a lot of the work out of your hands, so you can focus on driving and having fun.

You can capture proof of a motor accident, or other accidents. You may also be able to capture unexpected events, like meteor showers and amazing lightning storms. 

Honda Walk Away Auto Lock allows the car to lock automatically when the driver walks away from it with the keys. The feature is activated once you reach a distance of approximately 8.5 feet from the vehicle. This gives you peace of mind that the car is locked. This feature is standard on many late model Honda Vehicles. The Walk Away Auto lock will never allow you to worry about forgetting to lock your Honda vehicle again.

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. 

While many drivers think putting the cover on their car is a cumbersome task, it is beneficial compared to the alternative. Here are a few reasons to put the cover on your car.

There are a number of things that can quickly deteriorate the finish on your vehicle. Things like tree sap and bird dropping will begin eating away at the finish on your car if they are not washed off quickly. By using the car cover, you keep these things off the surface and help to protect your investment. 

At Crest Honda, we love to help the community with tips for avoiding distracted driving. If you are a multi-tasker, these tips will help you stay focused and safer while you drive.

Play music when you drive. Music is calming and will help you focus on the road, as long as it isn't too loud. Keep your music on one station or playlist so you don't have to change it. 

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, then you know how many different options there are on the market right now. You can choose a vehicle based off of safety, exterior styling or power under the hood. There are also many features you might fall in love with that you aren't considering. For example, many vehicles come with a hatchback on the back end of the vehicle. Some vehicles have this option available as an upgrade as well. Why should you buy a hatchback from Crest Honda? Let's look at some of the main reasons:

• A hatchback…

There is no wrong or right way to test drive a car, but here are some tips to make the experience fun and informative. However, before you head to the showroom, make a list or have a general idea about the type of vehicle you are looking for. Do you want a truck for towing, or are you looking for a minivan for the family?

When you find an automobile that you like, make sure you drive it up to speed on a freeway, around town, and park it in a parking lot. Note how it handles during cornering, when…

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…