Honda News, Information & Analysis

Mowing the lawn, cleaning your home, and planting flowers are all items that may be on your spring "to do" list. Something else you should add to that list is to take care of your car to get it ready for the summer driving season. At Norris Honda, we want you to have a summer to remember by following these easy spring car care tips.

Above all, spring makes a great time to clean your vehicle thoroughly. With no remaining threat of winter grime attacking your vehicle, you can clean your car inside and out to help protect the paint…

The sight of steam coming out from under the hood strikes fear in drivers. Seeing the temperature gauge jump deep into the red confirms those fears. The engine is overheating. An overheated engine could reach the point a car ends up totaled. To potentially avoid this situation, know a few common reasons why an engine overheats.

A leak ranks among the most common reasons behind overheating. The coolant fluid helps regulate the temperature. When there is a leak, coolant levels drop. Low coolant levels increase the chances of overheating. 

One day you are enjoying a nice day on the road when you suddenly hear a 'pop', which is followed by your car pulling to the right or left. After safely stopping at the side of the road, you discover what you suspected all along—a flat tire.

It's necessary to have some knowledge about changing a tire to help you escape a potentially dangerous situation if roadside assistance isn‘t available. Once you locate the tire changing kit and spare, loosen the flat tire's lug nuts without taking them off. Raise your vehicle using the jack and…

Different tires are designed for different seasons because of the characteristics that are put into the tires to handle the factors that come with the season. If you are wondering whether or not you can drive on winter tires for the whole year, then you need to consider tons of factors.

One major factor is the material and the design of the tire. There are two types of winter tires. There are the studded winter tires and the winter tires without studs. Both of these tires will either cause damage or wear out quickly during the warmer seasons.  

Road salt can have a harmful impact on your car if it is left to settle onto the paint for an extended period of time. In addition to damaging the appearance of your car's paint, it can lead to rust and corroding of the crucial mechanical parts. This is especially true if the road salt accumulates under your car.

Try to avoid driving on the roads when you know that salt trucks will be putting down road salt. You can get a leg up on the season by having your car waxed before the winter weather arrives. Once you…

Many drivers panic when they notice a chip in their windshield. While this is a problem that can worsen to a crack if not repaired, you certainly shouldn't panic. After all, there are solutions to fixing chips before they get worse. We want you to be informed about what to do if your windshield is damaged.

You should consider getting a windshield chip repair service to come out and fix your windshield, versus having the entire thing replaced. After all, why pay the costly expense of having the entire windshield replaced? 

Vehicles are going to breakdown until they become nonfunctional. This is one of the reasons that you need have maintenance done on these vehicles every now and then. During maintenance, the professionals can look at the vehicle and find any issues in it. They will either fix it or let you know about the issues so that you can take care of it as soon as possible.

One of the issues that you are going to be faced with depend on where you are is rodent damage.  

Our staff at Norris Honda strives to help our customers stay safe when they are driving during harsh weather conditions in the winter. Before the snow and ice set in, it is vital to have your vehicle inspected for worn hoses, leaks, and other damages that may need to be repaired.

Before the ice and snow set in, stock your vehicle with a broom, ice scraper, and snow shovel. Abrasive materials, such as cat litter and sand paper, can also be handy if you get stuck in the snow. In case you do get stuck, having a cell phone with…

At Norris Honda, we believe that an informed vehicle owner is a happy vehicle owner. As such, we want to pass on our many years of automotive knowledge to our loyal customers.

While most drivers are aware that it is important to change your car's oil regularly, many do not understand some of the terms that are used when purchasing motor oil. In particular, the viscosity rating of the oil is often something of a mystery to vehicle owners. However, the viscosity is actually fairly straightforward to understand. Put simply, it is the speed at which the oil will…

A key strategy you must employ to optimize the safety and efficiency of your car is to ensure that you replace tires in a timely manner. There are some signs you need to keep in mind when it comes to the lifespan of your car's tires.

The key sign that you need to replace your tires is tread wear. The easiest way to determine if the treads are worn to the point of replacement is to do the penny test. Take a penny, place it between treads with Lincoln's head facing down. If most of Lincoln's head…