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…

When you're ready to take a road trip, part of making it successful is proper planning. We here at Norris Honda want to help you understand your vehicle better so that you can have a safe trip and be an informed vehicle owner.

Before heading out on a trip, make sure that you have the right set of luggage. Plan out how many days worth of clothes you'll need along with other items you'll need such as sunscreen and bug spray. If you plan on taking a plane for part of the journey, you should make sure…

One possibly surprising turn of events in the market of automobile is the rise in popularity of pickup trucks. More people are choosing the pickup truck as the type of vehicle they are going to buy and drive. Among the types of people that are picking this vehicle is the family.

One thing to consider is that the pickup truck has been experiencing some improvements in the design. A lot of work has been done to make the truck a safer vehicle as well as a more fuel efficient vehicle. Another good thing is the smoothness of the ride.

 

The class of vehicles known as hatchbacks offer drivers and passengers many valuable benefits. These benefits can include enhanced vehicle handling as well as front wheel drive traction.

In terms of handling, many types of hatchbacks weigh far less then vehicles like trucks or SUV’s. These lower weight levels combined with powerful motors can produce handling characteristics that are more generally associated with sportier body designs. To up the ante, many hatchback vehicle designers include turbochargers in their engines that create even greater feats of performance.
 

 

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…

Debadging consists of removing the brand badges from a car's body. Many people do this to preserve the smooth lines and contours of the vehicle's body. Others just don't want to feel like they are driving around in a mobile billboard. Either way, there are a few different methods to remove badges.

The first step in badge removal is to loosen the adhesive. This can be done by melting the glue with a hot air blower. You can also use hot water, or a special adhesive removal solution. Each of these methods will break down the glue…