Economy Honda Superstore Blog

The winter season can provide plenty of fun outdoor activities, but it can also bring many hazardous driving conditions in its wake. Because of this, it is important for drivers to prepare their cars for such winter conditions in Chattanooga, TN. In particular, electrical and battery systems often require special attention.

Batteries do many important jobs for vehicles and their occupants. They can help to energize internal devices and they also ensure smooth motor operation. Even though most batteries are durably made, they are still subject to slow deterioration over time. 

One of the best times to check your owner's manual is right before the school season starts. You don't want to run into car trouble when commuting with the little ones. Unfortunately, with so many things competing for our attention, we overlook our cars, trucks, and SUVs. Don't let that happen. Be on top of car maintenance and service at all times. Let the looming start of the school year motivate you to take action.

Be proactive with other car-related responsibilities. For example, do you have jumper cables, a first aid kit, flashlights, and other safety items…

Every member of our team at Economy Honda Superstore wants you to be an informed driver who knows how to take care of your car and understand the importance of parts under the hood, whether they’re big or small parts. Gaskets are a major part of what keeps your car running smoothly.

Gaskets, which may be made of rubber, steel or copper, are the tiny parts that hold many of the larger components together under the hood. They also provide a tight seal so that liquids and important fluids cannot leak out of the engine, transmission or any other…

Stones and debris that fly up from the road can cause chips in your windshield. Left unattended, they can develop into larger cracks that compromise your windshield's integrity. Many of our Economy Honda Superstore customers asking for windshield chip repair are delighted to discover that in most cases, windshield chip repairs don't require replacement of the entire windshield.

Our service department repairs windshield chips by injecting the area with a liquid resin that bonds to the chip in order to strengthen it and keep it from spreading.  

At Economy Honda Superstore, we make an effort to keep readers aware of any potential risks to their vehicles. A car is a major expense, and we want to help readers protect that purchase. Rodents can cause damage to your vehicle by chewing through wires, hoses and other important components. We have even found acorns in engine intakes before. It's important that you take steps to deter rodents from getting inside your car.

You can use ultrasound alarms to deter rodents from your car. The sound is very unpleasant on the ears of rodents.  

If your car does not respond correctly when steering, it's possible you have a problem with oversteering. This mechanical issue causes the vehicle to make overly sharp turns. It can create dangerous driving conditions in the snow or mud. All drivers should be able to recognize an oversteering problem.

At its essence, oversteering is really a problem with the rear tires' ability to maintain traction. When the driver attempts a turn, the power emanating from the rear causes the tires to slip out. This causes the rear end to overtake the front end of the vehicle in a fishtailing…

Differential? What’s a differential? If you don’t know what it is, don’t feel bad. A lot of people don’t. However, the proper maintenance of your differential is important for keeping your car healthy and to help you continue driving down the road. Here are some facts about your differential.

The Differential Defined

First of all, your differential is a small gearbox that is located between the right and left drive wheels of your vehicle. If you drive a four-wheel drive vehicle, you probably have both a front and rear differential.  

While there are many important maintenance tasks to perform on your vehicle, one thing you should not neglect is the timing belt. This belt ensures that your engine is able to function properly. The timing belt is exposed to a lot of wear and tear over time, so you will need to replace it periodically.

Manufacturers often have a recommended maintenance schedule. This will include when to replace the timing belt. The schedule is usually printed in the owner's manual for easy reference. You should start thinking about replacement anywhere between 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles. 

If you keep the components of your vehicle in good condition, it can extend the life of your vehicle and help it perform better. Our staff at Economy Honda Superstore can help you stay informed about your vehicle. We have included some information about your vehicle's alternator below.

An alternator is part of your vehicle's charging system, which also includes the battery and starter. It keeps the battery charged while your vehicle is running, and it also helps electrical components function, such as the windshield wipers and headlights.  

Brake fluid is also called hydraulic fluid, and it is an important substance that aids in the overall function of your braking system. It is housed in the brake lines and needs to be drained and replaced to ensure your brakes work properly. When your vehicle doesn't have enough brake fluid, your vehicle won't be able to stop when you use the brake pedal. Read our content below to learn more about brake fluid.

Brake fluid is manufactured with a glycol base or a silicone base. Glycol-based brake fluid is usually manufactured for vehicles with Anti-lock Brake Systems…