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Summer is here, and that means it's time to make sure your vehicle is in top shape to handle the heat. Here at Piazza Honda of Reading, we welcome all our customers in the Reading, PA area to visit our dealership for their summer auto service and repair needs. Our expert service team is ready to help you with everything from routine maintenance to unexpected fixes, so you can enjoy a worry-free summer on the road.

At Piazza Honda of Reading, we understand that accidents happen. That's why we have a state-of-the-art body shop staffed by highly skilled technicians who can restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. Our body shop serves drivers from Reading, PA and the surrounding areas, providing expert collision repair, paint services, and more.

It's hard to believe, but spring is in full swing here in Reading, PA! After a long and cold winter, it's time to prep your SUV, truck, or sedan for summer road trips. Our service center at Piazza Honda of Reading is here to help with all your spring car maintenance needs.

The Road to Quality Repairs

Navigating Pennsylvania's Route 222 to reach the Piazza Honda of Reading body shop is the path to restoring your car or truck to its former glory. You'll have no trouble locating us with landmarks like the beautiful Antietam Lake. Our dealership is a well-known fixture in Reading, making it a convenient stop for drivers throughout Pennsylvania.

As a car owner, some basic maintenance tips are important to learn. Jump starting a car is one of the basics that any driver should know. Let’s look at the process of how to jump start another car.

First things first, you need a car with a working battery. Secondly, you need jumper cables to connect the two cars; the one with a dead battery and the one that is working.

To start the process, put both the cars on Parking or Neutral. Next, switch off the cars. The car batteries have two terminals; negative and positive. The jumper…

Both cabin and engine filters are designed to keep your vehicle from contaminants. The cabin filter is located below the dashboard. It is designed to keep the allergens and dust out of the HVAC system. The engine air filter is inside of your engine. It is designed to keep the dirt and contaminants out of your vehicle. There are many signs that you will notice if your cabin filter needs to be replaced. You may notice a change in the air quality. Keep in mind that your cabin filter typically needs to be changed every 20,000 to 30,000…

ASE certification is an Automotive Service Excellence Certification and is offered to automotive technicians who have completed the required training. This shows that the technician is qualified to inspect and service a vehicle's mechanical and electrical components.

ASE certifications increase the confidence of a client in the technician operating on their car since it proves that they are a professional. This positively affects the business as more customers may come in as they trust the technicians due to the certification. 

For your vehicle to last longer and perform at its optimum, you must ensure that all components are working perfectly. Under the hood, the engine should be in top working condition. Outside, you should ensure that your tires are in good form in terms of treads and pressure.

Here are some important tips to help you take care of your tires:

•  Inspect your tires regularly for uniform pressure in all the tires. Any tire that doesn’t have enough pressure should be checked for slow puncture.
•  The depth of the treads is an important component for the traction of your…

Learning about the use of timing bets in a vehicle is an important step toward preventing issues with your car’s engine, valves and pistons. Whether your vehicle is using an older metal chain or a newer rubber belt, the role of the timing belt remains the same.

Making sure the crankshaft, which sets the pistons in motion, and the camshaft, which works the valves, are in both turning at the same rate is why timing belts exist. Failure to keep up with your timing belt’s maintenance and replacement needs could lead to costly piston, valve or engine damage…

You need to make sure that your car is fully prepared for winter driving, including swapping on proper tires. To this end, you need to appreciate what types of winter tires are available to you.

The tires that provide the most traction for winter driving are studded. In addition, there are studless ice and snow tires that provide solid traction in adverse conditions. These tires are ranked just under those with studs for optimal traction in the snow and ice. Finally, there are performance tires that originally were used for winter driving in Europe.