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If you are in the midst of dealing with harsh winter weather, now might be the time to think about protecting your vehicle from road salt. Many people neglect to wash their vehicle throughout the winter months, thinking it would be dangerous to the vehicle's surface. In fact, road salt can quickly erode your paint job and the underside of your vehicle.

If you want to protect your vehicle from salt corrosion, make sure that you are washing your vehicle throughout the winter. Pay close attention to getting the underside clean as well. You can also use a number…

Winter driving can be challenging when the snow falls and temperatures cause icy conditions to develop. This is especially true in rural areas where road crews have only limited ability to keep freeways clear. The tires you drive on can have an impact on how well you can handle winter roads.

In states where studded winter tires are legal, they can make driving on icy roadways much easier. If they aren't allowed in your locality, there are also snow tires with special tread patterns designed to keep a good footing when snow and ice is on the road.

 

 

You are driving along and now for whatever reason you have a chip on your windshield. We here at Piazza Honda of Reading realize this can be a very frustrating experience. Luckily, there are some measures you can take to increase the chances this chip doesn’t expand into a crack. One of these would be resin repair.

First of all, what is resin repair? Simply put, this is a procedure where a glass repair technician removed the air from the chip and inserts a resin in its a place in the location of the chip. This can help bond…

Choosing to purchase a used vehicle is a great option for your budget. You get a well-made vehicle at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new model. While most dealerships will make sure that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle that they are selling you, there will inevitably be issues that will come up over the lifetime of owning your vehicle. Because of this, it is important to have a good mechanic ready to assist. If you are trying to find a good mechanic, here are some tips that can make the process a bit easier:

• Look for…

Your motor oil will keep your engine performing well, but it is vital to use the right motor oil in your engine. You have probably noticed different numbers and letters on bottles of motor oil, which are viscosity ratings, but what does this mean? Read further to find out.

Viscosity is how well the oil resists flow and how thick it is, so a motor oil with a high viscosity rating is much thicker than one with a low rating. The W tells you how well the oil will resist flow when it is cold, and the numbers let you…

To be in the best position to identify trouble with your car tires, you need to know the warning signs.

Look for any signs of wear on one side of each tire. This may be an indication the front end alignment is off and reducing the life of the tires. Listen or feel for a tire vibration or noise. This could be a number of issues that are putting you at risk of tire failure. Pay attention if you see low tire tread. This means you have less grip on the road, especially when the road surfaces are wet. When…

One of privileges of car ownership is the ability to personalize it to suit your own taste and style. One way to do this is to remove or replace the badges that are found on the rear of most vehicles.

Removing the brand badges that are fixed in place with an adhesive can be tricky to do without scratching the paint around or underneath them. The trick is to loosen the adhesive before prying them off. Some adhesives will melt when heated by a heat gun or hot water. Another method is to spray an adhesive remover over the badges…

We at Piazza Honda of Reading love helping the community get ready for back-to-school driving. Maintenance, safety, and staying organized will help everyone transition to getting back into a routine easier.

Checking your dash, fluids, tires, and wiper blades will keep those little things in order so they don't become problems later. Also, your owner's manual will have suggested maintenance based on how many miles your car has accrued. It is a good idea to keep up on suggested maintenance so your car will last longer.

An emergency kit will help you stay prepared and safe during harsh…

There are a lot of benefits to owning a pickup truck, one of which is that it's perfect for tailgating whether it's at a concert, a sports game, or another event. At Piazza Honda of Reading, we want you to make the most of using your truck to enhance your tailgating experience.

For starters, preparation is key. You're going to want to get to the event early, not have to make stops at a store to pick up items you forgot or rush around prepping last minute, so have all the drinks and food ready the day…

Brakes are a very important component to our vehicle in obvious ways. If we cannot slow or stop our vehicle adequately, it can become dangerous to drive on the road. When the brakes are performing correctly, then the brake pedal should feel firm when depressed. If it gives a "soft" or "spongy" feeling, then you should have the brakes checked.

A common cause of brake problems can be air in the airline, damaged brake lines or worn or damaged brake calipers and cylinders. Air in the brake lines is the usual culprit of brake problems and can be fixed by…