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You already know that oil is necessary to keep your motor's moving parts lubricated and running smoothly. And you are probably aware that your motor oil needs to be changed regularly. But what you may not know is that there are different kinds of motor oil available: conventional and synthetic. Let's find out a little more about synthetic oil.

Synthetic oil differs from regular, conventional oil in that synthetic motor oil is carefully created using special chemicals in a laboratory. It is designed to provide the best quality performance, the best protection of your motor...

Winter can be tough on a vehicle. Cold weather can cause all kinds of issues for the car that you love. One of the ways that you can care for your vehicle when the weather is cold is by keeping your gas tank full.

The holidays are a great time for visiting with friends and family. However, if you're traveling by car, there are a few things you should take care of before you start your trip from Reading, PA.

Be sure to get your oil changed before your trip. If you've had your oil changed in the last week or so, ask your mechanic to top your oil off and check the rest of your fluids to make sure that you have enough transmission and windshield wiper fluid to keep the inside of your car well lubricated.

Now that the winter season is here, you'll need to make sure that your car is in great condition and can withstand the cold weather. One of the ways to do this is to get winter wiper blades for your windshield.

One of the main reasons why wipers that are formulated for cold weather are important is because they are made of soft rubber. The rubber won't freeze during icy or snowy weather, so you can get debris and water from your windshield quickly, which helps to keep you safe while you're on the road. The soft…

Here at Piazza Honda of Reading we understand that your time is precious. You don't always have time to wait to talk to someone on the phone when you just need to make a simple service appointment.

So, we decided that in addition to having our staff on hand to field your phone calls, we also put a service appointment scheduling tool on our website to make life simpler for you. If you know what you need and want to just click and set up your appointment, it is just that easy to do.

If your goal is to save money on your next vehicle purchase, you could save by buying a used car. This can work, especially if you’re a family that’s on a budget. Consider the following benefits of buying a used car.

1. You can save on depreciation. New cars can depreciate the moment they get driven off the lot. The depreciation can be a large percentage. That means that you may end up owing more than the vehicle is worth.

Road trips are great ways to explore and create memories in new places. One of the ideal ways to make sure a road trip is fun and relaxing is to create a plan. A great plan includes emergency preparedness, vehicle maintenance, a map for gas and bathroom stops and reserved hotels.

If you are looking into buying a car, you have probably considered what kind of payment you will have to make each month to own that car. The anticipated payment is something that you have thought about working into your budget, but you also need to consider the other costs that go along with owning a car. That’s what our Honda finance representatives consider to be the total cost of ownership.

To determine your anticipated total cost of ownership, you need to consider the price of fuel and how much you will be spending on that each month.

Worry less during your search for a new vehicle. Many dealerships, including the Piazza Honda of Reading location, now make the process of owning a new car a simple process. We allow for our customers to submit online finance applications before visiting our showroom for a car purchase. This is advantageous for many reasons, including:

• Submitting an application online saves your time as you will not have to visit our dealership to do paperwork during initial stages of the financial process.