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One of the best ways to feel safe and secure on the road is to make sure your car is current on maintenance. Back-to-school season is a great time to add car maintenance to your list because it will ensure that your vehicle is safe as it can be while transporting children.

Basic maintenance is checking your fluids and changing them if needed, getting your tires rotated and checking your wiper blades. This is all fairly simple but necessary for optimal reliability. If you have any lights alerting you to a problem on your dash, they should be checked as…

If you're looking for a vehicle that is smaller but still has some storage capacity, then you should consider a hatchback for your next vehicle. There are a lot of drivers who don't want a big vehicle, but unfortunately, the storage capacity of a sedan doesn't meet their needs. That's why some people look at hatchbacks as a viable alternative to other types of vehicle.

With hatchbacks, the back seats can be folded down, offering more storage space for camping equipment, sports equipment, groceries, or whatever else you might need to stow away. Hatchbacks have also…

Many people turn to roof racks as a way to add storage space without infringing on the passengers' comfort. When hauling expensive or one-of-a-kind items on your roof rack or in a luggage box on the roof rack, be sure to lock it up. You would not want thieves to help themselves while you're at a rest stop.

It is also important to check the weight limits for both the rack and your vehicle's roof. In most cases, the bars of the roof rack will have a higher weight capacity than the roof of your car or truck…

As the seasons start to change, it is important for drivers to keep up with their car's needs. Back-to-school season means going through a maintenance checklist to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for driving your family where it needs to go.

Drivers who have already performed the necessary maintenance should be sure to keep an eye on their dashboard. Warning lights exist for a reason, and drivers who ignore them will often find more complicated problems later. 

There is a myriad of roadside emergency kits on the market today all designed to prepare you for any driving situation or travel disaster. When putting together a basic kit, be sure to include jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and triangle reflectors and roadside flares. Additional items that might prove helpful include a blanket, bottled water, tools, survival essentials such as matches and emergency radio, extra antifreeze and motor oil, and tire repair items.

The auto and emergency preparedness experts and enthusiasts at Piazza Honda of Springfield are eager to...

The biggest sign that there's a problem with your brake pedal is a spongy feeling when you press against it with your foot. The soft feel is an important sign that something might be seriously wrong with your brake pad. There can be a lot of reasons for it, and they should all be addressed seriously.

A soft brake can be a sign that your brake line is damaged. This can be due to rust forming on steel parts. A soft brake can also signal that there's a common problem like air in the brake line. This interferes…

With many dealerships to choose from, and an abundance of private sellers, you might wonder why you should shop at our dealership. At the heart of Piazza Honda of Springfield is a team that is ready to get you anything that you might need. Other dealerships put a lot of pressure on you to buy the most expensive model, but we would rather get you into a model that suits your lifestyle, providing you a vehicle that you will be comfortable and confident driving.

When you are looking to get into a new Honda model, you might be considering between the buying and leasing options. Each one has their own merits and pitfalls, but which one is right for you? When you see our team at Piazza Honda of Springfield, we will make sure you aren't left with any doubts, having all of your questions answered and having each option thoroughly explained to you. Transparency is the best trait when buying a vehicle, and it is a top priority for our dealership so that you can be confident and comfortable knowing if buying…

To help you understand how your car works, we often provide useful posts. Today, we want to inform you about your auto's gaskets.

Every automobile features gaskets, and most of those are found in and around the vehicle's engine. Gaskets form a seal between two surfaces, and they prevent liquid and gas leakage. Typical gaskets include the head gasket, the intake manifold gasket, and the exhaust manifold gasket. Made of thin, layered steel, rubber or copper, gaskets experience wear and aging, and they will eventually require replacement. While pinpointing a mileage limit on gaskets...