Honda offers 3-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 5-year, 60,000-mile drive train warranty. Learn more about how to care for your Honda.
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Social distancing and working from home have reduced traffic to next to nothing, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about taking care of your car. Automobiles sitting in garages for weeks can develop problems. Here’s how to maintain your car during COVID-19 stay-at-home time.
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Carmakers offer a variety of maintenance plans. Owners should still learn Hyundai care even with their free maintenance package or their assurance plan.
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When it’s time to trade in, trade up, or just replace a car that’s not so reliable anymore, it’s important to consider what type of drive system is best for you. The acronyms—2WD, 4WD, and AWD—simply refer to how many wheels receive power from the engine at any given time. Car enthusiasts can argue about this until they’re blue in the face, but for most people, choosing which kind of drive system isn’t really that hard. How you spend most of your driving hours will likely determine which type of drive system to choose. Here we define the differences between 2WD vs. 4WD vs. AWD.
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Those concept cars with the big wheels at auto shows look super cool, but do larger wheels provide better performance? It depends on what “performance” means to you. Larger wheels may provide better cornering and handling at higher speeds but might not work so well in wet or snowy weather. The added width and weight can also affect fuel economy and noise and may mean a bumpier ride.
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A car isn’t an investment that one should take lightly. This costly purchase is one that will ideally provide several years of use with minimal inconveniences.
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When you replace a wheel, you have to decide whether to purchase an OEM or aftermarket wheel. OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, which essentially means that these wheels are crafted by the same company that created a specific car model. For example, a Lexus IS250 wheel is made by Lexus, while aftermarket wheels are made by a company that makes wheels for many makes and models of cars.
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The tires your car is equipped with are far from one-size-fits-all, and the tires that are on your car when you drive it out of the dealership may not ultimately be the ones you should use long-term. The car you drive, the environment you live in, and your lifestyle in general should all play into the decision-making process.
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Most car owners are aware of the importance of keeping their car in good shape. Hefty repair costs can occur as a result of negligence. As such, it’s best to know which warning signs indicate balance and alignment issues. It’s also a good idea to know how to maintain your vehicle to prevent these issues from occurring.
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Becoming a rideshare driver is a popular way to earn a supplemental income in today’s economy—some people even do it as their full-time job. It can be relatively easy to start, and you’re ultimately your own boss. If you have a safe vehicle and insurance, you can start working. Before you do, however, you should evaluate everything that goes into becoming a driver. Like anything else in life, there are always more things to uncover beneath the surface.
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We all know that uncomfortable jolt that comes from driving our car over a pothole. At times, these are an annoyance; at others, a costly happenstance. So, what are the real dangers of hitting a pothole? It’s important to be aware of the damage our vehicle can sustain to know what to look for when we hit one.
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Every year, more and more people are recognizing the benefits of buying their cars used. In 2017, drivers purchased nearly 40 million used cars, the highest number in a single year thus far. There are many reasons to buy used, but you shouldn’t go into the purchasing process blindly. Mark these four items off your checklist before making your final decision.
