New seasons bring new reasons to schedule your Honda for a service appointment. Winter servicing tends to be a little different than other seasons, but our team at Hendrick Honda Hickory provides all the work your car, truck, or SUV might need. Contact our team today to learn more about winter servicing for your Honda.
Initially, your drive down the highway went fine. Without warning, the lights on your dash come up weirdly in sync. The car sputters and repeatedly briefly stalls. The car stops. All the electrical functions shut off. A few things could be wrong here, but suspicion commonly falls on the alternator.
The alternator generates vital electricity while a car runs. The alternator keeps the battery charged while supporting a flow of power running through the electrical system. Once the alternator goes, a car won't go. Mercifully, certain models come with an alternator warning light on the dash.
There are many reasons that you may need your vehicle serviced, such as changing the brake fluid. Brake fluid is an important part of your vehicle's overall braking system because it ensures all the components run properly. Brake fluid can also be referred to as hydraulic fluid, and without brake fluid, your vehicle wouldn't be able to stop when your foot engages the brake pedal. Read further to learn more about brake fluid and how often it needs to be changed.
Testing your car battery is simple if you have the right tool and understand how to use it safely. What do you need to check your car battery at home? All you need is a simple voltmeter and the advice from Hendrick Honda Hickory!
Turn off the headlights and the ignition before testing the car battery. You will need a voltmeter to get an accurate reading, but before connecting to battery, make sure to use a wire brush on battery terminals to clear corrosion and to make a clean connection.
If you notice that your brake pedal just isn't working the way it normally does or the way you think it should be, rest assured that our team of knowledgeable and professional technicians can take a look and figure out if there is an issue. Some of the most common complaints we see when it comes to your brake pedal includes:
The dashboard lights have a purpose in turning on, and though you may be in a hurry, you should know what they mean. Keep in mind that not all warning signals are universal. If you have any concerns about which of the lights have the most importance, contact the service staff at Hendrick Honda Hickory.
It’s back to school time, and while we’re all preparing to check off the school supplies lists, why not check a few things off your other lists? Routine maintenance is a great idea when we’re heading into the fall season, because there are certain things that need to get done, or should at least be updated in preparation for the cooler weather. While Hickory tends to stay rather nice the majority of the year, it’s important to be prepared for the worst.
