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Dash cams are becoming more popular. They are also more affordable today than they were in the past. That is why now is a great time for you to invest in a dash cam. One of the main reasons that people install a dash cam is because they want to be able to able to record a car accident. Because dash cams provide real-time footage, they are one of the best types of evidence that you can use.

A dash cam can also be used to capture crime. If someone breaks into your car or damages it, then they will…

Having a small pebble or rock fly up and hit your windshield at some point is likely to happen to you. It is almost a part of driving. What is frustrating is when that small pebble causes a crack in the windshield. You might not think it is a big deal, but it needs to be taken care of right away.

Small cracks can quickly become a major issue. In addition, if the crack is in your line of vision then your local law may require that it be repaired before you start driving again.

 

If your automobile doesn't respond properly during turns, it's probably oversteering or understeering. Whenever you experience either problem during every cornering situation, you must let a seasoned technician service your automobile.

Oversteering and understeering are common problems that develop as an automobile ages. Understeering can make you maneuver your vehicle off of a road because it dramatically delays the steering response time. In order to control a car that understeers, you'll have to spin your steering wheel several degrees.

Compact temporary spare tires, also known as donut tires, are designed to be used as an emergency and temporary (hence their name) measure if and when you have a flat tire while you’re out and about. Most new cars are equipped with compact temporary spare tires rather than full-size tires. At Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville, we want you to be as safe as possible and have some great tire maintenance tips share with you.

Donut tires are only good for certain speed limits, and these are usually the speeds we typically drive. They’re designed to get you to the…

Proper tire inflation has numerous benefits such as extending the life of your vehicles' tires, better gas mileage, better handling, and improved safety. A tire pressure gauge should always be used to ensure that your vehicle's tires are reading the correct pressure. Your vehicle's tire pressure should be checked regularly because it can decrease over time.

If your vehicle's tire pressure is incorrect, it could be overinflated or underinflated. Either condition is a safety concern and should be immediately corrected. Overinflation causes the weight of the vehicle to be primarily on 

 

Every automobile on today's roads is equipped with some type of suspension system. This mechanical hardware is supposed to absorb forces from the ground. When a car drives over a bump or another protruding object on the highway, the chassis takes some beatings. The front and rear suspension systems should ideally minimize vibrations that ultimately reach the cabin. Struts and springs are some of the most important components of an automotive suspension system. Shock absorbers are also installed in strategic locations under the body of a car.
 

 

Carpooling is a big part of going to school. Between the busy lives we all lead and the rising cost of fuel, more parents are choosing to carpool their kids along with some of the neighborhood kids. At Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville, we want you to keep your kids as safe as possible during the ride. Come and see us for some great carpooling tips.
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One of the surprisingly common confusions when it comes to trucks is the difference between towing and payload. One of the reasons that these two terms get confused is that people hear more about towing than payload. Therefore, it is possible that they might just assume everything they carry in their truck is towing. However, this confusion can actually cause some grave problem.

One of the issues with confusing this type of issue is that you are risking harm to your truck when you act on this confusion. For instance, if you get a truck that is listed as having…

Few things can put a damper on a trip quicker than having a flat tire. Often, monitoring your tire air pressure can prevent this from happening. Many drivers buy new tires and forget about checking their air pressure from time to time. Stop at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville and allow our technicians to check your tires and give you some helpful tire care tips.

Different things, including wear and tear, hot temperatures, cold temperatures and even road conditions, can affect the air pressure on your tires.

As a car dealer we do like when you're an informed vehicle owner and understand how to care for your car, but that doesn't mean we'll stop offering tips that might be helpful to you both on the road and off.

Cigarette smoke can be a cause for concern for car owners, sometimes for those who aren't even smokers. If you recently lent your car to your neighbor and discovered a lingering cigarette smell, there are remedies you can use to breathe easy again.

You have two options to absorb car odors such as those caused…