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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…

While it may be tempting to leave on your heavy-duty winter tires throughout the year, the bottom line is that this is not a recommended standard of care for your vehicle. The automotive experts at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville want you to be an informed and confident driver. We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions that you may have about driving with winter tires.

Winter tires are specially designed to handle the rigors of the season such as extreme cold temperatures and precipitation....

Every member of our team at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville wants you to be an informed driver who gets the best possible fuel economy. If you live in an area with cold winters, you’re probably aware of how winter can decrease your fuel economy. Allow us to share some tips on how to get the best possible gas mileage in the winter.
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At Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville, many of our customers choose to equip their vehicles with summer tires as the weather gets warmer. There are many advantages to using summer tires when the weather is hot. With summer tires, you get superior grip on wet, dry, and extremely hot roads.

Summer tires perform better in the warm weather because they are made with a tread compound that contains sticky additives to optimize road grip in wet conditions. The tread also keeps the tires stiff on hot roads....

 

There are few things that are worse than being stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire. There may come a time when you have to change a flat tire yourself so it is important to have the right tools and knowledge to get the job done.

First, you should always find a safe place to park. Secondly, you should secure your vehicle. Your engine should be turned off and the emergency or parking brake should be engaged. Once you have turned off your engine, grab your jack, spare tire, and tools. Before you jack up your…

Routine maintenance on your vehicle should include regular cleaning of the exterior and interior to keep your car looking great. When you take the time to wash the exterior and vacuum and wipe down the interior, your car is going to look like new for years to come.

If you have dirt building up on your car, the exterior can start to corrode because of the dirt. When you live in an area with road salt, this can ruin the exterior of your car when it isn't washed off. Wash your windows with regularity to make sure you can…

The finances of purchasing and owning a vehicle can often be complicated. With so many options to wade through, it is important to consider all of the pros and cons of each situation. The automotive financing experts at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville want to equip you with the knowledge that you need to be able to make an informed financing decision.

One of the primary things to consider when making a decision about whether to refinance or trade in your vehicle is the amount of equity that you have in the car....

With winter still in full swing across much of the nation, many drivers are now dealing with the negative effects of road salt treatments. The winter weather experts at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville want you to be prepared to handle the rigors of the season so that your vehicle does not suffer any ill effects.

Salt that remains underneath your vehicle for any length of time can lead to rust formation. This can damage the mechanical function of your vehicle if not properly addressed.

 

The team at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville are committed to helping local drivers stay safe on the roads. Here is a helpful guide for packing a winter survival kit in our vehicle this season.

Breaking down at night is a scary thought, especially when the car can no longer generate light. Packing a flashlight and plenty of new batteries will go a long way in ensuring you can make repairs or be able to flag down other motorists for assistance.

The longer you are stranded in a disabled vehicle, the more a threat of hypothermia becomes a reality...