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Your vehicle is full of parts and components that work together to help your car function and perform well. Belts and hoses make up a large percentage of your vehicle, and maintaining them is essential.

There are many types of belts and hoses in vehicles. They largely drive the engine and its accessories like the water pump, fan, air injection pump, alternator, and more. 

Many drivers recognize "gaskets" as a car part, but don't know exactly what these items do until one starts to go bad on their vehicle. Gaskets, in general, form a leakproof bond between two surfaces. A gaskets job is to keep fluids, liquids, and gases from mixing or escaping there intended locations. Responsible car owners need to understand a gaskets purpose, so that they may identify an issue before it

Regular vehicle service is critical for drivers who care about safety and convenience. Setting up appointments for vehicle service is now simpler than ever before as well. People no longer have to deal with the hassles of calling just to get a time in the books. All our customers must do is make use of our stress-free online scheduling tool here at Steve Hopkins Honda.

Tire rotation is essential to your Honda vehicle, since it ensures an even tread wear on the front and rear tires. It also allows the tires to serve on both the front and rear axles. When should you rotate your tires? The recommended time to rotate your tires is when you do an oil change in your vehicle. You can also switch them after every 3,000 or 7,000 miles depending on the wear on each tire. However, read the manufacturer’s manual or consult with a Honda service technician and do the rotation as recommended.

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Your vehicle’s dashboard has a set of lights that will alert you when something goes wrong. The Steve Hopkins Honda sales team is pleased to share the meanings of several common dashboard warning lights you may encounter so that you can be prepared.

The engine temperature light looks similar to a ship with the sails down. This indicates that your engine is too hot. Your oil pressure warning light indicates when your engine oil is running low.

Who is best for performing repairs or maintenance on your vehicle? This boils down to taking the car to a local mechanic or to Steve Hopkins Honda in Fairfield. Of course, you might be able to haggle a lower price with a local mechanic, but are you really getting a top grade service and parts for your car? Here are the top reasons to choose our dealership.

• We provide high-quality OEM parts that are designed specifically for your vehicle
• Our technicians have specialized training with your vehicle
• We provide high-quality customer service and are ready to answer your questios
• We…

When you're driving, you use your brakes all the time, and never really realize how often you press the brake pedal. You press it all the time, and every time, your brakes respond. This constant rubbing produces wear, and eventually, your brakes are in need of adjustment. You need to have your brakes inspected and adjusted on a regular basis. The best time to do this is according to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. Or, when you have your tires rotated or an oil change is good to remember also.

Your brakes need to be inspected by a factory…

One of the most important parts of any vehicle is the windshield. Not only is it one of the most important parts but it is also one of the most fragile parts. Every day the windshield is subjected to high winds as well as hazardous weather conditions. The windshield is also subjected to bugs, dirt and other debris and rocks. Because of this the windshield make often break or crack. Should this occur it is important to have it changed in a very timely manner.

Having your cracked windshield changed in a timely manner can prevent any further damage from…

Don't sell your vehicle short on its motor oil. It makes a difference which oil you use. If you're not sure which oil to use in your vehicle, don't sweat it-just look in your owner's manual. 

With thousands of options available, vehicle owners are often confused when it comes to their vehicle's oil. This very important detail is one of the most common overlooked aspects of a vehicle.