Maintenance

  • Honest-1 Auto Care Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
    {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Daytona Beach service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. ...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2013
  • Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
    In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...
    Published on: Jan 08, 2013
  • I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Daytona Beach
    About 90% of our driving decisions in the Daytona Beach area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Daytona Beach drivers have experien...
    Published on: Feb 12, 2013
  • Hey Daytona Beach Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
    So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Daytona Beach?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that a...
    Published on: Mar 05, 2013
  • Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Daytona Beach?
      Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Daytona Beach?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surp...
    Published on: Mar 26, 2013
  • Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Daytona Beach
    Every Daytona Beach car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: F...
    Published on: Apr 19, 2013
  • Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Daytona Beach, FL
    The median age for cars in the Daytona Beach, FL area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Honest-1 Auto Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have...
    Published on: Apr 30, 2013
  • Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Honest-1 Auto Care
    These days many people in the Daytona Beach area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started wi...
    Published on: Jun 11, 2013
  • Honest-1 Auto Care: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
    Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...
    Published on: Jul 23, 2013
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Honest-1 Auto Care
    A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the FL news. Daytona Beach people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governme...
    Published on: Jul 30, 2013
  • Economics of Maintenance for Daytona Beach Auto Owners
    Buying a new car in Daytona Beach is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do ...
    Published on: Oct 29, 2013
  • Make Your Vehicle Last
    We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, FL folks were real sticklers about takin...
    Published on: Dec 18, 2013
  • The Maintenance Free Myth
    Sometimes we hear people in Daytona Beach say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable...
    Published on: Jan 29, 2014
  • Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
    If you've ever been driving around Daytona Beach and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just ...
    Published on: Feb 13, 2014
  • Keeping Your Car Young in Daytona Beach
    As Daytona Beach consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in FL, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and mov...
    Published on: Jul 22, 2014
  • Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
    At Honest-1 Auto Care we've had a lot of Daytona Beach customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for seve...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2014
  • Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
    We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...
    Published on: Nov 05, 2015
  • Technician Training at Honest-1 Auto Care
    Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Honest-1 Auto Care in Daytona B...
    Published on: Jan 02, 2015
  • Training Received by Technicians in Daytona Beach, FL
    When your vehicle breaks down in the Daytona Beach, FL, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you ne...
    Published on: Jun 23, 2015
  • The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Daytona Beach Drivers
    People in Daytona Beach have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much...
    Published on: Nov 13, 2014