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When the tires on your vehicle are unable to scatter rain water fast enough, the result could be your vehicle skids off the road. To avoid hydroplaning, consider these safety tips when you drive.

Never drive on wet roads with the cruise control activated or the rear tires could continue spinning while you lose control of the vehicle.

Always drive in a low gear on wet roads, and try to avoid hard braking so you maintain control of your vehicle.

On wet roads you will need to put more distance between you and the car ahead. This will allow you…

Your car needs an adequate exhaust system to travel Port Huron streets safely. While it may sound intimidating, the exhaust system is a simple set of pipes that carries dangerous waste gases away from the engine and car. Since it's such an important system, quickly spotting issues is essential for performance and safety.

One of the more noticeable signs of a problem exhaust system is unusual vibrations. Some vibration is unavoidable in a moving car. New vibrations from the car seat, foot pedals, or steering wheel can mean there is hazardous rust in your exhaust system.

Another indication 

Being prepared for the worst is the best way to make sure you are not caught off guard. This advice rings true especially when it comes to being prepared in case your car breaks down. Making sure you know how to do general repairs and that you have the tools to do so is essential.

One of the most important things to keep in your kit, especially in Port Huron, is a set of triangle reflectors and maybe even a road flare. This is so other motorists can see you when you are working on your car, and they may…

With spring in full swing, that means endless summer days are right around the corner. This time of year put drivers at risk for accidents due to sun glare. The most dangerous times for glare occur just after sunrise and right before the sun sets. The driving safety experts at Cawood Honda want you to drive safely while out on the roads of Port Huron at all times.

Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to mitigate this danger. Investing in a solid pair of polarized sunglasses and using your visor can both help to reduce the chances that…

When thinking about whether to choose summer tires for the summer or all-season tires, there are a lot of strengths and weaknesses for both that you must know. Knowing and being able to weigh in both for both types of tires will help you make the right choice.

The strength of the summer tires is that they have a combination of rubber and certain fillers that make them perfect for driving in the summer during the dry times and rainy days. With the all-season tires, you get deeper treads and more of a symmetrical design which gives you more options…

A flat tire can occur at the most inconvenient time. Often times, it will occur prior to your daily commute, or when you need to arrive somewhere at a specific time. That can be very frustrating!

Cawood Honda recommends the below do-it-yourself steps to save time.

Step 1: Locate the spare tire and remove it from the vehicle.
Step 2: Loosen each lug nut, by using the lug wrench provided.
Step 3: Raise the vehicle with enough room to install the spare tire.
Step 4: Remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Step 5: Tighten the lug nuts…

In the factory, your headlights are covered with a UV sealant to protect the plastic lens from Ultra-violet light. The sealant generally lasts for about three years, but after that, the substance deteriorates, and the polycarbonate plastic is vulnerable to the effects of ultra-violet light. Light is what causes your lens to dim and bend the light from your bulb changing it to a yellowish color, making driving through Port Huron at night a more dangerous adventure than necessary.

To avoid the dimming of your fully restored headlights and going through all the labor that got you there, using 

 

This winter, don't neglect to wash your vehicle when it starts to look coated with road salt and dirt. That road salt can quickly damage the paint of your vehicle and rust the underbody. If you don't want to pull out the hose and bucket when the temperatures are cold, you can head to a local car wash to have the job done for you. Just make sure that the underbody of the vehicle is targeted. A good quality soap that contains a wax ingredient is also important.

Next year before the winter arrives, make sure your vehicle…

Many different types of winter tires are available today, and you can easily find the type that delivers the best performance and value for your particular vehicle at Cawood Honda.

If you're looking for a heavy-duty tire that can perform in the most difficult ice and snow conditions, you may seriously consider studded tires. These are typically winter tires that not only have extreme weather performance features built in but also offer metal studs for extra traction.

For similar performance, you can consider modern...

Different leaks are going to be warning signs for different issues. For instance, if you have a power steering fluid leak, then you are going to have to make sure that you are getting it taken care of. This can result in various problems on the road.

One thing about the power steering fluid is that it can be hard to describe with all of the different types of power steering fluid being manufactured by different companies. However, if you suspect that you might be leaking power steering fluid, then you must check the reservoir. This will have the high…