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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 

 

Getting a new or “new” used vehicle is a big decision, and at Cawood Honda, we want you to be able to make an informed decision when it’s time to get another vehicle. Should you refinance or is it better to trade in your current vehicle? Come and see us, and let us help you.

If you feel like you’ve been making car payments forever and that they’re higher than you’d like, it may be a good idea to refinance your current auto loan. You may be able to get lower interest rates, which will result…

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…

Our team at Cawood Honda is committed to you and your family's safety. If you have children requiring car seats, you may want to research your vehicle's Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system. Although car seats can be installed correctly without the LATCH system, studies show that they are more likely to be secured with LATCH.

In 2015, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began a rating system that considered how easy a particular LATCH system was to use. The system looks at how accessible and simple the lower tethers are to reach as well 

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...

There is a lot of snow hitting the roads this season and people are going crazy. Additionally, there are all types of drivers on the road; some who knows what they are doing and others who do not. You always want to be on the winning team of people who are good drivers. We at Cawood Honda will inform you how to properly correct a slide during winter driving in Port Huron.

Sometimes when pressure is on some of us either fight or flight. These are two responses that could have detrimental consequences in the event of sliding....

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…

Tonneau covers are meant to give a truck a sleek appearance. They make the bed of a truck look like a streamline accent. Tonneau covers are great for aesthetics, but they tend to limit the hauling capacity of trucks. Any type of tonneau cover color and design is available at Cawood Honda, along with helpful information about caring for your truck’s bed.

Bed liners are a good idea because they protect the painted surface of beds in popular trucks. Preserving a truck bed increases its resale value, and prevents many types of damage. Installing a full tonneau cover will…

There are some investments that you really want to protect, and your vehicle is one of them. Performing regular maintenance and quickly addressing issues can help you get the most life out of your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some ideas to use when searching for someone trustworthy.

It takes special skills and knowledge to be a quality mechanic. Those qualities are required to receive professional certifications. When you walk into an auto shop or call a business, you can inquire as to whether they're certified. This is a good indicator of their overall level of professionalism and…

This simplified guide to changing a flat tire will have you back on the road in less time. Never work on a flat tire while the car is in the way of traffic. Ride the rim if needed a few feet to get to the shoulder or safer area.

1. Use the car's lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts slightly, then jack the vehicle high enough so the tire is off the ground.
2. Remove all the lug nuts from the flat tire, pull the flat tire off the car gently.
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, lining…