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Thursday, May 31, 2012
A Car: A Portable Billboard
Monday, May 28, 2012
The Land of The Free
Friday, May 25, 2012
Oil Change Special
While you're gearing up for your summer travels, it's just about that time to have a vehicle check up and change your oil. Greg May Honda is offering a Oil change special for $24.95 plus get a FREE multi-point inspection!
Call ahead and schedule a service appointment today!
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Scratch That
For those drivers who have experienced the annoyance of having scratches on your vehicles windshield, we found an easy at home way to repair your vehicle’s windshield. Here are the materials you will need:
- Jeweler’s rouge, also called cerium oxide
- Glycerin
- An electric buffer
- A firm felt pad for the buffer
- A small bowl
- Clean rags
- Clear nail polish
- Window cleaner
Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoons of jeweler’s rouge, 2 tablespoons of glycerin, and some water in a small bowl. Apply a small amount of the paste to the scratch on the glass. Using the firm felt polishing pad on the buffer, gently rub the paste on the window. Apply pressure little by little being careful not to press too hard. Pressing hard could crack the glass. Let the area dry for about 30 seconds and then wipe it clean with a rag.
Check the area to be sure the scratch has been filled to your liking. If not, repeat the process. Often, multiple applications will make for better results. If you notice that there is some distortion on the surface of the glass after finishing, apply a little bit of clear nail polish to repair it. Let it dry and then clean the windshield with window cleaner.
To prevent future scratched on your windshield, make sure you inspect, clean, and replace wiper blades regularly. Visit the Greg May Honda Service Department for more information about windshield repairs.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Fact or Fiction: Red Cars Attract Police
In today’s
era of radar and laser detectors, and the infamous heartless red-light cameras,
the implied answer would be no. Most police officers will explain that if
you’re speeding, you’re going to be pulled over no matter the color of your
car. But could law enforcement subconsciously focus on bright colors, and red
in particular?
They might
be, at least based on research conducted by Dr. Mark Changizi, professor of
Human Cognition at 2AI Labs. A scientist with expertise in theoretical
neurobiology, vision, cognitive science, Changizi’s blog biography details his
studies as a way to “grasp the ultimate foundations underlying why we think,
feel and see as we do.”
According to
his studies, our eyes have evolved to detect subtle changes in blood
oxygenation. In simple terms: we notice pigment changes when, for example,
someone turns red with anger or pale with fright. “It’s all about emotions,”
says Changizi. “Our eyes are designed to see these color changes.”
Different
emotional states depend on how oxygenated your blood is. “Red is a symbol of
strength physiologically,” says Changizi, while mentioning recent studies that
have proven wearing red sportswear leads to a higher probability of winning.
Changizi says cultural factors also play an important role.
Millions of years of evolution, along
with some inventive marketing, means that bright colors, especially reds, could
simply be hard-wired in our minds as being powerful, fast and strong. Just
don’t try to talk your way out of a speeding ticket by informing a police
officer that he was genetically programmed to ticket your little red sports
car.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Green Car of the Year
This year, Green Car Journal gave the "2012 Green Car of the Year®" award to the Civic Natural Gas. In a field that featured countless innovative technologies and new approaches to eco-conscious motoring, the jury of environmental and automotive experts was most impressed by the total package offered by the Civic Natural Gas.
The 2012 Civic Natural Gas is the fifth generation of this alternative fuel vehicle and the only assembly-line produced natural gas passenger model manufactured for sale in the United States. The Civic is accommodating, with seating for five and many desirable features that make driving a comfortable and pleasurable experience. It offers a sophisticated array of active and passive safety systems that earn it a ‘Top Safety Pick’ rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The $26,155 Civic Natural Gas can drive approximately 240 miles on a tankful of compressed natural gas, almost two-and-a-half times the range of a typical all-electric vehicle. Take the time to see what everyone is talking about and visit us at Greg May Honda to test drive a 2012 Honda Civic!
Monday, May 14, 2012
The Value of Maintenance
Keeping your Honda in immaculate condition will not save you money but it will actually make you money down the road. When a car is well maintained a driver avoids many expensive repairs and the car will be in better condition which means it’s resell value will increase tremendously.
An important way of maintaining your car’s condition is to clean it regularly. Shampoo the carpet and upholstery and scrub the tires. Clean the engine bay and under the car. Doing a thorough cleaning job will not only have your car looking better, but it may also alert you to problems you otherwise hadn’t noticed.
For the interior, the vocal point is the steering wheel and dashboard. If the steering wheel, consider investing in a cover to prevent the wheel from becoming worn. If your car is often left out in the Texas heat, it’s important to protect your dashboard from sun damage so I suggest you purchase a dashboard cover. Also, check the lighting on the dashboard knobs and if any are broken, they can easily be replaced at your Chevy dealership.
If your Honda has dull, weathered headlights, visit an auto supply store and buy a headlight restoration kit which will run you about $30. Not only will it improve your vision on the road while driving at night, but will also polish off the car’s appearance.
As the summer heats up, it’s a good time to clean your air conditioner. To clean it, clear any leaves, dust, or other accumulated gunk from the air passageways. Change or clean the system’s filters and use an air-conditioning deodorizer. Check your car’s brake pads, shocks, springs, dampers, and struts. Replacing worn ones can make a major difference in the performance of your car.
These suggestions are part of the upkeep cost of maintaining a vehicle, and will keep your current car running longer. If you ever have mechanical problems make sure and visit the Greg May Honda Service Department, we are always happy to help with any of your Honda needs.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Organizing Your Honda
While you might think of your vehicle as simply a transportation mechanism, but in reality your car is a portable household with everything you need and want while you're on the go. Many Americans spend more time in their cars than in most rooms of their homes, yet they neglect their wheels when it comes to regular "housekeeping." Organizing your car so that all the simple bare necessities are perfectly placed where you need them to be will make the journey stress free. Here are 5 tips for organizing your messy car:
1. Sort and
Clean
Empty
everything out of the vehicle and trunk. Discard the obvious garbage,
return items that don't need to be in the car back to their allocated places,
such as jackets to the closet, books to their shelf and coffee cups to the
kitchen. Then sort out the remaining items that need to stay in the car into
theme piles.
2. Analyze
What are you
always struggling to find? These are the things that you need to store in
convenient locations. What ever you find yourself using regularly, make it
visable. Remember that most things will be out of sight and out of mind when
stored in the car to analyze what really matters and what you actually need.
3.
Prioritize
Before you
put everything back in the car prioritize what you actually need. What do you
need to have within an arms reach while driving? Prioritize what you
actually need in the car and what you don't. There isn't much storage space in
vehicles so make sure you only fill it up with items you need.
4. Contain
your needs
Loose
objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. So find a place for
everything you put in your vehicle, if it doesn't have a place it shouldn't be
in the car.
5. Store
Store items
you use regularly in places where you can reach them. The Carganizer
by Talus is a great storage utility item you can buy that is compact
enough to fit on your seat, console or floor, yet big enough to hold all those
little things you need on the road.
Remember, your car is like your home on wheels, take care
of it and keep the clutter away.
And as always, have an amazing
day!
Monday, May 7, 2012
What's Your Color of Choice?
When making the decision to purchase a car individuals have endless options from brand, style, model, transmission, trim, interior fabric, features, sunroof, tinted windows and most challenging the color. There is such a strong emotional attachment to color choices, when purchasing a car it isn't the time to let your favorite color lead your decision. Rather, it's a lifestyle decision and personality expression.
“The most
popular color in North America for the past three years is white,” says Nancy
Lockhart, Color Marketing Manager for DuPont Vehicle Paints. It's no
surprise that the most popular car
color was White, in 2011 it represented 20% vehicles
purchased in North America. Black and Silver were also
popular, 18% and 16% of buyers preferred these shades. Gray
ranked fourth with 13% and Red rounded out the top five with 10%.
While Blue collected just 9% of the vehicles in 2011. Among the least loved
colors: Beige/Brown with 5%, Yellow/Gold with 3% and
finally Green represented only 2% of purchased vehicles.
Since, it is
the dealers responsibility offer buyers a full palette with something for
everyone. We want to
hear from you about your favorite car colors and what lead you to your
decision,
feel free to
comment below and share with us your color of choice!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Road Trip Checklist
As summer approaches, we all prepare for a family road trip - the perfect way to get an up-close an personal tour of America's finest scenic views, landmarks and restaurants. Though the bags might be backed and you're ready to get out of town, make sure your car is all tuned up. I recommend that before you head off for your road trip, schedule your car for a routine maintenance check-up about 2 weeks prior. Here is a checklist to ensure your vehicle is ready for the journey:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monitoring Your Tire Pressure
Properly aligned and
inflated tires help you maximize fuel economy and enhance the performance of
the safety features on your vehicle. Make monitor your tires air pressure to
maximize your tires' performance and durability. Improper tire inflation
can also cause unusual tire wear, which will decrease the lifespan of your
tires.
Air is a gas, expanding
when heated and contracting when cooled. So in the midst of Texas's transition
from a chilly winter to hot summer, it is an important time for checking your
tires air pressure. A good rule of thumb is that every 10 degrees
Fahrenheit the temperature changes, tire pressure changes about 1 psi — higher
as temperatures rise, lower as they fall.
To ensure your tire
pressure isn't too full or too low, check your vehicle's Owner Manual for
recommended tire pressure.
Ensure that your tires are
inflated to at least the Honda-specified pressures of 38-psi
front, 35-psi rear, which will result in benefits including:
- Better fuel efficiency
- Improved road feeling in steering
- Lighter steering effort
- Less strain on power train
- Better weight bearing capacity
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