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Whether you commute along I-35 or cruise around town, taking care of your vehicle is an essential component of safe driving. At Honda of Ames, we're proud to provide local Honda vehicle owners with quality care they can trust. Learn about the common services we provide for cooler winter weather below, contact our sales team to receive information about service for your specific vehicle, or stop by our dealership near Ankeny to meet with a representative today!

 

One of the most important services you can schedule for your vehicle is the routine oil change. Performed at regular intervals of every few thousand miles, an oil change helps your vehicle last a long time and run better, and the service center team at Honda of Ames can help.

 

Ice, snow, or wet roads are easier to manage with winter tires that are designed to grip the surface of the road in all conditions, and the service department at Honda of Ames can help. With the fall season upon us and summer vacation in the rearview mirror, it's time to think about scheduling a tire appointment, and we invite you to make yours today.

 

 

Your vehicle needs an alignment, generally once a year. It helps your car in many ways, as you want the smoothest ride possible and our team is here to provide alignment services.

 

Your vehicles alignment is probably not something that the average driver notices when it is tuned properly. However, when your vehicles alignment is off, that can mean that your steering is pulled to one side, the wheel vibrates when running, some tires may be worn unevenly, and your gas mileage is much lower.

The common causes of vehicle alignment problems include collisions, driving for long stretches on rough terrain, failing to have your tires rotated regularly and other suspension issues. 

Driving your vehicle around Ames will take its toll on your exterior coat, but waxing your vehicle on a regular basis can prevent dirt, air, water, and other debris from damaging your paint. Car wax comes from different sources, such as palm waxes, carnauba leaves, and silicone.

The main purpose of wax is to provide protection to the topcoat. When you wax your vehicle, you're placing a protective barrier between the clear coat and outside elements. Pollutants and other contaminants can transfer to the paint and diminish its shine.

 

Honda of Ames knows how important it is to be safe when replacing a flat tire. Drivers in Ames should consider the following tips when this common maintenance issue arises.

There is never a good time to have a flat tire, but there are especially bad times. A flat in heavy traffic means that you will need to try and get your vehicle off the roadway. You can drive at a very slow speed for a short distance if necessary when you have a flat. Look for a spot that is firm and level. If the flat occurs at night…

Generally, we at Honda of Ames recommend that you ensure that gaskets are well fixed for them to function adequately. Ideally, they should be adequately compressed to create a good barrier that will efficiently seal the area, and will also protect all the contents from leaking. In truth, the gasket work by filling the space between two surfaces so that no gas or liquid escapes. Therefore, a gasket should be manufactured from a material that is easily deformed to fill the spaces adequately.

Some gaskets are manufactured from 

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend having your hoses and belts checked or replaced every so often. The standard time interval is every 36,000 to 50,000 miles. Hoses and belts may require more frequent attention depending on vehicle mileage, weather and driving habits.

Car Hoses

Your vehicle contains many types of hoses, each with its own unique function. Radiator hoses, heater core hoses, clutch hoses, the coolant hose and the hydraulic hose are a handful of the most common types.

Daily driving through Ames, weather and sheer time put stress 

 

Rubber performs effectively as windshield wiper blade material. With the assistance of a defroster, the blades can take away ice and snow with minimal effort. During rain storms, the blades clear away obstructions from the glass. When the material breaks down, however, the glass finds itself smeared. Visibility could be horrible.

Is there anything a driver can do to prevent the breakdown? Honestly, the sun beats down on the rubber and slowly makes the material brittle.