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How do you know when you need a car alignment? You can often tell by the way that your car will pull to one direction or one another as you're driving. You may notice that your wheel vibrates or turns slightly to one direction when you take your hands off. However, you can easily fix this with a quick visit to a mechanic. A car alignment will allow you to bring the car's suspension into an accurate configuration, positioning the axle and wheels so that they turn in the same direction.

Mechanics know the precise measurements that your…

At Honda of Salem, we understand the importance of having high-quality brake pads on your vehicle regardless of the type of driving you do. Whether you have a heavy truck for towing or a small sedan for commuting, we'll make sure your brakes are up for the job.

Brake pads work by being pressed against a rotor to create friction to slow it down. Pads will wear out on regular intervals and need to be serviced to ensure that your car is safe. Performance pads can lead to exceptional braking but are not needed for most driving conditions.

 

One of the biggest selling points of a minivan is the unmatched space they offer on the inside. Whether you're looking to seat the whole family or just have a healthy love for legroom, a spacious interior has a lot of a benefits. It's especially nice when you're driving a vehicle that provides the tools to properly use it. With the Honda Odyssey Magic Slide second-row seating system, you'll have some of the best tools in the business.

It's no secret that Honda makes good cars. Drivers, searching for high quality and dependability, have been turning to the automaker for decades. No matter what you're looking for, you can usually count on there being a Honda vehicle that delivers a top-tier driving experience.

These days, there's more than one type of spare tire to choose from. There are traditional compact temporary spares, aka 'donuts', but now there are also full-sized spares. A compact temporary spare takes up less storage space in your vehicle. But these tires are designed for slow speeds and have very shallow treads. They need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Full-sized spares come in two varieties. The first is a matching spare. That means it is the same as your other tires. If you use a full-sized matching spare, you can even rotate it with your other…

The importance of having the cooling system in your vehicle maintained cannot be understated. These are a few of the parts of the cooling system a mechanic will get eyes on.

The water pump has the difficult job of moving the coolant to the engine and radiator to be cooled. The belts to the water pump and bearing inside need to be checked often.

The radiator is where the engine coolant goes to be cooled. If there is any blockages or the radiator cap itself is the wrong pressure, the coolant could escape and leave those moving parts exposed.

The…

A car's transmission plays a critical role in the distribution of power within the various parts of the vehicle. By changing the gears of the car, the transmission transfers power from the engine to the wheels, thus propelling the vehicle forward. A manual transmission requires the driver to manually shift the gears in order to gain speed. An automatic transmission contains a torque converter which enables the car to shift gears without driver assistance.

In order to keep the transmission running at optimum strength, both the transmission and the transmission fluid must be checked...

When you get behind the wheel of a car with your family, you expect to arrive at your destination safely. This is largely due to the tires on your car. That is why we here at Honda of Salem are here to give you the basics about tire tread and pressure.

?Tire tread is important because it allows your car to grip the road. A good rule of thumb is that if the tread doesn't cover Lincoln's head on a penny, then you should look into some new tires. Tire pressure is important because properly inflated tires lead…