Keeping Your Car's Engine Clean

Hoffman Honda in West Simsbury, CT knows that you want to keep your car in as nice as shape as possible. One way to keep your vehicle looking like it is brand new is to keep the engine clean. This may seem difficult, but it only requires following a few simple steps.

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Don’t Let Motion Sickness Keep You at Home

Motion sickness can make traveling unpleasant, but you can head off its uncomfortable effects before your next road trip. Below are some facts about motion sickness and a few tips to help you control it.

Motion sickness occurs when the brain has trouble processing conflicting sensory information. 

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Why So Many Drivers Choose SUVs

At Hoffman Honda, we want your next vehicle purchase to be based on an informed decision. Buying a vehicle is a big transaction, and we want it to be one you’re making because you know what you want and what you need in a vehicle. Many people today are choosing SUVs because of their great performance, style, capabilities, and versatility. 

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Staying Safe While on The Road

The road is a dangerous place and you can never be too prepared when you are taking a road trip. Those who prepare the best can end up having a safe and fun vacation.

Keep important items in your vehicle at all times such as a spare tire and some rope. 

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Keeping The Noise To A Minimum

When you're driving in West Simsbury, your attention needs to be on the road in front of you. Put your phone somewhere that won't be distracting and where you're unable to reach it while you're driving. You can also turn your phone to silent until you have parked your car.

Avoid doing tasks in the car that you can do at home or at another location. Activities can include eating or brushing your hair. These are all distractions that can take your eyes from the road for a second.

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Studded Winter Tires Throughout the Year

One of the worst things that you can do is keep your studded winter tires on even on the days that they are not needed. There are specific reasons that the tires are designed the way that they are. They serve a function on the road which can make it safer for everyone on the road.

One example is the studded winter tires. They are designed for driving on icy roads. When there is snow on the road, these tires work by digging into the snow and keeping traction on the road so that you can maintain control.

 

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Choose Winter Wiper Blades For A Stress-Free Commute

Safety is our main concern at Hoffman Honda. We want drivers to be informed, so they can make the right choice when it comes to winter maintenance. You probably buy all-weather tires before the first flakes of snow hit the pavement in West Simsbury, but do you change your wiper blades?

The days are shorter in the winter, meaning most drivers are commuting in the dark. When you throw sleet, snow and road salt into the mix, it forces your windshield wipers to work overtime. If your wipers are leaving smears on your windshield, it's time to replace them…
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Understanding Your Blind-Spot Monitor

Get the most out of your vehicle by understanding how to use its various systems. New technologies are being implemented all the time, saving drivers from fatigue and repetition. Safety features like blind spot monitoring can also help to avoid accidents.

Cameras installed in cars can serve the driver both in forward mode as well as in reverse. Monitoring the rear of the car for cross traffic helps the driver to avoid obstacles that are difficult to see. When driving in freeway conditions, the cameras pair with proximity radar detectors to monitor drivers to the sides, rear and front.

 

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The 2019 Honda Passport: Versatility and Capability

While yet to hit dealership lots, the new 2019 Honda Passport stands poised to usurp the SUV segment with its impressive off-road prowess and array of on-road convenience features. Spacious, advanced and stylish, the 2019 Honda Passport represents the latest in Honda SUV innovation and craftsmanship - providing drivers throughout West Simsbury with the versatile performance they seek from their next SUV.

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The 2019 Honda Civic - Sleek and Sporty

The 2019 Honda Civic surges ahead of the competition with a variety of driver-focused features, exemplary safety specifications and surprisingly engaging handling dynamics. From its three cloth and three leather interior upholstery color options, to the advanced Honda Sensing® suite found on every model as standard, drivers throughout West Simsbury receive the latest in advanced Honda technology for an impeccable driving experience. 

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