Michael Hohl Honda Blog

Being seasonally prepared when caring for your car means you’re ready for anything. Both winter and summer are the two most strenuous seasons for vehicles because they can present the most significant obstacles. When the weather turns freezing, there are specific steps you need to take to maintain your Honda and ensure its reliability and your safety.  

Make Sure Your Battery’s in Good Health 

First things first, go to Michael Hohl Honda and have your battery tested. This is a simple process that a tech can complete in mere minutes. 

Your vehicle should be able to drive competently throughout the year. One way to ensure it’s competence is to make sure your wheels are properly aligned. What if they are not? What happens when your wheels steer you the wrong way in a lane? 

Getting your alignment right is essential for safe driving. How do you know when your vehicle is out of balance? You may be in a lane, and the vehicle drifts from the center. It may pull to one side, causing you to constantly correct your vehicle trajectory. You may also feel a vibration from…

It is no secret that new cars have become expensive. Trust us, Michael Hohl Honda understands this; they are costly for us as well. While we believe it could still be worth your while to buy a new Honda, it might simply be outside your vehicle budget, which is why we always have a large selection of used vehicles.

There are several ways in which buying a used car is similar to buying a new one. You want to figure out your vehicle needs in advance, such as size, power, and fuel efficiency. You may have a list of must-have…

Shopping for a used vehicle comes with its own mix of excitement and caution. You want something reliable, you want a fair price, and you want to feel confident that what you’re driving home will hold up for many years to come. That’s a significant reason why many buyers in Carson City, Reno, and Lake Tahoe often browse the used inventory at Michael Hohl Honda. After more than 40 years in Northern Nevada, the dealership has earned a reputation for providing steady, no-nonsense guidance and vehicles that deliver on their promises. 

One of the biggest draws is the…

Winter in Northern Nevada is unlike any other winter. One day, you’re driving on dry pavement in Reno, and the next, you’re navigating icy switchbacks on Mt. Rose Highway or creeping through heavy snow on Spooner Summit. For drivers in the Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas, winter tire care is more survival than maintenance. 

Keeping your tires in top condition during the colder months helps you maintain traction, shorten stopping distances, and stay in control when the weather turns unpredictable.