There is nothing worse than hopping in your car when you are getting ready to drive to work and your car will not start after you turn your ignition a few times. If you have a friendly neighbor with jumper cables, you can quickly get back on the road by jumpstarting your car's battery. Here is a quick DIY about jumpstarting your car.

When you use jumper cables, you will need to attach the red clamp on the cables to the positive post of your car's battery. Next, you will attach the black clamp on the cables to…

When it comes to the motor oil that you put into your vehicle, quality is very important. This is a component of your vehicle that will greatly affect how your vehicle runs but it also protects your overall investment. You probably have received some advice over the years regarding your motor oil but don't always believe what you hear. There are some facts regarding motor oil but also some myths that you should be aware of so you don't make some bad decisions regarding your vehicle. Let us here at Page Honda Bloomfield dispel some myths about motor…

Did you know that both extreme heat and extreme cold could be draining your car's battery life? When your car's battery is exposed to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it loses about 20 percent of its cold cranking amps. If the temperature drops all the way down to -22 degrees Fahrenheit, it loses half of its capacity.

Hot weather is also bad for batteries, but for a different reason. Extreme heat evaporates some of the electrolyte solutions in the lead-acid battery. When the air temperature is 92 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery has lost half of its capacity…

At times in the past, nearly every vehicle was a rear-wheel drive type, and it was the standard in passenger vehicles over many decades. Front wheel drive became popular in US vehicles in the 1980's. There are advantages to front and rear wheel drive. Rear wheel drive is likely more expensive, but it offers superior performance and better handling, particularly when cornering.

Local Bloomfield Hills, MI area drivers have a wide variety of uses for their vehicles. Front wheel drive vehicles offer better traction in snow and slippery road conditions than rear wheel vehicles.

When you are moving along on your way home from work, and you notice someone pulled over at the side of the road, you should check if it is safe for you to switch lanes and then move to give them space.

If you see an emergency vehicle coming up behind you, you should move over and slow your vehicle or bring it to a stop. There are laws regarding the driving that you do and the emergency vehicles that are around you, and you should be careful to follow them.

Move over when it makes sense to do so…

When the weather outside is cold, and you are looking to start your vehicle up and go home, you have to know that it will run well for you. You cannot risk something happening and your vehicle failing to get you home. It is important for you to keep your gas tank full in the winter to avoid potential problems.

Your gas tank should be full so that the gas lines in your vehicle do not freeze up. You should not let your tank run down so that it is almost empty in the cold months, as that can cause…

Getting prepared for the winter months takes some preparation, but it doesn't have to take much effort. All you need to do is have the right items in your vehicle. If you do that you will be much better prepared if something goes wrong. Among the items that you should have in your vehicle include sand, salt, and litter. Anyone will do.

Be sure to also get your vehicle properly tuned up to us here at Page Honda Bloomfield so you will be less likely to have a breakdown. If you go with sand, you'll have great traction…

It is so exciting and rewarding when you are finally able to purchase your first vehicle and we here at Page Honda Bloomfield can't wait to help you through that process. Before you make the decision to buy a vehicle, though, we want to make sure you understand all of the expenses that come with the overall cost of owning a vehicle.

Let's take a look:

Down Payment

This is all based on your finances. We can help you determine this amount. The more you put down the lower your payments will be moving forward, but don't…

As the cold weather approaches, so are the needs of your vehicle to be able to withstand the harsher road conditions. Getting down to Page Honda Bloomfield for a new set of winter wiper blades can be more beneficial than you might realize.

The winter blades have been crafted with a different design that allows them to push the weight of the snow off the windshield rather than bending the arms and interrupting your clear line of vision. The rubber that covers the winter blades is designed to keep any ice from getting into the framework that allows the wipers…

Many drivers forget that the fluids that keep their car running need to be checked as well as other things. The reservoirs for these are located under the hood of your car. They can all be checked within a couple minutes and if any need to be refilled or topped off, you can easily refill them yourself or you can always bring your car in to our dealership so we can do it for you.

Here are a few examples of fluids that need attention: Transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and oil.