Maintenance Tips for Your Unused Honda in Toms River, NJ
While we know that many Honda owners use their vehicles on a daily basis, we’re also aware that some of our customers are unable to drive their models as often as they used to. The members of our Service Department here at Honda of Toms River want to keep your drives safe and enjoyable, so read the article below to learn how you can care for your unused vehicle!
Battery Charge
One of the most important parts of your Honda’s powertrain is its battery. This component is integral to ignition, and it powers the electrical components of your vehicle such as infotainment, air conditioning, and more. When you embark on regular drives down Garden State Parkway, the alternator will charge the battery. However, if your vehicle remains unused in a garage or parking space, it will lose its charge, which often requires you to jump it in order for it to work. To prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to take your Honda for a 20- to 30-minute-long drive at least once every two weeks. If you’re unable to drive the vehicle yourself, asking a friend or family member to take it for a spin can do wonders for its overall health.
Maintenance
In addition to regular drives, conducting regular inspections and scheduling maintenance appointments with professional technicians are great ways to ensure your Honda is in good shape for your Toms River travels. Each time you embark on a new trip, make note of your vehicle’s performance and dashboard warning lights. Unused or lightly-used models often have low tire air pressure, so be sure to check and re-inflate your tires as needed. Additionally, since the gas in your Honda’s tank can stagnate, be sure to add a stabilizer to reduce the risk of corrosion. While your oil levels may be sufficient, the quality can degrade after a long period of time. If you’ve experienced poor performance from your Honda CR-V, Accord, or Prologue, schedule a service appointment with us before your next trip to Riverwood Park Recreation.
Storage
While your vehicle is off the road, it’s important to make sure that it is being stored in a safe place. If you park your vehicle in your driveway or on the side of the road with little to no protection, it can become damaged in a number of ways. Extreme temperatures can damage important internal components, which could result in expensive repairs down the road. Additionally, harmful UV rays can damage paint and even fade upholstery in the cabin. To keep your Honda safe, the best course of action is to store it in a garage or other structure. However, if you do not have access to a garage, the next best thing is to purchase a high-quality vehicle cover. If you have any questions about which cover to buy, reach out to one of our certified technicians for expert advice!
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Frank Valanzola
“ Malcom was an absolute delight. He walked me through the deal, explaining every detail and I ended up with a deal I was happy with. He is truly an asset to your dealership. Everyone else were very nice too. I will definitely recommend this dealership to friends and family. ”
Yvette
“ Thorough, personable, knowledgeable, customer interest in mind Diligent with making this a comfortable experience Centered around customer appreciation ”
My Honda Service Center Tom's River
“ My Honda Service Center in Tom’s River is always clean, uncluttered, with a friendly atmosphere. They were very accommodating with scheduling. The shuttle driver Nicholas was very polite and pleasant. Michel the tech was also. I love the fact that he could show me what work he needed to do. He explained it simple enough for this 76 yr old to understand. And the work was completed in a reasonable amount of time. I give 5 stars. ”
I find the staff to be friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and dependable.
“ I've had exceptional service ever since I purchased my vehicle in December of 2018. Even during the pandemic, the service department went the extra mile for me. Online scheduling is a wonderful tool. I find the staff to be friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and dependable. ”
I will definitely go back to purchase more vehicles from Doug in the future and recommend him to all of my friends and family.
“ I walked in looking to buy my lease and was fortunate enough to have Doug Lazaro as my salesman. What a true gentleman, he was very thorough, patient and respectful throughout the entire process. He is definitely a rare old school breed of salesman that are becoming extinct in today’s world. The entire dealership should take customer service classes from him. He has gained a loyal lifetime customer. I will definitely go back to purchase more vehicles from Doug in the future and recommend him to all of my friends and family. ”
It was time to trade in my van. Karen was my salesperson.
“ It was time to trade in my van. Karen was my salesperson. From start to finish, it was an awesome experience. Karen was very accommodating, friendly, and patient. She really went out of her way to make sure I was happy! I have been a customer of Honda of Toms River for 10 years and this latest experience has ensured that I will continue to buy from them in the future! Thank you again!! ”
Well deserved 5 stars for Toms River Honda.
“ Well deserved 5 stars for Toms River Honda. All the staff was welcoming. My sales rep and finance rep were very helpful and very knowledgeable. I would definitely revisit again and expect the same 5 star experience I received from Doug L and Alec D! ”
This was my first time using the service department of Honda of Toms River.
“ This was my first time using the service department of Honda of Toms River. I was able to secure an appointment for the next day. Tom Scelfo provided reasonable recommendations based on my unusual car problem. The shuttle service home made leaving my car there very convenient. Overall, great first experience and I will definitely return. ”
“ Honda of Tom’s River New Jersey was an excellent car buying experience. The staff there are friendly and the car that I was interested in was on the lot. The sales person was professional and helpful he explained all the details of the car and personally took us on a test drive to show us some of technical attributes of the car. We then took the car for a test drive. Agreed on a price and easily went through the financing department to finish the deal. While we were working through finance the salesman also helped us navigate entering the new apps on our phone and contacting the insurance company so that we could drive home that day in our new wheels. Overall, a great experience I appreciate the staff and oh by the way lunch was on them that day as well .Thank you very much. Ken ”