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Your tires are the most important part of your new or used Honda model as these are the only parts of your vehicle that actually touch the ground. While you could go to your local big box store in Connecticut or Rhode Island to pick up some discount tires from an off-brand, you might not know what sort of quality you are getting into if you choose this route. We here at Cardinal Honda want to tell you about all the reasons why a good set of tires is one of the worthiest investments you will ever make for your…

At Cardinal Honda, we want you to have easy access to the professional auto service that your vehicle needs, especially when it comes to your brakes. Your brakes not only keep you and your passengers safe, but other motorists and pedestrians on the roads around New London, CT and Waterford, CT as well, which is why it's so important to have them properly serviced when the time arises. To help you understand some of the tell tale signs that your brakes need to be serviced or replaced, we're going to highlight five different ways that you can tell…

Winter is happening all around us in Groton, CT, which means that for any of you, it could be time to hit the slopes for some downhill skiing or snowboarding. For some of us, the winter might simply involve staying in on our days off with a cup of cocoa and our favorite television series. No matter what your plans are this winter, your new or pre-owned Honda model from here at Cardinal Honda requires a great many maintenance procedures to ensure it can get you where you need to go smoothly and efficiently with no traction or engine issues…

Winter is happening all around us in Groton, CT, which means that for any of you, it could be time to hit the slopes for some downhill skiing or snowboarding. For some of us, the winter might simply involve staying in on our days off with a cup of cocoa and our favorite television series. No matter what your plans are this winter, your new or pre-owned Honda model from here at Cardinal Honda requires a great many maintenance procedures to ensure it can get you where you need to go smoothly and efficiently with no traction or engine issues…

Honda vehicles are famous for their reliability. However, even the most reliable Honda model isn't invincible. Whether you drive a Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, or any other Honda model, they all have one thing in common: they all require regular auto service to keep them running their finest.

We all know that it is important to have your oil changed. However, not everyone knows why. Just what does oil do, and why does it need to be replaced? We're here to help answer those questions.

Your engine is composed of many moving parts. Normally while your engine runs, they would rub together, producing friction and heat. Over time this would cause them to degrade, and eventually your engine would break down. That's where oil comes in.