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A healthy battery is crucial to the performance of any vehicle. You will need a voltmeter to test the strength of your car battery. Because a battery can emit harmful acid, be sure to wear gloves and safety goggles before beginning the process.

By connecting the red or positive voltmeter test to the battery's positive terminal and the black or negative lead to the battery's negative terminal...

Our team of truck experts at Island Honda of Kahului, HI want to be sure that you're fully informed about Tonneau truck bed covers.

The biggest advantage of owning a Tonneau cover is that they can improve your fuel efficiency by up to one full mile per gallon of gas. This may not seem like a lot, but over time, this can add up to very real savings. 

It takes time and money to get your car serviced. If you don't have that kind of money or time, then you are headed for trouble. However, when it comes to vehicles, it is better to be safe than sorry. Waiting for your vehicle to breakdown can prove to be very costly. One component to stay on top of is the fuel pump.

One of the most dangerous situations that can arise when motoring is hydroplaning. There are some strategies that can be employed to avoid hydroplaning.

A key element of avoiding hydroplaning involves proper tire care. A key element of this is keeping your tires inflated properly. You should check your tires weekly to ensure that they properly are inflated.

You may have heard of an alternator, but what exactly does it do? That's exactly what Island Honda of Kahului, HI wants you to know.

An alternator is a part of your car which charges that battery of the vehicle while your car is in motion. If it stops working, the car battery won't be able to hold a charge and your vehicle will be stopped in its tracks.  

Many people think taking a truck tailgating is one of the great benefits to owning a pickup. We at Island Honda tend to agree and have some tips to make your tailgating event memorable.

Using a toolbox for your tailgating essentials makes it easy to keep everything organized and prepared for your next event. A large toolbox with drawers can keep cooking utensils, spices, gear of weather, labels, trash bags, and silverware handy.

You should be proud of the vehicle that you drive. If the vehicle is dirty and messy, it can be hard to be proud of it. There are some things that you can do to quickly clean a vehicle when you suddenly find out that you need to give someone a ride.

Keeping kids safe is a big priority for us at Island Honda, this is why we have some tips for you to start your carpool off well organized and safe for parents and children. As you start your carpool, having a place where all parents can access up to date information is important.

Creating a group online is a great way to attach calendars, rules, updated emergency contacts and contact information. 

Did you know that back-up cameras now come standard on all vehicles manufactured after May 1, 2018? They do, and that adds a lot of benefit to anyone looking to buy a new vehicle. It's also going to make the world just a little bit safer for pedestrians, as well.

Back-up cameras were designed to help drivers avoid backing into pedestrians, such as young children. 

The last thing that you want to do is buy a lemon or a car that has had its odometer rolled back. With a used car vehicle history report, you can feel good that you know everything necessary to make an informed car buying decision. The report will tell you the exact mileage of the vehicle and if it has been in an accident.