Daytona Beach Auto Repair

  So you have some exciting plans for the FL weekend. You’re going to take some of your Daytona Beach, FL friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you’ve gotten the boat all ready. And you haven’t forgotten about your tow vehicle. You’ve gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is something even more important than the cleanliness of the interior: you want to make sure that your pickup maintenance is up to date. Think about it – heavy freeway traffic on the way out of Daytona Beach. There’s hilly terrain as you get to the lake. Some dirt roads – and it’s going to be pretty hot in Daytona Beach this weekend. And all the time you’ll be towing around several thousand extra pounds. That all adds up a lot of severe strain on your engine, brakes and transmission. Let’s just consider the transmission. It’s going to be working overtime, spending more time in lower gears. The i ... read more

Safe FL travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at Honest-1 Auto Care. But there are other things Daytona Beach car owners can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life — or someone else’s. First, Daytona Beach drivers should consider keeping an auto emergency kit in their car. The kit should contain items that will allow you to deal with common emergencies on the road. Some essential items you should carry in your pickup include jumper cables (or a booster box), flares, a flashlight and some basic hand tools. Other useful items includegloves, two quarts of oil, some antifreeze, water and everything you need to change a tire. You might also consider a can of tire inflator, which is a great temporary fix for minor flats. But taking care of your pickup is only part of emergency preparedness. It is vital to take care ... read more