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Making sure our customer in Bakersfield know how to take care of their cars is something we strive to achieve at Barber Honda. This is why we are providing information on how to spot issues with a car's exhaust system.

The exhaust system is a critical component of a car that removes harmful gases from the car's engine and releases it outside via a tailpipe. Spotting the signs of a leaky exhaust can help car owners save money on repairs and prevent inconvenience.

 

 

In order to properly clean your vehicle, you are going to need a bunch of different tools. Different parts of the vehicle are going to have different tools built for adequate cleaning of the part. Therefore, you want to use the right tools in order to not only clean one part of the vehicle, but avoid damaging the other parts.

For the wheels, you want brushes that have feathered bristles. This is to avoid any scratching. For one thing, the wheels are designed to be really attractive looking. With scratches, the look of the wheels are ruined.

With the tires…

People who have been driving for years have probably seen at least one car overheating. The car parks on side of the highway with smoke coming out of the hood. This is a major problem that could have a number of causes that you need to know about.

Why is the Car Overheating?

It is obvious that your car is not able to maintain its cool anymore, but one must figure out why this is happening. The following are some causes:

Leaks

Leaks can be the root of overheating problems. These leaks are not always easy to find, and they…

We are auto experts at Barber Honda, and we believe every driver in Bakersfield should know how to change a flat. The following tips can help you quickly and safely swap tires.

When you realize you have a flat tire, you should reduce your speed, engage your flashers and proceed to a level, firm parking spot. Once you stop your car, locate your spare tire, jack and lug wrench. In many cars, the lug wrench is part of the jack set. You will have an easier time loosening the flat's lug nuts if you start them before raising the…

Road salt is a useful way to make driving in winter a bit safer because it makes it more difficult for ice patches to form on surfaces. However, road salt can do lasting damage to your car if you let it sit on the paint for too long. Rust patches will follow.

If you notice a white or grey film on your car's paint after a winter storm, this is probably leftover road salt. Take your car to be washed right away, but make sure that the temperature is above freezing so that you do not harm the exterior…

If you suspect that a rodent has been making its way into your vehicle, you may notice rodent droppings, fur or other items in your vehicle. If you would like to ensure those rodents don't come back, there are some simple products and tips that you can utilize to prevent infestations.

It is actually very common for rodents to get into your vehicle. There are lots of possible points of entry. Luckily, there are products that deter them. Special traps can be safely used inside of your vehicle....

Breaking down on the highway or having a home disaster in the winter can be bad enough, but it’s even worse when you’re not prepared. While there may not be a way to properly prepare for these disasters, having an emergency winter survival kit can determine how you get through it all. Stop at Barber Honda, and let us offer you some tips on putting together a winter survival kit.

An emergency winter survival kit should include water, food that won’t spoil, blankets, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, cell phone charger, flashlight, batteries, tire gauge, portable air…

From time to time, car manufacturers (or the NHTSA) will issue a recall. At Barber Honda, we’re dedicated to helping you with a recall in Bakersfield. When a recall is issued, it is because there is some kind of safety concern with particular models and model years.

Some recalls are mandatory while others are voluntary. You will, usually, get a postcard or letter in the mail stating that your vehicle has been affected by the recall. However, if you don’t, you will be alerted that there is a recall on your vehicle the next time you bring it…

Car mechanics are needed in order to make sure that your vehicle is running well. However, there are a lot of mechanics to watch out for. There are also certain ways that mechanics can cheat you. Fortunately, there are things that you can do in order to lower the chances of being cheated by the mechanic.

One thing you can do that we at Barber Honda recommend is understand the anatomy of your car. One of the most important things is to be able to show any mechanic that you have some kind of knowledge of your vehicle.

Among the…

Motor oil viscosity explains how thick the motor oil is, and it is an important factor when it comes to which type of oil that should be used in your vehicle.

You can find out the viscosity rating by looking on the bottle. A common viscosity rating is 5W-30. If you look at the numbers and letter, the W stands for winter. The number before the W indicates its viscosity in cold temperatures. The number