Here at McConnell Honda, we wanted to pass along a few helpful tips for being in the best position to haggle on the price for a used car.

In order to make sure you get the best price on a used car, you must know the numbers before negotiating. Take a few minutes to search online for the market value on the car you are looking to purchase so you don't pay too much and you get the lowest possible deal.

The key to haggling on price for a used car is being ready to walk from any deal…

When you want to update the look of your vehicle or customize it to your preferences, you may want to take off the badge installed at the factory. There are a few ways to go about doing this. First, find out how the badge is attached. The badges attached with an adhesive are the easiest to remove. You can find out how the badge is attached by referring to your owner's manual or doing an internet search.

To remove a badge attached with adhesive, either pour hot water over it or apply heat with a hair dryer. Do not…

Tailgating in the summer is a great way to spend time with friends and family before a game in Montgomery. Having everything you need for a memorable event is important, and a little bit of planning can go a long way.

To ensure that your friends can find you in a crowded parking lot, attach a batch of helium balloons to your vehicle. For easy grilling, pay attention to the direction of the wind and set your grill up in a protected spot. Turn the grill perpendicular to the wind to minimize its effect. Bring extra charcoal on a windy…

Autumn has arrived, and you have your eye set on that new boat. To move it back and forth to the places where you want it requires putting your vehicle to work and towing it. Luckily, information about the do's and don'ts are available and not too difficult to learn.

Staying safe while using your vehicle to tow a boat or anything is possible if you follow the towing do's and don'ts. One of the do's is using a trailer hitch that is made for your vehicle. This will help eliminate problems that may arise…

If you love taking care of your vehicle, making sure it has the service car it needs, and driving in style, then dealing with a chip in your vehicle can be stressful. No owner wants to think about the possibility of dealing with chips in the paint of their vehicle, but for many owners, this becomes a real issue. Fortunately, you have options. Here's what you need to know.

Did you know you can purchase and apply touch up paint at home? This is a reasonable way to minimize the appearance of chips in your vehicle's paint. Clean…

Here at McConnell Honda, we consider it our responsibility to help people who are looking to purchase a new or used car understand the many factors that are in play when purchasing a vehicle. After all, it is a decision that will likely have a significant impact on them for years to come.

One of the most popular segments of the automobile market is the SUV and crossover segment. There are many reasons that this is true, such as having the ability to easily transport many people. If you have a large family, then you are going to need to…

It is quickly approaching that frenzied time where moms and students everywhere prepare for back to school. Getting the student’s vehicle serviced should be the first thing on the top of the list. If not, it could be a lesson that you do not want to learn.

Back to school time is a great time to schedule vehicle service every year. This is a great way to teach the importance of preventative maintenance and the potential costs of skipping it. Keeping your vehicle in top shape and following the suggested maintenance schedule is one way to help assure that…

The new buzzword in the automobile industry is infotainment. What is a car's infotainment system and why do you need one? This term is used to describe the vehicle's system for managing a variety of services including navigation, in-car communications, entertainment, music, and more. The information and entertainment features are displayed on a central touchscreen, making it an innovative way to distribute data to the driver. These infotainment systems are compatible with a myriad of applications including Spotify, Pandora, and more.
 

 

Some car owners wax, and other don't. Those who don't probably don't think it's really necessary, but waxing actually protects your vehicle.

What wax does is put a barrier between your car and what's outside. The sun's UV rays, pollution, things that blow in the wind and even water can all damage a car's paint. If damaged, at some point you could be looking at the cost of a new paint job. Wax also fills in any cracks, like those caused by micro scratches you can't see. That's another layer of…

Before you grab the jumper cables, it is always advised you are wearing protective glasses and work gloves before touching the car battery. To ensure the cables reach, drive the one car as close to the nose of the other car as safely as possible.

Once the jumper cables have been unraveled, you will have a red and black clamp on each end. Start with one red clamp, connect it to the positive side of the charged battery. The other red cable goes to the positive side of battery getting a jump-start.