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When you're in the market for a new car, the selections might appear to be overwhelming. A crossover is a vehicle that you want to consider for multiple reasons. It has the space that you need to haul cargo while also providing a comfortable ride for your passengers.

The seats in a crossover are elevated, making it easier to see the road in front of you and the area behind your vehicle while you're traveling in Scranton. You'll spend less on a crossover compared to an SUV because it's smaller in size, but you're still…

At Matt Burne Honda, we want you to be safe on the road. We realize the many dangers when you’re driving, and glare from the sun can be potentially dangerous. We would like to offer you some tips on how you can reduce glare and be as safe as possible when you’re out and about.

Keep your dash free of paperwork or similar items that can cause a reflection in your windshield. Use polarized sunglasses and your car’s visor when driving in the sun. Your windshield, which should be free from cracks, should be as clean as…

When you select floor mats for your vehicle, you're doing more than just getting something that will enhance the appearance of the interior. You're getting something that will protect the floorboard.

A carpet floor mat is a good option to consider if you want something that's a little more durable. However, it can get dirty faster than all-weather mats, especially if you live in a Scranton that sees a lot of rain and storms. You can usually customize carpet mats so that they feature the logo of your car or a design that you like.

All-weather mats…

Washing your car is a chore that’s well worth doing. At Matt Burne Honda, we suggest washing your car regularly, especially when you see a lot of visible dirt. There are plenty of reasons to clean it up, too.

The most obvious reason is that a clean car can provide you with plenty of pride. You love your car, so it’s only natural for you to want it to look its best. This includes cleaning it inside and out. A little bit of sparkle is good for the car.

Another reason is that washing the car will help…

Road salt never leaves your car looking pretty, but it does an important job in lowering the freezing point of water and snow on the road. Preparing to deal with road salt can help you avoid the stress and expense of repairing a damaged mechanical part from corrosion.

The best preventative measure you can take is to wax and seal your car before winter. Do this in other months for some extra protection in keeping your paint clear. Even if you have your car waxed, road salt can remove the clear layer on your paint job if left to sit…

Our team of vehicle experts at Matt Burne Honda wants to be sure that you're informed of the benefits and negatives of refinancing versus trading in your existing car.

First, the biggest negative to refinancing your car is that you will pay more interest on it over time. This is because the term of the loan usually gets extended. The biggest benefit to this is that your monthly payment goes down so you can spend more of your hard earned money elsewhere. The biggest negative to trading your car in is if you still have not paid off that…

Here are a few tips provided by Matt Burne Honda to help you to make a winter survival kit for your vehicle that will keep you and your passengers safer this season.

Be sure you have at least one flashlight and several new batteries in your winter survival kit. This will make it easier to make repairs in the dark or to flag down motorists when your car is disabled far off the road.

Pack some non-perishables like cookies, candy, peanut butter, raisins, and granola bars in your kit. These can help occupy those who are hungry as you wait…

Being a parent is a challenge, and one issue that every new parent faces is correctly installing a car seat. Fortunately, the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system makes it easy to do so, and at Matt Burne Honda, we want you to be aware of how it works.

The LATCH system contains hardware installed into the vehicle to which the car seat is attached to. It eliminates a lot of the guesswork involved in putting one in. It's not necessary to use the system for rear-facing car seats, but it is required if the car seat…

You're bound to experience hot and cold temperatures to the extreme in Scranton. At Matt Burne Honda, we want you to know how these temperatures can impact your car battery. A little bit of added TLC can help you to extend the life of your battery.

Hot temperatures will cause added chemical reactions inside of the battery. This can wear down the life of the battery quickly. If you let the car sit out in the sun for extended periods, the heat can also lead to internal combustion. Keep your car in the shade whenever possible.
 

 

At Matt Burne Honda we want our readers to be informed vehicle owners. There are many different interesting technologies used in vehicles that help improve your safety on the road. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors increase your safety by preventing a phenomenon called the Troxler Effect.

The Troxler Effect delays driver reaction time by 1.4 seconds, which is significant enough to lead to an accident. It occurs when a vehicle behind you shines bright headlights in your rearview mirror and then leaves your line of sight. Your vision is left with a blindspot once