Over the past few years, the country has seen a shift towards exploring alternatives to gasoline to power their Hondas.  Alternative fuel-powered vehicles are slowly hitting dealership showrooms, so I’ve put together this brief list of the different types that are available now, and what could be coming soon.

Hydrogen: Most of the research that is currently being done in this field is how hydrogen fuel cells could power a car or truck.  If a car could run purely off of hydrogen, it’s only emissions would be water vapor.

Electricity: While a vehicle that runs off of electricity would need to be plugged in before being driven, there are many hybrid cars and trucks that use both electricity and gasoline to reduce their environmental impact being sold at your South Carolina Honda dealerships.

Ethanol: Ethanol is typically made from corn, and has arguably been the most popular type of alternative fuel in recent years.  Some vehicles sold today can run on a gasoline/ethanol mixture, though ethanol is not as fuel efficient as gasoline (you can drive further on one gallon of gas than on one gallon of ethanol) and is often more expensive than regular gasoline.

Most Greenville, SC residents are trying to do their part to reduce their impact on the environment, and Breakaway Honda is no exception.  We look forward to bringing you more information about alternative fuels as it comes available, and always carrying the latest auto technology at our Greenville, SC Honda dealership.

One of the most important steps when buying a new or used Honda in Greenville SC is to take a test drive.  This step in the buying process really allows you to determine whether or not the Honda you are interested in is the right one.  I've put together a list of things you should do while test driving your next Honda around Greenville.

Before you even set foot on the Breakaway Honda lot, make sure you know what you are looking for.  Researching what you need before the test drive will help you to determine which car or truck is right for you and your lifestyle.  If you have kids, a big backseat may be important.  If you put a lot of miles on your vehicle, good gas mileage is probably something you'll need.  If you drive on the highway a lot, ask if you can drive it somewhere at highway speeds.  Make sure the car or truck will fit what you need.

Make sure that you can get in and out of the Honda easily, have plenty of leg and head room, that the seatbelt fits well, and that you can reach the controls easily.  It’s important that you are comfortable in the Honda car or truck you decide to buy.

Our South Carolina Honda dealership staff conducts test drives to make sure you find the right Honda.  Contact our sales staff by visiting our Breakaway Honda website or calling us at 888-407-0274.

So many of our Breakaway Honda customers regularly drive with their children, so I wanted to put together a quick refresher post for parents of pre-teen children on the types of car seats children should be riding in.  Child safety is extremely important to the Breakaway Honda dealer staff.

Infants should be riding in a rear-facing infant seat during their first year and until they are at least 20 pounds.  They should then move into a rear-facing child seat until they outgrow the height and weight requirements.  Once they grow too big for the rear-facing seats, children should ride in a forward-facing seat with a full harness until they outgrow them.

Typically, school aged children should sit in a booster seat until they a regular seat belt fits, which typically happens between the ages of 8 and 12.  Kids should stay seated in the backseat of your Greenville Honda until they reach the age of 13 since air bags can be dangerous for smaller individuals.

We want to help our Greenville drivers keep their children safe, so if you have any questions about how to properly use child and infant safety seats, contact our South Carolina Honda dealership.  You can do so by visiting our Greenville Honda website, or by calling us at 888-407-0274.

Roadside emergencies are never pleasant, and sometimes happen to our Breakaway Honda customers.  Since they can be unavoidable, I’ve put together some tips to make sure you and your family are prepared in case you encounter car trouble on your next road trip.

Make sure your Honda has a spare tire, in case yours goes flat, as well as the tools you’ll need in order to change the tire.  Carrying a can of temporary tire foam will help if you have a slow leak as it should be sufficient to allow you to drive to repair shop.

A lot of stores have pre-made roadside emergency kits that are often satisfactory, but it's fairly easy to create your own.  Some things you should put in it are a blanket, flashlight, and flares.  Keeping these types of items in your Honda in Greenville, SC is a good start towards staying safe.

Always keep a charged cell phone in your Honda.  While using a cell phone while actually driving your Honda in South Carolina can be dangerous, having one available to use in case of an emergency allows you to call for help, a tow truck, or even 911.  Pre-paid phones are a great alternative for those that don't have a traditional cell phone plan.

While our South Carolina Honda dealership sells safe vehicles, sometimes roadside emergencies happen.  Ask our Greenville Honda service department about warranties and roadside assistance packages we sell, or that may be included in the purchase of your new or used Honda in Greenville, SC.