Daytona Beach Auto Repair

A big part of the service we provide at Honest-1 Auto Care for our Daytona Beach customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Daytona Beach area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Honest-1 Auto Care automotive education, we sometimes get busy fixing vehicles and need a reminder. Please, just ask. We've found our Daytona Beach customers like the service reminders. They've grown to trust that our recommendations are based on the vehicle manufactures’ published maintenance schedules and that Honest-1 Auto Care is not just pulling them out of the air. We know that people in Daytona Beach live a busy life with a lot more to think about than wondering if it's time to replace the PCV valve on their vehicle. Part of our Honest-1 Auto Care service process is checking the vehicle manufacture's schedule to make sure we don't overlook service. We hop ... read more

When Daytona Beach drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If you can’t afford to replace all four tires at once, you should at least replace two on the same axle. New tires should always be put on the rear axle for stability in slippery conditions. Your friendly and professional Honest-1 Auto Care tire professional can help you know when your worn tires should be replaced, if you can have a damaged tire repaired as well as selecting the right tires for your needs.Give us a call.Honest-1 Auto Care2325 S Ridgewood AveDaytona Beach, FL 3211938

Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make sure your windshield washer fluid is always topped off and ready for these situations. You probably figure you'll grab a bottle of that blue stuff you see in the store. But is that really the right choice? One thing you know isn't the right choice is plain water. It can freeze when temperatures drop. Plus, when it's close to the freezing mark outside, spraying water on your windshield can freeze, turning it literally into frosted glass and blinding you suddenly. Water freezing in your vehicle's washer lines can also damage them. There are different types of windshield washer fluid made for different climates. Many have alcohol to prevent them from freezing; their label will usually tell you at wh ... read more

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Daytona Beach drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Daytona Beach drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around Daytona Beach?Are most of your trips less than 10 miles/16 kilometers in below-zero FL temps?Are most of your trips off-highway in FL?Do you drive often in dusty Daytona Beach areas?Do you regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads around Daytona Beach?Do you drive in very hot or very cold FL weather?Think about your typical week. Do you live by your nearest Daytona Beach on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute? Or, do you drive the neighborhood car pool in stop-and-go traffic on Daytona Beach surface streets? Let's suppose your owner's manual says the severe service oil change recommendation is 3,000 miles ... read more