The Import Shop is Here To Service Your Honda!

During these harsh winter months, it's more important than ever to keep your Honda running smooth and clean. The folks at The Import Shop want to remind everyone to consider these preventative measures:

Be sure to keep a Winter Road Safety Bag in the trunk containing a blanket, flashlight with batteries, jumper cables, roadside flares, two quarts of oil, antifreeze, washer fluid, basic tools such as a Phillips head screwdriver and pliers, socket wrenches, duct tape, a roll of paper towels, an ice scraper, cat litter or sand (for tire traction,) and a first aid kit. You may also want to take along some bottled water for a road trip. You may never need it, but it's better to be safe than stranded without the proper equipment.

When you're not on the road, be sure to schedule an appointment with The Import Shop (913) 677-2176 ) for the following:

Oil Changes - Bring your Honda in for an oil change about every 3,000 miles.

Flush Fluids - Have all fluids including transmission, brake, and antifreeze flushed and changed every 30,000 miles.

Tune-ups - For Hondas starting at 2000 and newer, a tune-up, which includes a spark plug change, should be done every 90,000 miles. For Hondas older than 2000, the tune-up would entail a new distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs.

Belts and Hoses - While your Honda is in the shop for maintenance, be sure to ask if any hoses or belts are showing signs of wear. This would be the perfect time to catch a worn belt or hose before it breaks on the road!

We also want to remind everyone that The Import Shop repairs Honda models including:

Civic
Accord
Prelude
Element Acura
Integra
CRV
Ridgeline
Odyssey
Pilot

If you have any questions regarding your Honda or The Import Shop, don't hesitate to drop by at 6900 Antioch, Merriam, KS, 66204 or call at (913) 677-2176.


Make The Import Shop Your Honda Shop!

The Weight of Your Keys Can Pull $$$ Out of Your Pocket

Have you looked at or better yet - weighed your key chain? Surprisingly enough, a heavy keyring can put stress on your ignition and ultimately damage your ignition switch.

According to The Import Shop of Merriam, KS, a heavy key chain (many keys, charms, etc.) weighing several ounces can wear cuts in the key itself and the tumblers. Every time you drive over a bump, the jolt exacerbates the wear-and-tear inside the ignition switch. And that could mean a costly repair! The Import Shop recommends putting your ignition key on a separate ring to lighten the load and lessen the chance of needing to replace your ignition switch.

If you own a Honda and need ignition work or any kind of service and live in the greater Kansas City area, be sure to call The Import Shop, located at 6900 Antioch in Merriam, KS. And don't forget - winter is around the corner. This is the perfect time to schedule your Honda winterization maintenance! Simply give The Import Shop a call at 913-677-2176 and ask for Harriet.


Make The Import Shop Your Honda Shop!