Honda service FAQ in Savannah, GA

For a long time, and sometimes still today, standard practice at many lube shops is to suggest oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles. While you certainly won't hurt your car by changing the oil at that interval, it's usually not necessary. To know the best time to get your oil changed, check the owner's manual for your specific Honda model for the manufacturer-recommended interval. Remember, it's important to keep up with regularly scheduled maintenance to maintain all of your warranty coverage.

It can be tempting to let standard maintenance slide on a leased vehicle since you don't own it, but skipping maintenance on a lease is a mistake for a couple of reasons. First, as long as you're driving your leased vehicle, it's important to keep it in good working order to keep you and your passengers safe and to get the best performance available. Second, your vehicle will be evaluated at the end of your lease, so you'll want to make sure you've taken good care of it.

If your vehicle has a timing chain instead of a timing belt, you're in luck, because timing chains generally never have to be replaced. Vehicles with timing belts typically need a replacement every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. Check the scheduled maintenance section of your owner's manual for the recommended timing belt replacement interval.

This message means the vehicle's battery charge is low. It's common in colder conditions, when the ignition has been on without the engine running, or when the vehicle has been driven in short intervals without longer trips in between. Seeing this message doesn't mean you need a new battery. To charge the battery, take the car on a longer drive, cut back on electrical accessory use, and avoid running electrical features when the engine is off.

Not at all. One of the great things about Honda's warranty program is that it's valid at all Honda dealerships. That means if you ever need maintenance or repairs while traveling anywhere in the country, you're likely still near an authorized Honda service center with the parts and expertise to take care of your vehicle.

Yes, your vehicle will still be covered, and that's one of the easy selling points of a used Honda. All American Honda warranties are transferable, which means they move directly to the next owner of the vehicle. Transferring the warranty is easy, too. So we can reach the new owner about emergency recalls or other important information, simply fill out the "Change of Address or Ownership Notification" form located inside the Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with the vehicle.