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Customizing a vehicle can be fun which is why we here at Mike Piazza Honda of Langhorne want to be sure you know how to safely debadge your car or truck.

There are two main ways to do this. The first method involves pouring very hot water around the area of the badge. This should loosen the adhesive to the point it can be removed. You can then use a combination of adhesive spray in addition to car way to fully remove the glue and then wax the spot to make it appear as if the badge was never there…

We here at Mike Piazza Honda understand the importance of DIY tips such as towing safety. Before heading out on your next trip, take a look at some of these towing tips.

Start each trip with a safety inspection. You should check the tires for proper air pressure and test out the brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights to see that they are working properly.

If you're loading a trailer, balance the cargo evenly between both sides. Balancing the trailer can help with handling when you go around curves on the road.

Your next trip starts with making…

It is that time of year, where tailgating is the law of the land across the country. To get the most of your next tailgating adventure, keep these tips in mind.

Keep a metal pail in the back of your truck so you can store hot coals. You never know when you might have to pack up camp quick, and those coals can't be left in the grill or dumped on the ground. The metal pail can safely hold those burning coals without causing any damage to the truck bed liner.

Bring a large clear plastic tote with secure…

When you buy a new or used car, the vehicle's safety ratings may be one of your top priorities. the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, or IIHS, issues safety ratings. Their safety ratings are based on five different types of test. A vehicle can get ratings of poor, marginal, acceptable or good. The IIHS is a group funded by insurance companies.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also conducts safety rating tests. This is a federal government agency. It does four tests on vehicles, and it rates the car's performance with a star rating of one to…

It's time to pack up for your annual family road trip. Each year you go somewhere new, and each year it seems that you end up bringing more and more items along with you. If you don't want to deal with the added expense of bringing a trailer along with you, you have the option to use a vehicle that is going to be very practical for trips such as this. For example, many manufacturers offer a vehicle choice that comes with a hatchback design on its rear. The hatchback is perfect for family getaways. You have ample…

There is nothing quite like getting in your car and enjoying the freedom of a road trip. Whether you want to visit a new place or an old favorite, you can do so on a budget. One way to save on your road trip is to get your car serviced first. A fluid flush and oil change could boost your car's fuel economy.

Another way to save on your road trip is to bring a cooler with snacks and bottles of water. Instead of paying high prices at fast food and convenience stores, you could save $20 every day…

Road trips are so much fun during the summer. When the kids are out of school, it is easy to load up the family and take off down the road. But during a long trip, the kids can become bored and will need something to do. This is when it is time to play a classic car game.

When there is a mixed range of ages in the car, I Spy and Twenty Questions are simple yet entertaining for everyone. Hangman and Connect the Dots are easy and fun games for the older kids, and the License Plate Game and…

Nothing is more Americana than the venerable pickup truck. Today, more than ever, the pickup truck is appealing to more and more people due to a myriad of features engineered to make the ride as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Modern pickup trucks now feature additional seating designed to accommodate growing families. More efficient engines and transmissions have improved fuel efficiency, making trucks a good value-driven and environmentally conscious choice.

The pickup truck experts and enthusiasts at Mike Piazza Honda are eager to demonstrate to you all of the fun...

When the brakes are failing in your vehicle, the brake pedal can help you identify an issue. Here are a few things to be on the lookout for with your brakes.

If the brake pedal is not firm, it might be that air has become trapped in the brake lines. Air is a bad thing in the brakes because it reduces the ability of the car to stop short. Get the car in for servicing so the mechanic can bleed the brakes and restore their ability to stop the vehicle.

The spongy brake pedal could indicate that the brake lines…

Follow this guide for jump-starting your vehicle using a different car.

Get the two cars close enough so you won't have to worry about the jumper cables safely reaching. Once they are both in park, turn off the engine and open the hoods.

After you have identified the positive and negative sides of the jumper cables and battery, you can start connecting the cables.

The red cables go to the positive sides of the battery, start with the dead battery than good one.

Start with the black negative on good battery, then simply take the remaining black cable and…