While a pickup truck is a workhorse capable of hauling loads and completing tough jobs with ease, they have an equally fun side that is especially evident during football season. Outfit your truck for tailgating parties and enjoy your down time at the game.

Store tailgating essentials like disposable plates and silverware in your truck to keep packing to a minimum on the day of the game. Arrive early so you have time to set up, cook your food, eat and clean up before the game starts. Prepare your meat dishes the night before, marinating kebabs or forming hamburger patties…

Buying school supplies, getting kids off to college, and buying first-day-of-school outfits can be time consuming. However, it’s important not to forget about your car during these busy school preparation days. After all, you’ll probably be doing more driving once school gets up and running to get your kids not only to their classes but to all their activities and social engagements as well.

Our professionals at San Leandro Honda are ready and waiting to help you check out your car to make sure it’s ready for this year’s school challenges. Our trained technicians can perform…

1. Before testing the batter, be sure to wear safety glasses and work gloves.
2. The car engine must be off when working around the battery.
3. Take the red cable from the voltmeter, place it on the positive terminal on your car's battery.
4. Place the black voltmeter cable to the negative battery terminal.
5. Turn on the voltmeter and observe the reading.

"Wow, I love how that car handles," you say after driving a rear-wheel vehicle for the first time. But then you wonder if the higher price tag is worth it. There are several differences between rear-wheel and front-wheel drive, but one isn't necessarily better than the other. What you choose to drive depends on your needs and preferences. To help you make a better purchasing decision, we've put together some of the main differences between the rear and front-wheel drive.

It's true that rear-wheel vehicles handle better in dry conditions, but they're also more expensive to…

What are the requirements you have for the new SUV that you would like to lease or buy? Is it a bold design or room for passengers and cargo? Maybe it is one that incorporates all of those aspects as well as a cabin with luxurious seating and touches. The 2018 Honda CR-V stands boldly with a striking Active Shutter Grille, and you can bring those kayaks or other larger items along with the available Roof Rails. For packing inside of the SUV, use the Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat for easy access to storage room...