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In order to help consumers choose a safe, secure vehicle, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) assign safety ratings to each car that they test. The basics on their testing system and safety designations are set out below.

The IIHS has a series of five crash tests that each car is put through. Based on how well they sustain an impact at various speeds, cars earn a rating from poor to Top Safety Pick. The best cars are rewarded as Top Safety Picks+. The NHTSA depends on data from three...

Automotive accidents remain one of the leading causes of fatalities in children aged 13 and under. However, when a child is secured in the right car seat, they become much safer in the event of a collision. If in the market for a family-sized vehicle, enjoy browsing through the selection offered in our Piazza Honda of Pottstown inventory.

Infant seats must face the rear of the vehicle and are appropriate for newborns and younger infants. When the child reaches eight or nine months of age, parents often opt for a forward-facing version that features a tether and a harness. 

 

Your child's safety and comfort are critical. These factors are something you should keep in mind when buying a new car, and we have a simple, easily-to-grasp way for you to gauge a vehicle's backseat dependability—the LATCH test. At Piazza Honda of Pottstown, it's our favorite way to display a vehicle's child-safety capabilities. Here's a brief description of how it works.

The LATCH test will provide a vehicle a rating of either poor, marginal, acceptable, or good. No matter how appealing a car may be, if its tether rating is poor or marginal, we…

Gone are the days when pet owners left their pets home while they traveled. Today many dog owners are choosing to travel with their dogs, whether it’s a quick trip to the park or a long vacation. At Piazza Honda of Pottstown, we want to know that your trip with your pet is as safe as possible, so we’d like to offer some simple safety tips.
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If you want a vehicle that’s up-to-date with the latest standards and has enough room for you, your passengers and your belongings, the hatchback is your answer. You can check out the full selections of hatchbacks that we have here at Piazza Honda of Pottstown and choose the option that will make it the easiest for you to get around.

With a hatchback, you’ll be able to fold down your backseats to increase your cargo room. This essentially allows you to make your trunk space larger so that you can haul bigger or a greater number of items…

Understanding the different vehicle safety test ratings.

If you're in the market to buy a new car, you are probably also interested in a different vehicle safety test ratings and what they mean. It can be bewildering, but in order to clarify, the first thing you need to know is these ratings are managed by two different groups: the NHTSA and the IIHS.

NHTSA Ratings

The NHTSA rating system is comprised of three test. The first test measures injury potential at a 35 mph fixed barrier crash; a side impact assessment comprised of two ratings is the next test…

Road trips are a fun and low-key way to explore. They can also be low-cost, which is great when you have to stick to a budget. Plan out your trip using mapping sites or apps. Look for free things to do on your way, such as hiking through a park or strolling through a public garden. Plan where to stop for breaks. Look up the places with the lowest fuel prices.

While planning, be sure to consider alternate routes in case of construction or closed roads. If you are traveling with kids, bring plenty of snacks, bottles of water and…

Having the versatility to haul people and cargo at the same instant was always the dream of car engineers as well as drivers. The original answer was to build a pickup with a large and open bed. Unfortunately, the concept limited family use, crowding everyone together in the cab or unsecured in the bed. The van was supposed to answer the problem but ate gas while providing an unsavory tunnel-like environment. Finally, the idea of an SUV drew attention with small regard from the public. 

When it comes to the daily work commute in the areas of Limerick, drivers tend to want an affordable, efficient, and comfortable ride. The 2017 Honda Accord offers all three, and at Piazza Honda of Pottstown, we have a gamut of models just waiting for your test drive.

By marrying a coupe's style and an SUV's capabilities, the 2018 Honda HR-V stands out in a ever-growing sub-compact SUV category. For the 2018 model year, Honda offers a new color -- Aegean Blue Metallic -- for selected trim levels, with EX and higher trims featuring a restyled wheel design with black-painted inserts to enhance the vehicle's energetic nature.