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Should your Honda sustain more serious body dam-
age, you should have it restored to original condition by
your Honda dealer or a qualified auto body shop. If you
choose the latter, make certain that all replaced or
repaired parts have been protected against corrosion.
Also, to maintain your Rust Perforation and Surface
Corrosion warranties, ensure that only genuine Honda
parts or Honda-approved parts are used as replacements.
CHECK THE PASSENGER AND CARGO COMPARTMENTS.
Not all corrosion begins on the outside of your vehi-
cle. Moisture is often trapped under the floor carpets or
trunk mats. In time, it can corrode and weaken the floor
and trunk panels. You can help prevent this by remov-
ing any loose protective mats and allowing them and
the area under them to dry. The use of a wet-type
vacuum cleaner will also be helpful.
Certain cargoes, such as chemicals, fertilizer, clean-
ers, and de-icing salts are particularly corrosive in
nature. Transporting these materials makes it necessary
for owners to take special precautions to protect their
vehicles from related corrosion.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MUD AND STONE SHIELDS.
If you do much of your driving on gravel and loose
stone surfaces, or on roads that are heavily salted, con-
sider buying mud or stone shields which mount on the
lower body edge behind each wheel. For best results,
the shield should extend as close to the road as is prac-
tical.
Small, purely decorative shields may be of little
benefit. Also, be sure the fitting of such shields is also
corrosion resistant. Your Honda dealer has mud and
stone shields specifically designed for your Honda and
will be pleased to properly install them for you.
GARAGING YOUR HONDA.
Many different factors will influence your decision
whether to garage your new Honda or not.
If the garage is poorly ventilated or damp from
driving the car in and out when wet or covered with
snow, it is probably better to keep the car outdoors.
This is particularly true when the temperature is
below freezing. However, if the car is used less often
and the garage is kept clean and dry, you should keep
it garaged.
With a Little Care, Your Honda Investment Will Pay Even Greater Dividends
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