GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Valentine's Day is all about LOVE. It's just another day to some, a special holiday to others, or for some, just an excuse to do something special with your loved one. But, what about your car? It deserves some love, too! It gets you and your passengers from point A to point B in comfort. It's an important part of your best memories. It's there when you need it most. And most of the time, hopefully, it doesn't complain or give you trouble. Have we convinced you to give your Honda to the special treatment this February? Show your Honda some love this Valentine's Day with our tips:


1. Treat your Honda to a nice wash & wax 
With all the nasty snow, ice, and salt, your Honda could use a nice trip through the wash. A wash will help it looks good, but make sure go all out for your Honda and protect your paint with a higher wash package that includes wax or some sort of weather-protect ingredient.

2. Give your Honda's interior a good clean-up
Whether you're a tidy driver or a messy one, the interior of your Honda could use a good wipe down and clean-up. Get rid of all the trash, wipe down the surfaces with anti-bacterial cleaner, and give it a good vacuum. Don't feel like doing all that? Check out our detailing packages & services menu.

3. Freshen up the cabin air 
There's nothing better than getting into a good smelling car! You AND your passengers can appreciate an interior that smells fresh and clean, rather than dirty shoes or fast food. If your interior is really smelly, try sticking an absorbing freshener in your cup holder or under your seats.

4. Consider buying your Honda some new shoes
By new shoes, we mean new tires. Whether you get new all-seasons or winter tires, it's an expensive purchase (especially since it's better to purchase all 4 at the same time), but it's well worth your safety and your car's functionality. Take some time to consider your tire options & create a budget that works for you. We can help!

5. Put in some fitting floor mats to protect the carpet
All seasons come with some sort of mess, like mud, road salt, or fallen leaves, that can be hard to keep out of your car's interior. Make it easier to clean up and protect your Honda's carpet with some custom-fitted, or well-fitting rubber floor mats. Give us a call to see what we have in stock or check out Weather Tech, a fan favorite!

6. Make it easier on your Honda to clear your view 
Your Honda works hard to make it easy to see in the dark, in the bad weather, etc, because it wants to keep you safe! You can make it easier for your Honda to clear your view by investing in some quality wiper blades. We also recommend having your headlights revitalized or replaced if they look cloudy or aren't seeming as bright.

7. Freshen up the interior
Freshen up the interior by adding some personal touches that'll make your ride more comfortable. Add a pretty air freshener (like those from Bath and Body Works), put a cushy steering wheel cover on, invest in a some nice looking storage items to help you keep things tidy, etc. Make your Honda truly yours!


We hope you have an awesome Valentine's Day this year, and take the time to show your Honda some love! As we mentioned above, we can help you clean up or freshen up the interior and exterior, as well as help you invest in some new tires or floor mats. We love helping our neighbors get the perfect Honda, and keep it looking great, too. Let us know how we can help with your auto needs this Valentine's Day! It's our goal to provide you the best dealership experience of your life at our location, just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and around the corner from RiverTown Crossings Mall. We look forward to seeing you!

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.––The winter season is kind of a bummer overall, meaning we're not as motivated to take care of things such as our cars. Although this might be the case, winter is the most important time to take care of your car, crossover, van, SUV, or truck. In fact, winter is arguably the most important time to keep your vehicle clean on the outside and inside, as our cars are exposed to some harsh weather and road conditions. Let's review a few reasons why you should keep your car clean during winter.

Car Washes 

Even if your car does get dirty the second you drive it out of the carwash or out of your driveway, you're still doing a good thing for it. The dirt and salt on the road can build up and cause rust on your vehicle's underside, which is a great way to help your car decrease in value and help it not last as long. Overtime rust can eat away at components like the brake lines, gas lines, calipers, etc., which are quite costly to repair. Washing your car frequently during the winter season can help keep that nasty dirt and salt away from your vehicle's most vulnerable parts.

Floor Mats 

If your car currently has stock carpet mats, it may be time to consider some more serious protection. Weather Tech floor mats or other fitted floor mats made to contain the salt, slush, and dirt that your shoes bring into the car are a great investment and can help retain your vehicle's value. Salt can be tricky to get out of the carpet, and the dirt that falls into the nooks and crannies in your car's interior can be especially hard to rid of. A vehicle detail is the easiest way to get that stubborn dirt out, but investing in specially fitted floor mats will help protect from further dirt making its way into your vehicle's interior.

Waxing and Other Vehicle Protection 

A simple wash is a great way to get rid of all that rust-causing salt and paint-chewing dirt, but there are ways you can prevent those things from doing damage in the first place. While it's hard to avoid salt and dirt throughout the winter season, you can utilize waxes and other vehicle protection such as clay bar treatments, rain-x windshield treatments, and more to properly protect your vehicle from scratching and rust. If you plan on taking your vehicle in for a car wash, you can simply add on a wax service. We'd be happy to provide professional waxing services at your next visit to RiverTown Honda so your vehicle is protected the minute you drive out of our service bay.


Reasons why you should keep your car clean during the winter include protecting your car's components, extending the life of your vehicle, and helping your car look good! At RiverTown Honda, we have a full vehicle detailing menu for you to choose from including services like mat shampooing, clay bar treatments, and exterior buffing, plus a-la-carte services if you don't want to purchase an entire package. We'd love to help you keep your vehicle running well with routine maintenance and help your car live a longer life at our Service Center in Grandville, only 12 minutes from Grand Rapids off I-196. If you're looking for a more reliable vehicle to get you through this winter and the rest of the year, we can help with that, too. We're proud to sell new Honda vehicles including the 2017 Honda Ridgeline and 2017 Honda CR-V, and Honda Certified Used vehicles, all known for their long lives and reliability!

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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