Hanover Park Auto Repair

Illinois driving asks a lot from a family vehicle. One week brings slush and potholes, the next brings crosswinds and heavy rain, then summer heat bakes everything dry. The Honda CR-V fits those changing demands because its size, traction options, and day-to-day efficiency stay balanced instead of chasing one extreme. The Four-Season Problem Set Winter: plowed ridges at intersections, black ice on shaded roads, road salt that corrodes brakes and hardware. Spring: deep puddles, broken pavement from freeze–thaw cycles, surprise potholes on side streets. Summer: long highway runs with roof boxes, high cabin loads, hot stop-and-go traffic. Fall: wet leaves on corners, early morning fog, quick temperature swings that stress batteries. The CR-V handles this mix without asking the driver to baby it. Traction and Ground Clearance That Actually Help Unplowed turn lanes and chunky snow at driveway ends are common. The CR-V’s ground clearance k ... read more