SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Honking is a San Antonio tradition after a big Spurs win. But for some fans, it\u2019s causing damage to their vehicles and resulting in costly repairs.<\/p>\n
Kaidon Mattison went honking last Friday night after the San Antonio Spurs\u2019 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was my first time going honking,\u201d he said. \u201c(I) got about halfway through (Commerce Street), and my horn just gave out on me.\u201d <\/p>\n
The only way I can describe it to you without you actually hearing it is a low, slow boat honk. Or, the deepened sound of a clown horn. <\/p>\n
He\u2019s not the only Spurs fan who has broken their car horn.<\/p>\n
Erik Garcia Jr., the owner of Erik\u2019s Automotive, said his crew has been answering calls about similar damage all week. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat people are doing after the games while celebrating,\u201d Garcia said, \u201cis they\u2019re really mashing (into the steering wheel) and breaking all the components in there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garcia said car horns aren\u2019t meant for constant use, so there\u2019s a risk of overheating the circuit.<\/p>\n
Repairs can take as little as an hour, but prices can range from hundreds of dollars to thousands, depending on the damage. <\/p>\n
The best advice to those looking to protect their car while honking?<\/p>\n
\u201cI would just palm it,\u201d Garcia said. <\/p>\n
If the horn doesn\u2019t sound right, Garcia said to take your car to a professional. He said trying to fix it yourself might cause more damage.<\/p>\n
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