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Honda Developing New Safety Technology

 
If you stop to think about it, car technology has been mostly evolutionary for the last couple of decades. The changes we see in the new Honda cars at Gillman Honda San Benito, and in the competition, are normally a matter of degrees — a few pounds shed here, a few horsepower added there — instead of radical departures. The exception is in safety technology, which evolves by leaps and bounds. 

The advent of active safety features…
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The Essential Car Safety Kit

 
Right now, Hurricane Florence and its aftermath are a big part of the news — barely a year after Harvey inundated a large swath of Texas. While we’re fortunate not to have to dig out of snow drifts hereabouts, there are still plenty of other emergencies, both weather-related and not, faced by the drivers we serve. This is as good a time as any to discuss your car emergency kit, and how Gillman Honda San…
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Community Events: 6th Annual San Benito Native American Cultural Pow Wow

 
We’ll be back to talking about brand news and new Honda cars from Gillman Honda San Benito soon enough, but this week we wanted to highlight a community event in the San Benito area. This coming Saturday, September 15, is the 6th Annual San Benito Native American Cultural Pow Wow, held as part of San Benito’s annual Texas Independence Celebration. 

The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Academy, which is located at 2115…
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Next New Owner’s Clinic September 19

 
Aside from website terms and conditions, the owner’s manual for your new Honda car may be one of the least-read things in the English language. We understand. There’s only so many hours in the day, and the minutiae of maintenance schedules and infotainment system submenus probably isn’t your idea of a fun evening. But we can make it fun, and that’s why we’re inviting you to the next New Owner…
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Score Sizzling Deals on the Honda Accord and Honda CR-V

 
Summer is winding down, but we’re still trying to make the most of every day. For many folks around Brownsville, TX, that means squeezing in a few vacation days and having friends and family over for a barbecue. At Gillman Honda San Benito, it means inviting our friends to the Certified Dream Deal Sales Event.

Here’s the deal: from now to September 3, 2018, you can get significant savings on 2013-2018 Honda Certified…
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What is Gillman Fast Track?

 
If you’re like most of the folks we serve from Brownsville and Harlingen, you’ve seen the same car commercials we have. You know, the ones with the winding mountain roads and scenic vistas. And you’ve probably thought to yourself, “Y’know, if I could have a car buying experience that wasn’t awful, you could keep the mountain roads.” Time to visit Gillman Honda San Benito and take advantage of Gillman Fast…
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2019 Honda Insight Arrives at Gillman Honda San Benito

 
What’s in a name? For the Honda brand, the 2019 Honda Insight calls back to an earlier car that carried the same name. However, unlike the new Honda Ridgeline (which had a lot in common with its predecessor), this is an all-new Honda car. It’s just arrived at the Gillman Honda San Benito showroom, and we’re eager to show it off.

Unlike some of its competitors, the 2019 Honda Insight doesn’t…
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How Extreme Temperatures in San Benito Affect Car Batteries

Car batteries have a lifespan of about three to five years. Lead acid batteries like these are designed to operate at temperatures around 77 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature rises to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery's capacity goes up. On the other hand, such extreme heat shortens the lifespan of the battery.

Extreme cold is also bad news for your car's battery. When the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the lead acid battery's capacity has declined by 20 percent from its peak power. At temperatures of -22 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery loses half of its power.

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Use Slower Speeds in Rainy Conditions

Rain can cause risks and dangers when driving, and you must use additional levels of care when operating your vehicle in wet conditions. Rain causes roads to be slick and reduces the wheel contact with the road surface. You will have different levels of braking and steering in rainy conditions.

Local drivers understand the need to drive slower in rainy and conditions and to allow more space between vehicles. At the start of rainfall, the water mixes with oils on the road to form a slippery film. Heavy rains have the potential to create a layer of water under your…

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