How to Take a Road Trip with Your Pet

 

If you’re like millions of other drivers, you have at least one pet in your home. While you may enjoy coming home to your pet every day, you can surprise your furry family member by taking your pet on a road trip.

If you want to travel with your pet, you need to make sure your pet is up for the adventure. In general, cats usually prefer to be left home although some don…

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How Towing Contrasts With Payload

When shopping for trucks, you'll want to do your research. At Gillman Honda San Benito, we're always happy to help. We have a number of vehicles, all of which have varying payload and towing capacities.

The amount of weight that your truck can carry by itself (without a trailer) is the payload. This includes any passenger weight as well as cargo that you may be carrying in the truck bed. Payload is determined when you take the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and subtract the weight of the truck itself.

Towing capacity is how much you can…
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How to Keep a Parked Car at a Comfy Temperature during Summer

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It doesn’t matter if you have a new Honda vehicle or you drive one of our used Honda cars. The cabin of a new or pre-owned vehicle can get very uncomfortable—fast—when an automobile is parked during the summer. For this reason, you might be wondering, “Is there a Honda dealer near me who can tell me what I can do to keep the cabin of my parked car at a comfy temperature when it’s hot outside?”

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Do You Have an Emergency Plan for Your Pets?

 

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Whether it’s a big disaster that impacts thousands or a local emergency that effects your household alone, it’s critical that you have a plan in place to get your family to safety when necessary, and that includes your pets. Here are some tips that can help you be prepared in the event you have to evacuate your home with your pets:

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Keep an Eye on Your Tires throughout Summer

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Whether you’re going to take a road trip this summer or you’re planning to stay close to home, you need to do one thing – keep an eye on your tires all summer long. Your tires are critical components that contribute to your vehicle’s ability to keep you safe on the roadways.

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Choosing a Safe Car for Teen Drivers

Here at Gillman Honda San Benito, we want all of our customers to be well informed before making a vehicle purchase. Safety is of the utmost importance. This is especially true when selecting a vehicle for a teenage driver.

A good first step in selecting a new vehicle for your teen is to check safety ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does crash-test ratings in a number of different categories. Another good organization to check out is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They give vehicles an overall safety rating of between zero to five stars.

 

 

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A Cheat Sheet for Adding a Teen Driver to Your Insurance Policy

 

If you have a teenager who’s about to get his or her driver’s license, you may find yourself thinking, “I wish I could find a Honda dealer near me who can help me prevent my auto insurance premium from skyrocketing when I add my kid to my policy.” While we have no control over the cost of coverage, we can provide some advice that can help you ensure your auto insurance remains as…

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Experience the Outdoors in a New Honda Vehicle

 

Drivers who live near our San Benito, TX Honda dealership know that there’s plenty to do around our location. With summer right around the corner, you might be eager to get out and enjoy the outdoors now that the days are noticeably longer than they were just a short while ago.

If you want to enjoy some outdoor fun this summer, you’ll need an automobile that can keep up with everything you have…

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Choosing Between Refinancing and Trading In Your Car

The choice between trading in or refinancing your car or truck turns on how much you have invested in paying off your vehicle loan and whether you would prefer to keep it or use it to get a different car.

In the absence of major mechanical issues, refinancing your car can net you a lower monthly loan payment, which means that you can save up more money for the purchase of a new car or truck down the line. Trading in your vehicle, on the other hand, will get you a higher down payment and more equity in your new…
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Making the Most of Your Test Drive

For most people, buying a car is a major financial undertaking. That's why it's a smart idea to test drive several vehicles and to know what you want before you sit down in the first one. Let's look at how to make the most out of your test drive.

Know what kind of car works for your driving needs. Do you need to haul the kids or are you making a 40-mile drive to work every day? Check recent car reviews to see which models have a good reputation and which don't. Dedicate a day just…
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