Our Favorite American Truck: the 2019 Honda Ridgeline

 
You might not expect a Japanese-branded truck at Gillman Honda San Benito to carry a Made in America label, but the 2019 Honda Ridgeline does just that. Built in Lincoln, AL, it’s the ideal antidote to many of its competitors’ oversized and inefficient models. 

The Honda Ridgeline is only in the third year of its new generation. That means the same powertrain as previous years (a 280 hp i-VTEC® V-6 engine paired to a…
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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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Gillman Honda San Benito Welcomes the 2019 Honda Fit

 
What do you do when a sedan seems too cramped and conventional, but an SUV seems just a bit too big? You go for the 2019 Honda Fit, the “just right” hatchback even Goldilocks would love. It’s finally in stock at Gillman Honda San Benito, and for such a small car, it packs some very big features. 

You’re not going to find much that’s different this year from last year’s model…
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Benefits of Buying a New Honda SUV

You may be pondering purchasing an SUV. If that is the case, you may be wondering what benefits can be derived via Honda SUV ownership. One positive reason to own an SUV is the fact that it is an efficient means of transporting larger numbers of people at one time. An SUV is well-suited to a larger family or those that like to travel with friends or co-workers, for example.

Another reason to but an SUV is safety. Overall, an SUV is regarded as being a generally safe vehicle choice. 

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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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Gillman Honda San Benito Congratulates the Class of 2018

 
Graduation day has come for many of you in Brownsville, Harlingen, and San Benito. If it feels like the road to this day was a long one, just think of the many — hopefully great — days on the road ahead. And remember that Gillman Honda San Benito can help you start that journey off on the right foot.

You need a car that’s as reliable as you are, and works as hard as you do…
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Don’t Miss the 80 Hour Sale-A-Bration at Gillman Honda San Benito!

 
1938 saw the first Superman comic, mass hysteria induced by Orson Welles’ famous “War of the Worlds” broadcast, and Joe Louis knocking out Max Schmeling in the first round. Gas was ten cents a gallon, and a new car just under eight hundred dollars on average. But opening a new car dealership at the tail end of the Great Depression like Frank Gillman did might’ve seemed downright foolhardy. Yet here we are, holding the…
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OEM-Spec Tires at Gillman Honda San Benito

 
If you’ve ever marveled at a NASCAR pit stop, where the pit crew installs four fresh tires and fills the tank in about fourteen seconds, give some thought to your Honda car. You probably fill up every few days, but when’s the last time you changed those tires? And is it time for a trip to Gillman Honda San Benito?

A stock car doing five hundred miles at Texas Motor Speedway is putting…
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