Gillman Honda San Benito Blog

If you want to make sure that your Honda car is as efficient as possible, you’re going to want to make sure you keep up with the vehicle’s oil change schedule. You likely already know that your car needs periodic oil changes, but many drivers near Pharr, TX do not know how often the oil should be changed. Here at our Honda service center at Gillman Honda San Benito, one of the most common procedures completed by our team of mechanics is the oil change.

Most Honda owners near Harlingen, TX know that oil changes are a necessary part of car ownership, but why that is and what actually occurs during the oil change remains elusive to most drivers. Here at our Honda service center, one of the main things we do is educate local drivers on how service is done and why it is necessary. As the oil change is one of the most common types of service performed, we’d like to share everything we know about this procedure.

As the only parts that connect the rest of your vehicle to the road, tires are critically important for both safety and performance. Tire maintenance is a major aspect of any checkup on your Honda vehicle, and here at our Honda service center, tire repairs are one of the most common types of service that we perform. If you’re new to car ownership, you likely have some questions about tire maintenance. Here are some of the most frequently asked ones that our mechanics receive.

When it comes to purchasing a pre-owned Honda car at Gillman Honda San Benito, you’ll find that you have two different options: typical used Honda cars and certified pre-owned (CPO) Honda cars. While both are great options if you’re looking to save money on the purchase of a new-to-you vehicle, the two types of pre-owned cars do have differences. Here at Gillman Honda San Benito, our team of friendly dealers is here to educate you on these differences, as well as get you behind the wheel of a high-quality used Honda car.

Your vehicle won't operate if the transmission goes out, so it is of vital importance that you keep your transmission properly maintained. Gillman Honda San Benito wants you to know that there are two major transmission types today, and each needs a little bit different type of maintenance.

Most vehicles on the road have an automatic transmission with gears that needs automatic transmission fluid to operate properly. This fluid gets worn down and dirty over time, and it needs to be replaced. Depending on the manufacturer's recommendation, automatic transmission fluid should be 

An important element of your vehicle's engine is the timing belt. Like may car and truck owners, you may have some familiarity with the term "timing belt," but not really understand its functionality.

The timing belt in your engine is responsible for controlling the engine's crankshaft and camshaft. The crankshaft coordinates the engine’s pistons. The camshaft operates to open and close the engine’s valves. These functions must occur with precision. The typical vehicle owner's manual recommends replacing the timing belt somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles...

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Have you recently purchased a new Honda Civic or one of the other first-rate new Honda cars at Gillman Honda San Benito? We’re excited about your new Honda vehicle purchase and ownership journey and to welcome you to our Honda dealership family. What better way to kick off this new milestone than by joining us at our next New Owner’s Clinic? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

How important is technology to you when choosing a vehicle? If you’re all about technology, the Honda HR-V might be the ideal choice because this subcompact crossover is loaded with technology in every aspect. Our team at Gillman Honda San Benito is excited to show you the various technology features this fantastically designed vehicle has to offer.

Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are just two of the many technology features designed to make driving as comfortable and convenient as possible. You can make calls, send texts, use GPS...

The Honda Insight has already garnered attention for its impressive design and the included technology. Here at Gillman Honda San Benito, we know the best in Honda design has been made available in this hybrid luxury sedan model that has been styled to look as impressive as it performs.

Getting into a cold car when you are looking to set off on a trip from San Benito is something we all hope to avoid but it is now easy to bypass with the remote start that is available from your key. Although we all want to stay safe when we…

We have a goal here at Gillman Honda San Benito to help shoppers research our vehicles. The Honda Ridgeline is a unique pickup truck that entices our customers with its abundance of features, which include exterior features that provide you with functionality and style. Let's check out a few of its exterior features below.

The Honda Ridgeline comes with a layered bedliner that's made with durable materials, which make the bedliner resistant to scrapes, dents, and scratches, and it has minimal wheel well housings to maximize hauling capability. There's also the Dual-Action