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Have you heard of a blind spot monitor? This is a cutting-edge driver-assist feature that offers enhanced safety, which is why it's so popular among consumers at Crest Honda in Nashville, TN. A blind spot monitor can come as a standard or available safety feature, and it's sometimes offered in packages with other driver-assist features.

A blind spot monitor is made with technologies like cameras, sensors, and radars that monitor for vehicles that are entering your blind spot zones.  

Despite the many safety features now built into new cars, thousands of motor vehicles are still stolen every year. This can be stressful, inconvenient, and even expensive. At Crest Honda, we want you to be informed drivers that stay aware of the best ways to prevent your vehicle from being stolen.

• Always keep your windows and doors locked, whether you’re driving or the vehicle is left unattended.
• Never leave your vehicle running and unattended, even if just for a moment.
• Consider having an anti-theft device installed in your vehicle.
• Do not leave the title inside the vehicle. 

Over the course of many years, the 2020 Honda Accord has been an industry leader. The 2020 Honda Accord continues to garner accolades today, in part because of the car's technology features.

The 2020 Honda Accord technology features include the Collision Braking Mitigation System. This feature automatically begins to brake when what appears to be an unavoidable collision is detected. Another of the tech features on the Accord is the Road Departure Mitigation System. This feature activates brakes and steering when the car begins to move from the lane without an activated turn signal. 

Crest Honda would like you to know about the new 2019 Honda Passport. The 2019 Honda Passport is a mid-sized SUV that has the reliability that you have come to expect from Honda vehicles. The 2019 Honda Passport comes with a well-appointed interior, and the exterior has many nice touches for added class. This SUV has important capability features.

When you are driving in Nashville, you want to have a nice smooth ride for yourself and for your passengers. In order to deliver a good ride, the 2019 Honda Passport is equipped with four-wheel independent suspension. 

When you need to carry cargo on the roof of your car, having the right rack and rack accessories can make it convenient. Selecting the right rack for the vehicle you drive doesn't have to be stressful. Crest Honda can show you several options in our new car inventory.

Taking the time to check the weight limit of the roof of your vehicle can ensure that you don't overload it. A rack weight limit might be different than your model's limit, so it's important to know both numbers. Many rack accessories also come with a maximum…

Summer vacation season means long road trips across the country for many of our customers. At Crest Honda, we know how stressful it can be to keep the little ones entertained while you're on the road. We've put together a couple game ideas to keep them occupied.

Preschoolers can have the most difficulty with road trips because they aren't able to occupy themselves with books. One game that can help pass the time when they get testy is "I Spy." Reciting the line "I spy with my little eye, something" can help them learn the meaning of…

When you learn that you're going to have children, you need to start looking for a newborn car seat. This is a seat that is rear-facing in the car and that will secure your baby until about 40 pounds. Talk to Crest Honda about the types of belts and latches that are in your new vehicle so that you can properly secure the seat.

In order to get a seat that fits, you need to measure the area in the back of your car. Seats that have a large base might not be able to fit in smaller cars…

No matter how well you drive, accidents can still happen. When you are in an auto collision, you need to take certain steps. Here's a list put together by our team here at Crest Honda to help you through any accident you are in.

The first step is to address any injuries. If anyone is injured, call 911. If possible, move vehicles to the emergency lane. Anyone who is not injured should move off the road. Put out warning flares or reflective triangles to warn oncoming traffic of the accident scene. 

When you're trying to reduce glare while driving, wear sunglasses during the day. This will help to decrease the glare from the sun, especially if you're driving in the middle of the day when the sun is usually at its brightest. Another option would be to get a pair of anti-glare glasses prescribed by your doctor.

Make sure your headlights are clean. If your headlights are dirty, then a large percentage of the light from them is usually blocked. This can sometimes enhance the glare from other vehicles while you're driving on the road.  

We at Crest Honda want you to be an informed vehicle owner and know how to take are care of your car so you will get the most out of your investment. Few people realize the importance of washing their cars. We would love to help you keep your vehicle looking as good as possible for as long as possible and washing it can be the first step. Here are some reasons why you should wash your car.

• Washing your car can extend the life span of the car.
• Washing prevents damage to the exterior, which can happen when dirt…