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Should You Consider a New Honda Hatchback?

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, then you know how many different options there are on the market right now. You can choose a vehicle based off of safety, exterior styling or power under the hood. There are also many features you might fall in love with that you aren't considering. For example, many vehicles come with a hatchback on the back end of the vehicle. Some vehicles have this option available as an upgrade as well. Why should you buy a hatchback from Crest Honda? Let's look at some of the main reasons:

  • A hatchback…
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How to Get Set Up For a Test Drive

There is no wrong or right way to test drive a car, but here are some tips to make the experience fun and informative. However, before you head to the showroom, make a list or have a general idea about the type of vehicle you are looking for. Do you want a truck for towing, or are you looking for a minivan for the family?

When you find an automobile that you like, make sure you drive it up to speed on a freeway, around town, and park it in a parking lot. Note how it handles during cornering, when…

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The Differences Between FWD and RWD Vehicles

Should you get a front-wheel drive (FWD) or a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle? To come to an informed decision, you should know the main advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Because the weight of the engine and transmission is directly above the drive wheels, FWD cars tend to get better traction on slick and dry roads. This design also makes the initial purchase cost lower because it makes them cheaper to manufacture. Unfortunately, this design also has many moving parts, which may increase maintenance costs. 

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Horsepower: Know Before You Buy

For some people in the Nashville, TN region, horsepower is not as important as the comfort of the ride. For others though, it is a top priority. While there are different features that attract people to the same vehicle, the fact remains that these features are likely the same as well. One of those features is horsepower, and to add more interest to this already interesting topic, here is some of the history behind the word.

James Watt is attributed with the initial use of this word. 

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Can Kitty Litter Really Add Traction to Nashville Driveways?

Many drivers all across the world keep kitty litter in their vehicles in the event they run into trouble on roadways during the winter time. No, we aren’t talking about encountering house cats or any other felines on the roads, but rather running into a spot where you’re not able to accelerate due to your tires being stuck in the snow or ice. What is the value of keeping kitty litter in your car?

Kitty litter is great for adding temporary traction around your tires, but does not offer benefits to you or anybody else when you pour…

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A New 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Iteration Coming This Spring

Families headed out from Murfreesboro, Clarksville or Franklin and looking to expand their traveling horizons for that long-planned and oft-neglected summer vacation can appreciate the April 25, 2017 Honda news out of Lincoln, AL. An upcoming fourth-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey will soon appear at Honda dealerships nationwide, and we at Crest Honda can't wait to show off its chops for the trip.

A new 280-horsepower i-VTEC® V6 engine is set to be available in upper trims, complete with a new 10-speed automatic transmission to provide a novel handling experience. But it's the 2018...

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Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book Weigh In on 2017 Honda CR-V with Dual Praise

With a full redesign and re-engineering job for this model year, 2017 Honda CR-V turned plenty of heads, especially those at the vehicle research and online marketplace expert Autotrader as well as those at leading car and truck valuator Kelley Blue Book. The former named 2017 CR-V a model to be test-driven to be believed, while the latter praised the crossover for evincing the Honda commitment to refined vehicles of efficiency, practicality and value.

And around the streets of Nashville and beyond, we at Crest Honda can see why enthusiasts love 2017 Honda CR-V. For one, it packs on the…

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New Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Offerings from Honda Set to Charge Up the Midsize Sedan Segment at 2017 NYIAS

The automaker is calling them Honda Clarity, and showcasing diverse drivetrain formats, they're sure to likewise rev and electrify the crowd. Each of the fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain offerings, a March 8 Honda press release claims, will be "wrapped in a sporty, spacious and comprehensively equipped five-passenger midsize sedan" format," and this is in turn attested by Honda's official teaser sketch, where each new Honda Clarity variant can be seen with a low, wide body offering unique "elegant and advanced" exterior styling elements, showing the...

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