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With convenient seating options, class-leading durability, and better passenger volume than the competitive Toyota Highlander, the 2016 Honda Pilot hits a home run for drivers in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Madison TN seeking a truly versatile SUV.

Go minimal with the affordable but well-equipped Honda Pilot LX, or upgrade to extravagance with the Pilot EX-L or the luxurious Pilot Touring, with leather and heated front seats, rear-entertainment system, satellite navigation, memory driver's seat, and…

Well, maybe not frightful. These are definitely not the normal temps we see for December out here in Franklin, TN. 50s and 60s? Isn't it supposed to be wintertime?

But even though we won't be enjoying a snow-flurried winter wonderland for Christmas (and maybe that's best), it's still the best time of the year to get amazing deals on a cold-weather-savvy new Honda model like the AWD Honda CR-V, the new…

Even if you have an all-wheel drive vehicle like the Honda CR-V, HR-V, or Pilot, it's still important to make sure that you've properly "winterized" your car before the bad weather rolls into Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Madison TN.

From checking your oil to getting your winter tires installed, a drop in temperature means it's time to drop what you're doing and get your vehicle protected.

Check out this quick video to learn top simple steps for getting any car ready for the winter season.

At Darrell Waltrip Honda, we're receiving new shipments of 2016 models nearly every day. Now, while that is great news for us and for drivers across Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Madison TN, that also means that we are fast running out of room on our new car lots. If you've been meaning to get into a new Honda model, there's really no better time to do it than right now.

For a limited time (until they're gone!) you can grab incredible deals on both the 2015 Honda Civic and the 2016 Honda CR-V as we try…

For Kelley Blue Book's latest awards allotment, many automakers saw one or two of their vehicles honored with a "Best Buy" rating for the 2016 model year.

And then there were those who saw four of their vehicles in the winner's circle.

Naturally, Honda took the lead, with a handful of models sweeping multiple categories, including Overall Best Buy for 2016. If you've been considering upgrading to a new car in the new year in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, or Madison TN, you may want to consider one of these models.

Honda's awards included:

• Overall Best Buy…

Everyone knows that routine maintenance keeps your car looking and running like new.

Unfortunately, everyone knows from experience that keeping up with all of that preventative maintenance can get pricey over time, whether it's an <a href="/service/honda-oil-change-franklin.htm'>oil change and a brake check or a high-mileage overhaul.

That's why Darrell Waltrip Honda is pleased to be able to extend exclusive auto service specials to drivers from all over Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, & Madison TN. Our expert technicians can keep your Honda in tip-top shape.

Better than its former generations, better than its competition. In what Honda itself is calling an "ambitious" remake, the release of the 2016 Honda Civic is so thrilling that some are claiming that it has been improved in every way over its predecessors. We are tempted to agree.

For drivers in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Madison TN, it brings a lighter yet more rigid chassis, an expressive and attractive design, and a tech-charged and well-styled cabin for creature comfort with class-leading safety.

High-heat-resistant brake fluid = solid pedal feel.

Just another pro tip from Ryan Tuerk, who counts on genuine Valvoline products to keep his car safe and smooth on the track.

Most drivers in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, & Madison TN don't put their vehicles through quite the same stress as a racecar, but city driving can take a toll on your brakes over time nonetheless.

Auto manufacturers recommend a routine brake fluid flush to ensure that no…

With how hard your engine works to propel your car along roads, in all types of conditions and temperatures, it makes sense that its constantly engaged in maintaining a safe running temperature. While driving in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, & Madison TN, engine temperature is typically affected more by speed and acceleration than by the actual outside degrees.

So, an engine that's running at very high speeds, with aggressive acceleration, needs a powerful and reliable engine coolant to keep the heat down at manageable levels.

 

Transmission failure is one of the most inconvenient and expensive repairs to undergo in Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, & Madison TN. Fortunately, with routine transmission flushes and servicing at a professional body shop--like the Darrell Waltrip Honda Service Center--you can avoid all of the stress, the hassle, and the unexpected costs.

A Valvoline transmission fluid service removes and replaces the used, weakened fluid from your vehicle with fresh ATF that actively reduces wear to ward off poor…