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With a longstanding reputation for being a fun mini-van, the Honda Odyssey is built to keep everyone in the car comfortable and entertained. Designed to provide a smooth, quiet ride and optimum levels of safety, this vehicle is perfect for long road trips, daily commutes, and shuttling passengers to and from their various activities. At Walnut Creek Honda, we're excited to tell drivers about two of the Odyssey's standout technology features.

Turn Your Odyssey Into a WI-FI Hotspot

As far as in-vehicle entertainment goes, few things are more important than the ability to stay connected.

The Honda Ridgeline is garnering the attention of the public and for good reasons. This pickup truck has many practical features, it drives like a dream, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Versatility has been the key to its success. Its V6 powertrain is quick and efficient, and there's a multifunction tailgate. The Ridgeline can also be purchased with 18-inch wheels.

The interior of this pickup truck is cozy, but it still yields a good amount of space. If you need to accommodate for more total space, then you can simply configure the rear seats via…

Modern consumers want their vehicles to be able to keep up with their busy lives. Were all used to having instant access to all sorts of information, and in a car, we expect it to be no different. At Walnut Creek Honda, were pleased that so many of our vehicles are equipped with advanced technology. The Honda Accord is a perfect example of how cars can be built with the future in mind.

The Accord can be equipped with navigation. This program can be seen as a safety component, as drivers can simply ask for directions and follow 

For a car’s electrical system to be activated, there needs to be a source of electricity. The component that is responsible for generating this electricity is known as an alternator. It is situated at the car’s engine bay. It is connected to the engine through a shaft that contains a belt and a pulley. As soon as the battery activates the starter motor, which results in starting the engine, the alternator’s shaft starts rotating. This leads to the production of electricity.

The electricity produced by the alternator is known as Alternating Current (AC). 

The new Honda Insight comes with pretty much features to offer every driver in Walnut Creek. At our dealership showroom, we are glad to keep you aware of the latest motor trends.
Honda Insight comes with impressive handling and braking features. Its performance is standard and offers you all the power you need for daily commuting. The car offers multiple choices of driving modes, with a front-wheel coming standard on all the models.

On the safety features, Insight offers a wide range of features to keep you and your family safe. Some of its features include;

• Blind-spot monitoring
• High beam…

When you're on the road, it's always nice to be able to stay connected to your networks. Whether you want to keep in touch with family and friends, never miss a text message, or have access to all kinds of entertainment sources, it can be important to have access to information. Thankfully, you can do so in the Honda Accord, which we carry at Walnut Creek Honda.

This car can come with navigation, an eight-inch touchscreen, and smartphone compatibility. Navigation can be key when you're in unfamiliar territory, and the eight-inch touchscreen is simple to use. It…

While we at Walnut Creek Honda are proud of our showroom and our ability to find a perfect car for every driver, we also pride ourselves in our ability to inform the drivers of Walnut Creek about their vehicles. This information helps people understand general maintenance services and why they are essential, like tire rotations.

Tire rotations, on the surface, are very simple. It is the process of changing the tires’ positions on a vehicle, and it is recommended to be done every 5,000 miles. It is also a good time to check the tires themselves to ensure they…

At Walnut Creek Honda, we go the extra mile to make sure that drivers are informed and prepared to keep their vehicles safe on the road. This includes understanding why major maintenance and service work is necessary for your car. Wheel alignment is one of those important services that you should not postpone.

The major signs that your vehicles alignment requires a check are a noticeable pulling feeling when trying to drive straight, steering wheel shaking, obviously uneven tire tread and trouble driving in your chosen direction without overpowering the steering wheel.

 

A fresh coat of car wax makes your ride shine like it's fresh from the dealer. Fortunately, car wax does more for cars than make them shine, so say the experienced techs in our Walnut Creek Honda service department. We passed on their info about car wax for your edification.

Where Does Car Wax Come From?

Car wax is both a natural and a synthetic product. Natural and synthetic sources include:

• Palm trees
• Carnauba plants
• Coal
• Silicones

 

If you're headed on a long trip away from Walnut Creek, you want to be sure that you're able to maximize your fuel economy. One great way to do this is to ensure that your engine air filter is clean. However, if you discover last-minute that your vehicles air filter is dirty, you may want to trade this air filter with your other vehicle. The question, then, is if air filters can be traded between vehicles.

Every vehicle model has a different engine. Though many vehicles from the same manufacturer will often have similar engines...