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Trucks can be useful in a number of ways when living your life in Wichita Falls. Simply riding around town or loading up for a long-awaited project can be more beneficial when you have a truck to operate in. The new Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup with features that make everyday fun and exciting.

Trucks these days have many features that set them apart from the competition. The new Honda Ridgeline does so as well. It has an available in-bed audio system that allows you to experience music with family and friends outside of the vehicle. The sound is…

We have reached a time when style and luxury don’t have to be sacrificed for efficiency and the new 2020 Honda Insight is proof of that. It brings the positive environmental impact of a hybrid vehicle coupled with the luxury and power that every high-quality sedan should have.

Behind the brilliant engineering is the 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine with up to 151 horsepower to add a little thrill to your ride. The LX and EX trims bank an impressive fuel economy, making your fuel purchase stretch farther than ever.

Are you looking for a dog-friendly vehicle in Wichita Falls? If so, then come to Patterson Honda! We offer vehicles with a range of options, including:

Folding Seats: Folding seats create space for your dog to stretch out and relax, which is very beneficial during long road trips. Having the ability to fold the seats down also allows you to lay out comfortable bedding for your dog to help them sleep easier.

Roomy Interior: We take great pride in being able to provide you with vehicles that offer roomy interior designs so your dog has generous space to stretch their…

You may not see your car as just a vehicle, but as a member of the family instead. There is even a chance that you have named it and attributed a personality to it. Knowing how much you care about your car, we at Patterson Honda want you to be informed about how to safeguard it from theft.

• Don’t leave the keys inside your vehicle or underneath it. Keep them with you instead.
• Before you leave the car, close all doors and windows and make sure they are locked…

The team at Patterson Honda is hard at work getting motorists like you ready for winter time. This includes getting automobiles fully winterized. Drivers also need to be sure that they prepare for driving in cold weather by making sure they travel with a comprehensive winter survival kit.

Your winter survival kit needs a number of important items, including extra clothing and warm blankets. Make sure your kit is fully stocked with extra drinking water, a reliable, powerful flashlight, jumper cables, and a shovel. 

Here at Patterson Honda, we want our customers to be as knowledgeable as possible before they leave our lot and tackle the streets of Wichita Falls, TX. This includes situations that can alter different aspects of the vehicle such as its battery. Extreme weather can affect your vehicle's battery in ways that you should know.

Automobile batteries are designed to function within a range of temperatures, but the extremes on either end can have a negative affect. The worst-case scenario results in a battery that is drained. 

Knowing how to use a roof rack correctly can allow you to have more versatility with the items that you transport to different locations. The roof rack is easy to use and allows for a variety of items to be stored on top of the car.

You'll need to take measurements of the bag or box that is placed on top of the car to ensure that it isn't too large. The bag shouldn't hang over the roof, which can make it fall off while the vehicle is in motion. Use at least four durable straps from…

At our dealership, we want you to understand how your car works inside and out, so today we'll be discussing just how important your vehicle's alternator is to the performance of your vehicle. The battery is an important component because it provides electricity to your vehicle. However, the alternator makes the energy that feeds into the electrical system and charges your vehicle's battery, so essentially the alternator is the generator of your vehicle.

If the alternator on your vehicle is going bad, you may see an ALT or GEN light come on in your instrument panel or…

Before heading back to school as a teacher, parent, or student who drives, there are a few ways that you can get your car ready so that it's reliable when it's needed. The first step would be to examine details under the hood. Check the oil, the transmission fluid, and the coolant level. If you notice any leaks, Patterson Honda can look to see where they are coming from and repair issues that are present.

Test the battery and the alternator to ensure that they are both fully charged. The starter can also be checked at this time…

Like with other parts of the vehicle, headlights can go out on you. This is why you should check on the life expectancy of each headlights. This is so that you don't get caught in an emergency when your headlights fail you all of a sudden.

All you need to know is the type of headlights you have. Once you know that, then you need information on how long the type of headlights you have typically last. You also need to factor in the amount of time you use headlights on the road so that you will be ready…