Darrell Waltrip Honda provides Honda suite of services

At Darrell Waltrip Honda, Franklin, TN, our service department is always striving to make our customers’ routine service appointment, a pleasant experience. Our qualified Service Professionals will take care of all of your vehicle's maintenance and repairs. Darrell Waltrip Honda has invested in the latest service technology; all our service advisors and technical staff are customer focused and trained in Honda service techniques and repair procedures.

While you wait for you car at Darrell Waltrip Honda, we perform Air conditioning service and repairs; Four wheel computer alignment and tire balancing; Tire replacement; Brake repairs and replacement; Automatic and manual transmission service and repairs; Battery testing and replacement; Oil change; Fuel filter; Cooling system; Shocks and Tire rotation procedures.

You can request a service appointment online, using our easy email form. Simply fill in the fields with the information requested. You will receive a prompt reply to schedule your service appointment. Please call us at service department phone no. (866) 687-4452. Darrell Waltrip Honda is located at 1430 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, TN 37067.

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Darrell Waltrip Subaru At Play It Again

Darrell Waltrip Subaru will be at Play It Again Sports in Cool Springs (next to Whole Foods, across from Target) on Friday, April 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Any customer who is interested in test driving a new model Subaru will receive a $20 gift card to Play It Again Sports after the demonstration! Various models will be available for viewing and driving. Come see what Subaru can offer you!

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The From Sweden With Lov Tour

The From Sweden with Lov Tour was a great success here at Darrell Waltrip Volvo. Thanks to all who participated!

Darrell Waltrip himself appeared for the unveiling of Volvo’s newest model, the 2010 Volvo XC60. Darrell was joined by John Gallagher, General Manager of Darrell Waltrip Automotive, as well as Michelle and JoaKim, executive representatives from Volvo of America. The representatives began with a brief history of Volvo and the company’s impressive contributions to automotive safety. (You may be surprised to learn that among Volvo’s inventions is the seatbelt!)

The new crossover SUV was then revealed. The XC60 is equipped with many standard safety elements but features the all new City Safety system. City Safety uses a laser sensor to automatically apply the brakes when the vehicle is approaching an object or vehicle too quickly (up to 18 mph). Attendees test drove the XC60 and demonstrated that City Safety stopped the vehicle to avoid hitting a pylon, even when the driver failed to apply the brakes! City Safety is intended to help avoid a crash or reduce the impact of a collision in slow moving traffic.

The From Sweden with Lov Tour continues the introduction of the remarkable XC60 nationwide through March. Special thanks to Panera Bread for providing coffee and pastries, and to J&M Corporate Catering for the delicious homemade cookies!

Darrell Waltrip Acquires Subaru Dealership

Franklin, TN – March 4, 2009 -- Darrell Waltrip Automotive today announced the addition of Subaru to its portfolio of premier automotive brands of Honda and Volvo. The new dealership, Darrell Waltrip Volvo Subaru is now an authorized point for Subaru parts, sales, and customer service for the people of middle Tennessee.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to better service the Subaru community and truly compliment our current offering with a line-up of vehicles that perfectly matches the active lifestyles of people living in our area," said CEO Darrell Waltrip. "While other automotive manufacturer sales are declining across the U.S., Subaru is gaining market share and increasing sales, due in large part to the 100 percent All-Wheel Drive line-up including the 2009 Forester - Motor Trend's 'Sport/Utility of the Year' "

“Subaru's commitment to quality and appealing line-up of AWD vehicles, coupled with our experience in middle Tennessee, makes this opportunity a smart choice. We're looking forward to introducing our new friends to the type of service and commitment that has made Darrell Waltrip a successful part of the community for over 25 years” explained Waltrip.

About Darrell Waltrip Automotive

Darrell Waltrip Automotive started in 1984 as Darrell Waltrip Honda and opened Darrell Waltrip Volvo in 1994. Both Darrell Waltrip Honda and Darrell Waltrip Volvo are #1 in sales volume in middle Tennessee’s for the past 10 years.

Darrell Waltrip’s convenient location just off exit 65 on I-65 in Franklin, has always been an easy destination for vehicle maintenance over the years and Darrell Waltrip’s commitment to quality new and used vehicles has fostered a relationship with its customers that leads to continued loyalty. Darrell Waltrip knows that one of your friends and family is driving a vehicle from Darrell Waltrip Automotive and takes the responsibility of their happiness as its first order of business.

Greg Gibbs Great Help In

Buying Honda CR-V

Hi, I just received your e-mail regarding my new vehicle purchase from Darrell Waltrip. We bought our first Honda, a Civic Hatchback, back in 1994 after dropping our Volvo off for service. We had just come back from 5 years in Europe and were new to the area. We loved the service we received at Waltrip Volvo and decided to buy a little commuter car for me. I owned that car for 12 years and 210000 miles and was sold on Honda. We then bought a Civic 4-door in 2001 and I again enjoyed my new Honda. After 2 grandkids came along we traded the Civic in 2005 for an Accord . The luxurious and dependable ride of this car was wonderful. I loved the bigger interior and the XM radio. Putting 113000 miles on it in 3 years did'nt do anything to the car. It drove as good as new. However, I cut down on my commute and we thought of getting an 08 model Accord at this time since I don't drive so much anymore. So that's what happened about 10days ago. I took the car home for one night and brought it back the next day for installation of the LOJack system and to check on the tire light that came on. Since this was a Saturday they did not finish with it and I was given a "loaner" , a new CRV and had it until Tuesday. Then after picking up the Accord on Tuesday the light came on again and I was told to bring it back for another inspection by the mechanics. At this point I was given a Pilot as a loaner. I was very impressed by how I was never inconvenienced for a minute because of the loaners. Those cars were great.Then finally on Wednesday after work my car was ready and I picked it up that evening. I was excited until I was halfway to Clarksville. Then my back began to ache and by the time I got home I was in pain. No matter what I tried , I couldn't get the seat to be comfortable to my back. I have disc disease and the way the seat in the new Accord is shaped and firmed up put me in agony. I did not notice this as much the first day I took the car home, just thought I was somewhat stiff, but there was no way missing it the second time. The car drove beautifully but was a terrible fit for me. You can not imagine my horror at the thought of the consequences, having just purchased a new vehicle I couldn't sit in for more than 15 minutes comfortably and trading in a perfectly comfortable car I couldn't get back. Needless to say I spent a horrible night hurting and stressing wondering what to do. When my husband called from Iraq in the morning I was so upset, he told me to call Darrell Waltrip and ask my salesperson , Greg Gibbs, if there was something they could do for me. I was so embarrassed about my situation and felt very hopeless at that time but Greg couldn't have been nicer. He was so understanding and made me feel that this was not an impossible situation. He told me he'd call right back after talking to his manager and when he did, he asked me what vehicle I would feel good in . His manager had agreed to take back the Accord and they'd work with me to get me into another vehicle that day! You can't imagine how relieved and grateful I felt. Since I really felt comfortable in the loaner CRV I decided to go with one. Greg made sure I got what I wanted, that I was comfortable and worked out such a good deal as far as the financial side was concerned. I was so glad that I was able to drive off with a car that suited me and that didn't kill my back. Greg checked on me again by phone on Saturday to see if I was still doing ok with the CRV. I so appreciate everything he did for me in my crazy situation. I love the CRV and both myself and my husband are very grateful. Despite the bad start for me this car buying experience was great. Please know that Greg did go out of his way to help me and since my husband is in Iraq and couldn't be there with me it felt good to have a salesperson who actually cared and stayed with me for 3 hours until this mess I got myself into was taken care of.Please accept our thanks and recommendation for Greg. Darrell Waltrip Honda will continue to get our business and we will recommend you to our friends. Sincerely,Paul and Ulie