Running Boards

A running board is an accessory for your vehicle. It is popular among truck and SUV owners because of the visual appeal it adds to a vehicle. Running boards were originally designed to act as a narrow step, and are usually located under the sides of the vehicle doors.

There are other reasons to consider installing a running board on your truck or SUV. The main practical use of a running board is to serve as a step for your passengers, because trucks and SUV are higher off the ground than other traditional vehicles. This is helpful for your smaller passengers or elderly passengers with limited mobility. Another function of a running board is that can protect your vehicle from flying rocks and other debris that you may encounter while driving at high speeds on the freeways or off-road. Running boards will serve as a shield, protecting the sides of your vehicle.

A few other benefits of running boards are that they also protect your vehicle from dents. They act a side bumper. SUV's and trucks are prone to dents due to their utilitarian uses. Small dents on the side of your vehicle can affect its resale value, and repairs can get expensive if dents accumulate. Running boards also serve as a type of placemat. Passengers can wipe their shoes on them before entering your vehicle. This will help maintain the interior of your truck or SUV.

Running Boards

For increased side splash protection and an aggressive look, add a set of Running Boards.

• Unique design allows easy ingress and egress for driver and front passenger while providing step assistance for rear passengers.
• Constructed from steel and aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance.
• The integrated design ensures a solid, proper fit.

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Honda Makes Donation to American Red Cross in Efforts to Rebuild Oklahoma

Judging by the destruction the Oklahoma City area experienced last week, residents are going to need a lot of help in coming months. Fortunately, a number of automakers – including Honda – have stepped up to donate money, supplies and vehicles to aid in the recovery and rebuilding processes.

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Honda is donating generators to the Red Cross – a big advantage of having a power equipment division.

If you'd like to donate to the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund

Please visit: http://www.redcross.org/ok/oklahoma-city

The 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe is a HOT Commodity

From 2006 to 2011 the Civic Si was a master class in small, affordable, thrifty performance. The quick steering rack, taut suspension, and revvy, 197-horsepower VTEC engine were things of beauty.

This year, the 2013 Civic Si improves, especially over the 2012, is in its refinement. The interior is quieter, cutting down on wind and tire noise. The only engine noise that enters the cabin is of the “good” variety.

 

The choice of cabin materials is a significant improvement, as it now feels befitting of a $25,000 car. The materials are softer to the touch, and look better in general.

As usual, Honda has done just fine with the driver’s primary interfaces. A pair of meaty sports seats keeps the driver and passenger snug during hard cornering, and the small, flat-bottomed steering wheel is finished in a grippy, perforated leather. The shifter, a tiny knob, has the beautiful action that Honda is known for.

Come in this weekend & check out the ALL NEW 2013 Civic Si Coupe. We have the model ready for a test drive! Just visit Route 23 Honda or call our Sales Department at (888) 452-3896 !

Check out this beauty showcased in our showroom...

How To Properly Test Drive A New Car

Consumers are willing to buy a new car -- the second most expensive purchase for most people -- without actually testing it out first!!

The reality is there is no replacement for testing out a car, despite having so many shopping tools at one's fingertips. We absolutely recommend that you use our shopping tools to do your research, but you need to actually experience a car yourself.

If you're unsure of what to do or what to expect during a test drive, read on to learn how you should evaluate a car. You don't have to be a pro to make the right decision:


1. Take Your Time; Too often, drivers rush through the test drive, due to schedule crunches, not wanting to be around the salesman or just plain apathy about cars in general. Trust us -- take a good, long time when you're on the road. It will pay off in the long run.

2. Park It; Is it easy or difficult to parallel park? Are there big blind spots that interfere with backing out of a space? Is it maneuverable enough to meet your daily parking needs? Can you get in and out with ease? These are aspects of car ownership that a lot of people don't think about, which can turn into issues after it's already too late.

3. Play with the tech and other features; So much goes into driving a car in addition to working the gas, brakes and steering that you should absolutely devote some time to testing these things out.

4. Test the handling as the driver and the passenger; Get a feel for how the car drives from the perspective of the driver and the passenger. A vehicle's handling can be a very important aspect of your ownership experience. 

5. Listen for Anything and Everything; At some point during your test drive, turn the radio off and, since many car salesman will talk throughout the drive, ask them to kindly zip it for a few minutes so you can listen for any issues with the car

6. Don't Fall Into a False Sense of Security; New or Used - You should be just as meticulous as you would testing a used car.

7. Bring a Friend; Finally, and perhaps most importantly, two sets of eyes and ears are always better than one. Bringing a friend or family member who can help you notice things that you may not catch yourself. 

Schedule a test drive at our dealership today!

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Honda to Build NSX Supercar

Honda will build the NSX supercar and assemble its 480-horsepower engine in Marysville, Ohio, starting next year.

About 100 workers from Honda’s other Marysville operations will be chosen to make the NSX. The engine will be assembled at the nearby Anna, Ohio.

Ohio will be the sole source of the sports car that will be sold as an Acura in North America and a Honda in the rest of the world.

Honda is spending $70 million to transform a former logistics center into what it calls a Performance Manufacturing Center. Honda of America CEO Hidenobu Iwata and Ohio Governor John Kasich unfurled a banner proclaiming the building as the “Future Home of the Acura NSX.”

“We have an outstanding team of engineers just down the road who will lead the development of the NSX,” Iwata said in a speech. “It makes sense that we will renew the dream and build this high-tech, supercar right here in Marysville, Ohio.”

The original NSX was Honda’ first car with an all-aluminum body. It was built at Honda’s Takanezawa< Japan, plant from 1990 to 2004 when production moved to the Suzuka plant for one year.

Honda sold about 18,000 over 15 years, but sales fell to a few 100 which led to the decision to discontinue the NSX in 2005. Enthusiasts have called for its return ever since.

The 184,000 square-foot Performance Manufacturing Center will be Honda's third assembly plant in Ohio. Unlike the other Marysville and East Liberty plants, the new facility will have less automation. Much of the car and its engine will be hand-built.

“In the coming days, we will begin to transfer about 100 associates from other plants to this project,” Iwata said. Honda executive Clement D’Souza will lead the production team.

Motor Trend estimates the NSX will be a $130,000 hybrid with a 3.7-liter V6 and three electric motors combining for 480 horsepower. Honda has said the engine will be mated to an all-wheel-drive system.

John Spoltman, manager of the Anna plant, said the engine will be built on a separate line by workers who will be rewarded to produce it.

Honda was the first Japanese automaker to assemble vehicles in the U.S. beginning in 1982. Last fall Honda marked the 30-year anniversary of the Accord rolling off the Marysville line.

Over three decade Honda has invested more than $12.3 billion in the U.S., including $8 billion in Ohio. The 900 engineers in Ohio are taking on increased responsibility for global development of Honda vehicles - including the NSX under chief engineer Ted Klaus - and the next-generation Civic for 2016.

Honda’s seven plants in North America can produce 1.63 million vehicles a year. That will grow to 1.92 million cars when a new $800 million plant in Celaya, Mex., starts production in 2014.

Honda CR-Z Hits 100,000 Miles Without Skipping A Beat

A 2010 Honda CR-Z has hit the landmark of clocking up 100,000 miles in just three years.

The car is part of a UK-based ten-strong fleet made up purely of Honda hybrids, also including Jazz and Insight models, which has racked up an amazing half a million miles since 2010.

The fleet is owned and run by Renewable Solutions UK, designers and installers of Renewable Energy Systems for business and domestic customers.

With the cars used on a daily basis in its work up and down the country, Mike Lowes, Managing Director of Renewable Solutions UK commented: “Honda hybrids are a perfect fit for our business, with the efficiency of battery power and the many environmental and financial benefits this brings. The fleet is worked very hard, every day, for both short and long journeys, but we’ve only ever had to pay for standard servicing and wear and tear costs, and no major breakdowns. They just keep going without skipping a beat!”

The fleet has been built up over the last three years with all of the cars bought from Greenacre Honda in Blackburn.

“We have complete free rein in what we buy and where we buy it from, so the fact that we stick with Honda is testament to the trust we have in the brand,” continued Mike Lowes. “Honda hybrids are a reliable, no-compromise solution to our needs, and Greenacre have offered us great customer service and value for money.”

Renewable Solutions UK offers a complete range of Sustainable Energy Systems to domestic, commercial and agricultural clients. The company installs Wind Turbines, Solar Panels, Biomass boilers and Heat pumps. Working across the country and internationally, it offers a range of tariffs, grants and funding solutions to clients.

The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe, delivering a combined 56.5 mpg with CO2 emissions of just 116 g/km. It features three driving modes and a six speed manual gearbox.

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2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan: Video Review

In 2012, Honda launched a brand new Civic that was widely viewed as a step backward for the perennial small car all-star. Honda quickly moved to dramatically refresh the Civic lineup for 2013, upgrading both the design and feature set. We drove the sporty 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan to test some of these new standard features, such as a rearview camera and BlueTooth HandsFreeLink.